7 IMPORTANT ASPECTS WHEN CHOOSING A BOTTLE THAT YOU MAY NOT HAVE CONSIDERED

During the raising of the baby, and even even if you have decided to breastfeed, situations may arise where you need to use a bottle, such as returning to work or using a medication not compatible with breastfeeding. Currently, there is a huge variety of bottles and points to consider when choosing the most suitable for our baby.

Generally, bottles are classified according to size, shape, material with which they are made and the type of nipple. Each model has its advantages and disadvantages and its own characteristics that make them more or less easy to clean, hygienic, safe, resistant or appropriate according to the age or taste of the child.

Then we tell you those important aspects that sometimes escape us. Take note.

The shape of the bottle

The variety is very wide and each model has its own advantages. The classic models are cylindrical, and adapt well to all uses. The triangular ones favor the grip and have greater stability. Others have a wider format that makes them more stable and facilitate their preparation and cleaning.

Ergonomic bottles are designed for the baby to hold them more easily. Many of them even include handles that are part of the body of the bottle itself, such as the Latex Well-Being Walk Bottle Fast-flowing and physiological nipple to help the baby learn to drink independently.

There are also the anti-colic and anti-reflux bottles which, having a curved shape, facilitate the parents' task and reduce the amount of air ingested by the child during the shot. He Angle bottle Well-Being Latex 0m + have a double anti-colic effect, since both its inclined shape and its anti-colic valve are designed to prevent air intake and reduce reflux and gas accumulation. In addition, its base is disassembled for easy cleaning.

Which nipple to choose: latex or silicone

When choosing teat we must prioritize the acceptability of the baby. Which in turn will depend on the shape, size and material of the nipple.

The latex teats are soft and elastic, so they offer a comfortable feeling during suction and are perfect for moving from the breast to the bottle and vice versa in an easy way.

But nevertheless, Silicone is a much more hygienic material, completely transparent and soft, odorless and tasteless. These teats are also much more durable since silicone does not deform even after repeated sterilizations.

The news Chicco Mom Effect Silicone teats like those of the Well-Being range, they have a Exclusive satin finish with extra soft texture which is extremely pleasant during sucking because it provides a pleasant sensation, as soft as contact with the breast. The WellBeing teats They are available in several levels of flow and its base also facilitates rubbing comfort with baby lips.

When breastfeeding is mixed or some of the feeding of breast milk in a bottle is given, the most recommended is the one that replicates the taking of the baby from the maternal breast, such as the Chicco Natural Feeding Bottle, which has a specific bulging base for lip support of the baby with reliefs that mimic the breast and increase the elasticity and flexibility of the nipple.

Always with anti-colic valve

When the baby drinks milk from the bottle, the space that the milk occupied before being sucked by the baby is not replaced by anything, generating a vacuum effect that forces the baby to pause the shot by opening the mouth and swallowing air, which later it will cause colic.

The anti-colic system is achieved through valves that cause air to enter the bottle instead of being ingested by the baby, thus filling the void and allowing the child to feed comfortably and maintain the suction rate without pauses. The anti-colic valve of the Well-Being bottles It is specially designed to prevent air intake, helping to reduce irritability, reflux and cramping after milk intake.

Size and speed of bottles and teats

The size of the bottle is usually linked to that of the nipple and the speed of the latter. However, it does not necessarily have to be this way. There are very greedy babies who need bottles of greater capacity from the first weeks of life and others who prefer to take more shots of less quantity throughout the day. However, it is important to choose a nipple size and a flow appropriate to its age.

The most suitable nipple for newborns and until the first month of life is that of slow flow The teats of medium flow They are advisable from the third and fourth month. The teat of greater flow and speed is imposed with the arrival of cereals and porridge, which thicken the preparation of the bottle with milk. The difference between all of them is the quantity and / or size of their holes.

Each baby is different and he will opt for a certain type of nipple. Babies set their own pace of development and they will be the ones to indicate when the time has come to change bottles and nipples. The gluttonous baby will quickly move to the teat of greater flow to increase the output of food and the calm baby or little eater, will stay longer with the teats of small holes.

Polypropylene or glass?

The bottles are manufactured in two types of materials: glass on the one hand, and plastic or polypropylene, on the other. Each has its advantages and disadvantages.

The glass ones are more hygienic and easy to clean. They do not absorb the flavors or smells of food and tend to be better preserved over time. However, glass is a heavier and more fragile material if we are going to transport it.

Polypropylene bottles are lighter and stronger. They are much easier to transport and do not break if they fall to the ground or if the child begins to hold it alone.

For all the above, many parents opt for glass bottles in the first stage, which usually gives priority to hygiene and cleanliness. As the line of Well-Being glass bottles composed of bottles of pure and natural glass especially suitable for moms concerned about everything that comes in contact with their baby. In addition, the special heat resistant glass Maintains the temperature of the milk for a longer time, an ideal feature for the little ones.

After, from the second half of life the glass bottles are replaced by polypropylene bottles, when children begin to hold the bottle by themselves. In addition, the Well-Being range of bottles is also available in a limited edition designed by Mr. Wonderful with the same safety guarantees and fun messages and drawings to enjoy the whole family.

How many bottles to buy?

If your baby is fed exclusively with a bottle, it will a minimum of 7 or 10 daily shots (not counting the intake of other liquids for which you will also need to use a bottle). So that it will always be useful to have half a dozen bottles.

Use at least 2 bottles for your daily milk shots, so you won't have to be constantly washing and sterilizing. Keep a bottle in reserve, use another for water and use the remaining 2 for medicines and infusions.

If you plan to make a occasional use of the bottle, you will need to have a couple of bottles always at hand for milk, water, infusions or medicines.

When to replace them?

It will depend a lot on the frequency of use that you give them, but in any case you will have to do without the used bottles when the plastic or glass with which they are made are scratched, worn or cracked.

It is also advisable to be aware of the condition of the teats to replace them with new ones. As normal general it is advisable change them provided that they are damaged, deformed (by use) or the outflow of milk is no longer sufficient for the baby to take, as it should be greater as it grows.

And of course, the little one will set the pace at which he needs to replace the size of the bottles with others of greater capacity or the flow of the teats with those of more speed. As a general rule, Babies change the size of their bottles and teats in each quarter of growth.

Following these simple tips, it will be easy to choose the most suitable bottle for our baby and make him feel comfortable and satisfied in each shot and maintain a constant and regular rhythm during milk intake.