For six months plus, I would still go with any of these. However, if baby is resistant, I would consider something like the honey bear straw cup. Many babies at this age can handle straws, sippy or open cups - amzn.to/4a4T4dv As far as plastic or glass goes, there are pros and cons to both. Some glass bottles have tested positive for led, but plastic has the issues of microplastics. I would go with whatever fits your budget :)
I want to place an order for the Evenflo balance + but I see that there are different oz options on the website ( 4 oz, 5 oz, 6 oz). Which do you recommend ? Baby is due in a couple weeks! Thank you!!
I know you said that bottles that look like the nipple were “gimmicks” or whatnot but have you tried the new Emulait bottles with their new responsive flow valves and silicone?
I do not like Emulait at all. I think they aren't great bottles and the nipples collapse really easily. I love people being innovative, but they miss the mark for sure.
Thanks for the recommendation, just placed an order for the evenflo five ounces wide neck bottle . Meanwhile we have been using the hegen bottle with slow flow nipples , any thoughts on that ? We have tried a bunch of different ones including pigeons but baby didn’t like them and choked a lot on them . The problem with hegen though is that there is lots of swallowed air so burping is sometimes a nightmare. I suspect it’s because of suboptimal latch . Thanks for your input in advance!
I am not super familiar with the Hegan bottles, but just taking a quick look - I think that the offset nature can be tricky. If a baby tucks their chin a lot, it might be beneficial. if it works for your baby, though, then that's fine. It's interesting your baby has trouble choking a lot. I'd be curious how the bottle is being fed and if there is other oral function issues going on. I know that this was 2 months ago, but if you'd like some additional support, I'd be happy to help - thebreastfeedingmama.com/book-a-consult
I love the idea of them but the slope of the nipple is still not my favorite. Very wide base and it doesn’t slope gradually. It overall has the same issues as the como tomo in that it encourages a lazy latch.
I am not a fan of these because of the long nipple and non-gradual slope. This encourages straw-like breastfeeding, where the baby only hangs out on the nipple and sucks that way. Babies generally can't get a very deep latch on them as well.
it's not the worst bottle out there, and I think for certain babies it can be good option (such as babies that have a narrow gap, might do more straw sucker) . however, I don't feel that it encourages a wide gape, and the flattened nature of it encourages flattening of the breast nipple, too. But as always - if it works for your family, I'm not going to tell you to change things : )
They aren't the worst bottle - the nipple shape isn't my favorite, and it can be a fast flow (even with the slow flow). But I like it more than some bottles. I will say that there was a change in one of the bottles (I think the natural flow), and the flow is TOO slow - as in, a baby will be bottle feeding for an hour and not get a thing. So I would be careful with that.
Your bottle review was incredibly insightful and helpful-thank you for sharing your honest opinions!😀
Glad it was helpful!!
My baby eventually wanted it from the tap only. She rejected all bottles.
The Medela Calma nipple has been a life saver
Which one would you recommend for a 6+ months old baby? Also would you suggest buying a plastic one or a glass one? Please suggest.
For six months plus, I would still go with any of these. However, if baby is resistant, I would consider something like the honey bear straw cup. Many babies at this age can handle straws, sippy or open cups - amzn.to/4a4T4dv
As far as plastic or glass goes, there are pros and cons to both. Some glass bottles have tested positive for led, but plastic has the issues of microplastics. I would go with whatever fits your budget :)
I want to place an order for the Evenflo balance + but I see that there are different oz options on the website ( 4 oz, 5 oz, 6 oz). Which do you recommend ? Baby is due in a couple weeks! Thank you!!
Which one did u end getting? They work for you?
I would say 4-5 ounces. Most babies won't ever need more than that.
I know you said that bottles that look like the nipple were “gimmicks” or whatnot but have you tried the new Emulait bottles with their new responsive flow valves and silicone?
I do not like Emulait at all. I think they aren't great bottles and the nipples collapse really easily. I love people being innovative, but they miss the mark for sure.
Wonderful video. Thank you!
Thank you!
Thanks for the recommendation, just placed an order for the evenflo five ounces wide neck bottle .
Meanwhile we have been using the hegen bottle with slow flow nipples , any thoughts on that ?
We have tried a bunch of different ones including pigeons but baby didn’t like them and choked a lot on them .
The problem with hegen though is that there is lots of swallowed air so burping is sometimes a nightmare. I suspect it’s because of suboptimal latch .
Thanks for your input in advance!
I am not super familiar with the Hegan bottles, but just taking a quick look - I think that the offset nature can be tricky. If a baby tucks their chin a lot, it might be beneficial. if it works for your baby, though, then that's fine. It's interesting your baby has trouble choking a lot. I'd be curious how the bottle is being fed and if there is other oral function issues going on. I know that this was 2 months ago, but if you'd like some additional support, I'd be happy to help - thebreastfeedingmama.com/book-a-consult
What do you think about the boon Nursh nipples? I think they look like Comotomo, but I feel like they have a shorter nipple
I love the idea of them but the slope of the nipple is still not my favorite. Very wide base and it doesn’t slope gradually. It overall has the same issues as the como tomo in that it encourages a lazy latch.
My baby. Dosen't want my breast anymore he is 11 weeks old please help
That is really tricky! You can book a consult at thebreastfeedingmama.com/go/book-a-consult
what are your thoughts on the Buubibottle by Quark and the chicco duo bottle?
Love the Quark bottle. Not as big of a fan of the chicco duo.
What size bottles do you recommend having available for the first couple months? 4oz or 8oz?
4 ounce!
What are your thoughts on the Haakaa nipples? I’m glad you mentioned Lansinoh too :)
Not a fan :) it’s flattened and it’s very tall with a strange transition to the base.
What is your opinion on the mam bottle?
not a huge fan. I think it works for some babies, but I don't love the nipple shape.
Any thoughts on nanobebe bottles?
@thebreastfeedingmama
I am not a big fan of it. Long nipple, no gradual slope to the base.
Lansinoh sells slow flow nipples separately
Even those ones I find are fast and are what I use in my office :)
I know an evenflo nipple when I see it lol. I wish they were easier to find though
I wish they were, too!!
What about comotomo bottles?
I am not a fan of these because of the long nipple and non-gradual slope. This encourages straw-like breastfeeding, where the baby only hangs out on the nipple and sucks that way. Babies generally can't get a very deep latch on them as well.
How do you feel about MAM
it's not the worst bottle out there, and I think for certain babies it can be good
option (such as babies that have a narrow gap, might do more straw sucker) . however, I don't feel that it encourages a wide gape, and the flattened nature of it encourages flattening of the breast nipple, too. But as always - if it works for your family, I'm not going to tell you to change things : )
What about the Avent bottle?
They aren't the worst bottle - the nipple shape isn't my favorite, and it can be a fast flow (even with the slow flow). But I like it more than some bottles. I will say that there was a change in one of the bottles (I think the natural flow), and the flow is TOO slow - as in, a baby will be bottle feeding for an hour and not get a thing. So I would be careful with that.
thanks for the info!