These bottles not only helped reduce gas and kept more food down, but they are also incredibly easy to clean, durable, and leakproof. On the other hand, a narrower nipple may allow for a more precise latch and better control over the flow of milk. Our award-winning baby bottles for breastfed babies encourage a smooth transition from breast to bottle (and back). We introduced bottles to my LO around 5 weeks old and used the Lansinoh Momma after receiving it as a sample from the pediatrician.

We would like to keep in touch with you about our services, support, events, campaigns, and fundraising. Once your baby’s teeth start coming through, they can damage teats by chewing them which is a potential choking hazard (Which? Breastfeeding counsellors have had extensive training, will listen without judging or criticising and will offer relevant information and suggestions. Parents particularly love the look and feel of these bottles, saying they’re nice to hold and feel high-quality. The triple anti-colic valves that reduce air intake really impressed our testers too, with one saying her baby “seemed less colicky after feeding” and another commenting on “a positive change” to trapped wind in her baby’s tummy after using these bottles.

The Only Bottle Designed for Breast Milk: Baby instinctively connects to the bottle’s breast shape; encourages smooth transitions between breast and bottle Protects Vital Nutrients: Quick cooling reduces bacterial growth, quick and even warming prevents nutrient-damaging temperatures and hot spots. In fact, a number of What to Expect parents report that they originally heard about these bottles from their lactation consultants. But not all bottles are made equal, so we’ve picked our top choices (with a bit of help from our trusty MFM testers) to help make mixed – or combination – feeding that bit easier. We compare and rank bottles based on criteria such as nipple design, venting systems, ease of cleaning, and material quality.

Anti-colic features – Newborns under 6 months may experience colic, especially if they’re bottle fed, so almost every baby bottle suitable for newborn babies has a design feature to help with this. We've designed a range of flow rates so you can find the perfect one for your baby and personalise your bottle. Experience the quality and convenience of Medela’s Breast Milk Storage Bottles, designed to simplify your breastfeeding journey and keep your precious breast milk safe and secure. EASY-TO-READ VOLUME MONITORING: Accurately measure and track the amount of expressed breast milk with the vibrant and clear ounce and millilitre markers on each bottle, providing confidence and assurance in your breast milk storage. That’s especially true if you’re planning on bottle-feeding occasionally while also continuing to breastfeed.Included is a Dr Brown’s® HappyPaci™ soother made from 100% silicone with a bulb shaped for increased acceptance. In which case babies would have very little control over how they feed: milk would flow into their mouth faster than they can swallow it. Dr Brown’s Options+ grows with baby, allowing easy removal of the vent system when baby no longer experiences feeding problems, or you want the convenience of a teat-vented bottle.

Protects Vital Nutrients: Quick cooling reduces bacterial growth, quick and even warming prevents nutrient-damaging temperatures and hot spots so baby is fed safely and promptly. These bottles are a good choice for preventing colic because the stretchiness of the nipple helps encourage the right latch. When thawing, the Breastmilk Bottle safely and evenly warms 2x faster than other bottles to protect nutrients and quickly feed your hungry little one. Parent tester and mum Jade tested out the bottle with her of a 3-month-old baby and praised the “brilliant quality and design, with teats that mimic mum that my baby took to straight away.Dr Brown’s bottle has been designed with a removable 100% vacuum-free vent system that claims to be proven to reduce windy colic. While grasping this new skill might not be smooth sailing right off the bat for your little one, with the right tools and a bit of know-how, he’ll pick it up in no time. However, if your baby consumes less than the bag's capacity, be sure to squeeze out excess air before placing it in the bottle to maintain the anti-colic benefits. When choosing a bottle for a breastfed baby, experts and parents say it's important to look for bottles with slow flow nipples. But if you’re only planning on bottle-feeding occasionally, such as a few times a day while also breastfeeding, you may not need quite so many.