BPA free baby bottles advice

Maybeanotherday

Hello guys just wondering if you can help?
Im due a baby in a couple of weeks and Im looking to breastfeed to start with BUT my hubby eventually wants me to express so he can be involved.

Ive been reading up a little on these BPA feeding bottles and wondered if anyone knows where I can purchase them and if they are any different to use?

Thanks in advance

Maybeanotherday

p.p.s has anyone used glass baby bottles? they say they are dishwasher safe?

listerofsmeg_2

I don't know about the bottles, but I have a word of advice over expressing.

Im due a baby in a couple of weeks and Im looking to breastfeed to start with BUT my hubby eventually wants me to express so he can be involved.

Good on you for wanting to breastfeed. When you say your husband wants you to eventually express, do you mean instead of feeding from the breast or as well as? I'm asking because if you are only expressing, your supply will get less and less and eventually you'll probably end up with not enough milk, and you'll be onto formula. Expressing can work however, if you do a bit of both.

I actually found expressing every now and again essential in the early days. I was latching my baby on wrong, and I ended up with very painful nipples. And I would express a bottle or two a day, just to give myself a break. I'm not wanting to put you off breastfeeding. Like I said, it was because my baby wasn't latching on properly. If breastfeeding is hurting, make sure you see someone ASAP to get support and to show you how to do it right. There's also a very good cream called 'Lansinoh' that helps and is safe for the baby. Breastfeeding is difficult to get the hang of at first, but well worth the effort. Also, even if you're struggling initially and you just can't seem to get it right, the problem goes away because the baby gets bigger, and therefore their mouth is bigger so latching on correctly isn't so much of an issue.

I don't know much about the BPA free bottles. It seems like a good idea. But then a huge amount of babies are fed with regular feeding bottles (with BPA in) and are perfectly fine. It feels like a bit of a gimmick to me? But I could be wrong. Like I said, I don't know a lot about it.

We used the Tommy Tippee closer to nature bottles and they worked a treat. They are meant to mimmick how a breast feels.

Maybeanotherday

listerofsmeg wrote: »

I don't know about the bottles, but I have a word of advice over expressing.


Good on you for wanting to breastfeed. When you say your husband wants you to eventually express, do you mean instead of feeding from the breast or as well as? I'm asking because if you are only expressing, your supply will get less and less and eventually you'll probably end up with not enough milk, and you'll be onto formula. Expressing can work however, if you do a bit of both.

I actually found expressing every now and again essential in the early days. I was latching my baby on wrong, and I ended up with very painful nipples. And I would express a bottle or two a day, just to give myself a break. I'm not wanting to put you off breastfeeding. Like I said, it was because my baby wasn't latching on properly. If breastfeeding is hurting, make sure you see someone ASAP to get support and to show you how to do it right. There's also a very good cream called 'Lansinoh' that helps and is safe for the baby. Breastfeeding is difficult to get the hang of at first, but well worth the effort. Also, even if you're struggling initially and you just can't seem to get it right, the problem goes away because the baby gets bigger, and therefore their mouth is bigger so latching on correctly isn't so much of an issue.

I don't know much about the BPA free bottles. It seems like a good idea. But then a huge amount of babies are fed with regular feeding bottles (with BPA in) and are perfectly fine. It feels like a bit of a gimmick to me? But I could be wrong. Like I said, I don't know a lot about it.

We used the Tommy Tippee closer to nature bottles and they worked a treat. They are meant to mimmick how a breast feels.

Hello thankyou for your reply!
I intend to do abit of both,so my husband and little girl can get involved too.
It's funny you should mention the tommee tippee closer to nature bottles Ive just bought 6 BPA free from argos for £11.99 cheaper than ebay lol

Thankyou for the breastfeeding advice too it all comes in handy!

pinkcandyflossprincess

skellett wrote: »

Hello thankyou for your reply!
I intend to do abit of both,so my husband and little girl can get involved too.
It's funny you should mention the tommee tippee closer to nature bottles Ive just bought 6 BPA free from argos for £11.99 cheaper than ebay lol

Thankyou for the breastfeeding advice too it all comes in handy!

home bargains sometimes stocks these though tbh my baby is fully boob fed and couldnt use these at all, in the end resorted to cheapo basic bottle which she will drink ribena from but nothing else:rolleyes:

glitterstar

Asda do BPA free bottles. Pack of two wide neck ones for about £2.?? sometimes on offer as 3 packs of 2 for a fiver. So 6 bottles for £5.00. Only problem is that over time the measurement markings on the outside of the bottle rub off.

Maybeanotherday

glitterstar wrote: »

Asda do BPA free bottles. Pack of two wide neck ones for about £2.?? sometimes on offer as 3 packs of 2 for a fiver. So 6 bottles for £5.00. Only problem is that over time the measurement markings on the outside of the bottle rub off.

Bargain! I shall have a nosey at them at a later date thanksx

lynnexxxo

Don't forget that there is plenty other tasks that your OH and daughter can get involved in, dad could do bathtime, burping, entertaining, nappies(and make you a cup of tea and a biccy).

starbump

skellett wrote: »

Ive been reading up a little on these BPA feeding bottles and wondered if anyone knows where I can purchase them and if they are any different to use?

I use MAM bottles, which are all BPA-free. I get mine online (direct from MAM) or from Boots.

The difference is the type of plastic. If you are looking at "store brand" bottles rather than the big brand names, just check they are made from polypropylene (PP) rather than polycarbonate (PC). Alternatively, yes, there are glass bottles - Dr Brown's is one brand that makes them.

Damzel_In_Distress

pinkcandyflossprincess wrote: »

home bargains sometimes stocks these though tbh my baby is fully boob fed and couldnt use these at all, in the end resorted to cheapo basic bottle which she will drink ribena from but nothing else:rolleyes:

:eek: Have got to ask-is this serious!?! :eek:

Ribena has a warning on the back,it is not suitable for any child under tha age of 3 due to vitimin c overdose. So giving it a baby could do some damage...Honestly dont think i am having a go-im not.
But did you know this about ribena? ?

bestpud

Damzel_In_Distress wrote: »

:eek: Have got to ask-is this serious!?! :eek:

Ribena has a warning on the back,it is not suitable for any child under tha age of 3 due to vitimin c overdose. So giving it a baby could do some damage...Honestly dont think i am having a go-im not.
But did you know this about ribena? ?

Plus, I don't know if it is a different product now but my cousin most of his teeth removed at the age of 5(ish) and the dentist said it was likely to be from drinking ribena out of a bottle.