Even though I breast fed all my kids, having bottles at home was a necessity. During the first few weeks after giving birth, having a bottle around was like having a third hand. Through the means of pumping, the bottle provided me with the ability to sleep or have some alone time while my husband fed our sons. It also allowed me to heal since I had latching issues with my first born, Kyle. Eventually, the bottle became my replacement when I weaned my sons. In fact, our two and half year old son, Ryan, still uses the bottle exclusively. It provides him with lots of comfort in the morning, pre- and post-naps and before bed, so we are in no rush to take it away.
Our youngest son, our baby Nate, is going to be a year soon. Around 9 months, we started introducing cow milk as a supplement to his solid food and breast milk. My plan is to wean him off around 13 months as I had with my oldest two. Keeping up with “tradition”, we transitioned again through the use of a bottle.
I got to try out the Playtex Bottle and Nipple Gift set and it was such a smooth transition. Nate took to the bottle immediately and was even able to feed himself, which is nice because I truly need a third hand these days to get anything done. I also appreciate the unique angled design of the bottle. The bottle’s shape supports semi-upright feeding position, which helps prevent ear infections. Pretty neat, right?
What is so great about this gift set though is that it comes with four different types of unique nipples to help your baby find the right fit. Every new mom can attest to the fact that she would like to be less stressed and save money if she can. This gift box provides moms with both of those things.
The four nipples include:
- NaturaLatch®: Raised texture area helps baby latch on naturally, so feeding time with the bottle is easy and comfortable
- Full-sized: Designed for wider mouths
- Breastlike: Designed to mimic the breast.
- Angled: Designed for upright feeding
While Nate doesn’t suffer from colic, I remember when Kyle did and I know of several other babies that do. If you have a baby with colic, the Playtex VentAire bottles can help reduce colic as the bottom vent helps reduce air ingestion. The bottles also work with Playtex Drop-Ins Liners are also uniquely designed to reduce colic are great for when you are on the go. The pre-sterilized disposable liner collapses like the breast to help prevent air from mixing with the milk.
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My favourite feature that you mentioned is that baby is able to hold the bottle easily to feed themselves. It is great when taking care of multiple children.
I like that it comes with the different nipples because all babies are different and like certain ones!!
I really like that it comes with different nipples so you can figure out which one works best for your baby.
I love that it is angled. I love the angled bottles!
I like that they’re angled!
I love the angle feature!
that they are designed to reduce colic
I like that the shape supports semi-upright feeding position
I like the different nipple options. It makes it so easy to find which one works best for your baby. I love the Playtex line! Thank you for a great review and giveaway!
I like that it comes with different nipples, because you never know which your baby will prefer.
I like that they’re angled! That’s pretty cool!
I like that it comes with different nipples! Our 4month old grandson is very picky if he has to eat out of a bottle lol