Avent baby bottles?

[lulugirl]

Does anybody use these? I initally bought them because they attached to the Avent breast pump I was using, but they leak! It's strange though, they only leak sometimes, anyone have a similar experience?
I would like to try another type of bottle, any suggestions?
Thanks!

 

[GEM]

You just have to be very careful when you screw the the rings on them. The threads have to be just right or they will leak. If you have one that is leaking, unscrew it and screw it back on. Sometimes you have to wipe the milk off the threads on the bottle or the ring.

My little guy has always been breastfed, but we did do an occasional bottle of pumped breastmilk when I had to run out for a bit. We used the Avent bottles because everyone said they were the best for avoiding nipple confusion, etc. I know a lot of nusing moms swear by them. Paul did seem to like them better than a lot of the cheaper bottles we tried. If your baby is pretty young, I would probably stick with the Avent to avoid any nipple confusion issues. If he/she is older and has been nursing a long time, it probably isn't as much of an issue.

Hope that helps!

 

[Beth76]

Yes, we have the same problem. They leak sometimes. What I do is unscrew the cap, take the nipple out, turn it slightly and put it back in. That usually works. They are good bottles other than that. You just have to check them before you start feeding.

 

[mtemm]

yep, overtightening or under tightening will cause leaks. If you check out their website there is an explanation why..I used to have the link but don't anymore. if you overtighten the bottle, ease back afterwards just a bit. If you have a free moment try to get the hang of it with just water in the bottle...once you have the knack there shouldn't be any issues. some people also recommend wetting the nipple where it meets the ring, or is it the ring where it meets the nipple? can't remember, I don't do that. good luck!

 

[skuttle]

We used them with DS and also had leaks every now and then if we didn't screw the tops on properly. Wasn't that big of a deal to us. DS did great with the bottles.

 

[lynetteSC]

yep, overtightening or under tightening will cause leaks. If you check out their website there is an explanation why..I used to have the link but don't anymore. if you overtighten the bottle, ease back afterwards just a bit. If you have a free moment try to get the hang of it with just water in the bottle...once you have the knack there shouldn't be any issues. some people also recommend wetting the nipple where it meets the ring, or is it the ring where it meets the nipple? can't remember, I don't do that. good luck!

Yes- we LOVE our avent bottles .... but they do tend to leak if they are on too tight (makes no sense to me )

 

[Beth76]

From the website....

Why does my reusable AVENT Bottle sometimes leak?

Leaking from underneath the locking ring of the AVENT Bottle most often occurs when the 'skirt' in the base of the AVENT teat is not in the correct position. Try the following steps:

Pull the teat through the locking ring until it clicks into place. Then put the dome cap firmly on to the locking ring. Screw the assembled top section onto the bottle.

Check that the top section has not been over-tightened. This can distort or trap the anti-colic skirt which will not allow the proper operation of the one-way valve.

Wet the base of the teat before pulling the teat through the locking ring. This will ensure that the skirt will slip easily into place inside the neck of the bottle and form a seal.

All AVENT bottles are packaged with instructions for use.

 

[lynetteSC]

meant to also add, I LOVE that all the avent lids (except blue disposable nipples) are interchangeable. So, you can even attach a nipple to the avent cups or a cup lid to the bottle!

 

[lulugirl]

Thanks all....problem solved!

 

[minmate]

We tried them too, but didn't like them b/c of the leaking and also b/c it seemed like it was harder for baby to suck the milk out... 4 babies in 4 years... for us breastfeeding ended up being the easiest option... but second to that was the playtex nursers w/the pre-formed disposable liners.