Born Free, Wide Neck Bottle 5 Oz, Twin Pack
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- Type: Nursing and Feeding
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Born Free 5 oz Bottles: Best Bottles For Babies
Pros
BPA free, pleasant drinking experience, easy to hold
Cons
Two-piece valve is a minor inconvenience
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
My husband and I tried a couple different brands of bottles and Born Free were the best ones.
Note: the first four paragraphs of this review contain background information about my experience with baby bottles and my general thoughts about buying new baby bottles. These first four paragraphs will be included in both my baby bottle reviews.
I breastfed my first daughter, but we also supplemented with formula. After my first daughter transitioned to cups, I saved her Avent brand bottles for the next child. I planned to get new nipples, but there was no reason why we couldn't reuse the bottles and rings.
Oh, but there was a reason. Not too long after she stopped using bottles, the regulations regarding BPA were changed and all the baby bottles containing BPA were pulled from the shelf.
Well, the twins arrived at the beginning of June and they were three weeks early. Because of their low birth weights, we have been supplementing with formula. This gives me an opportunity to pump and it also gives me more of an opportunity to rest. But, I digress. I did not feel comfortable using my old BPA Avent bottles with the twins, and so the search for new bottles began.
My husband and I decided to try a handful of brands and determine which brand was going to be the best for our new girls.
My friend told me about the Born Free bottles before my first daughter was born. She had used them with her son, and she recommended them to me. But I ended up choosing another brand (Avent) because the Born Free bottles were hard to find and significantly more expensive.
However, now that the bottles containing BPA have been removed from the shelves, and many of the other bottle brands are just as expensive, I was willing to give Born Free a try especially since they were readily available in the stores I frequent on a regular basis (i.e. Babies R Us and Target).
The first thing I noticed about the Born Free bottles is that they have a 5-ounce capacity. We have been using ready to feed formula, so this allows us to pour more formula into the bottle for a feeding.
The second thing I noticed about the Born Free bottles is the extra parts. In addition to the bottle, nipple, and ring, there is also a two-piece air vent/valve that goes over the top of the bottle before putting the nipple on. This valve/vent is supposed to prevent a vacuum from forming, thus making the bottle drinking experience more pleasant for a baby.
I don't have very much experience with other bottles; we decided to go with the Born Free bottles relatively quickly. One of the girls has reflux and needs to sit upright after meals. I do get the sense that the Born Free bottles alleviate her discomfort and make it easier for her to drink without swallowing too much air.
I like that these bottles don't leak. We had some problems with the Avent bottles leaking. I have to make sure my babies have extra feedings, so we supplement with formula and expressed milk. It is important to me that my twins actually drink the milk in their bottles; they need the nutrition. Leaky bottles prevent my girls from getting that extra nutrition. Also, with three children- two infants and a toddler- I don't have time to constantly change outfits because milk leaked out of the bottle onto a romper! So, in short, I need bottles that don't leak and Born Free bottles do the job.
These bottles also have a contoured shape, which makes it easier to hold. This is also a plus, since I often find myself having to hold two bottles at once.
I think that the extra pieces are a minor inconvenience, but just a minor one. I wash them in the dishwasher in a basket, but it only takes a couple of seconds to take apart the valve or put it together again. It is easy to do, but it is an extra step. I think it is worth the extra step.
When my friend first told me about Born Free bottles almost three years ago, they were very hard to find. I think you had to order them online or buy then at Whole Foods. With BPA free bottles becoming the standard, things have changed significantly since then. You can now buy them at Babies R Us and even at Target.
I have found that the Born Free bottles go on sale on a regular basis. When I purchased several of the two bottle sets, they were on sale for $3 off the regular price. Because I have to buy twice as much of everything, I appreciate sales- and $3 per set adds up when buying multiple sets!
I highly recommend the Born Free bottles. They are BPA free, which is a big plus. The 5-ounce capacity is more than enough for our newborns (they are seven weeks old as of this writing). The unique design helps make for a more pleasant drinking experience and the contoured bottle makes it easier for me to hold two bottles at once. Even if you don't have twins and/or a baby with reflux, you can appreciate these bottles. I like them a lot better than the Avent brand I used with my older daughter.
I breastfed my first daughter, but we also supplemented with formula. After my first daughter transitioned to cups, I saved her Avent brand bottles for the next child. I planned to get new nipples, but there was no reason why we couldn't reuse the bottles and rings.
Oh, but there was a reason. Not too long after she stopped using bottles, the regulations regarding BPA were changed and all the baby bottles containing BPA were pulled from the shelf.
Well, the twins arrived at the beginning of June and they were three weeks early. Because of their low birth weights, we have been supplementing with formula. This gives me an opportunity to pump and it also gives me more of an opportunity to rest. But, I digress. I did not feel comfortable using my old BPA Avent bottles with the twins, and so the search for new bottles began.
My husband and I decided to try a handful of brands and determine which brand was going to be the best for our new girls.
My friend told me about the Born Free bottles before my first daughter was born. She had used them with her son, and she recommended them to me. But I ended up choosing another brand (Avent) because the Born Free bottles were hard to find and significantly more expensive.
However, now that the bottles containing BPA have been removed from the shelves, and many of the other bottle brands are just as expensive, I was willing to give Born Free a try especially since they were readily available in the stores I frequent on a regular basis (i.e. Babies R Us and Target).
The first thing I noticed about the Born Free bottles is that they have a 5-ounce capacity. We have been using ready to feed formula, so this allows us to pour more formula into the bottle for a feeding.
The second thing I noticed about the Born Free bottles is the extra parts. In addition to the bottle, nipple, and ring, there is also a two-piece air vent/valve that goes over the top of the bottle before putting the nipple on. This valve/vent is supposed to prevent a vacuum from forming, thus making the bottle drinking experience more pleasant for a baby.
I don't have very much experience with other bottles; we decided to go with the Born Free bottles relatively quickly. One of the girls has reflux and needs to sit upright after meals. I do get the sense that the Born Free bottles alleviate her discomfort and make it easier for her to drink without swallowing too much air.
I like that these bottles don't leak. We had some problems with the Avent bottles leaking. I have to make sure my babies have extra feedings, so we supplement with formula and expressed milk. It is important to me that my twins actually drink the milk in their bottles; they need the nutrition. Leaky bottles prevent my girls from getting that extra nutrition. Also, with three children- two infants and a toddler- I don't have time to constantly change outfits because milk leaked out of the bottle onto a romper! So, in short, I need bottles that don't leak and Born Free bottles do the job.
These bottles also have a contoured shape, which makes it easier to hold. This is also a plus, since I often find myself having to hold two bottles at once.
I think that the extra pieces are a minor inconvenience, but just a minor one. I wash them in the dishwasher in a basket, but it only takes a couple of seconds to take apart the valve or put it together again. It is easy to do, but it is an extra step. I think it is worth the extra step.
When my friend first told me about Born Free bottles almost three years ago, they were very hard to find. I think you had to order them online or buy then at Whole Foods. With BPA free bottles becoming the standard, things have changed significantly since then. You can now buy them at Babies R Us and even at Target.
I have found that the Born Free bottles go on sale on a regular basis. When I purchased several of the two bottle sets, they were on sale for $3 off the regular price. Because I have to buy twice as much of everything, I appreciate sales- and $3 per set adds up when buying multiple sets!
I highly recommend the Born Free bottles. They are BPA free, which is a big plus. The 5-ounce capacity is more than enough for our newborns (they are seven weeks old as of this writing). The unique design helps make for a more pleasant drinking experience and the contoured bottle makes it easier for me to hold two bottles at once. Even if you don't have twins and/or a baby with reflux, you can appreciate these bottles. I like them a lot better than the Avent brand I used with my older daughter.
