This bottle is a must-have for our family

As a mom of four, some days are simply exhausting. But no matter how hectic things get, I am reminded daily of how special it is to be everything to my tiny humans, especially in those quiet moments, looking into their eyes while feeding them. Thankfully, over the years I have been able to count on Dr. Brown’sOpens a new window bottles (especially the Options+ bottle) to make my feeding experience with my babies seamless and a great way to bond with them. And honestly, anything that helps make motherhood a little easier gets a huge thumbs-up from me.

With my oldest son, I spent the first few weeks exclusively pumping and bottle feeding after breastfeeding got off to a rocky start. I chose Dr. Brown’s Anti-Colic Options+ Wide-Neck Bottles after they were suggested to us by the pediatrician we saw while he was in the NICU for a congenital heart defect that, thankfully, has since been resolved. We really liked the design of the nipples because they helped him transition from bottle to breast, and vice versa, very easily. When we finally figured breastfeeding out, I still relied on those bottles whenever he was away from me. My second son was born during the start of the pandemic, and because of that, we didn’t go many places, nor did I ever leave his side — so he was exclusively breastfed.

When my third son was born, I knew I wanted to introduce him to the bottle early on so I could have the option to bottle-feed him if need be. We trusted Dr. Brown’s again and my little guy had no problem switching from breast to bottle. And finally, our fourth baby, now 3 months old, has just started her introduction to the bottle. She is undoubtedly our pickiest baby when switching from breast to bottle, but I’ve learned that consistency is key. To no surprise, her favorite bottle so far is the Options+ Wide-Neck Bottle —  just like her big brothers!

Why I love Dr. Brown’s bottles

Let’s face it, having a colicky baby can be challenging for parents, especially when you’re trying to function with a lack of sleep. I know firsthand, as my oldest was a colicky baby, and it broke my heart seeing him so uncomfortable! The uncontrollable crying, the gassiness, and seeing your little one in discomfort can be distressing for even the most seasoned mom. Fortunately, Dr. Brown’s has anti-colic bottles that can help alleviate all that. Here’s why I love them:

• They’re built with an internal vent system clinically proven to reduce colic. This will help keep spit-up, burping, and gas at bay. And when your baby is older and a more efficient eater, you can remove the vent system.

• The Options+ bottles are available in plastic or glass versions for both the Narrow and Wide-Neck bottles. They also come in multiple sizes to fit your baby’s needs (from 4-ounces to 9-ounces). 

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• As a breastfeeding mom, I appreciate that the Wide-Neck bottle nipple is breast-like and has a slower flow rate that supports breastfeeding babies. Less nipple confusion plus easier transitions equals a happier baby and Mama!

Overall, I would choose Dr. Brown’s time and time again — they have exactly what babies and moms need to have a successful bottle-feeding journey!

Brittany Scanlan

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