Choosing the right feeding bottle for your baby

Everyone agrees that breast milk is the best milk for your baby. A feeding or nursing bottle is still  an important accessory to a successful breastfeeding effort in the long term. A feeding bottle is necessary no matter whether you are expressing your own breast milk or feeding your baby formula milk.

Some important aspects to consider when choosing a bottle:

1.    Your baby is comfortable with it and likes it.

2.    Improper air passage can cause colic. Breastfed baby would not have this problem but if you are using bottle, it is a must to choose a proper passage of air through anti-colic system.

3.    It must be easy to assemble, wash and clean.

4. Plastic bottles which are made of non BPA free material can leach harmful chemicals.  Choose BPA free, BPS and phthalate safe bottles and replace them every few months.

5. Use PPSU feeding bottles like Autumnz Wide Neck Feeding Bottle. 

What is PPSU feeding bottle?

PPSU, or Polyphenylsulfone is different from normal PP or PES plastic. It has a yellow-tone appearance. It is lightweight, very durable and last longer.  It is a medical-grade plastic and can withstand continuous exposure to high heat compared to PP or PES bottles. It won’t absorb odour or colour. It is naturally BPA free. PPSU plastics are used in aerospace and medical devices that need frequent sterilization. It can’t be denied that PPSU baby milk bottles are generally more expensive compared to PP or PES bottles. But it is a better investment considering that your baby uses milk bottles 5-6 times a day, every day. Studies have shown that migration of polymer-related substances from PPSU milk bottles into the milk does not exist and is not a concern. Thus it is very safe for baby to use .

Practical tips to choosing a bottle

•    For a start choose a smaller volume bottle for your newborn. Try to meet all the above criteria. You can move on to bigger bottle as your baby’s appetite grows.
•    Wide neck bottles are easier to clean.
•    Choose a bottle with anti-colic system.
•    Bottle with clear measurement markings is preferred as you will know how much milk you are feeding the baby.