Bottles ????

apritchett50

I plan on breast feeding and pumping. I actually would like to pump and use bottles more often than BF but plan on doing both. We will just see what happens! Dr.Browns and Avent are big in my area. I was wondering what everyone on here also recommends! Thanks!

lbethke99

I personally liked Playtex Ventaire's the best.

https://www.playtexbaby.com/Bottles/VentAire/Advanced-Wide

They are easy to clean and fill. And the wide mouth/nipple makes it more like the breast.

For real though your baby will like what they like. I just don't see a point in the Dr Browns since there are so many parts to them.

PharmDMom

I liked Playtex VentAire bottles the best. One extra part to clean but not as tedious as Dr Browns. No problems with gas bubbles and they washed up well in the dishwasher. But every baby is different so buying a few kinds to have on hand a good idea.

Wino0920

I would register/buy a few different types. Every baby is different so what one likes might not work for another. This will save you some frustrations. Just a thought.

LoniLBD

I used Avent with DS while BF, and he didn't have any issues.

shelley1002

I suggest getting a couple starter packs and seeing what works best for you and the baby.

We started off with the Playtex Ventaire but switched to Dr Browns because of his reflux.

FutureMrsSchildt

Dr Browns are really only necessary if your baby has a lot of gas or reflux. I hated all the parts that have to be cleaned. I used the Playtex dropins with my daughter and loved them bc I could push out the extra air.

DinkyDoo

RedheadBaker:

I've never heard someone say they plan to feed pumped milk out of a bottle more than BF straight from the boob. That's so odd. 

DS wasn't picky about his bottles. We used both Avent, and Breastflows bottles. Personally, I found the Avent easier to use and clean. 

This response is so odd.  Have you never heard of someone that exclusively pumps? Some babies don't latch, some moms just want a little more freedom, some want their SO to have an opportunity to feed. 

For the OP I would just register for a few different types of bottles and see which one your baby prefers. 

tbug082810

Innobaby makes a super cool bottle called "Nursin' Smart" The bottle itself literally feels like a boob. Its great if you want to nurse and bottle feed. I personally plan to use Lifefactory glass bottles and Pura Stainless steel ones. I'd get a variety and see what baby prefers. 

GibsonGirl620

RedheadBaker:

DinkyDoo:

RedheadBaker:

I've never heard someone say they plan to feed pumped milk out of a bottle more than BF straight from the boob. That's so odd. 

DS wasn't picky about his bottles. We used both Avent, and Breastflows bottles. Personally, I found the Avent easier to use and clean. 

This response is so odd.  Have you never heard of someone that exclusively pumps? 

I've heard of women who exclusively pump because they had preemies, or latching issues. Never heard of someone who planned to do it before the baby was even born. Unless they didn't know how hard it was, or that it makes it so much more difficult to establish and maintain a milk supply. 

Mobile thumbs up! EPing may sound easy and convenient, but it's neither of those things. OP seems open minded, so hopefully she will try to establish a good supply by EBFing first.

MrsMommyQ

We had Tommee Tippees and one other kind--I can't remember what they were. DD was NOT a fan of either one.

So I took the nipple from the little hospital bottles (I'd BF DD--long story why) and went to Babies R Us and looked for a bottle with a nipple that was as close to that as we could get. I ended up with Dr. Browns. They were awesome. Yes the extra parts are annoying but DD had gas and that seriously helped the issue.

If you're going to BF there are certain bottles that are more like a mom's nipple. I can't remember which, off the top of my head. Maybe others can recommend.

yesthisiskim0401

Another Playtex VentAire vote here. Loved those things and so did DD.

Bocatini

After all the research, I am leaning toward Tommie tippee. 

Lhand11

We didn't use bottles much, but just used the Medela bottles. When he was drinking more, I got an Avent bottle. 

csornatale

Loved tommee tippee for my twins and will prob do it with my new baby girl

steenbean18

RedheadBaker:

DinkyDoo:

RedheadBaker:

I've never heard someone say they plan to feed pumped milk out of a bottle more than BF straight from the boob. That's so odd. 

DS wasn't picky about his bottles. We used both Avent, and Breastflows bottles. Personally, I found the Avent easier to use and clean. 

This response is so odd.  Have you never heard of someone that exclusively pumps? 

I've heard of women who exclusively pump because they had preemies, or latching issues. Never heard of someone who planned to do it before the baby was even born. Unless they didn't know how hard it was, or that it makes it so much more difficult to establish and maintain a milk supply. 

 

Have you considered working moms?  I breastfed on my days off with DD, but had to pump/bottle feed on days I worked (many many days because I'm breadwinner for our family).  Your reply was a bit judgey. 

afry2001

We used Dr. Browns when DD was really little. It does have a lot of parts but we never had any gas issues. When she got older we used the playtex bottles because they were really easy when we were out and about.

dzfryegirl

We are using the Playtex bottles with the disposable liners. I used these with my older son because the doctor recommended them because he was spitting up a lot.

Mum2Be28

I've been a full time nanny for 5 years so I've used a lot of different bottles. This is my first child and I'm going to start off using the medela 5 ounce bottles and the Avent 5 ounce bottles. I like the Avent bottle because it helps with gas but it doesn't have a million pieces to clean and put together like some of the others. I've also found that the milk does not leak out of the sides of the babies mouth very much with Avent.

 I may also buy a couple Playtex nursers to use at night if baby drinks really fast and won't fall asleep because it just wants to eat. The playtex nurser is much slower. 

AggieAsh23

FTM here, but I had a friend recommended Madela Calma bottles. I think they may be new, but they are supposed to be good for moms who BF. We are going to give them a try.

suzziq516

We started with Avent and the switched to Playtex Ventaire. Really liked them and they were easy to clean.

hamiltks10

AggieAsh23:

FTM here, but I had a friend recommended Madela Calma bottles. I think they may be new, but they are supposed to be good for moms who BF. We are going to give them a try.

I used these for my DS and lived them.  

kaswanson

I would buy one of each and see what your baby likes.  DD had to try like 6 different brands of bottles before she found one she liked!  We bought a whole set and couldn't return them, so I donated them.  We ended up using Tommee Tippee (sp?) from BRU.  Something about the wide nipple she liked.  A lot of people in my Mom's group used that brand, too. 

Also, I will warn you that pumping is a total pain and it's hard to get as much milk out as your baby will.  I can't tell you how many times I've cried and stressed about pumping.  Breast feeding is about 1,000 times easier, nothing to clean, too!   

ETA:  The baby I nanny full-time uses Dr. Browns and I don't like them at all.  She likes them, though.  They leak a lot and she's 11 months and old and still spits up ALL THE TIME.