In the beginning, bottles were not a big discussion when it came to having a baby. Many mothers have their set plan to breast feed, but if anything like me, your baby sends some obstacles your way.
At 1 month I had to stop breast feeding because my daughter was throwing up all her milk and was becoming dehydrated. After switching her to lactose intolerant formula we had to decide on what bottle was best for her. Of course we had some already, but we kept switching them to see which one suited her best.
Below are a few of the options we went through, I hope it is helpful in your journey of parenthood!
At 1 month I had to stop breast feeding because my daughter was throwing up all her milk and was becoming dehydrated. After switching her to lactose intolerant formula we had to decide on what bottle was best for her. Of course we had some already, but we kept switching them to see which one suited her best.
Below are a few of the options we went through, I hope it is helpful in your journey of parenthood!
The first bottle we tried out after she was switched to formula was the NUK 5oz Orthodontic Bottle (3 pk $13.99 Diapers.com). It was simple and the right size for her tiny self but the main thing we look at when searching for the right bottle is the nipple. Although my mother in law kept advising me to have this bottle my daughter absolutely hated it. She could not accustom herself to the way the nipple was, needles to say, it was not the best option for a transition from breast feeding to bottle feeding.
After NUK we tried mOmma by Lasinoh rocking bottle (8.4oz $8.79 Diapers.com), although the nipple was a bit better then NUK, the shape made it a bit awkward but also easier for my little one to handle once older. I loved the size but was a bit too big for my little munchkin.
When we had gone to the Best of BCB in Chicago, IL we had received the Dr. Browns 4oz baby bottle (3pk $15.99 Buybuybaby.com), so we decided to give it a try as well. My baby hated the nipple as well. Apart from that, the size was good and it really was interesting to find out how it worked to reduce colic, spit up and gas.
Through our search we bought the Tomme Tippee Closer to Nature Newborn Starter Set ($29.99 Buybuybaby.com), and my daughter was finally happy. We began with the 5oz bottles, which she began trying to hold by herself at 2 1/2 months, and she still continues to use the 9oz bottles. The nipple made it easier for her to transition to bottle feeding along with being able to buy different nipples depending on the flow, which would be great if you were alternating between bottle and breast, you can simple buy the nipple to match your flow. Also, the shape made it easy for my baby to start holding on her own when she thought she was a big girl already.
Along our many travels to baby events we stumbled upon the Comotomo 8oz baby bottle (2pk $23.99 buybuybaby.com or also at your neighborhood Walgreens). We absolutely love this bottle and so does our little one. It has a wide nipple as she is accustomed to and the silicon material makes it soft and easy to hold. Also, my favorite part, it is resistance to a baby's handle, or at least my baby's enthusiasm for throwing her bottles. This would definitely be the bottle to resist it all, and above all it is so easy to clean!
On our recent trip to Gearapalooza in Austin, TX we received an Avent Natural 4oz baby bottle (3pk $21.99 buybuybaby.com) and had to buy more instantly. It was nice and tiny for my one year old to handle with ease when drinking her apple juice or water, without having to exert herself to lean back to drink. She loves these little things and we had no trouble when it came to the nipple.
Lastly, on our trip we also received the Bebe Confort easy clip 5oz bottle ($8.99 Babyearth.com), which we enjoy because of the ease of not having to twist of and on the cap but my baby just is not loving the nipple. Occasionally she will use it to drink her juice but not so often and definitely not when she is tired and cranky!