The First Years Breastflow

*Est. $6 for one 9-oz. bottle
Reviewed
February 2011
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The First Years Breastflow

Pros
  • Breastfeeding-friendly nipple design
  • Durable
  • Easy to use
  • BPA-free
Cons
  • Some reports of leaks
  • Doesn't attach directly to breast pumps
 
 
 
 

The First Years Breastflow has a loyal following among breastfeeding moms who want to supplement with a bottle without causing nipple confusion. This bottle's standout feature is its two-layer nipple, which forces a baby to use a proper nursing latch in order to drink. Some user reviews even suggest using The First Years Breastflow as a breastfeeding trainer for babies who have trouble latching. The First Years is one of six major bottle manufacturers to recently decide to discontinue the sale of baby bottles containing BPA in the U.S., so these bottles are now BPA-free. If nipple confusion isn't an issue, though, a simple bottle like the Evenflo Classic Glass Nurser (*Est. $7 for three 8-oz. bottles) is less expensive. For colicky babies, Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Wide-Neck bottle (*Est. $7 for one 8-oz. bottle) gets excellent feedback for its straw-tube, antivacuum vent.

User reviews are the best source of information on The First Years Breastflow baby bottle. Many of those who post on this bottle to retail sites like Amazon.com and Target.com have tried more than one brand and are able to offer a certain amount of informal comparative analysis. The Breastflow also gets some coverage at community review sites Epinions.com and Viewpoints.com, plus a single video review at ExpoTV.com.

     
 
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Baby Bottle With Breast Flow Nipple - Stage 2 - 9 Oz

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Our Sources

1. Amazon.com

Amazon.com is a large online retailer that tends to attract a good selection of user reviews. Over 20 parents and caregivers have posted their comments on the First Years Breastflow. Since The First Years recently switched to BPA-free plastic, there are fewer reviews for the newer BPA-free versions than for some other brands. The majority of reviews are very positive, with several parents noting that these are the only bottles their babies will take.

Review: The First Years Breastflow BPA Free Bottle 3-Pack, Contributors to Amazon.com

2. Target.com

Target.com has more than 20 owner-written reviews of The First Years Breastflow baby bottle. Comments and ratings are similar to those at Amazon.com.

Review: The First Years Breastflow Bottle - 9 oz., Contributors to Target.com

3. Viewpoints.com

Viewpoints.com is a relatively new user-review site with steadily growing baby-gear coverage. The site is exceptionally easy to navigate, and The First Years Breastflow Bottles have accumulated two dozen reviews.

Review: The First Years Breastflow Complete Starter Set Baby Bottle Reviews, Contributors to Viewpoints.com

4. Epinions.com

Epinions.com doesn't have the same volume of reviews as Amazon.com or Target.com, but it does have a format that tends to encourage detailed and well-balanced reviews. The First Years Breastflow is well received with a very good average rating from a dozen users.

Review: The First Years Breastflow 5 oz. 3-Pack Bottles, Contributors to Epinions.com

5. ExpoTV.com

ExpoTV.com allows consumers to post video reviews of products they've used. At the time of our visit only one user had contributed a video. It's worth a visit, though, if you'd like to take a close-up look at the double-nipple design.

Review: The First Years Breastflow 5 oz. Bottle Reviews, Contributors to ExpoTV.com

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