I lasted around 6 weeks breastfeeding my babies as I found it really hard going, both physically and mentally. I don’t regret moving on so quickly as it enabled me to better enjoy those first few weeks and it was the right decision for us as a family.
Yet, whether you choose to move on at 6 weeks, 6 months, or 18 months, there’s one decision almost every parent will eventually have to make - which baby bottle to plump for. And boy that’s not an easy decision. A trip to the baby aisle in Boots is nothing short of confusing, with dozens of bottles claiming to be best for baby. We know we need something breast-like so it’s easier for baby to latch onto, and colic-reduction technology is another must-have given it’s such a common complaint for babies when making the transition - but they all say that, right? …
… Meet the new Tommee Tippee Ultra Bottle - reported by 85% of mums as the best they’ve ever used with their baby
Yep, Tommee Tippee have been squirreled away with a group of top baby feeding experts to develop this revolutionary new bottle. No, they don’t mean healthcare professionals, but mums, dads and babies themselves. After all who knows bottle feeding better?
As always, Tommee Tippee don’t want to bore people with science, they simply aim to keep things simple for mum. I might be an ambassador but I’m not beholden to Tommee Tippee in any way. I tried dozens of brands with my babies - for curiosity’s sake rather than anything else - but found Tommee Tippee simply unbeatable. Their ergonomic design & flexible teats were readily accepted by both my children, and I loved how they were compatible with other brands in terms of sterilising and cleaning. In other words, TT didn’t try and cash in on the fact you had to buy their accessories if you chose their bottles - let’s face it, having a baby is expensive enough!
So what improvements have been made on their multiple award-winning bottles?
Well it certainly looks different. In fact, I’d go so far as to say they’re the sexiest bottles in the bottle aisle. Before you raise your eyebrows, take a look at this…
But it’s not all about looks right? I mean I wouldn’t swap my Craig for Daniel Craig just because for the sake of a six pack. But here’s why you just might want to make that upgrade to Ultra:
Natural Latch
The extra wide neck teat on the Ultra bottle offers a more breast-like shape for baby to latch onto. The teat is made from a super-soft, high grade silicone which allows the teat to move in multiple directions like a breast replicating a natural feeding action. I’ll give it this, the Ultra certainly looks more like my breast - I’m in my 30s, and could only defy gravity for so long.
Secure Seal
A contour zone has been uniquely built into the Ultra teat, which forms a perfect match to baby’s open mouth. This zone allows baby to form a secure seal around the teat which helps reduce air ingestion and discomfort. It also helps prevent messy milk dribbles for a more comfortable feed.
Perfect Flow
The innovative angled teat on the Ultra bottle provides a more comfortable, upright feeding position for baby and the milk flows down the bottle in an even way right to the end of the feed.
Sounds like this baby bottle can do everything other than make itself right? Oh wait, isn’t this exactly what Tommee Tippee’s Perfect Prep machine does? Check back in early next month where I’ll be putting this through its paces. In fact, given Tommee Tippee are taking the stress out of caring for new babies, suddenly the thought of baby 3 doesn’t sound quite so bonkers…
