Which bottle?

**FatBigToe** · 31-05-2009 20:36

What brand/type of bottle would you recommend having on hand 'just in case'?

I've got no idea what 'qualities' i'm supposed to be looking for in a bottle, everyone I know has just bf. It must be BPA and Latex free though

**flutey** · 03-06-2009 10:30

I too would like to know what style of bottle to use to feed expressed breast milk from. I bought one of the new Nuby wide teat (BPA free) bottles that is also wind resistant and took it to the hospital with me (just in case) when bubs was born. Hospital staff told me that the wide teat was no good, don't use it. So, do I go back to my old avent bottles used from first bub? A health nurse told me the pigeon small long teat is a good one. I didn't know if she had been told to say that though as she was working out of a pharmacy. Anyone got ideas?

**biscotti** · 03-06-2009 10:35

I have never had any success with my babies and bottles and I have bought every bottle under the sun, Nuk, Tommee Tippee, Avent, Pigeon, the cheapos from Big W, you name it, I've bought it. All refused!!

So as far as buying bottles "just in case" I don't think I would worry too much at this stage if you are planning to breastfeed.
Best wishes.

**vickih** · 04-06-2009 18:28

I have tried for the last month to get my bub to take a bottle of EBM so I could have a break but no luck. I also have lots of bottles- Tommee Tippee, Nuk, Medela, Avent and also different teats. No luck! He did take one when he was around 6 weeks, but i didn't try a bottle again until 3 months- refused it!

I would maybe buy one bottle to start with to see if they'll take it before worrying about buying a few 'just in case'.

In terms of BPA and latex free, I think if you heat the bottle using hot water rather than microwave it's ok? (i would check that though!). The "Green to Grow" (i think that's what it's called) brand is newish, it looks kinda cool.

**crazymuma** · 04-06-2009 18:32

I FF both of my children from birth and started with advent bottles. With my son I went through nearly every brand (and spent a fortune) and he wouldn't suck properly.

My daughter was the same - not quite as fussy though.

Seriously at the risk of horrifying some mothers I found the best bottles were the cheap no brand ones (I buy them from Woolies - last lot were approx $1.50 each).
And no neither child ever had problems with wind. Not saying they will work for everyone but if you've tried the others and its not working these might be worth a shot.

**NibbleCurlynBub** · 04-06-2009 18:37

Originally Posted by biscotti

So as far as buying bottles "just in case" I don't think I would worry too much at this stage if you are planning to breastfeed.
Best wishes.

You'll jinx yourself!

Put the money towards an ABA membership, you get a free book on BFing. More you know, better the success you will have.

**Lillynix** · 04-06-2009 20:59

Yep, don't buy bottles "just in case" chances are you won't need them, and if they are there, they are an easy temptation if you're having a rough start.

Just arm yourself with breastfeeding knowledge instead, the ABA membership is a good idea! If something really does happen, you'll have time to get bottles later, don't buy them "just in case"

**CluckySC** · 04-06-2009 20:59

I think it's good to have a bottle or two on hand anyway because odds are you'll want to feed bub expressed milk at some stage.

I used the Green to Grow bottles with the wide neck. They're totally natural, free of everything and my son took to them straight away.

Search for them online - there are heaps of places you can get them. They are more expensive but totally worth the money, they're the healthiest on the market

Good luck and enjoy breastfeeding!

**Oya** · 04-06-2009 23:13

Originally Posted by xxxDragonFlyxxx

Yep, don't buy bottles "just in case" chances are you won't need them, and if they are there, they are an easy temptation if you're having a rough start.

Just arm yourself with breastfeeding knowledge instead, the ABA membership is a good idea! If something really does happen, you'll have time to get bottles later, don't buy them "just in case"

Totally agree.

If you were in a situation where you needed to give bubs EBM using a syringe or cup is the best option.