The unique, easy-latch-on teat was designed with breastfeeding experts and has a super-sensitive valve to encourage your baby’s intuitive feeding action. When it comes to content, our aim is simple: every parent should have access to information they can trust. Its soft and flexible silicone body provides a familiar feel for baby, while the anti-colic teat, non-tip base and BPA-free design give you peace of mind. Compared to glass ones, plastic bottles are cheaper, more widely available and easier for your baby to hold, especially as they are lightweight. With different flow rates and an advanced anti-colic valve system, this bottle ensures a comfortable feeding experience for your baby.

The shape of the bottle doesn't matter I guess it's the teats what makes him happy to drink it from.Practical and emotional support with feeding your baby and general enquiries for parents, members and volunteers. Bottle teat design: We'd generally recommend a slow-flow teat as this mimics the natural flow of milk from the breast, which will be more familiar to your tot. Sterilising bottles is recommended for babies under a year because bacteria can easily grow in any milk remaining on the bottle or teats (Unicef, 2019).

Resnick recommends looking for a curved bottle: This type is known to reduce how much air your little one swallows, which may in turn cut down on gas and fussiness. Multiply your baby’s weight in kg by 180ml and divide this number by your baby’s daily feeds," says Geraldine. Our assessment includes quantitative measurements of each bottle’s performance, identifying key decision-making factors, and sharing first-hand evidence to recommend the top choices. Teat flow – Unless your baby is accustomed to a very fast let-down, look for teats with the slowest flow that won’t overwhelm your baby. We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers.

Teat shape – Most bottles come with teats that are soft and gently curved to mimic the natural shape of a mother’s breast but this is especially important for breastfed babies who will be more comfortable sucking from a bottle teat with a familiar shape. These bottles are a good choice for preventing colic because the stretchiness of the nipple helps encourage the right latch. Over 90% of maternity units in the UK are now Baby Friendly Accredited, which means a midwife on the infant feeding team should be able to support you if you do have any difficulties with breastfeeding straight after birth (UNICEF 2017).