I am trying to figure out what kind of bottles to register for, I am due with my first child (a son) in January. I would like to breastfeed but also would like my husband to be able to share in feedings. Any experience with what is the smoothest transition bottle? Thanks!
2006-10-19 12:00:21 · 16 answers · asked by shannon ! 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I see that others have already suggested the brand, but I have to enter my vote for Avent as well. The bottles are made with the breast in mind and are proven to be an easier transition from breast to bottle and back again. In addition, the nipples come in Stages 1-4, providing a step-up program as your baby grows, so that he can eat faster and more as he gets older. Also, they make 3 different styles of breast pumps, all of them comfortable and easy to use. I recommend Avent Isis for just periodic pumping while mainly breastfeeding.
Also, when your child gets ready to switch to cups, you can simply purchase the cup spouts that will fit onto the bottles you already have! The spouts are spill-proof and are available in a variety of playful colors. Also, it's convenient that the spout/lid systems fit onto bottles if you choose to wean before the age of 1 year. The measurements on the bottles make it easy to fill them with formula or breastmilk, or an accurate amount of juice when he is old enough!
Avent also makes pacifiers, spoons, plates, bowls, etc.
Good Luck!
2006-10-19 12:25:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Honestly, the only bottles my breastfed babies would take was anything with a rubber Gerber 3-hole (medium flow) nipple on it. I have no idea why. Some babies will take anything, others will only take one type, and who knows which one it will be. So I wouldn't commit to one type of bottle before you've even used them. I wish there was a "bottle sample pack" so you could test them out on your baby before you committed to any of them! Or if you had the ability to return a bottle! I have spent close to $50 on bottles for both my girls trying to find one they'd take! (I work outside the home so bottles are necessary in my house)
What I'd suggest is to borrow bottles from moms to get many different types, figure out which one baby and you like best, and go with that one. I use the Vent Aire bottle with the rubber Gerber nipple. I like the concept of the Vent Aire, but she won't take the darned nipple that came with them!
Anyway, I second the poster who said not to introduce bottles just to allow your husband to feed your baby... it can be detrimental to a breastfeeding relationship, especially if the relationship was a hard-earned relationship to begin with. If he's sharing in the feedings, you'll have to pump during that time which takes as much time as nursing does (more or less depending on the mom), you'll have to clean pump parts and bottles, and it can be a big pain. Have hubby help in other ways with the baby, like cuddling, changing, bathing, etc.
2006-10-19 15:56:58 · answer #2 · answered by I ♥ EC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I pumped exclusively (not putting her on the breast) for 13 mos and the bottles I used was Dr. Browns. I was very pleased. Yes it is 6 parts to the bottle which seems like a lot, when it came to cleaning it but it was worth it. Its actually only 2 more parts than the avent bottles, bcuz it is the tube and the tube top. They reduce colic,spit up, burping and gas. You can read about them at the site listed below also they sell them at babies r us and U can read about them there. I will pump exclusively this time and I am using Dr. Browns bottles again.
2006-10-19 14:09:08 · answer #3 · answered by Teddie Gramz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All my work colleagues said Avent so that's what I registered for. We never got them and when my milk came in I DESPERATELY needed a breast pump and the public health nurse recommended Avent too so I went and got all Avent stuff.
We never had any problems with nipple confusion or anything. Even when we gave my daughter a bottle once very early... (at 4 weeks instead of the 6 weeks the hospital and the public health nurses recommend) because we were going out to a Christmas concert one night and my parents were babysitting. After that my hubby gave my daughter 1-2 bottles a week for 5 months just to make sure she'd keep taking them when necessary.
They say they're closest to the breast and I guess they're right!
Plus a friend of mine had a problem where a part of her pump fell in the dishwasher and got wrecked. She said Avent was fabulous about shipping her a replacement part really quickly (because when you need it you NEED it!!!)
Good luck!
2006-10-19 12:31:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I read alot of material on breastfeeding even though you want your hubby to share in the feedings its not a good idea to introduce the bottle until baby is more than four weeks old.I did and my baby is three weeks and she wont breastfeed anymore and i tried to pump and could not produce enough milk then.I know this wasn't your question but i just don't want anyone to go thru that its so hard.
2006-10-19 14:25:42 · answer #5 · answered by samwise25 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We tried both the Playtex tilt bottles and the Avent bottles, and our son just couldn't get attached to the Playtex bottles. The Avent bottles are the ones we kept and worked great! You just have to make sure the lid is sealed correctly, or you will get some spills. I recommend them, but what I suggest, is to try them, and if you want, try another brand too- and see what your baby does well with. goodluck, and congrats!
2006-10-20 05:45:49 · answer #6 · answered by m930 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I think the Avent bottles are a waste of money. If your baby is known to have gas, get the Dr. Brown bottles or my second choice would be the Playtex Nursers. You can look up what other people think of these bottles if you like at: www.epinions.com.
2006-10-19 14:08:02 · answer #7 · answered by Rosey55 D 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I used Advent bottles - they have a great shape for baby. Use the newborn and #1 nipples for the first 6 months or so so that baby has to work for the milk, - if it streams too easy and baby gets used to it, he/she will prefer the bottle over the breast.
2006-10-19 12:07:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Avent. They are excellent and are actually designed with breastfeeding in mind. They have also been proven to reduce instances of colic due to their design. I little pricier than others but totally worth it. They make a great manual breast pump too that is really easy to use.
2006-10-19 12:04:51 · answer #9 · answered by nativeAZ 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Second Nature bottles are supposed to be GREAT! My baby is 11 days old im going to go buy them tomorrow... I also like Breastflow by first years... Goodluck hope you dont have a picky eater like my baby boy!!
2006-10-19 14:05:33 · answer #10 · answered by Elijah's Mommy!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋