Breast Pumps/Bottles

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.

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

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 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.

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!!

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!

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I have also used advent and dr browns

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.