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evenflo wideneck bottles
The Evenflo Wide Neck Bottles are designed to mimic breastfeeding with a wide neck that allows for easy cleaning and filling. They feature a soft, silicone nipple that promotes a natural latch for babies transitioning from breast to bottle.
Pros (+)
- Wide neck makes cleaning easy
- Soft nipple promotes natural latch
- Recommended by lactation consultants
Cons (−)
- Not effective for all babies
- Some report gas issues
- Limited success across different infants
Why parents like it
Parents praise the wide neck design that makes cleaning and filling hassle-free. The soft nipple is often mentioned as a favorite for babies transitioning from breastfeeding.
Common complaints
Some parents report that the bottles did not work for their babies, despite recommendations. A few also mention issues with gas or discomfort for their infants when using these bottles.
Parents looking for a bottle that mimics breastfeeding for easier transitions. However, be prepared for the possibility that they may not suit every baby.
These bottles can be a solid choice for babies who take to them, but they may not work for everyone, so results can vary.
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Thread: "Baby refusing bottle. Any tips?"
Hi! Mom of a 5 month old bottle refuser. My son stopped taking a bottle at 2 months when he lost his sucking reflex. Got close, but never got him back in it. We are giving up and moving straight to cups. Here’s a summary of what I learned from my lactation consultant and speech pathologist (disclaimer, the speech pathologist is my brother, so this was off hand advice, not official advice). First, you gotta try all the bottles. I mean alllllll the bottles. Make sure you’re using the right flow too (likely med flow, but if you have a fast letdown maybe want to move up to a higher flow). Many people have success with Lansinoh bottles. MAM, evenflo wideneck bottles, como tomo are also bottles I’ve heard people have had success with. At 4 months you can also try trainer cups such as the munchkin latch sippy cup trainer. Try different positions, offer the bottle at different times (when baby is hungry, as a snack bottle, after a nap, before a nap, ect.). Have different people offer the bottle with you in the room and not in the room. Try warming the milk and nipple or maybe cold milk. Try the old bait and switch or wrapping the bottle in your shirt. If none of those things work you need to start from scratch. First, offer just the nipple during play. Move it all around baby’s mouth and lips. Have him open and close his mouth on it. Do this until baby is comfortable with the nipple. Then add the nipple and collar, then the nipple collar and bottle. Always during play. If baby starts to fuss stop and try another time. Don’t rush this step. It may take a week or so until you’re ready to add milk to the bottle. Once baby is comfortable add 1 oz of milk. If you heat your milk make sure to taste it first. If it’s soapy it’s high in lipase and you might need to scald it after pumping. Keep offering the 1 oz snack bottle until you can gradually work your way to 2 oz, 3, ect till you hit a full feed. Most importantly, don’t stop practicing. Be as consistent as possible with the bottle play and feeding. Best of luck! I’ve been tied to my son for 3 months now. It’s super super tough.
Thread: "What brand baby bottle worked best for you?"
Lansinoh and Evenflo wide neck bottles for us
Thread: "Lansinoh, Pigeon, Evenflo?? What bottles are you using?"
My LC recommended the Evenflo wide bottles and very gassy baby took to them and had no issues. The nipples have built in vents to reduce gas. I originally bought the Philips advent but it’s so many parts to wash.
Thread: "Frustration with Evenflo Bottles"
I actually just started using Evenflo wide neck bottles this week because they were recommended by my lactation consultant. I was using Dr. Brown’s but they leak so badly that I’m happy to be done with them. So far, eating is a little slower but he’s doing fine with these bottles. The nipple did collapse once when he seemed like he was sucking very hard but no other issues; I actually just ordered more of them. If you’re looking for something similar, the Nuk bottles are also wide but the nipple is a little different and flows a little faster too. I think that would be a good alternative if you want something close to Evenflo that might work better for you.