Buy Baby Bottles

Is it really important which bottle you buy for your baby? Oftentimes, it doesn't, but for some feeding situations, selecting the right baby bottle can make all the difference.

It's not a good idea to buy too many bottles for newborns

I came to some conclusions about baby bottles, based on my own experiences with my daughter. Buying heaps of one-style baby bottles before your baby even arrives is the best way to secure that your baby will hate that brand or style of bottle. Babies have very explicit preferences right from the start, especially about what goes in their mouth. If you think you'd like to use a particular brand or type of bottle, buy 1 or 2 at first and see how your baby reacts. You can always buy more bottles later on, or experiment with new brands if baby isn't pleased with your first choices.

Bottle Nipple Shape May Be of importance
If you intend to formula-feed only, the shape of the bottle nipple isn't all that crucial as long as your baby happily eats from it. If you will be breastfeeding your baby but occasionally using a bottle, you may want to think about buying bottles with wide-base nipples that more closely fell like a mother's breast. Some babies have a hard time changing over from the wide latch of breastfeeding to a narrow bottle nipple.

Nipple Flow Rate Can Matter, Too
The speed at which formula or breastmilk can get through the bottle nipple changes a lot by brand, and some brands even sell nipples configured for fast or slow flow. Most newborns will need a slower flow nipple initially, so that they don't have to gulp their dinner. Too-fast flow can cause tummy difficulties for tiny babies. Nonetheless, some infants may not like the slowest newborn flow nipples, so you may need to try out different things here until you find a nipple that lets your baby eat at his or her preferred pace. You should plan to buy faster flow nipples as your baby grows, too.

Glass or Plastic - Bottle Materials
Classic glass baby bottles are recovering popularity thanks to recent news about chemicals found in some plastics. Glass bottles are easy to care for and last a long time, but do pose the risk of cuts to mom or baby if one breaks. Plastic bottles may not last as long, but are economical and easy to find in stores. Experts don't agree on whether plastics leach harmful chemicals into baby's dinner, but if you're concerned, you can look for BPA-free plastic bottles, or you can avoid microwaving plastic bottles, hand wash them and just throw away polycarbonate baby bottles when they get cloudy or scratched. These actions will minimize the risk if there is any at all.

Shapes and Vent Systems
Some babies swallow more air than others as they eat, and some are more troubled by tummy discomforts than others. For babies that tend to be bad-tempered after meals, bottles with an air vent system, or bottles with an angled shape, may help prevent so much air from getting in baby's tummy, which may in turn cut down post-meal fussiness. If you buy a bottle with an unusual shape, check to see if it is dishwasher safe, or if you can buy a special bottle brush to fit inside. The truth is the bottle won't be helpful for long if you can't get it clean.

Drop-In Bottle Liners
If you'd like to avoid much of the washing that goes along with bottle feeding,look for drop-in bottle liners. These adaptable plastic bags fit inside some bottle systems and can be put away in the trash after meals, so you only have to wash the bottle nipple and rinse the other parts. The downside is probably that you're adding more junk to your local landfill. Some babies swallow less air with this type of bottle system, though, so it may be worth it if your baby is extra-fussy after eating. This type of bottle also lets you avoid the concern of plastics chemicals leaching into baby's meal.

Preference and Safety - Nipple Materials
The dark-colored latex bottle nipples you may remember from your own childhood are still available, but are not so much popular now that silicone bottle nipples are here. Clear, transparent silicone nipples don't catch up smells or tastes, even after many uses, and they don't bear the potential for allergies that latex can. Silicone nipples are also a lot more difficult for baby to chew holes in, so there is less risk of asphyxiating on a piece that is chewed off. Industrious teethers can still chew through silicone, even though it's more difficult, so watch for any extra holes that may appear when baby sprouts new teeth.

Does Size Matter for Baby Bottles?
Your newborn can easily get away with 4-ounce size bottles, as smaller babies don't eat that much in one sitting. If you'd like to get more use out of the bottles, you may want to think about buying 8- or 9-ounce bottles right from the start, because soon your baby will quickly require more food per meal. In this case just don't expect to fill that bottle all the way up right from the start. Look for bottles that have colorful, easy-to-read mensurations on them. The colorless markings stamped onto many transparent plastic bottles are can be really hard to read once the bottle is filled up with milk.

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