Best type/brand of bottles for newborns?

Question

Im registering for my baby shower online, and was wondering what type or brand of bottles I should use? There are so many different choices, and I have no clue which would be best or what kind pediatricians recommend. Unfortunately, I won't be able to breastfeed due to health issues of my own.
Someone told me to use the kind w/ the little disposable plastic bags to reduce the amount of air the baby takes in.... (?)

Answer 1

Each baby develops their own preference to which bottles they prefer. My son hates silicone nipples (he was bf for 2 months so I guess it's because latex is softer and like the breast), so I had to settle for bottles with latex nipples. It is hard to find bottles that won't make those types of nipples collapse, and Playtex drop ins were the only kind. He used to spit up a lot, and I bought Dr. Brown's, but he hated them. I used an advent manual pump once and he hated those advent bottles too, even though many moms rave about them. IT's all about trial and error. You can always return the ones your child doesn't like...be sure to ask for a gift receipt!

Answer 2

I loved the playtex drop-ins! I tried the ones where you have to pull the end of the bag over the lip of the bottle and I broke half of them LOL. I couldn't breastfeed either...I'm sorry that I missed out on that bonding, but one plus is that Dad(or anyone that was handy) could feed the baby too! If you don't want to go the disposable bottle liner route, I had success with playtex's vent-air bottles, too. There are one-way tiny holes in the bottom of the bottle that allow for air to come in through the bottom, instead of through the nipple and going through the formula, which causes spitting up and gas.

Answer 3

There are so many bottles out there that it is impossible to know which one your baby will like. I recommend just getting a few different ones and wait until you see which one your baby will acutally use and then get them then. It will be a waste to register for ones you will never use.

I used the Playtex with the liners (I didn't like the drop ins liners, they filled back up with air too quickly). I tried other type of bottles but my kids didn't like the nipples on them.

Good luck!

Answer 4

Its actual no longer a waste of money. while it is composed of infants this is paramount that their feeding kit is freed from germs and milk residues. Wash the bottles in warm soapy water with a problematic bottle brush and then sterilise. i could no longer even carry myself to risking my baby ingesting out of un sterilised bottles, what's the factor? think of your toddler with an disillusioned abdomen, no longer very positive! It takes half-hour on the very maximum and you will do each and all the bottles on an identical time. My wellness targeted visitor has constantly suggested that good sterilised bottles are needed. Dishwashers are for dishes. sturdy success with the bubba :)

Answer 5

I recommend glass bottle. It is not the most convenient choice but it is the safest. You should especially avoid bottle that has recycle #1 and #7. They leach out some toxin into the content of the bottle.

Answer 6

playtex drop in easy to clean all u do is just toss the bag wen donw and u can acctully get out all the air ur self by pushing the bag insert up i love them even though i breast feed but still if i were bottle feeding those are the best

Answer 7

Ditto to Lulu about the bottle safety. Born Free bottles are also a safe alternative. Some Babies R Us stores carry them in stock, but not all. You can buy them online at Babies R Us or from their website http://www.newbornfree.com/

Congrats!

Answer 8

playtex has the disposable bags - those are good. my baby likes the avent bottles (no bags), which are easier to transport when full than playtex because they have a tight cap. playtex cap is kinda loose-fitting. they are both good though.