evenflo bottles, pacifiers, & my bottle feeding tips :: review

Not every person can breastfeed and there are even some that just plain don’t want to do it. Whatever category you fall in, there is a good chance you are using bottles at some point in the first year of your baby’s life. I’d like to think of myself as biberón feeding expert. I’m on bottle fed baby #3 and I think I might have a bottle obsession. I like them to be functional, but cute is a bonus too.

I had the chance to try out the Evenflo Bebek Collection of bottles and pacifiers. I have learned that not one of our three kids has liked the same bottle. It also changes as they grow older. You want to find a bottle with a slower flowing nipple for when they are starting out. The faster they eat, the more they think they need to eat. It’s just like you and me. We need to slow down and enjoy our food. This collection is great because it has a bottle for all those changing phases of bottle feeding.

I really liked the 2 oz. bottle. We started with that for the first couple of weeks. It’s adorably small and just the right amount. I’m not a big fan of bottles with lots of parts either. Too much assembly time required, as well as time to take it apart to wash. These bottles are simple and easy to wash.

Charlie has not taken to a pacifier yet, BUT that doesn’t mean he won’t. My first liked his pacifier until he was 9 months old and then he spit it out one day and never took it again. My second didn’t take a pacifier until she was in the thick of teething at about 9 months old. Oh my, she kept that thing until her 3rd birthday. We had to mentally prepare her that 3 year olds don’t take a pacifier and we boxed them up. She was like an addict and had a few hidden here and there. 6 months later she still would come out with one and secretly suck on it. I like the size, look, and texture of the evenflo pacifier. We will have to wait and see if our Mr. Charlie is going to like it.

We are currently using the larger bottle. Our BIG 2 month old is up to 6 oz. per feeding. (He had his 2 month check up today and he’s 14 lbs! His BMI was perfect, so he’s just a big baby.) I really enjoy how this bottle fits so comfortably in my hand. Charlie takes his bottles at a good pace, burps well, and doesn’t have gas issues. That’s a good bottle in my book!

Here are a few more facts about the Evenflo Bebek Collection:

The Evenflo^® Bebek^® Collection features a complete line of bottles, nipples and pacifiers that are all created to feel more like Mom, allowing parent and baby to enjoy the bonding time that feeding provides. The superior, one-piece vented nipple rapidly vents air bubbles into the bottle and not baby’s tummy, resulting in less gas, fussiness and colic. The soft, wide-base nipple also provides an easier latch for baby and for transition from breast to bottle.

Bebek bottles are expertly designed for easy assembly and leak-free feeding. The ergonomic shape makes the bottle comfortable to hold for both you and your baby. The simple one-piece nipple with integrated vent means no extra parts to clean or lose. Bebek bottles are all BPA-free and top rack dishwasher-safe.

• · Designed to be a natural extension of you
• · Silicone Proflow™ nipples rapidly vent releasing air bubbles into bottle, not baby’s tummy resulting in less gas, fussiness and colic
• · Features superior one-piece vented nipple
• · Expertly designed for easy assembly and leak-free feeding
• · Wide-base nipple feels more like Mom for easier latch and transition
• · Ergonomic shape makes bottle comfortable for both baby and parent to hold
• · BPA-free
• · Top rack dishwasher-safe
• · Available in three sizes including a special 2oz size designed to be baby’s first bottle.
• · Available at Buy Buy Baby for:

o8 oz bottle – 1 pack ($6.99)/2 pack ($11.99)

o5 oz bottle – 1 pack ($6.99)/ 2 pack ($11.99)

o2 oz bottle – 1 pack ($4.99)