Jars for feeding infants. Which bottle is best to buy for a newborn? Is the material of the container really important?

Olga Karpenko

My son is 1.5 years old. In principle, he is not a problem; most of the time he is a calm guy. But!! If he wants something, then he is on guard... and his wishes cannot always be resolved. Yesterday the eldest made a fake with glue, the little one decided that he needed this glue. You can’t understand...and if you don’t really need it, then you listen. But if, like yesterday, I want it and that’s it, then we don’t hear the words impossible... we don’t hear it all 100 times. ... the situation with glue as an example in this case. Of course, you can put it out of sight..., but he will still climb, search and freak out. Or stands all over the apartment, starts throwing things, fighting, freaking out. I also used the method on the butt, it doesn’t work at all.... it only makes him even angrier. What to do in such cases? It doesn’t happen that often, mostly, as I already wrote, it’s calm child. It’s useless to talk to him at this moment; he doesn’t hear anything, he yells and fights.

Katerina Snegina

Do they bring dirty children into your garden? Let me explain. Normal, clean parents: shaved dads, made-up mothers - bring completely unkempt children to the garden. This is fine? In stale socks, with unwashed hair, with uncut nails. They quickly shove you into the group and run. But the teacher cannot make any claims - there is no one. And in the evening - “yes, he/she has become so foggy/scary all day long.”
Does a teacher have the right to refuse to work with such children?

Julia

Good day. In anticipation school years wonderful, another problem hit my head - the summer before school. The situation is as follows: the garden ends on June 30th iiiiii.... that's it. What's next? Where to place a child summer time a single, working mother who has absolutely no grandmother and no relatives at all? Options with camps are expensive, vouchers to sanatoriums are also out of the question, they were distributed in the fall of last year for the coming summer. The only possible option is to visit the education department, perhaps they will be able to pick up some prefabricated groups for the summer.. I want to listen to the local old-timers: ladies, who got out of the situation and how? Maybe there is already a similar topic somewhere, you can redirect it, I’ll read it.

Zanito)))

Give advice not to completely worsen the situation. Our relationship with my mother-in-law is smooth, only because I am silent. But we have been married for 8 years and my patience is running out. I’ll write from the beginning how we got married and started living with our parents as it’s supposed to be. I studied and at the same time worked with my husband in their family business. Training is not expensive because we lived not in the capital, but in the region. Plus, we worked together, I think that from and to, because they brought good money. We didn't have our own money. We only took what we needed. I didn’t wear gold or fur coats. I don't need this. Everything you need is there. I was happy with everything. A daughter was born. She was 4 months old when I went back to work. They hired nannies, because their business had a free schedule, but there was a lot of work, and my mother-in-law drove me there even during pregnancy. Also, everyone worked for the family, and it is large. But my mother-in-law said that part of the business is our TC, we invested a lot there. We naively believed. Then I started having health problems, miscarriages one after another. After 5 years, our eyes began to open, we were constantly reproached. We decided to go to the capital to start everything from 0. We left and lived in rented accommodation. They had to sell part of the business because there was no one to take care of it, but for 2 years I went regularly and helped. When the business was sold, they gave about 1/10 of it, enough for a rough 100 sq.m apartment, plus partial repairs. The rest of the money was borrowed for repairs. There was a time when I needed $1.5, but they refused and also called me beggars. After this, I drew conclusions for myself. Over the course of a year, we gradually paid off our debts. We both work a lot. The salary is good. But we are not millionaires. Yesterday 13 summer sister I asked my husband in the general chat for an iPhone for $2 thousand. My husband promised that he would buy it if he went to university on a grant.)) For comparison, we have hundreds for $150. She started insisting on this year. I gave mine as an example younger sister, her peer who works part-time and also advised her. My mother-in-law has a store. So it turns out I insulted and humiliated her. We were very upset; my mother-in-law was crying. That the son does not take off his last shirt. And she told her son to go to them for the holidays. Tickets for all of us are $1000, it’s very expensive... I told my husband to go alone. I won't go there again at all. I was going to take a vacation in the summer and take my granddaughter to them. What to do next? There is a great desire to call and express everything

To understand how anti-colic bottles help with feeding, it is worth understanding what is special about the process of eating for a baby. The baby can suck, swallow and breathe at the same time (while the baby breathes through the nose). This happens because a newborn's larynx is located higher than that of an adult. It gradually decreases as the body grows. If nasal breathing is impaired, the baby begins to breathe through the mouth and swallow air along with food. A similar phenomenon can be observed even if the baby’s nose is free to breathe, but the nipple sticks together during feeding due to the negative pressure inside the bottle, preventing the liquid from spilling out. The child opens his mouth, the pressure in the bottle becomes positive again, the liquid pours out, but the baby already manages to swallow air. As a result, he may experience abdominal cramps. Air may also enter the small stomach along with milk bubbles. Anti-colic bottles are designed to reduce the chance of air entering the stomach during feeding.

How does an anti-colic bottle work?

The point of anti-colic bottles is to create positive pressure inside using an air (anti-colic) valve. Thanks to its presence, the nipple does not stick together and the mixture easily enters the baby’s mouth throughout the feeding. There are three types of anti-colic bottle designs depending on the location of the air valve.

1. At the bottom of the bottle (MAM).
2. In the nipple (Avent, Nuk, Canpol babies, Happy baby, Chicco).
3. As part of a special anti-colic system (Dr.Brown`s, Tommee Tippee).

To understand whether the device helps the baby, the mother only needs to watch him. If his tummy does not bloat after eating, then this method of feeding is suitable for him.

How to use a baby anti-colic bottle correctly

If breastfeeding is not possible, an anti-colic bottle can be used from the first days of the baby's life. At 1 month, it is better to choose a pacifier with a low fluid throughput so that it does not flow in large quantities. IN next months you can increase the number of holes in the nipple.

Instructions are included with each product. However, young parents should still learn about basic recommendations.

1. Sterilization. Before feeding, the bottle should be thoroughly rinsed and boiled for at least 5 minutes. Or you can keep the container in a sterilizer. This option is especially suitable for plastic products. Some types can be sterilized in the microwave. These bottles have a lid where you add water and leave the nipple there.
2. Cleansing. After eating, you need to remove any remaining milk or formula from the container, clean it with a brush and put it in the cupboard until next use. Keep the bottle open to avoid the appearance of an unpleasant odor.
3. Valve. Before each baby's meal, check the integrity of this part.
4. Pacifier. It also needs to be inspected regularly to ensure there are no cracks on the surface. Every 2-3 months the pacifier must be changed.
5. Storage. The bottle should be kept at room temperature. It is better to cover the pacifier with a lid.

Rating of anti-colic bottles

1. Dr. Brown`s. (Dr. Brown)

• Manufacturing material: polypropylene or glass.
• Shape: straight cylindrical or narrowed in the middle.
• Neck - narrow or wide.
• Volume – from 60 ml to 270 ml.
• The price of the set is about 500 rubles.

Inside the bottle is an anti-colic system, which consists of a funnel with a built-in tube and a special sleeve with a hole. Thanks to this design, a vacuum is not created and the pressure in the bottle is always positive. A cleaning brush is included with the bottle. However, you will have to purchase pacifiers yourself.

Important! The advantage of a bottle of Dr.Brown`s. is the possibility of using it with or without an anti-colic system.

Video about the operation of the Dr.Brown`s anti-colic bottle.

How to use

1. In the first days of life, infants should be fed with a level 1 nipple.
2. Bottle feeding should be stopped before the bottle is completely empty, otherwise the baby will swallow air.
3. The bottle is equipped with a safety disc, which must be used during transportation to prevent its contents from spilling. For the same reason, a bottle without a disc should not be shaken.
4. When heating the formula in the bottle, the nipple holder must be loosened and screwed tightly again before giving it to the baby.

According to reviews from mothers who use a bottle, the only inconvenience is ensuring that the bottle is properly clean and the scale is not very noticeable.

• The shape is tapered in the middle. There is a model of a training bottle with handles.
• Neck - narrow or wide.
• Volume - from 60 ml to 330 ml.
• The price of one bottle is about 470 rubles. There are also sets of three containers for 925 rubles.

It produces products in two types - natural and classic. In the last version - in a silicone nipple standard size There is one anti-colic valve that allows air to pass into the bottle and not into the baby's stomach. Bottles in the “naturalness” modification have a double valve and an enlarged nipple with petals that prevent it from sticking together. The set includes one silicone nipple. Other types of nipples, as well as a cleaning brush, need to be purchased.

The bottle is very convenient and easy to maintain. It is easy to assemble and wash, the scale is clearly visible.

Video about Avent anti-colic bottles

1. Tommee Tippee (Tommy Tippee)

• Made from BPA-free plastic.
• The shape is narrowed in the middle.
• The neck is wide, the silicone nipple is quite large, and resembles in shape and elasticity female breast.
• Volume - from 150 ml to 340 ml.
• The price of one bottle is about 600 rubles. up to 820 rub.

Video about anti-colic Tommee bottles Tippee

There are two types of bottles: Easi-Vent nipples and Closer to Nature Anti-Colic Plus bottles. All types of bottles are equipped with a clearly visible scale with large numbers.

In the nipple Easi-Vent There is a valve that allows air to enter the bottle and thereby reduces the risk of swallowing air. Although this type of bottle is not marketed as anti-colic, the mechanism of action of the valve is similar to Avent anti-colic bottles.

Anti-colic bottles Closer to Nature Anti-Colic Plus consist of a silicone valve with a temperature-sensitive tube and a ring for ventilation. This allows not only air to pass through, but also to respond to changes in liquid temperature. So, if the valve is blue, the food in the bottle is ready for feeding the baby. The red color of the device indicates that the contents should be cooled.

According to moms, the temperature indicator is not entirely accurate and begins to change color when the contents are only slightly warm. Many people are not satisfied with the need to wash a large number of parts.

• Material of manufacture: plastic or glass.
• The neck is wide or narrow. Latex or silicone nipple with six types of holes.
• Volume - from 110 ml to 300 ml.
• The price of one bottle is about 420 rubles.

The bottle is equipped with an anti-colic nipple with a valve. To carry the bottle, the kit includes a safety disc to prevent liquid spillage. As a rule, a pacifier is included in the kit.

Most mothers are attracted by the relatively low price of the bottle compared to analogues, high-quality plastic that does not scratch or become cloudy over time, and the durable color of the paint on the measuring scale.

1. Canpol babies

• Manufacturing material: polypropylene, glass, tritan.
• The shape is straight cylindrical or slightly narrowed in the middle. Some models have handles.
• The neck is wide or narrow. The nipple is latex or silicone.
• Volume - from 120 ml to 330 ml.
• The price of one bottle is from 150 rubles.

The bottle is equipped with an anti-colic nipple with a valve. On front side convenient graduation is placed. The bottle comes with a nipple, a mixing cap and a brush for washing the nipple.

Durable bottle with bright design and paint resistant to abrasion and temperature influences. Tritan products are washable dishwasher and do not lose their luster and transparency over many cycles.

Video about Canpol babies anti-colic bottles

1. Happy baby

The nipple comes with a container. The bottle is equipped with an anti-colic nipple with a valve. Due to the slow flow of liquid, the product is recommended for children from the first weeks of life.

Good quality at a relatively low price, durable color print on the surface.

• Production material - polypropylene or glass.
• The shape is straight cylindrical or slightly narrowed in the middle.
• The neck is wide. Silicone nipple with a rough surface resembling a mother's nipple.
• Volume - from 160 ml to 320 ml.
• The price of one bottle is about 400 rubles.

The bottle is equipped with a special silicone ring in the bottom of the bottle, which allows the bottle to be ventilated.

There is a self-sterilization function in the microwave. Very easy to clean thanks to the removable bottom.

• Production material - polypropylene or glass.
• The shape is slightly narrowed in the middle.
• The neck is wide. Silicone or latex nipple.
• Volume - from 150 ml to 330 ml.
• The price of one bottle is about 500 rubles.

The bottle is equipped with an anti-colic nipple with a valve. The set includes a silicone nipple in the shape of a woman's breast. The pacifier is sold as a set.

Compared to analogues with the same mechanism of action, the price is quite high.

Which anti-colic bottles are best to choose?

Each mother chooses the bottle that seems most safe and comfortable to her. Among the most popular criteria that you should pay attention to before purchasing:

• volume, size and shape of the container;
• material;
• shape and material of the pacifier;
• possibility of thermal treatment;
• strength;
• convenience and ease of use;
• reviews;
• price.

Yes, for absolutely little baby A 100-150 ml anti-colic bottle is enough. If the child simply ends up taking his mother’s breast, it is better to choose a container with special nipple attachments that imitate a woman’s breast. After six months, it is advisable to have a larger bottle - at least 240 ml.

Before purchasing a product, please study it carefully. The composition should not contain bisphenol, phthalates, PVC. Quality products are made from:

1. Polypropylene;
2. Glass;
3. Polyethersulfone;
4. Surgical silicone.

Glass is considered the safest and most hygienic. But it is heavy and breaks easily.

In Soviet time Moms were not faced with the question of which bottle to buy for. All bottles, which were sold exclusively in pharmacies, were made of glass. They all had a capacity of 200 ml and came with a standard rubber nipple. Today in the market, in stores and pharmacies you can find a huge variety of baby bottles that attract the attention of buyers with unusual shapes and bright colors.

Whichever beautiful there was no bottle appearance, when choosing it, you need to take into account two main requirements - bottles for feeding children must be safe for his health and comfortable for the mother. Design, all kinds beautiful shapes and although colors attract your attention, they are the last thing you should pay attention to.

Bottle safety depends on the quality of the material from which it is made. There is a wide range of bottles made from plastic and glass on sale. Glass bottles are made of fireproof glass; they do not crack when boiling water is poured into them, but they may break if hit.

The advantage of glass bottles is their absolute harmlessness, since glass is an inert material, it does not interact with other substances, does not emit any compounds and is not colored by the dyes contained in food. Glass bottles can be heated or boiled for sterilization. They are easier to keep clean, they differ more long term operation, and the design applied to the glass bottle is not erased. Glass bottles are heavier and have less thermal conductivity. Therefore, when feeding from glass bottle You need the constant presence of your mother nearby, and the milk in such a bottle will take longer to heat up.

Unlike glass, plastic bottles weigh less and do not break, they can have different shapes. They are very convenient when feeding your baby independently, on a walk and on the road. A plastic bottle does not crack under the influence of boiling water, but can be stained under the action of the coloring components of juice or soup. It is made from polycarbonate, a material that is widely used in Food Industry, due to its resistance to high temperatures.

Bottles from polycarbonate You can safely boil and sterilize by any means. Despite the convenience and beautiful view, the constant use of plastic bottles for feeding a baby can be dangerous for his health. To date, there are scientifically proven facts that the synthetic estrogen bisphenol A contained in polycarbonate is harmful to human health.

Bisphenol A is released from a plastic bottle into a liquid and can cause the development of diseases such as prostatitis, breast cancer, obesity, diabetes, metabolic disorders, immune and reproductive system activity. The release of bisphenol A from polycarbonate when heated increases by 55 times. Currently, Canada has already banned the release of plastic bottles from polycarbonate, which are made using bisphenol A, and in other countries, large concerns that produce plastic bottles are advised to change the composition of the material of the bottles.

At the time of buying plastic bottle for feeding, pay attention to the bottom, if it says PC or the numbers 5 or 7, then they are made of a material that contains bisphenol A. If you use such a bottle, then do not wash them chemicals and in the dishwasher. In this case, the selection harmful substance will increase three times. We also do not recommend heating baby food in these bottles.

Feeding bottles differ from each other not only in material, but also in shape. Glass bottles come in a standard shape, they are convenient for mothers to maintain and are versatile. You can heat milk, juices, soups and porridge in them. The standard form can also be plastic bottles, which many mothers willingly use. Plastic bottles are most often produced with a wide neck, which makes it easy to fill the bottle with cereal or milk. Bottles with a wide neck are very easy to clean with a brush. Curly plastic bottles of various shapes are also on sale: with a hole in the middle, elongated or rounded.

Bottles with a hole in the middle are designed for self-feeding of the baby so that he can stick his hand into this hole. If your baby has digestive problems, you can purchase special anti-colic bottles. They have curved shapes, and a special twist-off bottom with a slot ensures free flow of air into the bottle. During feeding, the baby does not swallow air, which means he will not suffer from colic. The disadvantage of bottles with curves is that they are very inconvenient to wash.

If you decided If you choose a plastic bottle, then carefully study the instructions. Bottles from well-known manufacturers are carefully monitored for safety and quality before they go on sale. Do not buy cheap bottles from unknown brands; under no circumstances should you skimp on your child’s health.

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Newborn feeding bottles irreplaceable thing for young parents. A bottle is needed when artificial feeding mixture for supplementing with water or feeding the baby with expressed milk during the mother’s absence. With the right selection, the child suffers less from colic and bloating and drinks from the bottle with pleasure. Modern bottles are closer to the conditions of breastfeeding in order to satisfy the baby's sucking needs and avoid breast refusal.

Bottles Russian manufacturer"World of Childhood" are produced under strict control in accordance with the quality standards in force in Russia. They are safe for children and are not inferior in quality to foreign analogues. The manufacturer offers bottles of standard and ergonomic shapes with silicone nipples of 125 and 250 ml. There are specimens with a wide neck, making it easier to wash the bottle after use. All bottles are decorated with cute children's drawings.

The lack of a clearly drawn measuring scale is considered a defect of the manufacturer. The marks are convex, but the color matches the bottle. To determine the volume of liquid you have to strain your eyes and look closely. Many parents complain about the quick failure of the nipples included in the kit and the covers that are inconvenient to use.

• A colorless scale that makes it difficult to figure out the volume of the drink in the bottle
• Not high quality nipple and plastic from which the covers are made

Avent natural - easy combination of bottle feeding with breastfeeding

British manufacturer Philips Avent has been producing baby bottles for over 30 years. The Natural series is designed to help new mothers combine bottle feeding with breastfeeding when they need to supplement their baby. The peculiarity of this bottle is the shape of the nipple, following the contours of the breast. To drink from the Avent natural bottle, the baby has to make efforts and make movements with his tongue, as when sucking at the breast.

The bottles are produced in 3 versions - 125, 260 and 330 ml. To reduce colic, a double valve is provided to prevent air from entering the stomach. The bottles have a wide neck, convenient for washing or pouring the mixture.

Reviews from parents about Avent natural bottles are mostly positive. Although some note an uncomfortable position in the hand when feeding.

• A nipple that follows the shape of the breast to reduce the risk of abandoning breastfeeding in favor of a bottle
• Different flow rates, varying depending on the age of the child
• Wide neck
• Double anti-colic valve

• Not suitable for weak children, as drinking requires some effort
• Not everyone is comfortable holding wide bottles in their hands.

Bibi bottles

Anti-colic bottles from the Swiss brand “Bibi” have an interesting nipple design that is easy for newborns to grasp. Correspondence European standards guarantees high quality and safety. Bottles can be sterilized by steam, microwave or dishwasher. The shape with a “waist” promotes a comfortable position in the hand.

The downside is the strong flow even when using a 0+ nipple. Some babies may large quantities choke on the incoming liquid.

• Made from high quality plastic or impact resistant glass
• They have an anti-colic system in the form of a special valve
• Ergonomic shape, comfortable for adults and children

• Strong flow rate of fluid from the nipple

Bottle “Nuk First Choice” - imitation of female breasts at an affordable price

Bottles from the German manufacturer Nuk of the First Choice series are designed to help parents combine natural and artificial feeding of their baby. The wide base of the nipple and the beveled tip imitate a woman's breast so that the baby does not get confused when in different ways feeding. Bottles of this brand are produced from polypropylene and glass in several volumes - 120, 150, 240 and 300 ml. Parents have a choice of latex or silicone pacifiers.

According to customer reviews, these bottles have one weakness– if the cap does not fit tightly enough, it leads to liquid leakage when shaking or in a horizontal position.

• Excellent German quality
• Possibility of combining breastfeeding and artificial feeding
• Teats of different materials and flow rates

• Weak lid that does not cope with the function of protecting against leakage

The Italian company Chicco offers parents of a newborn an innovative pacifier with a velvety top layer and an inclination to one side. This bottle provides your baby with comfort and ease of feeding. The shape of the nipple encourages the baby to make sucking movements. According to research conducted by the company in 2016, 96% of children from birth to three months agree to drink from a Natural Feeling bottle.

The disadvantages include the difficulty of emptying the bottle completely. Due to the slanted nipple, it is almost impossible to tilt the bottle so that the last drops fall into the baby’s mouth. Therefore, it is better to dilute the mixture or pour milk with a small reserve. Many users complain that the lid is too tight and requires a lot of effort to open.

• Soft, velvety surface of the silicone pacifier
• Angled tip for stimulating sucking
• Most babies like the shape of the pacifier

• Inability to feed the child the entire volume in the bottle
• Doesn't fit in most thermal containers
• tight lid

Another manufacturer who tried to replicate the sucking mechanism from mother's breast in a bottle, became the Japanese "Pigeon". Like its competitors, the Pigeon Peristaltic Plus bottle is anti-colic with a patented nipple valve. A reduction in colic when used was noted in 97% of cases, which was confirmed by scientific tests of the Scientific Center for Children of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences in 2013. The nipple has a raised surface that makes it easier for the newborn to grasp it.

The rather high price of the bottle corresponds to its quality. There are practically no negative statements about her. The disadvantages include the absence of a 30 ml mark on the measuring scale and a slight sound that appears when the anti-colic valve operates.

• Mimics the shape of mother's breasts
• Effective anticolic system
• Rough nipple surface for a comfortable grip

• High price
• Extraneous sounds during use
• The measuring scale starts at 60 ml

“Tommee Tippee closer to nature” with anti-colic tube and valve system

The next contender for the title of super baby bottle comes from the UK. Manufacturer Tommee Tippee offers a nipple that follows the curve of the breast, its elasticity and movement during feeding, as well as a whole system of valves and tubes to combat air swallowing. The bottle fits comfortably in the hand due to the curves on the sides. There is a temperature sensor that changes color when the drink cools down.

A slight inconvenience is the washing of all components bottles. Another drawback is the inability to drink the mixture or milk completely; about 10-20 ml remains in the lid area.

• The shape of the nipple is comfortable for the baby, but does not distract from the breast
• Anti-colic valve system
• Ergonomic shape
• Thermal sensor

• Difficulty washing
• The need to pour liquid with a margin

"Medela Calma" is a bottle that replicates the process of sucking from the breast as much as possible. To get liquid into the mouth, the baby must apply the same force to create a vacuum as when breastfeeding. This happens due to a special design - the smart nipple is pulled onto a plastic base made of several parts, attached to the bottle. As a result, the transition from breast to bottle and back occurs seamlessly and naturally for the baby.

Despite its complex design, which is also not easy to wash, the Medela nipple often produces strong pressure and the baby choke when feeding. Bottles are produced only in small volumes - 150 ml, which is not suitable for older children.

• Breastfeeding simulation system to reduce the risk of breast refusal
• Convenient pacifier shape

• High price
• Narrow neck
• Small volume

The Polish brand Canpol offers its version of an anti-colic bottle for feeding newborns with a nipple offset to the edge of the bottle. The design has a special filter, thanks to which the milk or mixture is constantly in the nipple, while air and foam remain in the bottle. The nipple allows liquid to pass through only during feeding, ensuring the tightness of the product.

To assemble and wash the Canpol Haberman system you will have to spend a little more time than for a simple bottle. This is a small price to pay to save your baby from colic during feeding.

• Comfortable nipple shape that imitates breasts
• Anti-colic filter

• Not very convenient process of washing the pacifier and air filtration system

"Dr. Brown's is the best baby feeding bottle of 2018

The generally recognized leader in our rating is the feeding bottle from the American manufacturer Dr.Brown’s. It was created by a pediatrician to relieve colic in babies. The patented ventilation system prevents air bubbles from entering the liquid, diverting them to the bottom of the bottle. Milk and mixture do not oxidize, maintaining all the benefits and natural taste. Dr. bottles Brown's have earned the approval of neonatologists and parents around the world.

The ventilation system has its own negative sides. When the nipple is twisted, the cap is screwed on too tightly, the bottle is held horizontally, or the bottle is shaken, liquid leaks through the cap. This should be kept in mind when using the product.

• Created by a pediatrician
• Unique ventilation system that prevents liquid from coming into contact with air
• Drip liquid supply

• Often occurs when operating conditions are violated
• The ventilation system is difficult to clean

Final table

How to choose a bottle for feeding a newborn?

When choosing a bottle for feeding a newborn baby, we recommend paying attention to certain features of the product:

• Shape - bottles with a wide neck are more convenient to wash, but especially pot-bellied specimens are not very comfortable to hold in your hands and they may not fit into standard thermal containers and warmers. It is convenient when the bottle has a “waist” or special notches for fingers;
• Pacifier – it is desirable that the pacifier can be selected depending on the age of the child. As they grow older, the fluid flow rate should increase. If you want to combine breastfeeding and artificial feeding, then buy bottles with nipples that imitate sucking from the mother's breast. Their shape and behavior facilitate an easy transition from bottle feeding to breastfeeding and back;
• Anti-colic system - when purchasing, make sure that the bottle you choose has anti-colic valves or a ventilation system that prevents babies from swallowing air when feeding. This will reduce the amount of gas in the baby’s tummy and minimize the likelihood of colic;
• Volume - as the baby grows, his need for nutrition increases. If a newborn drinks 100-120 ml per feeding, then by 4 months this figure reaches 180-200 ml. Therefore, it is more profitable to immediately purchase a bottle for feeding a larger volume. But for supplementing with water or diluting medicines, you can choose a smaller specimen.

If a newborn receives a pumped breast milk, artificial milk formula or early complementary feeding can't do without a bottle. With regular breastfeeding The baby will need a small bottle for water and a large bottle for expressed milk.

With artificial or mixed feeding baby will need at least four bottles different sizes for formula, milk and water. It is important to choose the right container so that it is comfortable to use and maintain, and, most importantly, safe for babies. Let's look at how to choose the right bottle for feeding a newborn.

Which bottle to choose

• For the first time, choose small bottles in size. A sufficient volume is 80-120 ml. From such containers it is convenient to drink water, juices and compotes. They are practical to use and store;
• For older children and bottle-fed babies, one or two additional bottles of 150-350 ml are needed;
• Wide models, narrowed in the middle, are comfortable to hold when feeding. But they may be inconvenient for a child who is learning to drink, eat and hold a bottle independently;
• For water and drinks, a bottle with a wide neck is suitable, for mixtures and complementary foods - with a narrow one;
• It is better to choose bottles from several materials. So, food-grade plastic is lighter and safer. It does not break, does not take up much space and is easy to move. Perfect for walking or traveling. Glass is easier to clean and sterilize. It can withstand repeated boiling and is suitable for home use;
• When buying a plastic bottle for newborns, choose only high-quality food-grade plastic with the appropriate marks of quality, safety and suitability for hot food. After all, when heated, this material releases dangerous toxic substances;
• Anti-colic curved bottles form natural intake air inside the container, so air does not get to the end of the nipple, into the baby's mouth and tummy, which reduces colic in the baby;
• Before choosing a bottle for your newborn, check the tightness of the product. The cap should fit tightly to the container and not leave a gap. The most reliable and airtight caps with a tight latch or screwing;
• Choose bottles with a scale. In this case, the scale must be clear, bright and indelible. Be sure to check the accuracy, as practice shows that some products have deviations of up to 10%;
• Experts advise buying a container that can be untwisted and disassembled. individual elements. This will simplify care and improve the quality of washing or sterilization. You will be able to carefully process every detail;
• Release various models with caps that can immediately serve as a mug. For walks, choose products with a lid or sealed plug. In addition, you can buy additional accessories, including a brush for washing the container, a sippy cup (a cup with a spout).

Which material to choose: plastic, glass or silicone

Before choosing a container, the question arises of what material to choose. Today they produce plastic, silicone and glass products. High-quality food-grade plastic is a suitable and popular solution in this case. The material is characterized by light weight and comfortable use. The bottle is convenient to take with you, but the products need to be changed regularly. Even high-quality plastic containers gradually become deformed and become covered with scratches and microcracks. In addition, plastic is not suitable for hot sterilization and boiling.

A reliable and durable product will be glass bottles. Although they are quite heavy and can break, the material is hygienic, environmentally friendly and has a long service life. Such products can be sterilized and boiled repeatedly. Read how to properly sterilize bottles for newborns.

In addition, soft dishes are made from medical silicone. Such products do not break, withstand mechanical stress and do not cause allergies. The soft container can be squeezed, making it easier to feed the porridge. However, this makes cleaning and maintenance difficult. And if you squeeze too hard, milk or other liquid will spill.

Bottle nipple

A suitable solution would be to use several bottles from different materials. Don't forget about the pacifier. You need to select a pacifier depending on the age of the baby, the shape and material of the product. Products numbered “0” are suitable for children up to three months, “1” – for children aged 3-6 months and “2” – for babies over six months.

Soft and elastic latex is suitable for babies in the first three months of life. Durable and durable silicone is chosen for older children. Durable and rough rubber will come in handy when teething. However, it can cause diathesis. And sharp, torn material can injure a child. Therefore, using rubber nipples regularly is not recommended.

Classic round nipples with a ball at the end and oval products resembling the shape female nipple – universal models, which are suitable for every child with normal development. Orthodontic nipples with a beveled angle and a flattened end form a correct bite, develop the jaw and facial apparatus.

For babies with an underdeveloped lower jaw, anatomical nipples in the form of a droplet with a slightly flattened tip are chosen. You can read more about how to choose, how to use correctly and how often to change a pacifier in this article.

Rating of baby bottles

When choosing products, pay attention not only to the shape, volume and material of the product, but also to the manufacturer. We offer popular companies and the best bottles for feeding newborns:

1. Nuk is a universal, bright bottle made of high-quality plastic with a convenient narrowed shape. Drawing and color are not washed off and are not erased. The ability to choose the right teat, bright and accurate scale, volume from 120 to 300 ml. However, the cap does not fit snugly on the bottle, which can cause leakage. Cost – from 400 rubles;
2. DR.BROWN is a container with an anti-colic system and an additional tube that does not allow air into the baby’s body and prevents or reduces colic in infants. Wide convenient neck, aesthetic design and color, high quality plastic. But the visibility of the scale is poor. Cost – from 300 rubles;
3. PHILIPS AVENT is a good, strong and durable baby bottle made of high-quality plastic with an ergonomic shape, a wide neck and an anti-colic valve. Avent is in demand among mothers, as the products are characterized by hypoallergenicity, careful quality control and the availability of confirming certificates. Features easy care, wide selection of nipples and additional elements. Cost – from 300 rubles;
4. CHICCO is a convenient glass bottle with a soft physiological latex nipple. Heat-resistant glass maintains the temperature of the contents for a long time, is ergonomic, reliable and durable. But the container does not have a measuring scale and has a high price of 550 rubles;
5. PIGEON with spoon – the best option for supplementary feeding or complementary feeding of infants. Suitable for both liquids and liquid foods. Strength and durability, high Japanese quality. Instead of a pacifier there is a convenient silicone spoon. The set includes a cleaning brush and a lid. It has an affordable price for this category of product, which is 280-300 rubles;
6. CANPOL produces inexpensive, reliable glass bottles. These are classic eco-friendly products with a measuring scale, a standard narrow neck, and a durable pattern that does not wash off or wear off. In addition, modern CANPOL bottles are made of silicone and modern, safe, durable Tritan. Cost – from 240 rubles;
7. The world of childhood is a simple, cheap plastic container starting at 100 rubles. These products are perfect for water, juices and compotes. They have a tight lid, bright durable pictures and drawings, a measuring scale and silicone pacifier with anti-vacuum inserts;
8. Medela offers a variety of sizes starting from 80 ml. The products are equipped with a measuring scale and a durable sealed lid. Made from plastic and silicone. Wide price range from 100 to 1000 rubles.

We looked at what better than a bottle suitable for newborns. After purchase it is important to ensure proper care and use. If you do not wash and change bottles or nipples in a timely manner, harmful bacteria appear and multiply in the products. It causes stomach upsets, infections and illnesses in the baby.

Application and care

Bottles are washed immediately after each use. To make the procedure easier, use a special brush that can easily penetrate through the narrow neck. Before first use, be sure to boil the container for five minutes and the pacifier for three minutes. In the future, you can simply pour boiling water over the dishes after washing. The bottles are placed to dry upside down on a napkin or paper towel.

Be sure to monitor the integrity of the nipple and bottle, as germs and dangerous microorganisms get into microcracks. In addition, such products may cause injury small child. Do not use the cookware if plaque has formed, the color has changed, or the design has worn off. It is recommended to change nipples every 1.5-2 months.