Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Anti-Colic Baby Bottle, 150ml, Slow-Flow Breast-Like Teat for a Natural Latch, Anti-Colic Valve, Pack of 3

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Super easy to clean. Don’t tip over. We got the bottle sampler box, and these are the ones baby likes the most, and work the best for my husband and me.” -Nicole Additional Specs Available sizes This set of two-ounce bottles — ideal for feeding little preemies without overloading them — has super slow-flow nipples that will work with your baby through the preemie stage. The internal vent system, a standard on the brand’s bottles, is also designed to cut down on extra air in the bottle to help reduce colic and gas. Many members of the What to Expect community say that this is the only bottle their baby will take.

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In the bundle, you’ll receive two kinds of nipples — medium flow and slow flow. The latter is suitable for newborns and has an optimized shape for tiny mouths.

Pigeon bottles are a little on the pricey side, although the brand’s plastic bottles are more affordable. Something else to keep in mind is that the measurement scale on the side of the bottle reflects U.K. ounces — which doesn’t matter too much if you’re offering baby pumped breast milk, but if you use these bottles to formula-feed, too, you’ll need to convert the ounces to make sure you’re measuring out the correct amount of formula. American Academy of Pediatrics, Caring for a Premature Baby: What Parents Need to Know, October 2019. Our favorite feature is that everything is reusable and dishwasher-safe. The silicone pouches reduce waste — after a feeding, you throw it into the dishwasher for next time. Boon sells bundles of additional bags in various sizes if needed.

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With an optimized length and wide base, getting your baby to latch on properly becomes a breeze, even for the smallest feeder. The shape assists your little one with proper tongue positioning. Many parents said it helped their tongue-tied babies. If your little one arrived earlier than expected (before the 37th week of gestation), you already know extra care and attention are required. And when it comes to feeding, every sip is crucial, demanding only the best bottles.Bottle feeding is a different skill set a baby needs to develop and master — and like any new thing that we do, we need time to practice to get better at the given task,” says Yines Garcia-Taylor, B.S.N., R.N., I.B.C.L.C., a registered nurse and a certified lactation consultant in Jersey City, New Jersey. The right bottle, however, can make the transition easier. Ventaire technology is a fantastic tool to use with preemies and babies who tend to gulp as they eat. At the bottom of the bottle sits a cap fitted with small air holes. This channels the air present inside the bottle away from the milk and out through the holes. Size: Preemies generally take smaller amounts of food in one feeding, says Dr. Ganjian, so you don’t need a massive bottle for your baby. Some companies offer smaller quantity bottles so you're not feeding a tiny baby with a giant bottle.