AVENT Natural Bottle 260 ml

Since birth, my little guy has been strictly breastfed straight from tap - but, as he started to branch out, we decided to introduce bottles. I received this product to test run from the Weespring Parent Panel and, honestly, the timing could not have been more perfect - we had just tried introducing another leading brand bottle for our son and it was a complete failure. Admittedly, I was anxious with the first attempt (and of the breastmilk that may be wasted if it wasn't successful) and imagine my surprise when things went off without a hitch.At introduction, my son was four months old and beginning to discover the world - even while breastfeeding, he would look around without unlatching. The nipple on the Philips Advent Natural bottle is flexible and allowed him ... MoreSince birth, my little guy has been strictly breastfed straight from tap - but, as he started to branch out, we decided to introduce bottles. I received this product to test run from the Weespring Parent Panel and, honestly, the timing could not have been more perfect - we had just tried introducing another leading brand bottle for our son and it was a complete failure. Admittedly, I was anxious with the first attempt (and of the breastmilk that may be wasted if it wasn't successful) and imagine my surprise when things went off without a hitch.At introduction, my son was four months old and beginning to discover the world - even while breastfeeding, he would look around without unlatching. The nipple on the Philips Advent Natural bottle is flexible and allowed him to stretch the nipple and pull it just as he would if he was nursing. By far, this was both mine and his favorite feature. It did not have the thick, rubber feel that other bottles usually have, but instead was thin, soft and pliable. Not to mention how seamlessly the nipple flowed into the rest of the bottle, for a baby that generally has a deep latch they would be able to go beyond the nipple without any noticeable difference.Cleaning has been a total breeze for a bottle designed to reduce colic. We had previous experience with another bottle for our oldest son that has several parts to prevent colic - and cleaning them daily was a time consuming pain. I loved the ability to wash just three pieces, plus it took up a lot less space on the drying rack. Not to mention not having to need special cleaning brush, any bottle brush works. As for the effectiveness of the anti-colic vent with less pieces? My son has had stomach issues from birth and has been labeled a 'happy spitter,' so we were expecting limited effectiveness. However, we were happily surprised when we seen no increase when using these bottles and instead seemed to only have the same effects as when he breastfed.Another ease of use has been how easy they are for baby to hold. My five month old is able to take them when held out to him, raise to his mouth and elevate all on his own. They are prefect for any independent bottle header, and even comfortable for mom and dad (or anyone else feeding baby) to hold. Accessibility wise, they are also easy to toss into a cooler bag without having to worry about leaks - after use for close to a month, we have yet to have a leak occur, which has been a time saver.Overall, this has been the perfect bottle for us, so much so that we have purchased more after initially testing them out (though, I still prefer to use these, because who couldn't resist these adorable elephants?). The only con I could think of would be wanting to buy more - and wishing they made more designs, because I need more of this cuteness in my life.

Philips Avent Natural Baby BottleI typically breastfeed my baby, but there are times when giving him a bottle of breast milk is more convenient. (i.e. in a checkout line, when he’s with Dad and not me, when grandparents just want the pleasure of feeding him, etc.). Because he doesn’t often get a bottle, it is important that the bottle we use is easy for him take. We have typically used a different popular bottle, but thanks to the wee Spring Parent Panel we were able to try the Philips Avent Natural Baby Bottle. With our old bottle, it would typically take him a couple minutes to get used to the bottle and really start feeding and then there were always several pauses and “unlatchings” during those feedings. With the Philips Avent Natural Baby Bottle he ... MorePhilips Avent Natural Baby BottleI typically breastfeed my baby, but there are times when giving him a bottle of breast milk is more convenient. (i.e. in a checkout line, when he’s with Dad and not me, when grandparents just want the pleasure of feeding him, etc.). Because he doesn’t often get a bottle, it is important that the bottle we use is easy for him take. We have typically used a different popular bottle, but thanks to the wee Spring Parent Panel we were able to try the Philips Avent Natural Baby Bottle. With our old bottle, it would typically take him a couple minutes to get used to the bottle and really start feeding and then there were always several pauses and “unlatchings” during those feedings. With the Philips Avent Natural Baby Bottle he immediately latched on and fed continuously until the bottle was empty! It appeared as though the wide (1-1/2” diameter) nipple base of the Philips bottle was soft against his lips and looked more like he was nursing from my breast so I assume it felt more like that as well. With other bottles the nipples are typically only 1” diameter and are surrounded by a hard plastic cap that rubs against baby’s lips or nose, nothing like a real breast!The Philips Avent Natural Baby Bottle were easy to assemble and use with just four total pieces (protective cap, nipple, collar that surrounds nipple and the actual bottle). There’s no way you could forget a part when you are in a rush! (Yes, it’s possible with others…I forgot to pack the “core” of our old bottle once and it did not work very well without it!) The only thing I found I had to pay attention to was how the nipple was inserted into the collar that screws onto the bottle. There is a small “vent” at the edge of the nipple and an indentation on the rim of the collar. If these two are aligned when inserted, you can make sure that the “vent” is always at the top of the bottle when baby is feeding and there are zero leaks. It works if the “vent” and indentation are not aligned, but it sometimes leaks a bit if the “vent” is not at the top of the bottle during a feeding. With just four total parts and wide diameter (almost 3”) of the bottle it can be cleaned with a sponge or bottle brush, but no little pipe cleaners or other special pieces are needed. This makes it especially useful if you find yourself needing to clean the bottle somewhere other than your home.My baby does not have colic, so I’m not sure if the anti-colic vent worked specific to that, but it definitely didn’t cause any issues. The anti-colic vent is discreetly designed into the nipple, so there are no additional odd parts to assemble and wash.The ergonomic design of the bottle made it easy to hold for both me and my four month old. The bottle is nearly 3” in diameter and has indentations in the sides for easy gripping. The shape also allowed my baby to hold it and virtually feed himself for brief moments!There were only two things that bothered me about this bottle, and both are minor issues. First, the short fat shape of the bottle wouldn’t fit in the interior bottle pocket of my diaper bag. It will fit in the exterior bottle pocket, so it was a minor compromise. Secondly, the protective cap on the bottle was difficult to remove. It definitely requires two hands to remove (with our old bottle I could hold it with one hand and push the cap off with my thumb while my other arm and hand held my baby). The Philips cap is very wide and almost a perfect dome shape with one small indentation. It definitely took some getting used to and I still find it difficult to remove if my hands are at all damp (like they typically are after washing my hands). I couldn’t find a real solution to this, but in the future maybe they can incorporate a small tab on the cap edge so it is easier to pop off.Overall the Philips Avent Natural Baby Bottle is great! Thanks to the wee Spring Parent Panel for giving me the opportunity to try it.

I was given these bottles to try as part of the weeSpring Parent Panel and we have loved them! We are first time parents and, thus, have been experimenting with various products to discover what we like best and what seems best for our baby. Our baby is almost three months old. Within the past month we learned that she has acid reflux and allergies so feeding times were often very stressful, as they included fussing and figuring out what would make our baby most happy and comfortable. Our baby seemed to take to these bottles immediately. The wider shape of the top allowed her to easily latch and the soft breast-like feel of the nipple made her latch seem more comfortable and natural. Our baby seemed to fuss far less when using these bottles and, thus, we assume that ... MoreI was given these bottles to try as part of the weeSpring Parent Panel and we have loved them! We are first time parents and, thus, have been experimenting with various products to discover what we like best and what seems best for our baby. Our baby is almost three months old. Within the past month we learned that she has acid reflux and allergies so feeding times were often very stressful, as they included fussing and figuring out what would make our baby most happy and comfortable. Our baby seemed to take to these bottles immediately. The wider shape of the top allowed her to easily latch and the soft breast-like feel of the nipple made her latch seem more comfortable and natural. Our baby seemed to fuss far less when using these bottles and, thus, we assume that the anti-colic vent was very helpful to her. One concern we had as parents was that, despite using the nipple flow specific to her age, she seemed to be able to drink from the bottles very quickly. Occasionally this seemed to trigger her acid reflux and other times it didn't. However, I believe our baby liked the ease and steadiness of the flow she was able to receive from these bottles because she sometimes appears frustrated if the flow seems too slow.As far as the functionality of the bottles, we loved the shape, as they fit more easily in our hands, which made them easier and more comfortable to hold. My husband prefers the 9 oz bottles because they fit his bigger hands better and he occasionally likes to prop the bottles while feeding. I tended to prefer the smaller 4 oz bottles because they fit my hands better and we noticed that our baby seemed to feed easier off the bottles where the milk did not have to travel as far to get to the nipple. However, the larger sized bottles are convenient for our baby specifically now, as she typically takes in more than 4 oz at a time when bottle feeding. These bottles are very easy to assemble--the wider tops seem easier to fit into place on the bottle. The wider-shaped bottles do not fit as easily in the pockets in our diaper bag and take up more space in our cupboards than other bottles but the pros we have noticed in using them have led us to make the space for them, as they result in far less stress during feeding.