Some parents are cautious about using latex teats due to the risk of developing a latex allergy, particularly if there is a family history of allergy to latex (Kimata, 2004). D., a board-certified pediatrician in Cincinnati, Ohio, with TriHealth and member of the What to Expect Medical Review Board. For the first few weeks, newborns feed little and often because their stomachs are so small (Unicef, 2019). The breast-like teat shape is correctly contoured for a proper latch and a more natural bottle-feeding experience - perfect for switching from breast to bottle and back again! Made from supersoft and flexible silicone, it has a latch-on line to help you guide your baby into a good latching position.

Besides the nipple, the rest of the bottle is constructed of sturdy plastic and a wide, easy-to-clean neck.Leah particularly liked that the bottles were weird enough for easy cleaning, but not so wide that storing was a pain. The nipples are made of soft silicone and are wider than many other nipples, which will hopefully remind your baby of a breast. Non-plastic alternatives include glass bottles, which are heavier than plastic versions but are a more sustainable option – not least because if properly looked after, they can last for years. Our vision is to support families in providing their babies with the best possible feeding experience, closing the gap between bottle and breast and supporting prolonged breastfeeding. Our range of baby bottles includes features such as SoftFlex™ slow flow silicone teats that replicate a natural breast to aid with latching, leak-proof sealing rings to prevent spillages and wide necks for easy filling and cleaning.

The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. K. ounces — which doesn’t matter too much if you’re offering baby pumped breast milk, but if you use these bottles to formula-feed, too, you’ll need to convert the ounces to make sure you’re measuring out the correct amount of formula.

Make friends with other parents-to-be and new parents in your local area for support and friendship by seeing what NCT activities are happening nearby. A specially curated starter set of our anti-colic feeding bottles, now with an innovative new shaped bottle. If your little one is having trouble latching on a bottle nipple, Pigeon Nursing Bottles may be worth a try. In the end, I switched to using Tommee Tippee bottles, which provided a better, leak-free feeding experience for my baby. If you’re concerned about retaining as much of the nutritional content of your pumped milk as possible, the makers of this bottle claim that the design optimizes heating and cooling in such a way that the vitamins and minerals are not damaged on their way from your breast to your baby.