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September 2020 Moms
swizzlemalarkey
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Product Spotlight 5/22: Bottles and Feeding
swizzlemalarkey
member
This weeks product spotlight is all about bottles and feeding!! Feel free to use the prompts or just type away! Links/photos welcome.
I snagged a schedule that's been used I think by a few BMBs now, but if you guys want to add/change anything let me know!!
This is a place for FTMs to ask questions about, S+TMs to share their prior experience with, and everyone to share what they're eyeing in the world of maternity, baby and postpartum products. Each week we'll spotlight a new category of product to help streamline and make it easier to look back and reference!
To view past Product Spotlights or the upcoming schedule, see here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fCSvGqefiQ7m-cqNEBzPuaIqF7BL2ost0Ta2sMjC-8w/edit?usp=sharing
(template taken from August 2020)
I snagged a schedule that's been used I think by a few BMBs now, but if you guys want to add/change anything let me know!!
This is a place for FTMs to ask questions about, S+TMs to share their prior experience with, and everyone to share what they're eyeing in the world of maternity, baby and postpartum products. Each week we'll spotlight a new category of product to help streamline and make it easier to look back and reference!
To view past Product Spotlights or the upcoming schedule, see here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fCSvGqefiQ7m-cqNEBzPuaIqF7BL2ost0Ta2sMjC-8w/edit?usp=sharing
For S+TMs (or FTMs that already have said item):
- Individual (e.g., lifestyle) factors that might influence your choice:
- Favorite bottles/feeding tools:
- Link/picture:
- Cost (either actual dollar amount, or just $, $$, $$$, etc.):
- What you like and don't like about it:
- Any special features? (comfort, convenience, efficiency, etc)
- Is there a bottle/brand you don’t have but are considering? Why?:
- Is there a bottle/brand you've tried that you absolutely hate? Why?:
- What were your favorite or must have accessories? (bottle warmer, drying rack, etc)
- What cleaning products do you use?
- Additional thoughts on bottles/feeding tools?:
For FTMs:
Bottles/feeding tools you’re currently interested in:
- Cost (either actual dollar amount, or just $, $$, $$$, etc.):
- Any questions for S+TMs?:
(template taken from August 2020)
Re: Product Spotlight 5/22: Bottles and Feeding
Dr. Browns bottles are excellent because the nipple sizes are highly quality controlled. With other brands a slow flow can be quite different between one to the next, etc. We never had gas issues, so I can't speak to the vents. But, we had a lot of feeding difficulty with our first in the NICU, and the speech therapist there got us started on the Dr. Browns with a smaller preemie nipple which helped for our little one. They are sold with the #1 nipples, but they do make smaller ones if you find you need them.
Tip: they make novelty pattern ones that end up in clearance sections etc. We got a 2 pack of patriotic ones at TJ Maxx or Marshalls (one of the 2) for a great deal
If you find you need nipple shields to nurse, know that they come in different sizes. I was only told this by 1 out of 4 lactation consultants, and getting the right size made a difference for me
DS2 5/17
#3 Due 9/20
Has anyone tried the MAM brand bottles? I got an anti-colic sample free with a Motherhood order and was very interested in some of the features (bottom screws off for cleaning; you can add 1oz water and sterilize each bottle separately, which I know isn't necessary but I needed to with a preemie).