Avent Bottles

jessme7

Repost from breastfeeding board.

Hi,  This question are for those who use these Avent bottles. First thing, do you like the bottles?

I currently am breastfeeding my 2month old and would like to try Avent bottles with my expressed milk when I am away from DS.  I have some Dr. Brown bottles that DS uses but would like to try a different system that has less parts to wash.

  A friend gave me a set of Avent bottles that she hardly used but stored away for over a year maybe two.  How can I tell if these are the newer Avent bottles which are BPA free?  I asked her but she has no clue.  All these bottles dont have the extra ring in them.  There are a couple that are honey colored and I know that those are BPA free but the others are clear plastic.  Some of the bottles have "Naturally" under the Avent logo some don't. Another thing is that it does not even have the triangle with the number to indicate what type of plastic it is as well. 

TIA

 

bisabelm

We use Avent and loved them. The ones with the ring are the newest ones but the honey colored ones are also BPA free- I have both. When I registered I chose the newborn gift set and it came with the honey "thicker" ones. BPA free has been the standard for about 3 years now so you should be safe with them. I am not sure about the clear plastic without the ring. 2-3 years ago they might have sold the remainder of the BPA ones but who knows. I have ones that say naturally as well and they are BPA free but they also have the ring. Maybe you can call Avent customer service to find out if there is a way to know.

jessme7

bisabelm:

We use Avent and loved them. The ones with the ring are the newest ones but the honey colored ones are also BPA free- I have both. When I registered I chose the newborn gift set and it came with the honey "thicker" ones. BPA free has been the standard for about 3 years now so you should be safe with them. I am not sure about the clear plastic without the ring. 2-3 years ago they might have sold the remainder of the BPA ones but who knows. I have ones that say naturally as well and they are BPA free but they also have the ring. Maybe you can call Avent customer service to find out if there is a way to know.

Thanks for the response.  So do you prefer the ones with the rings or without?

bisabelm

No preference really and he doesn't really get more gas with one type over the other. The only pain about the ones with the rings is you can't forget to put the ring on or the bottle will spill out all over baby...learned that the hard way

lynelise04

Id toss them adn get different ones. Bottles are not that much of an expence, and if you arent 100% sure they are BPA free, why risk it? TBH, i hated these bottles.

jessme7

lynelise04:

Id toss them adn get different ones. Bottles are not that much of an expence, and if you arent 100% sure they are BPA free, why risk it? TBH, i hated these bottles.

 

I just wanted to give them a try first.  I inherited 2- 4oz and 2-9oz honey colored (BPA-Free) and 4- 4oz /4-9oz clear plastic ones (BPA???)  and a ton of size 1, 2 and 4 nipples.  I figure it's a nice amount of bottles to have.  I would be spending over $50 for a set like this.  I was also given one 5oz BornFree bottle, which I would like to try as well.  But these bottles seem to be one of the most expensive ones on the market and has extra pieces as well.

So far I have been using the 4oz honey colored Avent bottle and kept nipple wet when inserting and screwing on (per directions).  Did this for 2 feedings, no leak so far.  As soon as I encounter a leak...it will be tossed.  With my low supply BM is to precious to  waste. 

bancbev

I love Avent bottles.  I personally prefer the kind with out the rings.  I have never had one leak, unless it wasn't put together correctly.  Our DCP also says they are her favorite.

marcierin

I'm a little late to the party here, but I'll comment. I have used Avent products wih two kids, and LOVE them.  Some people have complained about leaks, but I never had a problem. My youngest is 4, and toward the end of his bottle useage, they were starting to sell the BPA free.  If they are just 2 - 3 year old, I think you should be ok. 

I've never used the honey colored ones. i have read reviews of them leaking, but I don't know.  I have bought more Avent bottles for this baby, and they are kind of cloudy. The box has a blue label, whereas the honey colored bottles box has a yellow or gold label. Calling customer service may be a good idea as a backup.

I'm not sure if you are using a  breast pump, but if you are, I highly recommend the Avent.  I used the manual with two kids and it was wonderful.  It was very easy to use, and I was always able to produce a lot of milk.  If I end up needing an electric, I will go with this brand.

Good Luck!

jessme7

marcierin:

I'm a little late to the party here, but I'll comment. I have used Avent products wih two kids, and LOVE them.  Some people have complained about leaks, but I never had a problem. My youngest is 4, and toward the end of his bottle useage, they were starting to sell the BPA free.  If they are just 2 - 3 year old, I think you should be ok. 

I've never used the honey colored ones. i have read reviews of them leaking, but I don't know.  I have bought more Avent bottles for this baby, and they are kind of cloudy. The box has a blue label, whereas the honey colored bottles box has a yellow or gold label. Calling customer service may be a good idea as a backup.

I'm not sure if you are using a  breast pump, but if you are, I highly recommend the Avent.  I used the manual with two kids and it was wonderful.  It was very easy to use, and I was always able to produce a lot of milk.  If I end up needing an electric, I will go with this brand.

Good Luck!

 

Thanks for your very helpful response.  I don't think these that I have are cloudy, just clear.  I guess they will have to go to the trash.  But I'll keep the rings and caps. 

I have a Medela Freestyle pump but would like to have a manual one as well.  I may think about getting the Avent manual pump.  is it tiring to pump?  have you used a electric one before?and how does it compare? is it quite efficient?  TIA

LittleApple

Avent Nuatrally- old bottles and have BPA ( Before they were bought by Phillips)

Just say Avent (and Phillips) clear- newer, but probably have BPA

Avent honey colored- BPA Free

Avent with rings and feel softer- BPA free 

jessme7

LittleApple:

Avent Nuatrally- old bottles and have BPA ( Before they were bought by Phillips)

Just say Avent (and Phillips) clear- newer, but probably have BPA

Avent honey colored- BPA Free

Avent with rings and feel softer- BPA free 

Perfect thanks!