DD (2 months) is having the absolute worst time taking a bottle these days. She thrashes and screams whenever DH tries to give it to her in the evenings. We're currently using Tommee Tippee 4 oz. bottles, but I think we should try another kind, preferably one that is geared toward EBF babies. We also tried the Medela bottle that came with my PISA, but she hated that one as well. No reflux or any special needs, although I'd prefer not to have a bottle with lots of parts to wash like Dr. Brown's if I can help it.
Post by ginkgoleaf on Aug 23, 2013 21:57:40 GMT -5
We used Born Free, but DS didn't have bottle trouble so not sure if it would work for your DC. Not a ton of parts, though, and glass bottle options if that's important to you. Good luck!
Lansinoh Momma were the only nipples DD would tolerate. We put the nipples on Avent bottles because we didn't like the shape of the Momma bottles.
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DD1 never took a bottle (we tried everything!) and a week ago it looked like we were in for a repeat with DD2. I was freaking to put it mildly. Someone here recommended the Lansinoh Momma and DD2 is taking it, hallelujah amen. The bottle shape does suck but who cares if she takes it. I'm going to try the nipple on the Avent tomorrow.
Post by beezusquimby on Aug 23, 2013 22:23:48 GMT -5
We love the Comotomo bottles. DS hasn't had any problems going between them and the breast. He also did well with the Lansinoh momma bottle, but the shape was really annoying. The Comotomo bottles are much more comfortable and are squeezable to mimic a let-down.
Post by suburbanzookeeper on Aug 23, 2013 23:41:06 GMT -5
We tried Avent, MAM, TT, Medela, Nuk, Dr. Brown, cheapie bottles, and a few others that I can't recall with DS. He started taking the Playtex Drop Ins with some fight but does better on a sippy cup.
I felt the same initially about dr browns bottles but they were by far the best tolerated. Washing them hasn't been as bad as I anticipated. I used to wash them in the dishwasher but I actually prefer to wash them by hand.
Post by winecheery on Aug 24, 2013 17:15:01 GMT -5
So, take this with a grain of salt because I have yet to use these...but...
My best friend highly recommended the Comotomo bottles after trying pretty much everything else with her twins. Her pedi suggested them because of the breast friendly shape of the nipples, so she could pump and nurse. Bonus is they are silicone so they have a "let down" aspect like an actual breast, and they won't break when you drop em!
I got these for my baby, and I can see why they are a good brand to try. Only negative I see is silicone takes longer to warm up, if you're heating the milk in the bottle and not in the bags. I did a test in my bottle warmer with water and it is not the most efficient. But I can warm the bag, then dump it in the bottle easy peasy. Other than that, I think I will love them! Hope baby does too.