Depending on the slope between nipple and base and the height of the teat, this shape could allow a baby to have a wide open mouth on the teat base to recreate the deep latch position desired in breastfeeding. According to reviews, some mothers found their breastfed babies accepted these when they refused other bottle teat shapes.
The bottle shape and size are not as important to preserving breastfeeding technique as the bottle teat. However the size of the bottle is worth considering. Some bottles have a very large capacity e. In the first few weeks, volumes per feed might be around ml oz and between one month and six months of age, it is estimated that breastfed babies take an average ml oz per feed 3. Smaller capacity bottles e. See Tips to Bottle Feed a Breastfed Baby for ideas to help control the flow of milk to your baby to resemble what happens during breastfeeding.
Bottle feeding equipment needs to be kept scrupulously clean to avoid being an infection hazard. Ridges, crevices and internal parts in teats make them much more difficult to keep clean. When introducing bottles to your breastfed baby, there is a risk that your baby could start to prefer a bottle teat over the breast sometimes called nipple confusion or bottle preference and this could undermine breastfeeding.
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Please review the Terms of Use before using this site. Your use of the site indicates your agreement to be bound by the Terms of Use. This site is published by BabyCenter, L. They are available with slow flow teats. Many parents are also looking for their bottles to help with symptoms of colic and many bottles claim to do so. All babies cry but colicky babies are those that often cry for more than 3 hours per day 5. This can be very distressing for parents. Colic can start when a baby is only a few weeks old but usually stops by 6 months 5.
Some babies with colic have excess gas and so the theory behind anti colic bottles is to minimise the amount of air swallowed. Effective winding can help too. Most bottles who market themselves as good for breastfeeding babies, tend to promote their similarity to breastfeeding and anti colic mechanisms.
Here is the low down on the most popular brands and their claims. Claims made by brands must be backed up with some research. Below we describe how strong the evidence is behind these claims so you can make an informed decision. Good for breastfed babies: Nuk claim to have developed a range of bottles to make the transition between breast and bottle easier.
We should remember that opinions are subjective and as we have not had access to the research, we have not seen the questions asked or how many mothers took part. The soft teat is designed to feel and look like a nipple. The evidence: We contacted Nuby for the evidence surrounding this claim but unfortunately we did not hear back from them. Good for breastfed babies: This bottle claims to have the most breast like teat ever made, which flexes and feels like mum.
The super wide teat is designed to be shaped like a breast and the teat mimics the flex, stretch and shape of a nipple. Anti colic: These bottles have an anti colic valve in the teat to reduce the amount of air swallowed. The evidence: This claim was based on parents questioned.
The flat shape also mimics a nipple shape. Anti colic: These bottles also have a vented base which they claim allows babies to drink at their own pace.
They claim this reduces gas and regurgitation. The evidence: MAM report this was from market research between with 1, babies. We contacted MAM for more details but they told us they were unable to provide any more information. Market research is about gathering information from people who agree to participate. Good for breastfed babies: The bottles are described as having a natural milk flow, which can be controlled by the baby. They claim this creates an experience close to breastfeeding. Born Free claims that their bottles improved colic symptoms more than anti-colic bottles from other brands 7.
The claim: Born Free claim their bottles showed more improvement in colic symptoms than other anti-colic bottles. The evidence: A research project was carried out with 30 babies with colic type symptoms in This was a very small research study, not big enough to be conclusive evidence.
The 5 colic symptoms they looked at included; crying, folding legs up to stomach, frowning and discomfort, face turning red and pain spasms. Whether the symptoms had improved was decided by questionnaires with 7 questions completed by the parents. Anti colic: The teat is designed to flex as your baby moves their head, which Munchkin claims allows your baby to maintain the latch and decreases the ingestion of air.
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