Dr. Brown's Natural Flow BPA-Free 8 oz. Bottle- 3 packDr. Brown's bottles features the Patented Internal Vent System which eliminates the negative pressure and excess air ingestion. This system is the only vent that eliminates the vacuum and the air bubbles found in most baby bottles. It allows air to enter through the nipple collar without being incorporated into the breastmilk or formula. The air is then channeled through the internal vent system to the area above the breastmilk or formula.
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Product Details
Product Length:
7.0 inches
Product Width:
2.0 inches
Product Height:
8.5 inches
Product Weight:
0.4 pounds
Package Length:
9.8 inches
Package Width:
6.9 inches
Package Height:
2.4 inches
Package Weight:
0.7 pounds
Average Customer Rating:
based on 178 reviews
Features
Includes 3 Dr. Brown's Polyproylene 8 oz. bottles
Made from BPA free, polyproylene plastic
Easy to clean and top-rack dishwasher safe
Connects directly to most breast pumps
Includes a high-grade Level-One silicone nipple, patented two-piece internal vent, travel dis, cap, cleaning brush and instructions
Customer Reviews
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35 of 36 found the following review helpful:
I tried others, this is the best Sep 24, 2009
By Cheryl Hill Having had a colicy first child, I chose to try the Dr. Brown's bottles in additional to several other types & brands. I've ended up storing all the others and using the Dr. Brown's exclusively.
After reading countless reviews, I've bought and tried several other types/brands. All bottles other than the Dr. Browns created suction. The nipples would collapse, resulting in leaks and a frustrated, gassy baby. I would have to remove the bottle from his mouth to get the air (and bubbles)to go back into the bottle so he could start sucking again. The gas in his belly would last hours-making him uncomfortable and disrupting his sleep. (equals tired, cranky Mommy)
The Dr. Brown's were the only bottles that I didn't have that problem with. My son is able to feed continuously and comfortably with a consistent flow and no air bubbles. Our feedings are cleaner, relaxing, and more comfortable.
Other reviews have sited a "con" as having more bottle parts to wash. I thought that would be tedious, but gave the Dr. Brown's a try anyway. Thus far, it has NOT been an issue. ANY bottle you use will have atleast 3 parts to wash (bottle, collar, nip) the Dr. Brown's have an additional 2 parts (resevoir tube, valve). I am happy to spend an extra minute at the sink, rather than countless hours with a fussy baby. The trade-off is a no brainer.
The ONLY issue that I've had with the Dr. Brown's is that the stage 1 nips still flowed too fast for my newborn. I am using the Playtex Air Vent Stage 1 nips instead. I have not tried the Br. Brown' premie nips, but suspect they'd work just as well. FYI-the Dr. Brown's are slightly taller than other bottles when they have the cap on. Keep that in mind if you're buying a bottle cooler for travel.
Skip the smaller 4oz bottles and go for all 8oz. Buy a soft bottle brush that won't scratch the plastic bottles. Again, I've tried several, but like the Avent brush with travel case. It seems soft, will last and doesn't spray me with water ever time I remove it from the bottle.
Amazon seems to have the best price on Dr. Brown's. Happy Feeding:)
17 of 17 found the following review helpful:
Dr. Brown's bottles are a life saver! Dec 27, 2008
By N. Wimmert
"Nix"
These bottles definitely help to reduce colic. The thing I love the most about them is the fact they are BPA free. It is nice to know you aren't putting unnecessary chemicals in your baby's body. These bottles are great because my son had such bad colic he was screaming when he would eat. The vent system in these bottles virtual eliminates any air from getting to your baby's tummy. The only downfall to these bottles is they are a little more labor intensive to wash and put together. You have one or two more pieces to put together over regular bottles. However, if your baby has any amount of colic it is definitely worth the extra few minutes of assembly for their tummy's sake. One thing to note is at one point they began making these bottles with the ounce markers marked as raised, clear numbers. This made is EXTREMELY difficult to see how full you were filling up the bottle. However, I have since bought some and the markers on them are blue, making it much easier to read the ounces you are making. It is not that big of a deal unless you're doing a 2:30 am feeding and trying to fill the bottle up without being able to see the markings. Overall, these are the best bottles on the market. They truly do help eliminate colic and keep your baby safe and out of harmful chemicals way like BPA.
31 of 36 found the following review helpful:
Opt for the glass ones Dec 19, 2008
By Keri Larson
"Keri Larson"
I read a review of the glass Dr. Brown bottles that complained that the painted-on ounces markings wore off in the dishwasher, so I got two glass bottles and two of these BPA-free PP ones just to see. The big drawback is that the plastic ones hold in smells. I made the mistake of washing them once with Mrs. Meyer's dish soap, and they are basically ruined because they are now permanently honeysuckle scented, which is gross. Even just running them through the dishwasher with scent-free Method dishwasher tabs caused them to retain the scent of hot, washed food. It's really not something I would ever want to make my baby smell while drinking. Get the glass--you can hand wash them (it takes TWO minutes) if you're worried about losing the paint (which hasn't happened to me after 7 months) and they rinse clean, every time.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
They work for us! Apr 08, 2011
By E. Conn
"rac20585"
These are probably not necessary for every baby, but for mine they were a lifesaver! My 5 week old formula fed son was having a terrible time with spit-up and gas. Actually, I think it would be more accurate to say he was vomiting up ALL of his formula pretty much every time he was fed. I was using Playtex Drop-ins and following all the advice I could get (using special formula, keeping his head elevated after feeding, feeding fewer ounces more often, burping often...) but the vomiting was getting worse. The pediatrician assured me that he was in good health, just a "spit-up baby," but after a particularly bad night where he accumulated well over a basket full of laundry I had enough. The next morning I purchased 10 of the Dr. Brown's bottles (one to try and three sets to use if I liked it). This bottle made all the difference in the world! He much prefers the nipple on this bottle so he feeds more quickly and enthusiastically, and amazingly the food actually stays in his belly. Since we started using these he has only spit up one time, and it was just a small amount. I have noticed that he rarely has to burp with these bottles...just a small one every now and then but nothing like before. The best part is that he is so content. After a night feeding he easily drifts off to sleep, with no stomach pains at all. Yes, there are a lot of parts to wash and figure out how to use. But I was willing to do anything to help with my baby's stomach issues! My advice on these would be to try the "simpler" bottles first, but keep these in mind if your baby has gas, spit-up, or colic.
I also wanted to add some tips on using these that I learned from trial and error.
1. I prefer the Munchkin Deluxe dishwasher basket to the Dr. Brown's one. It takes up much less space because you only put the parts in it, not the bottle itself. I put the vent reservoirs in the straw holders, the vent inserts and nipples in the top section, and the collars, caps, and discs in the bottom section. Then we just make sure to put the basket on the top rack. I have 10 bottles so I got two of these baskets to hold parts for 8 bottles at a time (4 bottles per basket). You could probably fit more but I like to give everything enough space to get clean! We have a two story house so I bring one basket and cleaning brush upstairs each night. That way I can rinse the parts right after they are used and put them right in the basket. I fill up the second basket the next day and then run the dishwasher that afternoon/evening.
2. I think it would be a good idea to hand wash all the parts with the brush every few days or so, even if you use the dishwasher.
3. I see no need for most of the "accessories" you can buy to go with these bottles. The exception is the formula mixing pitcher! It makes it much easier to make bottles ahead of time without shaking them and introducing more air.
4. These will fit in most bottle warmers. Just make sure you remove the disc first (oops...). Mine is The First Years BabyPro Nursery Warmer. I do have to take the nipple and cap off to make them fit in the cooler section, though. This is not really a big deal because I have the discs to seal the top.
5. If you assemble everything as the directions say and screw the collar on tight, these should not leak. So far I haven't had one leak yet.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Great bottles, but not a magic cure for colic Jan 21, 2010
By MMA
"MMA"
We first used these bottles when our seven year old was born. He had severe colic (crying for seven to nine hours at a time with no break). We bought every single product on the market that claimed to help ease colic. We were absolutely desperate to find something, ANYTHING, that would help. I'm sorry to say that these bottles did not make a bit of difference.
However, they WILL help babies with gas and spit ups. (Some parents think this is colic. Trust me, crying for an hour isn't colic, kids!) That's why I recommend these bottles. We currently have a four month old who spits up prolifically, so we brought out the old bottles (buying new nipples and other parts, of course), and it has helped tremendously with her fussiness and vomiting.
Some important points so you don't have the same experiences as those who posted negative reviews:
-- It's important to hold the bottle at enough of an angle so the bottom of the tube is above the formula, so air can escape and not be reingested by your infant.
-- I highly recommend purchasing the Dr. Brown's dishwasher racks (made specifically for these bottles.. watch your sizes though, there are wide bottles and racks and standard bottles and racks) as well as the drying rack. These purchases will make your life so much easier and prevent mold build up. With our first born, we didn't buy the racks and and had to replace parts due to mold. However, this time around, we spent the extra $25 up front and will not need to spend more than that later in replacement parts.
-- When filling the bottle for a feeding, do not go above the fill line. Otherwise, the bottle will leak. It's also important to make sure the rubber stopper is tightly inserted for the same reason.
-- When taking a bottle on the go, be sure to insert the travel disk below the nipple, or the bottle will leak if tipped over in your diaper bag.
While this sounds like a lot of work, these bottles are no more cumbersome than any other bottle, especially if you puchase the racks as I recommended.
They do not help ease severe colic and quite frankly, nothing will. Nothing. If you're dealing with a severely colicky baby, save your money on the CDs, books, expensive formulas and other "magic cures" for easing colic and just ride it out as best you can. Many children overcome it within three months (which can sound like a lifetime, I know).
However, I recommend these bottles (and the racks!) for parents of gassy babies and babies who can't seem to keep their formula down. (Enfamil Lipil AR is also a great help with spit up issues.)
based on 178 reviews
I tried others, this is the best Sep 24, 2009
By Cheryl Hill
Opt for the glass ones Dec 19, 2008
By Keri Larson
"Keri Larson"
