The Truth About Anti Colic Bottles- Are They Worth The Money?
Almost all of the bottle manufactures caveat their advertising statements that colic can be caused for several reasons, including but not exhaustive to; swallowing air (aerophagia), an immature digestive system, an immature nervous system, a cows milk allergy and acid reflux. I know for a fact my daughter, Blake, had terrible acid from birth. She used to spit up what looked like water, but it was acid, I know that, because I tasted it- the things Mum’s do hey?! Being part of a pregnant support group online also helped me compare experiences and feel less alone while we figured it out.
Anti Colic Bottles Reviewed
However, let’s review the bottles to see which ones are worth the money and are the best of an audacious claiming bunch!
MAM was the first anti colic bottle we tried.This bottle is designed to reduce the amount of air your baby swallows during a feed. The main feature is the vented base at the bottom of the bottle. The air enters through tiny holes in the base rather than through the teat. As your baby drinks, air enters the bottle without creating a vacuum so your baby doesn’t have to suck as hard to get milk. Therefore, less air is swallowed and your baby should experience less need for gulping. Also, with the valve design at the bottom, air enters the milk so there are less air bubbles in the milk for your baby to swallow. A steadier, less bubbly milk flow should help with any air swallowing, therefore this should help with colic if air swallowing contributes to your baby’s colic.
Hang in there, when health care professionals tell you that you just need to wait until they’re 6,8,12 weeks old, believe them as things do improve. It seems like a forever wait at the time but you will and do get there and you’ll have a happier, more settled baby.
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