What To Look For
You want to use a durable bottle that prevents any chocking hazard, as well as a bottle that doesn't trap air, causing colic or gas. After choosing a few quality brand bottles, it's sometimes best to leave it up to your infant's personal preference, as not all babies like the same type of nipple.
Common Pitfalls
Some baby bottles contain bisphenol A, which is an organic compound used to make plastic and studies have shown that it may cause negative health effects relating to brain development and obesity. Some of the best quality brand manufacturers, such as Avent, Playtex, Evenflo, Gerber, First Years and Dr. Brown's have discontinued baby bottles containing BPA.
Where To Buy
Quality brand BPA-Free baby bottles can be purchased at your local supermarket, such as Walmart, Target or Fry's. Consumer Search suggests that you compare prices through Amazon's website. Amazon offers competitively low prices, as well as many customer reviews, in order to help you choose the right baby bottle for your little one.
Cost
Top quality brand BPA-Free bottles commonly cost between $3 to $10 each. However, by purchasing them in packs, you can sometimes save a couple dollars.
Comparison Shopping
The First Years Breastflow bottle is a great choice if you are switching from nursing to bottle feeding. These bottles, made to resemble the feeling of nursing, are durable and easy to grip. Parents seem to like the valve and venting system of BornFree bottles, which many have reported helps their infants spit up less frequently. Playtex Drop-Ins Premium Nurser bottles provide the combination of disposable liners and permanent nipples. Parents enjoy the convenience of an easy clean-up and the bottle system that is supposed to help prevent colic. Another popular choice of many parents is Dr. Brown's Natural Flow bottles, which provide a tube vent that drops down into the bottom of the bottle, keeping babies from swallowing any air.
