These Bottles Are Beloved By Labor & Delivery Nurses *And* Lactation Consultants? Say More

Having a newborn is joyful, stressful, exciting, and exhausting all at once. Suddenly, there are so many new things to learn, for parents and baby — and feeding is at the top of the list. Whatever your method is, it can take time to get into a rhythm that works for everyone.

But here’s a secret: having the right tools can make it all smoother. That’s easier said than done, of course — with all the noise out there, how are you supposed to know what the heck to actually buy? — but we’re here to help. When it comes to baby bottles, look no further than Easy Start Anti-Colic Bottles from MAM.

In addition to reducing gas and colic, these bottles have nipples with a unique shape designed to mimic the feeling of breastfeeding, making it easy to switch between breast and bottle feeding. Intrigued? Read on to see why the experts are recommending these bottles, too.

Lactation Consultants Love Them

We spoke with Sarah Peck, RN, MSN, IBCLC (aka a registered nurse and lactation consultant) of Nesting Lactation. She explained why there’s a perception that using bottles can make it difficult to breastfeed, and that if you know what to look for, choosing a bottle that works well with breastfeeding is not a daunting task. “Breast milk flows in phases…an infant has to stay patient at the breast to wait for the milk to flow faster,” she said. Infants also have to open their mouth very wide at the breast: “Infants have to land on the areola of the breast tissue behind the nipple in order to get the most milk from the breast.” On the other hand, bottles generally flow fast from the jump, and infants don’t have to open their mouths as wide to get the same amount of milk. “This is why bottles can threaten the breastfeeding relationship, but don’t aways,” said Peck.

So when it comes to bottles, what does she recommend? “I recommend introducing a bottle to a breastfed infant that is both slower flowing and has a wider base [where baby can get a good latch],” she said.

The MAM Easy Start Anti-Colic Bottle nipple has a wide base and several flow rate options, including slow flow. To make it compatible with breastfeeding, the nipple was designed using ultrasound video of a breast while nursing. When babies breastfeed, the nipple elongates and flattens, which is why MAM’s bottle nipples mimic the breast by being wide at the base with a flat and elongated tip.

Between being gentle on baby’s tummy with its anti-colic feature and its carefully designed nipple to support combination feeding, MAM’s bottle is a great option. Sarah even relies on it for some of the most challenging feeding conundrums. “I recommend the MAM Easy Start Anti-Colic bottle for newborns who need a bottle in tandem with breastfeeding, and I recommend it for infants who are struggling with bottle refusal after a long break from bottle feeding,” she said.

Labor & Delivery Nurses Do, Too

Labor and Delivery nurses sing the praises of MAM bottles for a different (but equally important) reason: how easy it is to sterilize them. Sterilizing is an extra step beyond washing, and it’s crucial. It removes even more germs, and prevents infection in babies from contaminated feeding items.

That said, sterilizing can be time-consuming and annoying, especially when you’re sleep deprived. With that in mind, MAM Easy Start Anti-Colic Bottles are designed to make it quick and simple. Just fill the base of the bottle with 20 mL of water (there’s even a built-in measuring cup in the cap), then stack the parts according to the simple instructions and warm the bottle in the microwave for three minutes. All done! You can see how it works from labor postpartum nurse @Labor_Junkie_RN here.

The experts agree: No matter how you plan to feed your baby, or what challenges you may be facing, MAM Easy Start Anti-Colic Bottles can make it easier for your baby to get the nutrients they need.

So add MAM Easy Start Anti-Colic bottles to your registry or pop them in your cart. And in these precious first few months, let the right tools help you with the hard stuff, so you can enjoy the easy stuff — like unlimited snuggles, baby smell inhales, and delight in the magical new member of your family.

Oh, and congratulations!