Breast vs Bottle: Feeding Patterns & Development
The following is not a debate on formula vs breastmilk. That is a decision only you can make. Rather, let’s take a look as the factual differences in feeding patterns developed with each.
Breastfed babies are more likely to have an optimal craniofacial development pattern, because when baby latch efficiently the breast is drawn deeply into the baby’s mouth – promoting a wide and flatter shape of the palate. Bottle-fed babies use their buccinator and lip muscles to feed, compared to breastfed babies who primally use their tongue.
However, there are a few baby bottle nipples that more closely resemble breast-feeding than others. Let’s take a look!
How to Choose a Baby Bottle
When looking for a baby bottle, the bottle itself is irrelevant. There are many marketing ploys out there for bottles that “mimic” the breast In their body shape and color. However, this plays not part in the actual function. What you want to focus on is the NIPPLE.
- EvenFlo Balance+
- Piegeon SS
- Lansinoh Momma
*The EvenFloBalance + WIDE NECK nipples can be used with the following bottle bodies: Philips Avent, Nanobebe, Spectra, Nuk, Maymom, Avima, Parents Choice, Baby Buddha
