Bottles compatible with Medela?

kew243 · January 2012

I've returned to work and I am doing a lot more pumping. My baby is getting close to needing 8 oz bottles and I don't have any. He has been using Medela bottles just fine, but I was looking for a cheaper alternative that attaches directly to the pump. Any recommendations?

RoxRing · January 2012

Pretty sure Dr Brown's do, but my LO doesn't like them.

blu-eyedwife · January 2012

The Dr. Browns are supposed to attach directly to the pump, but I haven't tried it. Your baby isn't eating 8oz though, right? That's an insane amount.

[Deleted User] · January 2012

I use Medela and Evenflo glass bottles, but I'm pretty sure the threads are universal and that any bottle with the same size opening will work.

kew243 · January 2012

blu-eyedwife:
The Dr. Browns are supposed to attach directly to the pump, but I haven't tried it. Your baby isn't eating 8oz though, right? That's an insane amount.

His late afternoon feeding he usually takes 7. Right now my day care provider just gives him two bottles. All the other feedings he takes about 5. So I am guessing the change is coming soon!

kew243 · January 2012

Thanks! I will have to look at Dr. Brown's and Evenflo and compare prices!

LindsayB0505 · January 2012

My sister had some cheap Gerber ones that also attach directly to the pump.

toyseay · January 2012

I use Playtex Drop In Liners... I found a pack of bottles somewhere that has a little conversion kit (little blue rings that go on the rim) that attaches it right to the Medela PIS Advanced. I love it!

Elsa1984 · January 2012

Yes the threads should work with just about any "normal" sized bottle (not wide-bottles). I have been pumping into 8oz (glass) Dr Brown's since my milk came in. I also pump into my Medela bottles. My friend pumps into really cheap Evenflo ones.