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Essential Baby Feeding Basics
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items In this list, you will find many products that I found being a FTM so much easier. There are the basics of bottles, but this list goes a little deeper into why I recommend each of those specific products. I also have products on here that will just m...
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Bottles
Breast Feeding/Pumping Needs
Feeding Accessories
Feeding Appliances
Bottles
Recommended bottles that I used and worked for my baby.
After transitioning baby to the bottle, we switched to Dr. Brown's bottles and he liked them a lot.
Dr. Brown's 4oz Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Baby Bottle with Level 1 Slow Flow Nipple - 0m+
Out of all the brands out there, this was the best for my baby. We love Dr brown bottles! They are easy to use and did not have any problems with feeding.
Dr. Brown's 8oz Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Baby Bottle with Level 1 Slow Flow Nipple - 0m+
Large pack of Dr Brown’s 8 oz bottles are definitely recommended so you don’t feel like you have to do the dishes/wash bottles after every single feeding.
Dr. Brown's 8 fl oz Options+ Narrow Anti-Colic Baby Bottle - 6pk
All Dr Brown bottles come with a level one nipple flow. We found for the level 0 or premie to be best for a newborn who wasn’t even a premie. He just liked to drink fast so these helped a lot!
Dr. Brown's Preemie Flow Narrow Baby Bottle Silicone Nipple - Slowest Flow - 2pk - 0m+
Level 3 is the last nipple flow I bought for my son. We used this at about 6 months and until he was off the bottle. As they get older they will be able to handle a faster flow of liquid and they need to drink more at a time.
Dr. Brown's Level 3 Narrow Baby Bottle Silicone Nipple - Medium-Fast Flow - 6pk - 6m+
You will need level 2 around 3 months when your baby is comfortable with the bottle and is starting to drink a little bit more at each feeding.
Dr. Brown's Level 2 Narrow Baby Bottle Silicone Nipple, Medium Flow - 6pk - 3m+
The perfect bottles to transfer baby from breast to bottle. I breast feed for a while, but then wanted to pump so that my husband had the opportunity to feed babes as well. These were the perfect transition.
Lansinoh Anti-Colic Baby Bottles for Breastfeeding Babies, Formula Feeding, Breast Milk Storage - Slow Flow Nipples (Size 2S) - 5oz/3pk
Breast Feeding/Pumping Needs
If you are breast feeding or pumping, then this is the section for you. Here are all of my recommendations for breast feeding and pumping.
Keep breast milk cold on the go. No lugging coolers around, just this slim and sleek canister. Bonus: It has a handle!!
Momcozy Portable Breast Milk Cooler - Green
The price is definitely worth the ability to pump hands free. These pumps have a great battery life, so you do not have to charge after each session.
Momcozy M5 Hands-Free Wearable Electric Breast Pump Set
Great for long term storage of breast milk in the freezer.
Lansinoh Breast Milk Storage Bags, Fast Freeze & Thaw Breast Milk Bags for Baby Bottle Feeding - 50ct/6oz
Absolutely the best nipple butter for if you are breast feeding and/or pumping. This will help with cracking and soreness. It is completely safe for baby.
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter Breastfeeding Cream - 60ml (2 fl oz)
Feeding Accessories
Other items that help you with feeding baby.
Muslin Cotton Burp Cloths are soft, absorbent, and durable. You will want to get a few packs of these to save your clothes (and sanity).
Parker Baby 4 Pack Muslin Cotton Burp Cloths - Rose
Silicone handles for the tall Dr brown bottles help baby develop some independence when they get to the stage of grasping items. This definitely helps you and baby.
Dr. Brown's Milestones 100% Silicone Narrow Baby Bottle Handles in Green and Beige - 2pk
You need a formula dispenser for on the go. Pre-measure 3 feedings for an easy dump and feed when out and about.
Munchkin Formula Dispenser - Blue
As crazy as it sounds, this was INCREDIBLY useful to keep dishes separate from bottles and pump parts. We would rinse the bottles and throw them in here until we had the chance to put them in the sterilizer.
J&V TEXTILES Collapsible Dish Drying Rack - Popup for Easy Storage, Drain Water Directly into The Sink
I first used this to dump my breast milk into for the day before portioning it out or freezing. I then transitioned to batch making bottles with formula.
Dr. Brown's Baby Formula Mixing Pitcher with Locking Lid & No Drip Spout - 32oz - Black
Feeding Appliances
Yes, there are baby appliances! These make great shower gifts, but they are worth the money. Anything to make your postpartum life easier is a win.
I loved my bottle sterilizer and dryer. It does take up counter spaces, but I found that less of a hassle than feeling like I had to constantly run the dishwasher.
Dr. Brown's All-in-One Sterilizer & Dryer for Baby Bottles and Newborn Essentials
The ease of dumping a can of formula and filling the water take then pressing a button will save you so much time. Highly recommended.
Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced Formula Dispenser - Slate Gray
Warms and sterilizes bottle for feeding. Super simple to use and makes milk a nice warm temperature for baby.
Dr. Brown's Deluxe Baby Bottle Warmer & Sterilizer - White
If you are looking for something to wash bottles, then this is the appliance for you. You can simply add dirty bottles and it will do all the work for you.
Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro - White