Disposable Nurser Systems

Disposable nurser systems are pricey in the long term

One category that does very well in parent reviews is disposable nursers. The Playtex BPA-Free Drop-Ins Premium Nurser (*Est. $4 for one 8-oz. to 10-oz. bottle) and the Playtex Drop-Ins Original Nurser (*Est. $3 for 8-oz. bottle) get mainly positive ratings on Amazon.com, Target.com and the Toys "R" Us website. Similar in shape to standard bottles, these nursers use disposable liners with a permanent outer bottle and nipple. Because the liners are flexible, the air can be squeezed out of them before the bottle is given to the baby, which several user reviews say helps with colic and gassiness. On the other hand, using disposables costs more in the long run and some parents find that continually having to buy liners becomes an inconvenience. Since Playtex have decided to stop selling baby bottles containing BPA, these bottles are now BPA-free, and the liners have always been BPA-free.

Parents reviewing the Playtex Drop-Ins Premium Nurser say they find the drop-in liner reduces air bubbles and makes the bottle easy to clean between feedings. Some moms who use formula say they don't like having to take the extra step of mixing it in a separate container and then pouring it into the liner. Moms who use pumped breast milk, though, say they like the convenience of being able to pump directly into the liners and store the milk there until it's needed. Playtex Drop-Ins Premium Nurser systems come with NaturaLatch silicone nipples, which are wide and designed to mimic the latch a baby makes on a natural breast, easing the transition between breast and bottle. One reviewer on ToysRUs.com notes that while the liners are an added expense, they are cheaper than other breastmilk storage bags. The Playtex Drop-Ins Original Nurser is similar to the Premium version, but the bottle has a curvier shape and features decorations. The nipples that come with the Original Nursers are latex rather than silicone, but they can easily be switched out if your baby has a preference.