Baby bottle

If you give your baby formula, you need to purchase six bottles at once (large or small) so that clean dishes are always at hand. If you are breastfeeding, just two small bottles are enough. Later you will need them to give your baby water or juice. Large bottles will come in very handy when it comes time to give him liquid soups and porridge.

Form value

Each type of bottle has its own peculiarity: the slightly curved shape in the middle guarantees automatic filling of the nipple: the baby swallows less air, which means the likelihood of regurgitation and colic is reduced. The only inconvenience is that this model cannot be used for a long time: it comes with special three-speed nipples for newborns, which cannot then be adapted for soup and formula for an older child.

The cylindrical model is used both from birth and much later, since it is adapted to most nipples.

Hygiene is the main thing, so it is very important to choose a bottle that is easy to clean. For example, the triangular shape does not contribute to impeccable cleanliness: the brush does not penetrate into all corners.

As for the curved bottle, it requires very careful care: you need both water and dishwashing detergent, plus a long rinsing and sterilization.

It is better to buy bottles of the same brand - they all have the same thread.

And finally, removable handles will come in handy when the baby takes food into his own hands (not earlier than 12 months).

Glass or plastic? Both will do, at least the baby won’t notice the difference. Plastic bottles are cheaper, but they do not last long: with each wash they become less transparent and do not look completely clean. Glass is heavier, but washes well. Usually, in the first months, mothers buy glass bottles, and then switch to plastic ones, because they are lighter and the baby can hold them independently.

Types of nipples
Don't be afraid to try several nipple tips to find the one that suits your baby perfectly.

1. The nipples best suited to the needs of newborns usually have two holes to allow milk to flow slowly down the sides rather than straight down the throat.
2. The three-speed model allows you to control the flow of milk by turning the bottle. The T-shaped nipple releases milk depending on how hard your baby sucks.
3. The physiological silicone nipple simplifies the transition from breastfeeding to bottle feeding, as it closely mimics the shape of the nipple.

Latex or silicone?

It is easier for a baby to cope with a soft latex or rubber pacifier. The inconvenience is that the new one has a pungent smell and taste, and with frequent use it sticks together. Before each feeding, squeeze the tip of the nipple: if the walls remain stuck together, then it’s time to change it.

The silicone nipple is well adapted to the sucking rhythm of a newborn and is odorless. However, you need to be aware that over time it can harden and begin to crumble. In this case, the baby runs the risk of swallowing a small piece and choking or even suffocating, so it is very important to change nipples regularly.