Choose the Right Baby Bottle For Kids

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A Guide to Help New Parents Choose the Right Baby
Bottle For Their Baby
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Table of contents

• A Guide to Help New Parents Choose the Right Baby
  Bottle For Their Baby
• Material
• Glass bottles
• Plastic bottles
• Shapes and features
• Angled neck bottles
• Vented bottles
• Wide neck bottle

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A Guide to Help New Parents Choose the Right Baby
Bottle For Their Baby

• As a new parent, feeding your child is your
  biggest concern and with so many options on the
  market, making the right choice can be a little
  confusing.
• Firstly, it is important to recognize that every
  child is different and the way they feed will be
  as unique as they are so, if you are looking for
  the right baby bottle choice for your baby, it is
  a good idea to stock up on two or three different
  types, and see how he or she responds to it.

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• Bottles come in different shapes, sizes, textures
  and materials and they are as varied as the
  feeding habits of babies can be! So, to make
  things a little clearer, lets look at the
  various types of bottles on the market.

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Material

• Baby bottles come in different materials, however
  the choice here is quite simple as it will much
  depend on the amount of feeds needed in a day (ie
  if the bottle is alternated with breastfeeding)
  and the familys lifestyle.

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Glass bottles

• Glass bottles the original bottle, this is what
  bottles where made of until a few years ago.
  Whilst glass bottles have clear advantages such
  as being eco-friendly and free of chemical
  treatments, theyre a little heavier than plastic
  ones, and pricier. Modern glass bottles are shock
  resistant and can be protected by silicone covers
  to avoid breakages. They are less ergonomic and
  sometimes, with a fussy feeder, it can be a
  problem.

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Plastic bottles

• Plastic bottles a cheaper (and more popular)
  alternative, these days plastic bottles are very
  safe, much safer than the first ones around.
  Always check for the BPA-free ones which means
  they are bisphenol A (BPA) free a substance
  used to harden the plastic which is now banned.
  Plastic bottles are lightweight, meaning they are
  easy to carry around and easy to clean. They can
  be prone to scratches when cleaned so you may
  need to change them more often.

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Shapes and features

• Well, the world of baby bottles shape is
  interesting, to say the least! It is important to
  find the right shape for your child as this will
  most definitely have the last say in your babys
  feeding experience.
• Every bottle is designed with comfort in mind and
  a standard one will do the job for those easy to
  feed babies, but some are shaped and built to
  satisfy some specific needs such as colic or acid
  reflux.

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• Whilst some adjustments to the way baby gets fed
  such as feeding in a more upright position (you
  can try by putting a pillow under your arm) or
  feeding smaller amount of milk more often can
  help, choosing the right bottle can do wonders to
  minimize the pain and uneasiness of these
  conditions.

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Angled neck bottles

• Lets look at some of the most popular ones
• Angled neck bottles not so easy to clean, these
  bottles come in a bent neck shape to prevent air
  from filling the teat thus reducing the amount of
  air that baby ingest. They are not exactly the
  most comfortable to use due to their bent shape
  but some parents swear by it.

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Vented bottles

• Vented bottles with a special vent inside to
  reduce to the minimum the build-up of air
  bubbles, these bottles are hailed by some parents
  as THE bottle to prevent colic or reflux and
  create a more positive and stress-free feeding
  experience. They come with many parts which means
  extra cleaning time, however they are worth the
  hassle.

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Wide neck bottle

• Wide neck bottle these bottles have wider neck
  opening which allows for a breast-like shaped
  nipple that fills more freely and fully, making
  the feeding experience as close as the natural
  one as possible. They are much easier to clean
  thanks to the wide opening.

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• Besides shapes and materials, choosing the right
  nipple is just as important. Nipples are
  generally made of latex or silicone, the latter
  more durable and firm, however what really makes
  the difference is its shape.
• Orthodontics nipples are designed to adapt to the
  palate and are generally softer and with a flat
  base.
• Flat top nipple mimic mums breast, aiming at
  replicate the breastfeeding experience.
• Anti- colic teats aim at reducing gassiness and
  colic.

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• Nipples are created in different sizes for
  different flows, for example a nipple size with a
  quicker flow is usually recommended from 6 months
  onwards as the baby would generally be already an
  expert in getting his milk! It is thought that a
  slower, soft paced nipple can help preventing
  reflux and gas. However, it will be your baby to
  let you know when shes ready to go up in size,
  as they become used to their nipple, they will
  show signs of wanting to move to the next size
  up.
• So, there is plenty a choice when it comes down
  to baby bottles but now you know that it doesnt
  have to be a stressful decision.

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• Helpful resources
• Baby Monitors - https//mumeemagic.com/baby-monit
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• Baby Bottles - https//mumeemagic.com/baby-bottles
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