I have decided that instead of breast feeding this next child, I am going to use a breast pump. I used a breast pump with my first son, but it was a manual. This time I plan on pumping full time and getting a dual eletric one.. I was just wondering what kind of bottles are the best. I have considered "Doctor Browns" which is supposed to cut down on air and help prevent colic (my first one showed symptoms of it). Or the "Drop In's" bottle, which I have heard work really good for pumping mothers. Any advice would be very welcomed!
We have decided to use "Drop In's", but I have also decided to give actual breast feeding another shot. After searching, I finally found a maternity bra in my size (46 E), and I think that will help support my breast while trying to support the baby. Thank you everyone for your comments, they helped us out a lot!
Dr. Browns were great. My daughter did great with them. Cleaning the bottles is kind of a pain. My daughter is now 8 months old and I wanted to change bottles and she refuses anything but the Dr. Brown's nipple.
S.,
I could either tell you from a Nutritionist/Dietitian point of view (which is what I went to school for) or from my personal experience. Or maybe alittle bit of both.
Breast milk is best Congrats on deciding to give your child breast milk. Personally, I used a pump in conjunction with nursing my first and for me personally I feel as though I relied to much on the pump. I feel that the pump made my milk dry up faster. My second child appetite was more than I could provide as I was working out of the home at the time and the 3rd child got it straight from the source he nursed for a year. In answer to your question do not use Avent that's what I used/this is my opinion I feel for the price they are not all tht great. Much success to you and I wish you well in your search for a good bottle.
R.
try adri.com
I have also used advent and dr browns
We use Born Free bottles. They have an air filtration system and the plastic is nontoxic. 'the first years' pump is good. It is affordable, works well and you can hold it with one hand but, truely nothing relieves breast fullness like your baby will. Congrats on choosing to breastfeed and the new little one comming!
Definitely get an electric pump!! We have used the Dr. Browns bottles and we like them a lot. My little boy did spit up a bunch, but I don't think it had to do with the bottles. The only negative about the bottles is that they have a lot of parts to clean. I don't have a dishwasher so it really gets old! So if you have a dishwasher, they're great!!
Hi S.,
I have a little girl who is almost 10 months. She is still nursing but when she stays w/ a sitter, we use the Dr. Brown bottles. They work great and we haven't had any problems with colic, etc. at all. They do seem to slow the flow of milk down compared to some of the other bottles we tried. If you have anymore questions, let me know.
J. K.
I have a 3 year old and a one month old, and neither one of them were able to breastfeed successfully. I pumped for 6 weeks or so with my 3 year old, and am currently doing the same for my one month old. I rented a Medela Lactina dual electric pump from the hospital, since I only planned on breastfeeding until I return to work. As for the bottles, Dr. Brown's bottles are very good. The problem is there are many small pieces, and it gets old having to wash them and try not to lose any. I tried Playtex Drop-Ins, and a few others with my first daughter, but she had problems with frequent spit-up and projectile vomiting. Dr. Brown's bottles were the only thing that helped. Fortunately, my one month old does not have the same problems, and the Playtex Drop-Ins are much more convenient. To be safe, I had some of each type of bottle on hand for the new baby. Playtex also sells a kit called "One Step" that has an adapter for your breast pump so you can pump directly into Drop-Ins, and then it comes with caps so you can store your milk in the fridge or the freezer. I don't like pumping directly into the Drop-Ins, but I do use the kit to freeze my breastmilk.
It depends on the pump that you get, I'm sure. I got the Medela Pump In Style Original dual breast pump, and I'm very happy with it. I've been pumping consistently since I went back to work for about 3 months now. I use the Medela bottles (which are nice because they measure up to 5 oz, and can probably hold about 6oz), but the Evenflo bottles also fit the pump, and they are nice too (measure up to 4 oz, but I can fit about 5oz). I'm not sure if Dr. Brown's would fit my pump, I never tried. Just make sure you get plenty of bottles, especially if you aren't going to breastfeed.
Good luck!
Hi S.,
I admit that I don't have a whole lot of experience with which bottles would be best. The playtex nurser was one that was popular before, because air doesn't go into the bottle when the baby sucks from it, it has a bag inside that collapses as the baby removes the milk. But I'm sure there are many more products on the market now, to choose from, as I'm sure you're finding out.
For some reason, by what you have said, I am thinking that perhaps you are reasoning that your first baby had colic problems related to the actual breastfeeding. You very well may be correct, depending on the feeding patterns that your baby was having. Let me know if this is your concern. J. C., RN, Lactation Consultant
When I had my triplets I rented the pump from the hospital. It was awesome. I also used the Dr Brown's bottles with my triplets for the entire time they were on bottles and loved them. I had no problems what so ever.
M.
