Bottles

Nutrguru · May 2011

What kind of bottles is everyone using? I'm getting information overload from online and then I can't find the answers I'm looking for...so I figured I would pick your brains Wink

So according to my Mom she preferred using glass bottles (which I don't think exist anymore), and using the disposable liners to help with gas and such. So looking online for bottles that use the disposable liners I am finding a lot of mixed reviews. Has anyone tried them before? Does it work the same if you planning on breastfeeding/breast pump? I'm such a first timer I don't even know where to begin!

Thanks for any help or advice offered!

MrsVictoriaB · May 2011

We used the Playtex drop ins and loved them even when breastfeeding/pumping they worked great for us

GracieLou Freebush · May 2011

Here's a link to answers another person got on N&BG. HTH.

Jay_Cee · May 2011

Glass bottles do still exist, so you can look into those. I am breastfeeding, but would like to pump some so I can let the Mr. help with feedings.

I'm going to buy a few starter packs of some different types of bottles. I think I'm going to start with Platex Drop-Ins, Dr. Brown's (glass), and maybe Avent.

Firefly9 · May 2011

We registered for a couple different kinds and will see what works best. I'll be breastfeeding/pumping, so it'll be a few weeks before he tries any out, but hopefully he'll either like them all or find a favorite of the ones we registered for.

We have Dr. Brown's, Playtex Ventaire, and the Avent ones. If I wind up with a Medela pump, I'm sure we'll try that kind, too.

tweller · May 2011

I plan on BF/pumping and I've decided to just go with the Medela bottles that will match up with my pump. Thought this might make things easier, but I could be wrong! I've had a lot of friends tell me that they had to try 2 or 3 different types of bottles until they found the ones that their little ones like the best and didn't cause any issues for them. So I think most of it, is just what works for your LO.

Hopeful11 · May 2011

We got born free bottles since my friend highly recommended them. I don't think the drop ins eliminate gas since the RN from BF'ing class mentioned that the gassiness can come from the nipple shape and flow. I guess slow flow nipples are the best esp. if you plan on bf'ing and bottle feeding. If you use fast flow nipples the baby will get used to the faster flow and then may become impatient/dissatisfied with the breast.

pixiern · May 2011

I got one of each to see which ones I like. I got Dr. Brown's and Born Free in glass. I got an Avent one for free from BBB. I also have a Playtex drop in and a tommee tippee. I just registered for them and luckily everyone gave me one at my baby shower!

Nutrguru · May 2011

MrsVictoriaB:
We used the Playtex drop ins and loved them even when breastfeeding/pumping they worked great for us

Which kind of liners do you use? I was looking into those but I couldn't find an easy answer like "these liners go with these bottles" it looked like there were quite a few options....

CagleBaby · May 2011

With #1 we tried the advent, but she didn't like them, so we ended up with the playtex drop ins. I love them. I had planned to use them with #2, but she would only take Evenflo Purely Comfi? Bottles. So this time I have 3 different types of bottles. I hope this baby will take one of them.

Don't stock up on one kind. You don't know what the baby will take.

Also they do still make the glass bottles. I just didn't want to use them. I was to worried that in my half awake state in the middle of the night I would drop and break one.

cburitz · May 2011

I plan to get Dr. Brown's.

katbrian052108 · May 2011

We will be trying the Medella bottles first since I can pump directly into them! Hopefully they work for LO!

SnowyBaby · May 2011

I got some Medela bottles with my pump and also bought the Avent bottles. My sister swears by the Avent bottles although some reviews say that they leak. She has re-assured me if I screw the cap on tight enough it won't leak....we will see!

I read a ton of reviews....from what I can tell, a lot of people really like: Note-I have never used any bottles, but I did research a couple months ago and this is what I can remember.

Playtex Drop Ins (Although the plastic things they say are not friendly to the environment and that these bottles cost more over time.)

Dr. Browns (Although I heard these are really hard to clean.)

Avent (They sometimes leak)

Born Free (I don't think I heard anything bad about these).

lisamoe · May 2011

I registered for playtex drop ins and a medela set because I plan on BF but I want to pump for sure so everyone gets chances to feed LO

caraleeb · May 2011

I registered for born free ones and also have gotten a few playtex ones as a bonus while shopping/registering so i have no idea, i guess i'll see how they work!

staticgirl77 · May 2011

From what I get, different babies prefer different bottles. I am planning on BF, and pumping so I can also bottle feed when LO gets old enough. I registered for 3 different 3 packs of bottles, as opposed to a whole starter kit. That way, I can find out what LO likes the best before I invest in a whole system. I am trying the Tommee Tippee, BreastFlow, and Playtex Drop Ins. I am going to freeze my BM with the lansinoh breast milk storage bags and probably put them in the fridge to defrost and the bring to room temperature, although I do have a Keurig that can instantly produce hot hot water if I need to defrost and heat quickly. This is just what I am trying, I am interested in seeing what others are going to do.

abergale · May 2011

For DD I used a mix of Medela in the early stages and move onto BornFree bottles (they make these in glass and plastic). I bf and they worked great for when I was at work.

CMM05 · May 2011

I use Dr. Brown's and 100% stand by them.

I have also used Avent and Born Free.

I started with Avent's when we had DS1. They leaked a lot and are "wider" so a bit harder to hold and for baby to learn to hold.

When he was around 7 months old, the whole BPA scare started, so I ran out and bought the Born Free ones. I hated cleaning them and they were so, so heavy. Also wider, so harder to hold.

With DS2, he ended up having horrible reflux. While in the hospital with him due to an aspiration episode a NICU nurse suggested we try Dr. Brown's. Yes, they have "extra" parts, but they are pieces that come apart easily and clean up easily.

I LOVE the Dr. Brown's. They are lightweight and they helped reduce gas.

amygoable · May 2011

I will use Nuk bottles. I used a variety with DS and wish I had found Nuk to begin with. A nurse/lactation consultant told me to try them, because they're good for breastfed babies.

Glass bottles do still exist. They are HEAVY.

You can use pretty much anything with pumping. If you're going to freeze your extra milk, I'd highly recommend using lansinoh bags for ease of defrosting. Skip freezing in bottles - they are a PITA to defrost, and it's easier to just defrost a bag and pour it into a bottle. I have read all kinds of internet things about milk goodies sticking to the insides of bags or bottles, but it was never a problem for us to use either when my son was in the NICU, and no actual medical professionals told me to be concerned about it.

Fineleo31 · May 2011

From my shower I got FirstYears Breastflow and Platex Ventaire. A friend told me the ventaire bottle works great and she's a fan of the drop-ins. From everyones responses it sounds like a crapshoot. Just gotta try a few different ones til you find one the works. I wish it was easier.

jdm7 · May 2011

We are using Playtex VentAire bottles. My brother used them with his two kids and I loved them when I'd have to use them when I watched/hung out with the boys.

ShannonMacHappy · May 2011

We will be using the Born Free glass bottles for breastmilk when I have to pump.

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