What size baby bottle should I choose?

Size isn't everything, they say. In this case, that's not quite true when it comes to choosing your child's feeding bottle. 

Of course, the choice of feeding bottle depends on many other criteria: 

• Weight, 
• Material, 
• Shape, 
• Design...

But the size counts for a lot! It's also sometimes much more difficult to understand. While it's obvious that size depends on the child's age, it's not so easy to know when the transition between different formats.

CONTENTS

• The size of the bottle depends on the baby's age
• Bottle size also depends on your child's stage of development
  • The bigger the bottle, the heavier it is...
  • The larger the bottle, the greater the volume of milk it can deliver in one go
• Bottle size and its impact on price
• In a nutshell

 

The size of the bottle depends on the baby's age

Choosing the right bottle size for your baby is an important decision that evolves with his or her age and nutritional needs. Choosing the right bottle size means first and foremost ensuring that your child receives the appropriate amount of milk to support his growth and development.

Bottle size also depends on your child's stage of development

The size of the bottle depends not only on your baby's age, but also on his or her stage of development.

 

The bigger the bottle, the heavier it is!

An important factor to consider is fine fine motor skills motor skills.

Remember that fine motor skills involves the precise use and coordination of the small muscles of the hands and fingers, a crucial skill when it comes to handling objects (such as a feeding bottle...😉 ).

However, the larger the bottle, the heavier it is and therefore difficult to hold. A bottle that is too large can be uncomfortable for a younger baby, whose fine motor skills are not yet well developed. As a result, feeding conditions may be slightly impaired.

Small or moderate-sized bottles are easier to handle for babies who do not yet have sufficientsufficient strength as well as a good ability to grasp objects.

 

The larger the bottle, the greater the volume of milk it can deliver in one go

Bottle size is closely linked to the amount of milk it can hold. 

If baby has a big appetitea small bottle may no longer be suitable, as it will require you to make several preparations to satisfy baby's needs, which may also lead to problems of frustration and waste your time as a parent.

However, be careful not to opt for a bottle that is too large. 

We recommend not to exceed 350 ml. Beyond that, there's a greater risk of wastage, as few children drink that much. drink so much milk in one go! If this is the case, it may be time to switch to a format other than the feeding bottle...

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Bottle size and its impact on price

Clearly, a larger bottle will also be more expensive than its smaller variations. 💰 However, if you're reluctant to invest in a larger bottle because of the price tag, your larger bottle will actually last longer than a smaller one.

You'll be able to enjoy its use for at least a yearfrom the time your baby is 9 months old until he or she starts school. All in all, a very worthwhile investment!

 

In a nutshell

Choosing the right bottle size and format is no easy task. The decision must be based on a number of criteria: 

• L'ageof course;
• But also its stage of developmentincluding :
• Children's fine motor skills
• And his natural appetite.

Price should not be an obstacle, as large bottles are often more cost-effective in the long term. more profitable in the long term. However, it's important to start at the beginning, with a 150 ml bottle when your baby is born, and then gradually move up to a 240 ml bottle between 3 and 6 months.

During this transitional stage, it will be essential to observe your baby's signs of satiety and to personalize the size of the bottle according to your baby's individual needs.