Just to be clear, this is only a storage set. I still need to get separate bottles/nipples for feediing? suggestions? sorry, 1st time Mom-to-be.
1329908
Don't be sorry. It's all overwhelming because there are so many products that offer so many different things!! YES, technically this is just a storage set. However - if you CHOOSE to use Medela Bottles for feeding, they make nipples that attach to these storage bottles. But .. no need to specifically choose bottles for that reason. There are TONS of bottles out there.
1329909
Yes this is just the storage set. I think the skinnier set will turn into bottles if you buy more parts, but I use different bottles that I felt mimicked breastfeeding better. Personal preference though.
1329910
You don't necessarily need bottles...you can always purchase the Medela brand nipples (with the plastic holder) for feeding unless you prefer to use special bottles
2028786
I believe you can purchase the nipples (fast flow) separately. I can't remember since we have been through so many bottles in the last 1-1/2 years.
2049381
The nipples that come in the package are ALL Level 1. You will have to buy 2 and 3 additionally. For the record, I HATE these bottles and gave up on them after a few weeks of constant leaks and wasted breast milk.
2258371
The bottles come w/2; smaller bottle has "medium" flow (2 holes) & 9oz bottle has "large" flow (3 hole). I could not use either for my LO until he was about 4 months (flowed too fast). I purchased Avent Wide Neck nipples (stage 1/$5 w/o coupon) & used those until then. Fit great, no problems & the ones that came w/bottles, I stored then used as backups when LO needed the better flow; he is 10 mo now & still uses the larger bottle exclusively, when not taking his liquids from sippy cup.
1305943
Mine did not come with it either, the nipple and lids seem to work pretty good though. We love these bottles.
1501764
I think you're asking, how many bottles for the first year. We started with just three when we were breastfeeding and pumping milk. When we switched to just bottles and formula, we upped to about nine. I wish we had 20. The caps seem to disappear like socks in the wash.
2145704
Just the bottle, nipple and cover. My baby would not drink from this bottle. It was too hard to get the milk out.
1449460
There is a mix of slow and fast flow nipples with the starter set. It's a silicone nipple that resembles the breast. The nipples are wider at the base near the closure ring. Good for going from breast room bottle. No complaints. Hope this helps.
2119002
My baby couldn't latch at the hospital (flat nipples) and I was pressured to give her formula. I had to send someone to get a nipple shield from the hospital. Yes, it's much better if you can nurse right away but if it you have an issue like I did you will feel good to have a solution at hand.
44882
I have the glass bottles and a plastic sippy cup and they both use the same type of nipple. I wondered this same question and thought perhaps it had something to do with the bottle being plastic or glass. Otherwise I wanted glass anyways so I guess it didn't matter enough for me to put out a question about it. Call the company.
1617524
It comes with three small bottles, one bigger bottle and one big sippy cup. It also has stage one and two flow nipples. All the parts are inter-changeable meaning when you start baby on sippy cups you can put the handle and sippy cup top on the smaller bottle or if you need another large bottle you can put a nipple on the sippy cup. When you baby is done with bottles you can buy the sippy cup tops seperatly and use them on the a containers as well wich will give you more mileage out of your original purchase.
1326002
I have used a bottle brush that came with a bottle set I received, but it was a narrow brush that fit these great. I haven't been able to find it sold separately anywhere, but this one looks pretty similar and seems like it would be small/narrow enough to get down in the bottle: Abstract Baby Bottle Brush with Sponge and Nipple Cleaner (Blue) (Abstract Baby Bottle Brush with Sponge and Nipple Cleaner). Overall, I actually found these bottles to be pretty easy to clean, so as long as the brush can reach the bottom, it shouldn't be too much of an issue. Hope this helps! I have used a bottle brush that came with a bottle set I received, but it was a narrow brush that fit these great. I haven't been able to find it sold separately anywhere, but this one looks pretty similar and seems like it would be small/narrow enough to get down in the bottle: Abstract Baby Bottle Brush with Sponge and Nipple Cleaner (Blue) (Abstract Baby Bottle Brush with Sponge and Nipple Cleaner). Overall, I actually found these bottles to be pretty easy to clean, so as long as the brush can reach the bottom, it shouldn't be too... » Read More I have used a bottle brush that came with a bottle set I received, but it was a narrow brush that fit these great. I haven't been able to find it sold separately anywhere, but this one looks pretty similar and seems like it would be small/narrow enough to get down in the bottle: Abstract Baby Bottle Brush with Sponge and Nipple Cleaner (Blue) (Abstract Baby Bottle Brush with Sponge and Nipple Cleaner). Overall, I actually found these bottles to be pretty easy to clean, so as long as the brush can reach the bottom, it shouldn't be too much of an issue. Hope this helps! « Show Less
997724
This comes with at least two level 1 nipples. If you think you'll use the larger bottles with a newborn, then I would order extras.
440958
I use the enfamil slow flow nipples that come in a box of 12 individually wrapped. I haven't had any problems with them leaking. The only thing is my baby has to let go of the nipple so the air can flow to open the nipple back up from her sucking, and they don't come with bottle tops. I like cover the nipple part it's just out in the open. But you get 12 nipples for 12 bottles that's why I got them. Hope that helps a little.
2145702
Just the Medela bottle and the Calma nipple. If you have the Medela pump, you can just buy the nipple and use it with bottles you pump with.
676333
Never tried that. I use the breastmilk storage bags and medela bottles for that. Good idea though and probably would work. I would check with the manufacturer
1383564
The bottles I used are 9oz. I can get 3 bottles in, standing up. If the bottles have the flat tops then I could lay another across the top. If they have the nipple tops on then there's not room for one to lay across the top.