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<\/p>\nEven though I breast fed all my kids, having bottles at home was a necessity. \u00a0During the first few weeks after giving birth, having a bottle around was like having a third hand. \u00a0Through 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\u00a0I had latching issues with my first born, Kyle. Eventually, the bottle became my replacement when I weaned my sons. \u00a0In fact, our two and half year old son, Ryan, still uses the bottle exclusively. \u00a0It 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.<\/p>\n
Our youngest son, our baby Nate, is going to be a year soon. \u00a0Around 9 months, we started introducing cow milk as a supplement to his solid food and breast milk. \u00a0My plan is to wean him off around 13 months as I had with my oldest two. \u00a0Keeping up with “tradition”, we transitioned again through the use of a bottle.<\/p>\n
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I got to try out the Playtex Bottle and Nipple Gift set and\u00a0it was such a smooth transition. \u00a0Nate 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. \u00a0I also appreciate the unique angled design of the bottle. \u00a0The bottle’s shape supports semi-upright feeding position, which\u00a0helps prevent ear infections. Pretty neat, right?<\/p>\n
What is so great about this gift set though is that it comes with four\u00a0different 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.<\/p>\n
The four nipples include:<\/p>\n
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While Nate doesn’t suffer from colic, I remember when Kyle did and I know of several other babies that do. \u00a0If 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. \u00a0The pre-sterilized disposable liner collapses like the breast to help prevent air from mixing with the milk.<\/p>\n
One lucky Mayahood blog reader will have a chance to win a Playtex Bottle & Nipples Gift Set valued at $22.\u00a0Enter the giveaway via Rafflecopter (please\u00a0give it a\u00a0few seconds to load).\u00a0\u00a0Contest is open to all residents of Canada.\u00a0 Contest ends Tuesday August 4, 2105.<\/p>\n