As soon as I learned my son's gender, I started buying the things he would need including a feeding bottle, though I was determined to breastfeed him. Through research, I learned that many moms recommend Avent Natural feeding bottle for it is designed similar to the breast to make mixed feeding easy. So Avent it is! At first, I only got one but later on added three more bottles so we'll have back up when I will be away for a few hours. Now that my son is a year older, and me getting slimmer everyday, I decided that we use formula milk so my body can recover. Subsequently, we need to add more bottles because four is simply not enough. But Avent products can be painful to a frugal mama's pockets so I decided to try other brands. I went "bottle-hunting" and Ainon bottles caught my attention.
WIDE NECK BOTTLE
Pros
- Its capacity is more than 270ml (more than nine ounces) so it is easy for me to prepare eight ounces of milk for my son considering the 2:1 water and milk ratio. Other nine-ounces bottles like the Avent Natural, the infant formula milk would reach the brim if I fill the bottle with water first, followed by milk.
- Had no problem with my son using it.
- I can add milk to the bottle without spillage since it is wide enough to accommodate the milk's scoop.
- BPA-free and lead-free.
- It is easy to clean.
- Affordable
Cons
- Milk tends to come out of the nipple even if the cap/cover is properly placed.
- Only available in SM City Iloilo.
SLIM BOTTLE
Pros
- Space-saver since it is slim.
- Had no problem with my son using it even if he is used to bigger nipples (Avent), and of course, mama's breasts.
- Affordable
Cons
- It is too small I find it hard to place milk inside using a scoop. I think this is only great for water or juices, or if you are using a milk dispenser.
- Only available in SM City Iloilo.
So far, we are loving our Ainon feeding bottles but I'm not sure if we are purchasing more of it.
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