Bottle Reviews

Wiggle is breastfed, but we do do some supplementing.  I got sick when Wiggle was three weeks old and it started then.  I had to go into the hospital on Christmas and it was quite a runaround to get formula because everything was closed!  We did manage to get some from the hospital eventually, but I do recommend that you keep at least a small can on hand just in case.

We have a couple different types of bottles-- Dr. Brown's, Born Free, and Nuby.  I know that some babies can have nipple confusion from using different bottles and nursing, but Wiggle has never really had any problem with anything we've used yet.

Bottles: Dr. Brown's, Born Free, and Nuby

1. Dr. Brown's - These are our favorites!  We use the "standard" style and have them in 4 oz and 8 oz sizes.  According to their website, these bottles "reduce feeding problems like colic, spit-up, burping, and gas."  They have a couple of extra pieces, as you can see from the picture.  I really hate washing dishes, but having some extra bits is totally worth it!  These bottles come with little wire brushes to help you clean them all the way and get into all of the nooks and crannies.  The extra internal parts are a venting system that prevents the creation of a vacuum which makes it more like breastfeeding.  Dr. Brown's website also states that this system "reduces air bubble oxidation of the milk to help preserve vitamins and lipids, key nutrients to baby's health."  These bottles are free of BPA, PVC, lead, and phthalates.  Wiggle has never had any trouble holding onto these nipples and the thin shape is easy for me to hold while feeding him.

Dr. Brown's Standard Plastic Bottle, 8oz

2. Born Free - Of all of our bottles, these are our least favorite.  Wiggle has trouble holding onto the nipples; the base of them is very wide and then they get long and skinny.  I can see how they were trying to emulate a breast, but my mostly-breastfed-baby just can't do these.  The Born Free bottles also include a vent, but not as complicated as the Dr. Brown's ones.  Born Free's website states that the nipple is designed to cut down on nipple confusion and reduce air ingested while feeding, and that it mimics a mother's natural flow.  These are BPA and PVC free.  They say that these bottles aid in reducing "colic symptoms like gas pain, spit-up, crying, and fussiness."  The shape doesn't feel very good in my hand; they're kind of bulky.  Basically, these are our emergency "Ack, everything is dirty!" bottles.

 

Born Free Bottle

3. Nuby - We have Nuby's Non-Drip Standard Neck Bottles.  They state that the nipples are non-drip and leak proof, and keep your baby from ingesting air, featuring a "Vari-Flo" valve to allow your baby to control the flow.  We have found that the nipples have extremely large holes, so large, in fact, that when I wash them the end of my nipple brush can poke out of them!  Wiggle gets way too much formula, way too fast out of these.  The bottle is BPA-free and ergonomic; it sits well in my hand.  Nuby says that these are shatter-proof, even though they do not feel very thick.  I really wish that the nipple was better for Wiggle.

Nuby Non-Drip Standard Neck Bottles

I hope that my reviews help you to choose the bottles that you will use for your own baby!  I really do highly recommend the Dr. Brown's and think that most mothers would be very happy with them.  If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comments!

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