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I work with many families as a newborn care specialist. Some families have already decided on the brand of bottle that they would prefer to use. Or maybe the decision has been made for them, in the form of a gift. Often new parents will ask for my advice. There are a couple of really good brands that I personally like.
But just because I like a certain brand, that doesn't necessarily mean that the baby will. I often advice new parents to buy 2 or 3 different bottles to see if the baby has a preference.
So why do I like MAM bottles?
Firstly they are a good quality bottle from a well established and reputable brand.
I like the overall design of the bottles, the colour choices and wide range of sizes from 130 mls through to 330 mls. Although I usually advise parents to skip the 130ml and start with the 160ml size.
I like that most of the bottle parts can be reused when transitioning to the next size bottle. You only need to replace the bottle body and possibly the teat. So it's both cost effective and environmentally friendly.
I absolutely love the shape and feel of the teat and find that it's a perfect fit for most newborn babies.
It's so easy to clean, all the bottle parts dismantle, so there is no milk residue left in the bottom of the bottle.
The built in anti colic design is a great feature.
I like the microwave self-sterilising option, it's ideal when travelling or visiting friends and family.
Any negative feedback from using MAM bottles?
Yes, firstly the marker starts at 60 mls. For example if you only need 30 mls there can be some wastage.
Some parents have commented that the bottles leak. This is usually caused by the white silicone valve. It does need to be pressed firmly into the base. It can also happen when putting the bottles together, if the bottle parts are still wet. I always double check before using.
I find that using a steriliser that has the drying function and firmly pressing the valve into the base, whilst making sure that all of the parts are screwed together tightly will fix this problem.
Because the marker is only visible from 60 mls. It's difficult to see how much milk is left in the bottle. However, the bottle has a clever measuring guide on the lid top. So when you have finished the feed, pour the unused milk into the bottle top and then you can see exactly how much milk you have left.
Some parents have also commented that the measurement markers are not easy to read, especially the markers on the lid top.
Top Tip
When reheating the milk in a bowl of hot water, always loosen the lid first to relieve the pressure.