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Different Types of Feeding Bottles Available in the Market
Today, different types of feeding bottles are available in the market, and the sheer variety can be
very confusing. Understanding the differences between them and knowing their pros and cons will help you make an informed decision about the right bottle for your baby.
1. Standard Bottles
Standard feeding bottles come with the basic features. These are what you are most likely to see
in stores, available under various brand names.
Pros
They are mostly inexpensive.
They are easily available, even at your local chemist's.
You can get them in any color or design of your choice.
They fit most standard teats, and cleaning accessories are easily available.
Cons
The narrow necks make them a little difficult to clean.
Extra care is required to fill the bottle through the narrow neck.
Anti-colic bottles help reduce the incidence of colic, a painful condition in the abdomen, resulting
from indigestion or gas. Anti-colic bottles and teats are specially designed to prevent the intake of
air while sucking, and usually feature air vents, tubes or bags.
Pros
They reduce the chances of the baby swallowing air.
They can reduce colic caused by gas.
Cons
They are not guaranteed to prevent colic.
Their different design makes them difficult to clean.
They are more expensive than regular bottles.
They are not as easily available as regular bottles.
Also called �self-sterilizing bottles', sterilizer bottles can sterilize themselves. Water is poured
into the lower portion of the bottle, and the remaining parts are placed on top. It is then heated in
the microwave for a prescribed number of minutes.
Pros
They don't need extra equipment for sterilization.
They are convenient and time-saving.
They are travel-friendly.
Cons
They are more expensive than regular bottles.
Every microwave is different, so extra care needs to be taken to prevent over-heating of the bottle.
They won't work if the power goes off.
4. Disposable Bottles
Disposable bottles come ready-to-use. The bottles and their parts are already sterilized. They can
be thrown away after the baby is fed, with no mess to clean up.
Pros
They are convenient and time-saving.
They are perfect for travelling or any situation with a time crunch.
They can be used by someone not familiar with handling baby's bottles and things.
Cons
They aren't environment-friendly.
Their disposal can create problems
Their consistent usage can prove to be expensive.
5. Bottles with Disposable Liners
These are small bags placed inside regular bottles and filled with milk, which are then thrown away after use.
Pros
They are convenient and time-saving.
They are perfect for travelling.
They don't occupy much space while packing.
Cons
They aren't environment-friendly.
Their disposal can create problems.
Their consistent usage can prove to be expensive.
If used incorrectly, the bottle might still end up having to be cleaned.
6. Angle Neck Bottles
Angle neck bottles are straight bottles which bend at an angle near the neck. They are designed
so, to keep the teat full of milk at all times.
Pros
They reduce the chances of the baby swallowing air.
They require the baby to be held upright, thereby reducing the chances of ear infections.
They can reduce colic caused by gas.
Cons
They can be expensive.
They are not as easily available as regular bottles.
Most bottles that mimic breasts have specially designed nipples. These bottles are usually wide-necked
and may have a curvier body. The nipples are anatomically designed to resemble the
shape and softness of a human breast.
Pros
The teat adapts to the roof of the baby's mouth, creating a natural feel.
There are fewer chances of nipple confusion for babies who feed from both breast and bottle.
Babies feed more readily, even if the mother is not around.
They are easy to clean and sterilize since the number of parts is minimal.
Cons
These bottles are relatively expensive than the standard ones, owing to their special design.
Vented bottles contain vents that keep the air at the back of the bottle while preventing the liquid
from seeping out. An anti-vacuum chamber is created at the base of the nipple, which allows a
one-way flow of air, thereby preventing the outflow of liquid.
Pros
They prevent liquid from leaking out and choking the baby.
They create less mess.
They can reduce colic in babies.
Cons
They are more expensive than regular bottles.
They aren't easily available at all stores.
They are not guaranteed to prevent colic.
Different Types of Nipples/Teats Available in the Market
You will find numerous varieties of nipples/teats available in the market. Choose the type that
suits your baby's requirements and preferences. You might have to undergo a period of trial and
error, trying out various nipples and finding the one your baby prefers.
Traditional Nipples
These are the most basic version of nipples and are quite
cost-effective. These are bell-shaped, with the nipple tip and base quite narrow. They fit
well with the standard types of bottles. The flow of milk is quite slow with these nipples,
making them an ideal choice for feeding very small babies. These nipples are available in
both latex and silicone materials. If your baby is not very fussy after feeding and has had
no problem in transitioning from breast to bottle, then use these traditional nipples.
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Naturally Shaped Nipples
These nipples mimic a mother's nipple, and
therefore are useful when you are trying to shift your baby from breastfeeding to bottle
feeding. The baby is bound to have a smooth transition since the difference between
both is not that obvious. The base of a mother's teat is much broader than an average
feeding bottle. These naturally shaped nipples are therefore designed in the same
manner. The nipple or teat is softer and more flexible and has a broad base, just like a
mother's breast.
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Anti-vacuum or Vented Nipples
Some babies gulp a lot of air along with
milk due to poor sucking mechanism. This can cause problems like colic, gas, and constant irritability in babies, right after feeding. Anti-vacuum or vented nipples are
designed to prevent these digestive problems in babies. A vent or a small opening is
designed on the side of the nipple to prevent vacuum or bubble build-up in the feeding
bottle. Thus, when a baby suckles at a vented nipple, the air enters the bottle, thereby
avoiding vacuum build-up.
Orthodontic Nipples
If the right kind of nipple is not used for bottle feeding
babies in their initial months, it can cause a lasting damage to their teeth and gums.
Orthodontic nipples promote healthy teeth formation. The orthodontic nipples are
designed to prevent your baby's tender gums and teeth from getting damaged. If your
baby has delicate gums or is just entering the teething phase, then using orthodontic
nipples can be the best alternative. Orthodontic nipples are flat on one side and bulged
on the other, and fit perfectly into the baby's gums and palate. So when the baby sucks at
it, the nipple stretches, just like a mother's nipple. These nipples also protect the delicate
gums of younger babies and are more comfortable to use at the time of teething.
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Multi-flow Nipples (Variable Flow Nipples)
If you are using the feeding bottle to feed milk, juices, and formula to your baby, then having the same nipple for all types of liquid will make your baby struggle while feeding. While milk can flow better
from small-sized holes, formula is better consumed from medium-sized holes. Juices
with fibre are best fed through large holes. So instead of stocking nipples with different
hole sizes (which can be very confusing), it's better to used multi-flow nipples. These
have adjustable slots built into the nipple that facilitate multi-flow.
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Silicone Nipples
Silicone nipples are the most commonly preferred nipples, thanks to their tensile strength, longevity, and inertness. Babies tend to chew the nipples
at the time of feeding, especially when they are teething. This can cause unwanted leaks
and dents in the nipple. Silicone nipples, being stronger and resilient, are not easily
damaged by this chewing and can thus last longer. Being a synthetic compound, silicone
also doesn't absorb any colour or odour of the various liquids that are fed through it.
Silicone nipples are also heat-resistant and can be easily washed in the dishwasher or
sterilized without worrying about it degrading.
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Latex Nipples
While silicone nipples are more popular, latex nipples are still the
first choice of many new parents. Latex nipples are golden yellow in colour and are
softer than silicone nipples. They are very similar to a mother's nipple, and babies prefer
them to the silicone ones. However, some babies are known to develop latex allergies.
Also, since these nipples are much less resilient to a baby's chewing and heat, they might
have to be replaced every 4-6 weeks.
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Nipples for Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate Babies
Babies with clefts have openings
between their mouth and nasal cavity, so it would be difficult for them to suckle. Special-shaped
nipples with controlled flow are available in the market and can be used for
babies with a cleft lip/palate.
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