Adiri, Breastflow or Other Bottles Good for Breastfeeding Babies?

Hello!

Both brands are decent, my son prefers the BreastFlow to the Adiri, as do I. The Adiri bottles are hard to close, if you don't get the lid on all the way, it's an instant leak. While the nipple is very breast-like, the flow choked my son.

The BreastFlow has a two piece nipple that requires both suction and compression which mimics breastfeeding, while most bottles just require compression. The only issue is that the BreastFlow bottles do contain BPA, although the nipples don't, so you have to either hand wash the bottles, or use the Advent Tempo drop-ins if you plan to wash the bottles in the dishwasher.

Best of Luck!
D.

I tried the breastflow bottles with my son and he did ok on them for a while and then wound up getting horrible gas after every bottle feeding. We switched to the Playtex Drop-ins bottles and he hasn't had a gas problem since. I would also not recommend the Breastflow bottles because they contain BPA which has recently been discovered as harmful. Both the Adiri and the Drop-ins are BPA free and of the 2 the Adiri is definitely most like the breast.
I hope this helps, Good luck in your pregnancy!!

I use Breastflow bottles with my 5 month old son, and I think that they're amazing! He is breastfed primarily, but I introduced the bottles around 6 weeks in preparation for returning to work. They really do require a latch that is similar to breast feeding. My son had major issues with nipple confusion when it came to pacifiers, but he's had no problems with these bottles. The only drawbacks are: 1. The bottles are not BPA free. Because I thought they were so great, I use them with liners (Avent tempo liners fit). 2. Some people complain online that they're difficult to clean. I haven't had any problems. My impression is that cleaning is no problem if you put breast milk in them, but can be more difficult if you put formula in them. These are the only bottles I've used, so I can't compare them with Adri, but I would definitely buy them again! Hope this helps!

My son is currently 8 weeks old and is breastfed. With him I introduced the Breastflow bottle at 4 weeks for convenience purposes. I followed the doc's orders and waited until 4 weeks to begin pumping. I haven't had any problems getting him to take them, and he doesn't have any problem going back to the breast either. Good Luck!

Hi!
I also live abroad, but went back to the States a couple of months ago to have our second child. I breast fed my first child, and used the 'Avent' system which was good (3 years ago). Those products were readily available where I live here in Europe. This time I bought the 'Adiri' products in America before coming back and they are great. The only problem is that I am not sure how available they are around here. I am breastfeeding the new baby and she seems to have no problem with the Adiri on the rare occasion someone else feeds her. She is only 2 months old, and I think has no problem because the Adiris are most like the natural thing. I really like them- fewer parts to deal with and nice and clean and streamlined. I will be looking soon to see if they are available here. What part of the world will you be living in? I would be happy to check for you if its anywhere near us in Monaco or Italy or France. Congratulations on the pregnancy!Best of luck!

I have a nine month old son who has been using Adiri bottles since no "regular" bottle would work. We tried many different styles prior to purchasing these expensive ones and this is what I've found. First, check ebay for purchasing new bottles. I've found them as cheap as $11 shipped. They are very flexible and wide around the nipple, allowing my son to bury his face into the bottle the way he does my breast, which soothes him. The flow in the stage 1 bottles is slow enough where your baby won't gag on milk. They are sooooo much easier to clean. They are easy for baby to hold (my son held it on his own at about 3 mo.). The cons are that they leak, leak, leak! Especially when you get to stage 2 these things leak so much; through the nipple when filling, through the threads on the base when upright. Check and double check that they are securely fastened before filling. Also, they cannot be used in a bottle warmer due the petal vent on the bottom leaking or cracking, so breastmilk must be heated in a collection bottle. Another con is that the holes in the nipple are widely variable. I received three stage one bottles at a time and they all had different flow rates. One didn't even have a hole (so I made one). The stage two bottles vary as well, so check them before using.
So while there are a lot of cons, I am still using them at home along with learning to use a cup, although I should mention that my parents, my in- laws and daycare have abandoned their use due to difficulty. I found they made a perfect transition from breast to bottle, but once we get this cup thing down, I'm done with them until my next baby.

I would not introduce a bottle before 5 weeks. It can cause nipple confusion and really interfere with breastfeeding. Some babies are very picky about what type of bottle and nipple you use and others will take anything. Some go back and forth from breast to bottle no problem and others do not. I would not expect your next child to be just like your first. It almost never happens that way.

Hi,

I have 2 kids - both breastfed - both introduced to bottles at 5 weeks. My daughter (now 2 1/2 yrs) took right to the Nuk Orthodontic nipples (and I just used them on my Medela breastpump bottles). She was pretty easy and would take a few different nipples (but not big ones like the Avent ones). My son on the other hand (now 8 mos) is a completely different story. I tried everything (Nuk, Avent, Playtex Ventair, etc.) and no go with him. We finally got him to take the Playtex Dropins with the Latex nipple (has to be the brown latex nipple for him - not the clear one). I wasn't excited about these bottles because I had to buy the drop-in liners - but after the scare with the plastics - I am glad we are using them and they are actually very easy. I pump and freeze the milk also and use the milk storage bags directly in the drop-in bottles (no need for a liner with the bags).

I primarily breastfed my daughter and at first we had to use a nipple shield for latch issues. During that time she would take a bottle (whichever one we offered). When we started nursing without the shield she started refusing all bottles so I bought and tried sooooo many different kinds, including the Breastflow. We did not really have success with that one. I found it to be more trouble than it was worth -- it had a complicated nipple and since she wouldn't take the bottle anyway, it wasn't worth the trouble of cleaning it and putting it back together. Eventually she started taking the Nuk bottles. When she used a pacifier (which was incredibly rarely) that was the kind of pacifier she used so I think that nipple shape was familiar to her.
Good luck with your new baby!

I have three children who were all breastfed. I would not recommend purchasing a stock of any particular bottle or nipple in advance. Each of my children preferred a different type of bottle when they couldn't nurse. My oldest used traditional bottles with orthodontic-style nipples. My middle child struggled with several different types before we finally settled on the Avent brand. My youngest would drink from an Avent bottle, but actually preferred the sippy cup style nipple.

Rather than stocking up on a particular brand, I woud suggest buying one of two or three different bottles and let your baby lead the way. I understand that you will be living abroad, but I am sure that friends or family would ship you a supply of bottles once baby has decided what he or she prefers. It might be frustrating to have to wash and re-use for a while, but it sure beats the alternative of discarding a whole cabinet of bottles that baby doesn't like.

Congrats on number 2 and have fun.

My son had no problems with any bottle or paci I tried with him. He rarely had bottles, but it was never a problem. My daughter, who is now 5 months, was a different story. Both got bottles between 2-3 weeks every couple days, just to make sure they would be used to having one when I needed to be away. I couldn't get her to take any paci other than MAM ones and I just finally found MAM bottles (only found on-line currently, as far as I can tell) and they seem to do the trick. I love them, but more importantly she seems to also.

First, you introduced the bottle at the correct time. The current recommendation is 4-6 weeks.

That said, my daughter had distinct preferences. She was fine/best with the Medela bottles and slow flow silicone nipples. She HATED the Playtex Vent-Aires. She liked the Dr. Browns, but Dr. Brown contains BPA, so I have tossed them out.

Hi E.T.,

Contact the La Leche League. They may be able to help.

www.lllusa.org

Hope this helps. Good luck. D.

Hi, ET.

The best thing for babies is Mommy's breast. If there's a medical reason why you cannot breastfeed, it's really best for baby not to introduce the bottle because it can cause nipple confusion.

If you're doing the bottle so Dad and Grandma can feed the baby, encourage them to simply hold the baby and make the same eye contact they would during bottle feeding, but without the bottle. And ask them to wait until baby's eating solids; then they can help with the actual feeding.

But for the first 6 months (and longer, really), the only thing baby needs is breastmilk on demand (and there can be a LOT of demanding; my now 2-yo was on tap pretty much 18 hours/day for the first 3-4 months, but it's an excellent way to build your milk supply!) and a lot of physical contact with (mostly Mommy) people. Please give your baby the best thing she needs!

Good luck.

I started pumping when my son was 5 days old. We used the Playtex Drop-Ins. My son had no problems going back and forth from breast to bottle, even if I had to give him a bottle.

I breastfed my oldest daughter til she was 21 months. However, my second daughter couldn't take my milk, so I had to switch to a bottle (with much sadness). Nevertheless, she thrived and is a happy and busy 16 month old.

I used a bottle by SECOND NATURE because the nipple simulates the natural flow of a mother's breast. The nipple has lots of little holes in it (just like mom's "bottles"); and, the nipples are controlled by the suction of the baby. No leaking, no valves to clean, no gas. Worked wonderfully, especially since my daughter had to make an abrupt change from nursing to being bottle-fed.

The only extra "expense" for these bottles is the SECOND NATURE nipple-cleaner that you must purchase to ensure the cleanliness of the product. It's specifically designed to work with their products. Only about $5.00, so cost is minimal in a sense. Also, look to purchase new nipples every 3 to 4 months, as the rubber is thin in order to feel more natural in the baby's mouth. Hope this helps---Happy Parenting!!!!

Hi, I have no experience with either of those brands but when my children were babies I breastfed and gave bottles. We didn't really try anything fancy except for the Dr. Brown bottles and I have to say I hated those because they are really a pain to clean. My daughter now 20 months was primarily breastfed but when I had to she used the Playtex brand bottles that have the bag inside. I can't remember exactly what they are called but you use the sterilized bags and you can get 2 different kinds of nipples. We used the natural one that was brown latex I believe instead of the clear plastic ones. These worked wonders and helped her take in a minimal amount of air which also helped with her spitting up constantly. Good luck with whichever bottle you choose.