What Is the Best Baby Bottle to Use
Posted on | May 19, 2010 | No Comments
Even if a mother chooses to breastfeed, she is going to want the best baby bottles that she can find when breastfeeding is not an option . Choosing a brand may seem easy to anyone who hasn’t taken a look at what’s in the stores . But I’m here to tell you that reading the ratings of all the bottles and their special features will make your head spin SO here are a few things that will help you find a safe, serviceable bottle without causing you to need an aspirin before you’re sure you can make an intelligent choice and can move on to the fun stuff like nursery decorating ideas.
BOTTLES THAT WILL PREVENT NIPPLE CONFUSION
Many say that nipple confusion is a myth and others say that the experience both broke their hearts and muddled their minds. Just so that moms don’t have to find out whether or not there is such a condition, if you are breastfeeding your baby and fill in from time to time with bottled breastmilk, the best baby bottles for babies who are breastfed have nipples that (DUH!) are most like the natural variety making switching from one to the other easy and less…well, confusing. Look for bottles with a wide nipple that feels more like a natural nipple .
WHICH IS BEST, PLASTIC BOTTLES OR GLASS
Remember awhile ago when we believed plastic bottles were just fantastic ? That was before we found out that those wonderful, lightweight baby bottles contain chemicals that are undesirable . We have now been told by experts that glass is best because it preserves the pumped milk better, glass is naturally chemical free and is less likely to blow up in the freezer so long as you are aware of how much breastmilk you put inside them. Glass bottles are heavier and they may burst when the hit the floor but what a small price to pay to avoid chemicals.
IS BPA FREE THE ANSWER TO OUR PROBLEMS
As we know glass has its drawbacks and plastic baby bottles definitely have their downside. Is there any wonder that we see more and more BPA free baby bottles that are rated highly ? The only issues with these bottles are that they are slightly more expensive (but not prohibitively so) when you consider how light they are in comparison to glass and that they are not known to expose newborns to expose babies to endocrine disruptors or carcinogens. Remember that you will get more use out of the larger bottles filling them with only the quantity that your baby will take in one feeding. Before I would allow a bottle to get close to my baby boy’s room I would look on the bottom to be certain that the the number inside the recycling symbol was #2, 4 or 5.
NON-GASSY BABY BOTTLES
Vented baby bottles are best to prevent babies from sucking air while drinking . The are helpful if your baby spits up, burps a lot or is prone to be gassy . The best baby bottles that are vented may save you from suffering through sleepless nights .
THE BABY BOTTLE FAQ
The best way to know which will be the best baby bottle to suit your newborn’s needs is to try a few . Buy one or at the most, a couple , to try before buying a bottle only to find your baby won’t accept it.
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