Avent Feeding Bottles

...then that my husband bought Avent feeding bottles from Mothercare. The thing which attracted us both was the unique shape of the bottle and the assurance that our baby is getting the next best thing to the breast and that it reduces the risk of colic. I started using it and thus became the biggest fan of Avent bottles. Both my sons have been using Avent to date and I have never ever had any problems with that. Now I cannot even imagine any other ...
...her baby. This is where Avent come in. AVENT radically redesigned the baby bottle to closely resemble the natural feeding process and give mothers the freedom to combine breast and bottle-feeding with ease. They can be used conveniently to give expressed breast milk as well as formula. Avent teat is designed in such a way so as to reduce any risk of air swallowing because it allows your baby to suckle continuously, hence copying the function of ...

hinasif76 02.07.2005 · Read full review
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...aswell to use with my AVENT breast pump and as these bottles screw directly onto the pump I hadn't even thought about buying another brand apart from AVENT. My aunt had used AVENT with her babies and so had more or less everybody else who I knew with children... I went and bought an AVENT microwave steraliser (another great purchase!) which came free with four of the 4oz little bottles, I also bought 4 big 9oz bottles at the same time, along with ...
...I have found whilst using AVENT bottles: * Wide neck for easy filling * Comfy to hold * Tough and durable * Clear markings in fl and ml * AVENT breast pump fits directly onto bottle * Small and Large versions avaliable (4 & 9 oz) * Can buy handles to attatch so baby can feed themselves * Can buy Teats to suit baby's needs (1 is slowest, through to 4 fastest) * Can buy a soft spout to teach baby to drink from a beaker * Easy to clean * Microwavable ...

JADELOUISESILVA 02.03.2003 · Read full review
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I started using Avent bottles with my son, George, he was breastfed but I used the Avent breast pump (which you can attached directly to the feeding bottle) to express off some milk. I started him getting used to a bottle early (2 weeks old) he took to the bottle straight away. These bottles are apparently like sucking from the breast for a baby and George certainly had no problems. You can buy all sorts of accessories to use with the bottles, ie ...
...breastfed babies (as breastfed babies can get addicted to bottles and go off the breast as the bottle is easier to get the milk from!) training spouts and also the new magic cup which the lid will fit directly onto the bottle (like the anyway up cup, with no spills, except you can actually get the liquid out without sucking excessively!). You can also buy handles to encourage your baby to drink from it themselves. The accessories are widely available ...

kathchurchill 17.05.2001 (10.09.2001) · Read full review
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...for my daughter, and found AVENT bottles by far the best on the market!! Avent bottles can be steralised by both cold water and microwave, and are tough enough to withstand constant steralisation by the microwave without inpairing the fluid measurements clearly marked!! I also found that unlike some other brands I had tried and mainly melted, these bottles are tough and very robust even when they are dropped by accident!! I have only had one leakage ...
...top on it correctly. Avent sell a number of accesories as well as replacement parts for their bottles. For instance you can convert the bottles into a trainer cup by purchasing the handle and a spout attachment. Its handy to remember that all bottles are supplied with clear silicone teats in a slow flow, which is ideal for newborns or when changing from breast feeding. Remember as your baby gets older to change to the medium, or fast flow teats ...

DevilWomen 02.08.2001 · Read full review
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...find an opinion page for Avent in general so i have had to write about it on here. Now where do i start, firstly there are the Avent bottles (around £8.50 for 3) they have wide necks and are incredibly comfotable to hold whilst feeding you baby. The bottle cap sits tightly on the locking ring and therefore there are no leeks whilst carring them to and from journeys (good for when you have that all important spare set of baby clothes inside the bag ...
...of filling). There are also Avent disposable bottles. They have a wide variety of teats starting from newborn to vari-flow all which are hard wearing and are good for first time mums who like me didnt have a clue as to what teat i should be using as other brands normally only have 3 types of teats, slow, medium and fast flow. Avent also have the Avent magic cup with a small soft spout ideal for little mouths which can be used from around 3 monts ...

lizzi23 08.03.2003 · Read full review
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...and accessories. I have found Avent to be by far the best brand on the market. Are very easy to clean you do not need to use a bottle brush as they are wider than other bottles. I just use a sponge with very minimal effort **Advantages** They are clincally proven to reduce colic in babies- My daughter is 8 months has used nothing but Avent bottles and has never suffered from this I have never found them to leak You do not have to use bottle ...
...approx £6. For two 9ox Avent bottles the price is approx £5 Are wider than other brands of bottles on the market so you would have to buy the any accessories if needed from avent ************** Another good thing is with Avent they normally have alot of special offers on. For instance when buying there Microwave steriliser. I had a choice of recieving two free 9oz bottles or dummies. I choose the dummies, but because they were not in stock I recieved ...

SophiasAngel 03.02.2002 · Read full review
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...have to say that the AVENT bottles are the only ones I have ever bought. No mater how many times they are dropped they never seem to break. You can obtain them in 4oz size, which is handy for Juice, and 9oz size bottles. When you start to wean them onto beaker cups there's no need to buy a cup continue with the bottles as you can buy a spout and handles for the AVENT bottles, how neat that is. You can get a range of teats Slow flow, Medium flow, ...
...53p cheaper than boots. AVENT is suitable for all methods of sterilization and is dishwasher safe. It is recommended replacing teats after 3 months, for hygiene reasons. AVENT was launched in 1984 A two year clinical trial found that newborns fed with the AVENT bottle had less colic and were more content when awake - closer to breast fed babies. The AVENT teats are breast shaped, which will make it easier to switch from the breast. UK only: ...

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...know that I went for Avent due to the reputation and awards they have received. Most bottles on the market are generally taller and thinner than these therefore, when the time comes for the babies to start holding the bottles themselves, it would be easier for them to use these. Reason... if you think about it, the bottle is fatter so there is more to grip hold of and because they are also shorter, the baby would not need to tip the bottle so far ...
...from a high street store. Avent is a well known brand name and as I said before, they have won many awards so bound to be slightly more expensive. Saying that though, I have found that I have got my money's worth as I started off using non-branded bottles but the measurements on the side of the bottle faded rather quickly and I have used this set of bottles for a year and I still do not find the need to replace them as they are in the same condition ...

Cici_Ying 20.05.2003 · Read full review
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...toddlers and I agree: Avent bottles are the best. Both of my children were born in the States (I'm an American now living in the UK), where Avent products are not as readily available as they are here. The bottles and accessories were frequently hard to find and much more expensive than the other brands, but I must say that they were worth driving the extra mile for and certainly worth every penny. When I stopped nursing and began giving formula, ...
...who has tried to dump powder into the skinny hole of a bottle at 3am will understand! The measuring marks are clear and easy to read...definintely a bonus for those middle-of-the-night feeds. I love the simplicity of the design. No awkward crevices that would be difficult to clean, no silly cartoon characters that would rub off after four or five trips in the dishwasher. The bottles are also very durable: ours get thrown out of the buggy and onto ...

Sissybelle 06.11.2002 · Read full review
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...Everyone seemed to suggest Avent was best. And so it seemed until today. I had initially bought the bottles with the intention of expressing milk, and when it turned out I couldn't breastfeed, I was even more grateful for the bottles when I had to use formula feed. The big negative is that today, I noticed a big crack in the side of the bottle I was using. The crack runs from the top of the bottle vertically down for about an inch. I've been using ...
...water with baby bottle brushes and heating in a baby bottle warmer. In other words the bottles have been treated in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, and there is still a big crack. Obviously, I can no longer use the bottle. It wasn't a crack serious enough to leak and I only noticed it when feeding which gave me a shock. The big danger is that germs and bacteria will breed in cracks. On the upside, the bottle does seem to make feeding ...

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...teats, I have definitely found Avent bottles to be the easiest to use, clean and travel with. I started with the 125ml wide-necked bottles at first, then moved on to the 250ml wide-necked bottles as she started to take more milk at each feed. The Avent teats are a natural shape, and my daughter took to them straight away with absolutely no hesitation. Their teat forms a seal with the bottle lid, thereby eliminating the need for sealing discs when ...
...disadvantages I have found with Avent bottles is that firstly they are quite expensive (but they are worth the money because they last so long) - if I remember rightly, I paid about £7 for two 250ml bottles & teats, and secondly they sometimes leak when I shake them to mix the formula. Having consulted the Avent website FAQs, I have found that this is a common problem caused by the base of the teat not forming a proper seal with the bottle after ...

Carla1 12.01.2003 (18.01.2003) · Read full review
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I bought Avent feeding bottles before my daughter was born, I had no one to advise me on the best ones to use but as I had bought the Avent Steam Steriliser I figured these were the best bottles to go with it. I have had no problems with them and after two years on continual use they are still going strong. I like the fact that you can buy accessories to go with them, I bought some new teats which works out a lot cheaper than buying new bottles. ...
...the bottle into a first drinking cup. The bottles and accessories are easily available in most shops and can be bought in two sizes 4oz and 9oz. They also state that they help reduce Colic in babies, I don’t know if this is true but my daughter has never suffered from it. ...

cmckenna 26.04.2001 · Read full review
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...bottles until I found these, Avent bottles are simple, durable, and easy to clean while reducing colic! ~~ GOOD BITS: ~~ · Wide neck for easy cleaning and filling. Shaped for stability and comfort. Sealing cap ensures leak proof mixing and travel. · Broad, soft silicone nipple mimics the shape and feel of the breast. Patented anti-vacuum skirt valve reduces air swallowing and painful gas. · Use with the Avent Isis breast pump to express your ...
...be used with the Isis pump ~~ PRICE AND WHERE FROM: ~~ You get 3 Feeding Bottles - Each 9 oz/260mL for the crazy price of £10.99. you can buy them separate for about £2.95 each and in twin packs for about £6.00. you can get them from mothercare, boots, supermarkets, superdrugs and some of your local shops. I have seen them going on ebay for £5.99 for and they are also in the ad-mag for just pennies. If you buy them brand new the are in a box ...

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I have been using Avent bottles since my son was born and I have found them to be very good bottles. Here are some of my thoughts: The Avent bottle range Avent bottles come in small 4oz (125ml) bottles or larger 9oz (260ml) bottles. They are wide-necked and will fit in all sterilisers for wide-necked bottles. I bought 6 of the 9oz bottles for my son when he started bottle feeding. It is definitely worth getting the larger bottles because 5 months ...
...good reputation. You can buy Avent bottles at most chemists and some supermarkets. Teats The bottles come with stage 1 teats, which are suitable from newborn. After 1 month they recommend buying stage 2 teats, which have a faster flow. Then at 3 months stage 3 and finally at 6 months stage 4. If you buy all the teats this turns out to be very expensive. I bought mine in Boots for £1.99 for 2 teats (so £6.00 for all my bottles). I actually found ...

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...the beginning I have used Avent everything, and I still believe the bottles are the best on the market. I originally bought the bottles for the followingf reasons:- 1) You can buy them and their accessories anywhere that sells baby products, which is pretty much everywhere these days 2) I loved the fact that once I'd bought them I only needed to buy conversions for the future. For example you can buy inserts to change from teats to spouts, then ...
...they are excellent quality. I have yet to find fault with any of my Avent feeding products. They are versatile, easy to use, not overly fussy, and generally fab. The come in a range of sizes so a little person can get used to holding a smaller bottle first. ...

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