FussFreeTM Ventilation System: dual valve system allows air to be taken in and milk to flow smoothly out with no air bubbles to help prevent gas and colic. BPA has been found to damage brain development and increases the risk of diseases over time. Infant development is especially sensitive to BPA, which lead Canada to ban BPA in all baby bottles in 2008. If you are trying a bottle and the baby spills, coughs or chokes, the flow may be too fast," said Beth Iovinelli, B.S.N., R.N., IBCLC, a registered nurse and certified lactation consultant who owns the Milk Street Lactation Support Center in Norwalk, Connecticut. "If the baby takes a long time to take the bottle, you may need to try a different nipple with a faster flow." And while it is not breakable, there are still some downsides to stainless steel baby bottles, including not being able to measure baby’s intake (since you can’t see through the bottles) and finding stainless steel bottles which are made with 204 grade steel and have been electro-polished (see this post for more info). Advantages to using silicone baby bottles?

Flexible silicone sides collapse inward during feeding to prevent air intake for babies with reflux or colic While the 2-piece collar adds 1 extra component compared with a standard bottle, the bottles are very easy to assemble and take apart, and all parts are dishwasher safe.Silicone has a wide temperature range tolerance. It can be boiled, microwaved, and frozen without any effect on its structure. Silicone bottles can be safely cleaned in the dishwasher.

If you’re looking for durable shatterproof baby bottles that aren’t associated with leaching harmful chemicals into baby’s milk, then silicone is an excellent choice. This article covers the top-rated silicone baby bottle brands on the market today to help you choose the best silicone bottles for your baby with ease and confidence. With silicone, you always want to look for high-quality food-grade or medical-grade silicone without any fillers. Toxins Found in Plastic Baby Bottlessafe medical grade silicone: free from harmful substances, with no risk of microplastic migration into babies’ milk thanks to its patented closure system.

The companies conduct follow-up tests on products at periodic intervals to compare against updated scientific findings and new research.Anti-colic internal vent system that is clinically proven to decrease spit-up, burping, and gas. The internal vent system is made of polypropylene plastic. The Comotomo baby bottle is probably the most well-known silicone baby bottle currently on the market. The bottle was designed for an easy transition between breast and bottle to help avoid bottle rejection and nipple confusion. Another key focus was to make the bottle easy to clean even if you wash your bottles by hand.

An anti-colic valve built into the nipple helps minimize swallowed air, preventing the symptoms of colic. Nipple confusion : Brands sometimes claim that they can prevent nipple confusion, again by having a bottle nipple that is similar to a human one. Unfortunately, this sows seeds of worry in parents who are afraid that once their baby takes a bottle or pacifier, they will forget how to breastfeed.Most like mom: This is a newer claim that nearly every bottle company makes. Some bottles are literally shaped more like a breast than others, and some say their technology works closest to a breast as far as flow, texture and number of nipple holes. (For the record, the number of ducts varies woman to woman, but the Susan G. Komen foundation says that most women have "about 10" milk ducts.) Given that every woman's breasts are different, any claims to be "like mom" are a gamble, but our Lab experts appreciate that bottle companies are looking to the original milk-delivery system for inspiration. The anti-static silicone coating keeps the bottle clean and hygienic by repelling dust particles and won’t retain any stains and odors left behind by breast milk or formula. Easy to assemble and guaranteed no leaks when feeding your baby with an included lid and travel disc to prevent spills or leaks when on the go. 100% BPA, PVC and Phthalate free for your ultimate reassurance. The volume markings are just an indentation on the silicone and can be difficult to read, especially in bad lighting.