Philips Avent 3 Pack 9oz Bottles Reviews

• Happy Avent Customer

  
  By A1E7QLJVWNFOZY on 2001-08-13
  In my opinion the Avent bottle system is superior to any other product on the market. The disposable system works great for storing and freezing milk and it's convenient for Mom's on the go. My only mistake was not buying enough bottles in the beginning when my son ate eight times a day. The bottles are designed to reduce gas, and seem to do the job. The one slight annoyance with the system, you have to place the ring on the lids directly on top of the nipples; otherwise the bottle has a tendency to leak.

  F.Y.I. - I purchased the adjustable flow nipples when my son turned three months old as recommended, but nowhere in the product information does it tell you that you are supposed to line-up the Roman numerals of the nipples directly in line with your baby's nose to adjust the flow. This makes sense of course, but I had to call the 1-800 number to discover this 'little' detail.
  
  

• The "BEST" bottle system around!

  
  By A1E7QLJVWNFOZY on 2002-06-09
  In my opinion, the Avent bottle system is superior to any other product on the market. These bottles are designed to reduce gas, and seem to do the job, while the wide neck allows for easy cleaning, and less mess when filling the bottles. Extremely durable, the hard plastic, and printed measurement features, on my bottles anyway, have withstood 14 months of sterilizing, dishwashing, dropping, nibbling and gnawing without any sign of cracks, splits, or chips. Moreover, the disposable system works great for storing and freezing milk, making it convenient for Moms on the go; adapts to the Avent Isis Breast Pump too. My only mistake was not buying enough bottles in the beginning when my son ate eight times a day.

  As a bonus, Avent offers a spill-proof top with valve system that allows liquids through the cap only when your child is sipping, which adapts to both the 4, and 9 ounce bottles. The spill-proof top with handle, eliminates the need for sippy cups, and offers toddlers a more gradual transition to the next step.

  HOWEVER, these bottles should come with an instruction video. I learned the hard way that the nipples need to be completely SNAPPED into place, otherwise, these bottles will leak. In addition, the ring on the lids MUST be placed directly above the nipples, or else, they will leak if not stored completely in an upright position. Also, I purchased the adjustable flow nipples when my son turned three-months old, as recommended, but nowhere in the manual does it convey HOW to regulate the flow. The answer - one must line the Roman numerals on the nipples up to baby's nose in order to adjust the flow. This makes sense of course, ...

  Despite the "learning curve," I am a VERY happy Avent customer, and glad to have made the Avent investment. Enjoy your baby!
  
  

• A Really Good Bottle

  
  By A227U9E0A431OY on 2001-12-18
  I breastfed my baby, but when I had to pump and leave her with a sitter and when she began taking formula in a bottle, these were the bottles I used.

  I loved that they held 9 ounces (10 if you fill them up to the top) but were short enough for the lower shelves of the fridge. The silicone nipples are much better than the brown rubber ones. These bottles and all their accessories were very durable and easy to use. The markings didn't come off in the dishwasher, even after repeated washings. Also, Avent makes a long-spouted sippy top that fits on these bottles. Using this helped my daughter switch from bottle to cup. My only complaint is the cost. They are more expensive than other bottles. But if you're only a sometimes-bottle-user, they're a good bet.
  
  

• These are the best bottles available!

  
  By A30H2335OM7RD6 on 2002-01-13
  I wouldn't use any other kind of bottle for several reasons:
  1- they work great with the avent breast pump.
  2- They have wide mouth openings and this makes it easier to clean the bottle as well as dump formula or breast milk into the opening.
  3- The nipples are silicon and this is very important to me since I understand from my research silicon nipples are less apt to cause breastfeeding nipple confusion.
  4- The nipples seem to mimic a breast more than any other nipple on a bottle I have seen. I was concerned about nipple confusion for the few times I wanted to bottle feed instead of breast feed and I understand that these are some of the best available that mimic a mother's breast.
  5- We have noticed that our children have less gas when they use these bottles rather than a normal, cheap type bottle. (maybe it's our imagination, but we think that this is the case.)
  6- the whole avent system makes for easy growing with the child- there are different nipples for different ages, including a sippy cup nipple. Great.

  These bottles are great. My husband sometimes screws a lid on wrong and gets shaking it and formula leaks out the sides. This is only when he doesn't screw the lid on correctly. I have never had this problem.

  We wouldn't use any other type of bottle. They are well worth the money.
  
  

• The ultimate in baby feeding pleasure!

  
  By A12YJBN58HJIG on 2001-07-26
  When I started bottle feeding my baby, I tried countless types of name brand bottles that I had received as gifts. Feeding time became a hassle because the milk cam out too fast in all the kinds I tried, not to mention that the nipples were very different than what he was used to by breast feeding. I broke down and spent the money on the Avent system, and it's the best baby purchase I've ever made. The bottles hold up well in washing, and so do the nipples. I have had no tearing problems. They did leak on me at first, but when I investigated and found I was screwing the cap too tight, I corrected it and the problem vanished. I do not know if it really causes that much less air, because I have not used other brands for a long period of time. Avent is the best system you can use for your baby. My only complaint is that the larger bottles only come with newborn sized nipples and after the first few months you don't need that size anymore. I would like to buy my bottles with the size nipple that I need, rather than having to buy the bottles that come with useless nipples and then having to buy several packs of nipples. But that's a small price to pay for superior quality.
  
  
• More expensive than the average bottle, but WELL WORTH IT!!
  By A2IY49V4ARN4HC on 2002-02-17
  I have a six-month-old daughter who started refusing the breast as soon as I returned to work when she was 7 weeks old. In conjunction with my determination and the Avent Isis breast pump, I have been able to continue to feed her solely breast milk (no formula) this entire time.
  The only time I ever had a problem with leaking was if I used the wrong nipple with these bottles. If you use these along with the Avent disposable system, you have to make sure you don't mix up the nipples- Avent has made it easy by making the "disposable" nipples (that go with the disposable liners- great for freezing!) a light blue shade-this system uses clear nipples. To make things easier in my household, I decided not to go with the disposable system; I use the liners to express milk for the freezer, then my husband or I pour the milk into one of these bottles at feeding time.
  Another great feature with these bottles are th different size nipples you can use. Some of the bottles my daughter receives are solely breast milk; on those, we use the "1" size (although the packaging says they're for newborns, the sizes have more to do with flow out of the nipple than the size of the baby's mouth). For the feedings that are breast milk and rice cereal, we use either the "3" size or the variable flow size.
  Unlike some of the other reviewers, I never used any other brand of bottle- since I pump 5 times a day, I needed something that would go with the pump without having to use the adapter that they sell. So I don't know from experience how these compare with other bottles. What I do know is that even though the bottles have been in our house for six months, they still look like new (we don't have a dishwasher). You will have to replace the nipples from time to time, but this whole system works great. It is well worth the extra money!

  ps- if you are like me and don't have a dishwasher (or you don't feel like waiting to wash bottles until you have a full load of dishes), Avent has a microwave sterilizer as well- another worthwhile purchase.
  
  

• Avent bottles contain BPA
  By A1IBKN1GXYJ3K4 on 2008-04-17
  Avent bottles have more BPA than any other leading brand. BPA free brands include Born Free, Nurture Pure, MAM, Green to Grow, Baby Life and Adrini.
  
  (For those that missed the news reports - BPA is a chemical found in some plastics that a recent National Institutes of Health report indicated may be harmful, especially to infants.)
  
  
  
  
• A Very Happy Avent Customer!
  By A1E7QLJVWNFOZY on 2001-07-31
  In my opinion the Avent bottle system is superior to any other product on the market. The disposable system works great for storing and freezing milk and it's convenient for Mom's on the go. My only mistake was not buying enough bottles in the beginning when my son ate eight times a day. The bottles are designed to reduce gas, and seem to do the job. The one slight annoyance with the system, you have to place the ring of the lids directly on top of the nipples; otherwise the bottle has a tendency to leak.

  Also, I purchased the adjustable flow nipples when my son turned three months old as recommended, but nowhere in the product information does it tell you that you are supposed to line-up the Roman numerals of the nipples directly in line with your baby's nose to adjust the flow. This makes sense of course, but I had to call the 1-800 number to discover this 'little' detail.
  
  

• Not for all babies
  By A2JZPBQCSRM92G on 2002-08-18
  I bought the Whole Avent system from 4oz bottles to 9oz, nipples of every size & sippy cups plus matching bottle warmer. I fell in love with the wide necks for easy cleaning and that everything was interchangable.

  Our son was bottle feed from birth and he had no problems using the Johnson's Healthflow bottles I recieved as a gift but when we use the Avent ones I bought it took him forever to finish!!! We even tried the 3 hole nipples for faster flow, but still it took him to long and he would get frustrated & won't finish his bottle. So we went and bought the whole Johnson's Healthflow system and he had no problems finishing his bottle. Also when my son was about 6 motnhs old and could hold his own bottle he had a hard time holding the Avent bottle because they are so Wide, were the healthflow which are skinner he had an easy time holing. I suggest only buying a few Avent to make sure baby likes them before getting the Whole set.
  
  

• Happy with the switch for our 2nd baby!
  By A56499QMI1ZXH on 2003-02-25
  I love the Avent bottles!

  This is my second child, so I have tried multiple products on the market. What benefits are heads above the other bottles in my experience include...

  -- my little guy can manage the wider nipple much more easily with much less air intake than the traditional narrow nipple (we actually use a combination of breast feeding and the Avent bottles without any signs of him being confused or wanting to give up the breast)

  -- the nipples are durable compared to the Evenflo nipples I used with my first child, so I have not been faced with the problem of constant replacement

  -- the wider, shorter bottle design keeps the bottle itself from tipping over whether you are using the 4 or 9 ounce size

  -- the wider bottle design is easier for my little guy to grab onto. This is a good step toward self-help skills. I have even started using the sippy cup handles with some bottle feedings to help us move forward into that new world more smoothly.

  To address the leaking complaint from some reviewers...
  No matter what bottle you choose, you will have leaking if you do not put it together in a way that works with that system.

  I was rarely having a leaking problem and found a tip from another reviewer that solved the mystery of the occasional leaker... wet the base of the nipple before assembling the bottle.

  As a busy mom, I found myself only occasionally putting together bottles after all parts were dry - on those occasions we had leaking. However, the leaking was pretty minor and easily corrected by unscrewing, wiping the bottle and inner part of the ring, and rescrewing. After reading this tip about wetting the nipple base with water before assembly, we have been leak free!

  Now we're looking forward to graduating up to the Avent sippy cups in a couple of months. Good luck to you in whatever system you find works for your child's healthy eating.
  
  

• BEST OF ALL for many reasons
  By A18XHWYK3CO3IJ on 2002-05-25
  1. Great for both nursing and formula fed babies
  2. Nipple on bottle closer to mom's
  2. Nipple comes in different flows
  3. Can freeze breastmilk directly in bottles
  4. Wide mouth easier to get formula into
  5. Purchase of inexpensive converter which replaces nipple makes great spill-proof sippy cup later on. Larger 9 oz bottle works great for my extra thirsty toddler(just don't purchase the ones without the spill proof feature)When you wash them, the clear piece is actually two pieces and comes apart to more thoroughly clean.
  6. Sippy converter is soft rather than the hard plastic on most other sippies. My daughter seemed to like the fact that the only thing that changed when we were converting from bottle to sippies was the mouthpiece and it was still soft like the nipple.
  7. Can still use the caps from when she was using the bottle to cover the sippy cup lid when we travel to keep it sanitary.
  8. Easy to read measurements on the side
  9. Have now been using for 2 1/2 years and they are still holding up great. Plan to use them with my next one due in June

  And many more good reasons that you'll find if you purchase them. I returned all my bottles that I had not opened yet from my shower for these once I discovered how great they were.
  
  

• Good bottles, but too small
  By on 2001-05-23
  I love the Avent bottles. My son (3 months) is exclusively breast fed, and he takes these bottles, and switches from breast to bottle with no problem. They're easy to clean with the wide tops. However, he outgrew the 4 ounces bottles pretty quickly - about 2 or 2 1/2 months. I would recommend getting the 9 ounce bottles and not filling it all the way. You're going to end up buying more bottles anyway.
  
  
• The 9oz AVENT bottles are the BEST
  By A1HAYCD0VU8AT9 on 2001-06-08
  Don't even bother with the cute little 4 oz Avent bottles. Your baby will be drinking more than 4 oz very quickly. These bottles are easy to fill and clean due to the large opening. It took me a while to find a bottle that my baby would drink from. Avent was it.
  
  
• Why my Avent bottles don't leak anymore
  By A326TDJETIUVXC on 2002-09-05
  This feeding system was recommended by my lactation consultant as having the best nipples to promote establishing breastfeeding. More expensive than most other bottles, but I invested, and proceeded to soak my daughter's chest almost every time I used them. Fluid leaked like crazy from between the bottle and the nipple assembly, and my husband threatened more than once to heave the lot of them with even greater force than he used to torque the bottles together (which did nothing to stem the leaking anyway).

  But there's the simple solution, right on the leaflet in the package, where it was surely ignored by all of us who thought for crying out loud we knew how to put a baby bottle together: Put all THREE parts of the top together before screwing them onto the bottle. Assemble the nipple and the white ring, then set them down on the counter and push the dome straight on BEFORE you put the whole thing on the bottle. Don't ask me why this works, but it does.

  This trick isn't 100 percent foolproof -- I still put them in the diaper bag inside quart-size zip-locks, which fit them perfectly -- but it seems to minimize the problem.
  
  

• Avent is Awesome!
  By on 2002-05-19
  My husband and I chose the Avent system before our daughter was born, over a year ago. The system is great because everything is compatible. The wide mouth bottles are easy to clean, especially for dads with larger hands! Our daughter began drinking expressed milk from a bottle shortly before I went back to work at seven weeks of age, and she had no problem at all switching between bottle and breast. My only complaint is that sometimes the bottles will leak if the nipple is not tightly sealed under the lid. When our daughter began drinking from a sippy cup, the Avent soft no-spill tops were the only kind she would use. Now that she's teething, she loves to chew on the tops as well as drink from the "cup". Also, my advice is to just buy the bottles that come with newborn nipples and not to worry about getting the sets that come with a variety of nipples. We have a pile of nipples we never use because we naively thought that we would need them when our daughter got older. If you choose to purchase the Avent system, you will most certainly be satisfied. There is not a better compatible system on the market that grows with your child the way Avent does!
  
  
• Worth Every Penny
  By A119XK04CGYU8W on 2001-08-26
  Whether you're using Avent bottles for expressed breast milk or formula, they're superior to any other bottle on the market. I tried using Gerber bottles with my newborn son but they left him gassy, cranky and crying all night. With Avent, there's virtually no chance of baby swallowing air. I had no problem with the bottles leaking. The nipples fit perfectly in newborn's mouth. And, they're extremely easy to clean--no bottle brush needed. They cost more than the other brands but they're definitely worth it.
  
  
• The bottles leak after a few months.
  By on 2002-04-14
  We really liked the bottles initially, and if I had written a review during the first two months I had used the bottles, I would have given them five stars.

  Unfortunately, and I do not know why, the bottles started leaking. We own nine of them and they ALL leak. No matter how tight we screw on the tops or how we try to secure them on so that there appears to be no gaps, they all leak. It's a drag to get formula all over our clothes and/or our son's clothes. I shouldn't have to put a bib on our son when I feed him with a bottle! If they fall on their side in the diaper bag, it's a huge mess.

  Everyone we know who uses these bottles has the same problem. I recently had a discussion with two of my sisters in law and they both expressed that they had the same problem, too.

  I don't know how many people here have had the same problem, however, I believe that there is some defect with the design of the bottles.

  I am having my second child in five months (I currently have an eight month old). My husband is INSISTING that we get a different brand of bottle for our second child. The leaking problem is very annoying, especially when one considers the cost of the bottles.
  
  

• Not good for reflux babies...
  By on 2002-12-30
  I had been using Avent bottles since my 5 month old was born, and they seemed to work ok. I never had problems with leaking. My baby started spitting up really bad around 3 months, and dr. said he had reflux. Prescription med worked, but not permanently. Dr. never suggested changing formula or bottles. The spitting up got significantly worse, even with medicine, at 4 months old. Even two or three hours after feeding he was spitting up, a lot at one time. I was desperate, and bought a Dr. Brown bottle. After just one feeding with new bottle, he did not spit up, period. How wonderful! Since then, he has had small spit ups occasionally, but nothing like he was having with Avent. I wish I had bought the Dr. Brown bottle when he was 3 months old.

  I don't want to criticize Avent bottles, because I think that they are probably good for babies that don't have the reflux problem, and are good for breast-to-bottle transitions. However, if your baby does spit up a lot, I think that Avent just makes it worse. The bottle does allow air to get to baby. My advice to new parents: start out with a few Avent bottles, and have one Dr. Brown bottle on hand. If baby spits up a lot with Avent, try the Dr. Brown bottle. The Dr. Brown's bottles are a little harder to clean, and probably aren't worth the trouble for babies with no feeding problems. But if your baby does still have problems after using Avent, use Dr. Brown's!!
  
  

• These bottles are great
  By A1WLQJZ9QDS0C8 on 2004-03-18
  My daughter is 4 1/2 months old and I have been using these bottles for one month. I love them! They are easy to clean and I love the wide neck on them. I was previously using the Playtex VentAire bottles and had problems with them leaking. I no longer need to give my daughter Mylecon drops to help eliminate gas since I started using the Avent system and I've had no problems with them leaking.

  I don't understand the person that wrote in that sometimes she has to put the nipple in 5 times to get it correct. It's very easy and simple to get the nipple in and that's what eliminates leaking.

  My advice to any new parent is to buy one of each kind of bottle out there to see what works best for you. These bottles happen to work great for myself and my daughter and I've recommended them to friends. I wish I had started out with these instead of the others.
  
  

• My bottles 14 months later don't leak
  By on 2003-03-12
  I just don't understand it! I bought these bottles for a friend of mine who registered for them and happened to see the many "leaking" reviews and had to respond.

  I used the same avent bottles (8 of them) and nipples for a year. I never washed the nipples in the dishwasher but I washed the bottles and screw on cap. I breastfed and pumped for 6 months and used the same newborn nipples for my daughter for 12 months so they got plenty of use. I went back to work full-time when she was 3 months old so she was only breastfed morning and night for another 3 months.

  When my daughter was 9 months, I discovered the avent "sippy cup" nipples that you could use with the bottles. My daughter started drinking water on occasion using the avent sippy cup nipples at 9 months. It took me another 3 months to convert her from drinking milk from the newborn nipple.

  I have never, in 14 months, had a problem with leaking through the nipples or cap. My first bottle cracked after 14 months of use (one of the original 8 that I am still using) because my daughter dropped it twice from her stroller onto the street. Other brands of sippy cups I used didn't last 3 weeks because they weren't as durable. I exclusively use the Avent bottle with the sippy cup nipples.

  Because the more recent Avent reviews have many of the same problems, has anyone ever considered there may be a defect in the latest production of product. These people should contact Advent and explain the situation and ask them if Avent is considering a recall.
  
  

• It's The Best Baby Bottle Period!
  By A2VQME2R18ODHB on 2002-08-27
  We have to admit that after 3 weeks of our son crying after feeding time even though we burped him and burped him he still had GAS!!!! We tried the Playtex Brand. We tried the Johnson's Brand. He still got gas after feeding. I did some research and figured that the Avent system just might work. He took to it without fussing and low and behold NO GAS!!!! Of course there was the ususal burping, but afterward no crying and no gas. Thanks Avent! To those out there who say they get the dribble when feeding, I say: It's not the bottle on the bum. It's the bum on the bottle. You're feeding him wrong. To those who have problems with the formula coming out too slow or not at all, I say: Hello, have you ever heard of using a sterilized needle to clean it out? Nipples do get clogged you know. It's not the manufactures fault that you aren't keeping it clean. Remeber to sterilize both the bottle and the nipple. You need both working properly for a happy healthy baby.
  
  
• The only bottles to use!!!
  By A35EGL7HFJHW3N on 2003-01-02
  At first I thought these bottles were over-glorified and overpriced. My first child was bottle fed my pumped milk from the beginning and never nursed. He did OK with regular Gerber bottles, except the nipples kept collapsing. I could never get the tension right on the collar to allow air in without letting milk out. I tried AVENT bottles on a suggestion from a friend and was so impressed that I switched immediately. The AVENT bottle solves the air problem for me. It's impossible to tighten the collar too tightly so that air isn't allowed in when the baby is drinking. The nipple is tough enough so that it won't collapse. The thicker diameter of the bottle is also easier for my babies to hold on to. My second child was nursed for almost 10 months and would only take the AVENT bottle. Any other nipple was too small for him to latch on to. Gerber's New Traditions also have a larger nipple, but I've found the silicone to be too thin and it often collapses. It's also possible to tighten the collar too tightly again causing a stop of air into the bottle while the milk is being sucked out. These bottles are incredibly durable and do great in the dishwasher. I've had the bottle leak maybe twice, but that problem is instantly solved by simply undoing the collar, re-inserting the nipple correctly and putting it back together. It only takes 5 seconds to resolve and the problem hardly ever happens. The bigger bottles and nipples are also much easier to clean vs. the thin bottle and small nipple. I would highly recommend this bottle to any mother.
  
  
• You'll love these bottles!
  By A1U0KH1K52P754 on 2003-03-07
  I have to say these bottles are great. We bought a total of eight and they have been in daily use for about a year now. They hold up well, even though we were washing them almost every day for a while. After our baby began drinking larger quantities we moved up to the Avent 9oz bottles and loved them too.

  The nipple is designed to be like a human nipple, so as to prevent the baby's becoming confused and refusing either the bottle or the breast. Our baby never had a problem feeding from either.

  Another plus is that the caps will fit either the 4oz or the 9oz bottles. If you happen to lose a cap along the way, they are easily interchangeable.

  "Do they leak?" you ask. Well, I have had very little problem with these bottles leaking. In fact, I have only had one cause for these bottles leaking. When I reassembled the bottle before all the parts had dried they leaked. If all the parts are dry when the bottle is put together the bottle should not leak - none of ours did! We have been very pleased with the "performance" of these bottles!

  I would recommend this type of bottle hands-down. In fact, I would recommend you do yourself a favor, buy eight or nine of them. If you buy any less, you'll inevitably be washing bottles more than once a day, and probably at 3 or 4 in the morning. These bottles, in sufficient quantity, should make raising your baby just a little less stressful!
  
  

• The only bottles you will ever need.....
  By on 2003-04-28
  A friend of mine recommended the AVENT bottles to me before the birth of my little one. She had been told by a lactation consultant that because of the nipple design, it would help her son get his tongue in the right postion for breastfeeding.

  During the early weeks of my son's life, I had some difficulty breastfeeding because my milk flow was not sufficient. I purchased a breast pump (to help establish my milk flow) and supplemented his breast feedings with breast milk in these bottles. He never had any problem with nipple confusion or going back and forth between the bottle and the breast.

  The other thing I liked about AVENT was that as your baby grows older, you can purchase the nipples designed exactly for his age and increased needs. Because of this, he doesn't take in a lot of air during his feedings and we have encountered virtually no problem with gas and spit up.

  And finally, these bottles do NOT leak. You have to wet the rim with water to create a suction (like the directions say) and you will never have a problem.
  
  

• Best out there
  By AMDMWW75Q2T35 on 2004-02-06
  These bottles are the best out there! NOW...for those of you who are having problems with leaks, maybe I can help! I'd rather try to help instead of telling you that you can't read the directions, like a lot of other reviewers! ;-)

  First of all, the lady that suggested using the blue, disposable series nipples is making a bad recommendation. Yes, using them with the non-disposable type bottles will cause you to not have leaks. However, your baby WILL have problems with gas since those nipples were only designed to be used with the disposable bottles that have bags where you manually squeeze all the air out before each feeding. The clear nipples have perforated interior lips that allow the air to escape as the milk is sucked through the tip.

  IT IS THE LIP around the base of the nipple that has the potential to cause a leak. Here's how:
  - If you warm your bottle in a crockpot(as I do), with the nipple and lid on, it can trap moisture along the seal. In a sense, breaking the one-way seal. All you have to do to solve this is either not warm the bottle with the lid on OR remove the lid (w/nipple) and wipe the upper bottle neck with a clean, dry towel.

  This would be the same if you were using a microwave, but I was always told not to use a microwave for formula and especially not for breastmilk.

  I've also found that if you use the dishwasher to SOLELY clean your nipples...they can become cloudy and a little waxy along the base. I personally think the nipples should be boiled after each use. The lid, cap and bottle base can go in the dishwasher.

  I used to work for KinderCare Learning Centers at the corporate office and I learned a few tips! A couple of these are:

  - Keep a cheap crockpot 1/4 full of water and leave on all day. Your bottles will heat up quickly and it consumes very little electricity.

  - Keep a bowl full of water and toss your dirty nipples in it as the day passes. This prevents the milk from hardening in the nipple. At the end of the day... empty the bowl, add a tiny drop of dish soap....boil a kettle full of water and pour it over the nipples in the bowl. Let stand until the water is cool enough to reach in. Next, take your bottle brush and lightly brush all your nipples. Rinse. Let dry on rack.

  Hope that helps !!!
  
  

• Supplementing with Bottles
  By AMZVO0M5F6R4L on 2001-06-14
  I have a four month old daughter. She receives expressed breastmilk in these Avent bottles when I am unable to nurse her. They are the right size for nuring moms. I can pump 2-4 oz. into these bottles and little goes to waste. My husband says they are comfortable to hold and we both know how easy they are to wash. My daughter does well switching back and forth between breast and bottle. This has been a great bottle and nipple for us to use.
  
  
• Nothing better out there
  By A3FYTTBJ9XEGQU on 2002-08-18
  After trying Gerber and Medela bottles, we landed on Avent and haven't turned back since. Wonderful things about these bottles: 1) whether you have the 9 or 4 oz bottles, the nipples and caps are all the same size so you don't have to match them, 2) when the cap is on the bottle, it creates a seal at the mouth of the nipple so the milk doesn't leak if the bottle is dropped or falls over 3) the wide mouth does make it very easy to clean the bottle without a bottle brush 4) it's a pretty bottle and the clear plastic gives you a satisfied feeling of cleanliness and hygiene, unlike bottles made of more opaque plastic 5) the nipple most closely resembles the breast and reduces air and milk seeping through the sides of baby's mouth 6) Avent customer service is extremely responsive when you have questions. 7) because of its size, the bottle fits very snuggly in the side of the typical diaper bag and won't fall out (and you can just throw additional bottles in the bag on their sides even when full). As for the assembling of the bottles, one tip in the instructions is to always assemble the nipple when wet, and since I did that from the beginning, I had no problems with leakage. When Avent can eliminate air altogether, then the bottles will be perfect!
  
  
• A little secret I found!
  By A36KI10ON92LO4 on 2006-07-15
  Parents, if you are going to purchase this item you will love to know that the Nuby sippy cups (w/the soft silicone sippy) are compatible with the avent nipples and nipple holder. I wish I would of known this sooner! I would of bought the nuby sippy cups sooner and not spend so much money on the bottles. I give the bottles 4 stars b/c they are durable but they are bulky. The nuby sippy cups are slimmer and hold 8 oz. My baby can't tell the difference! It's the Avent nipple on a slimmer, less expensive, bottle-cup!
  
  
• So-So bottles
  By A1JQI143XEJGEP on 2002-12-27
  I breast-fed my daughter for 8 months. I used a Medela pump to express milk and whenever I had to give her a bottle it was one of the Medela storage bottles that she drink from. She never had any problems with nipple confusion. Upon deciding to wean her I talked to many friends about bottles and they all suggested the Avent system. Immediately I noticed the leaking problem! I never knew anything about tightening the cap too much until reading the reviews on this site just today. I will give it a try and see if it helps since I've already invested quite a bit of money in Avent. One good thing is that my daughter is 9 months and will be graduating to the sippy cup soon. The wide mouth on the bottles make it easy to mix formula and clean them but the leaks drive me crazy! If I had these bottles from the begining I'm sure I would have bought others by now. Whoever decided that making the cap so sensitive would be a good idea must not have any children.
  
  
• Contains BPA/ Bishpenol A I'm Returning All Avent Products!
  By A2THSSSRK1GK2E on 2008-01-22
  Just wanted to inform all parents out there that AVENT products contain BPA/ Bisphenol A. I'm returning everything to Babies R Us. It's in their pacifiers and bottles and I'm pretty sure their breast pump as well. Needless to say I am returning my sterilizer, bottles, pacifier and pump. I then decided to go with Born Free bottles and sterilizer,Soothie pacifier and the Gerber Nuk pacifiers,and Medela pump. All their products are BPA Free. You do the research and decide if you will buy or continue to use their products. I've already written the President, my senators, and Oprah. Hopefully together we can keep our children safe.
  
  

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