With only a few weeks away, see what’s on our list for top essentials to help prepare for baby’s arrival.
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As reality is beginning to set in that this baby is arriving in only a few weeks, you could say we’re in extreme nesting mode. We’re rushing to get things done like preparing the nursery, picking out clothes for baby, going to birthing classes but most importantly, ensuring we have the key essentials for when baby comes.
For us, those essentials are making sure they’re reliable, safe and high-quality products we know we can use on our baby, which is why I’m choosing Philips Avent line of baby products. Avent offers practical and innovative solutions to support not only baby but for us as well. We chose Philips Avent for a lot of our baby’s needs because it is the number one recommended brand among moms worldwide and they also offer a wide range of products – from newborn to toddler. A big part of what’s to come after baby is born is feeding and comforting, and with Philips Avent’s long line up of bottles, bottle warmers, microwave sterilizers, pacifiers, etc… it will help me to be prepared so I can focus on the excitement of our little one!
I’m sharing a few of our checklist essentials we have now to prepare for when baby comes.
Philips Avent Fast Bottle Warmer SCF355/00
Where to purchase in-store: BRU, Walmart, Shoppers, BestBuy, Loblaws, London Drugs
Where to purchase online: Amazon
Price: $49.99
I plan on pumping ahead of time so we need a bottle warmer that’s safe, consistent and efficient. Here’s why this bottle warmer made it to the list.
The Benefits
Warms quickly & evenly
- It’ll heat milk or food (150ml) in about three minutes by circulating the milk continuously, so we’re not dealing with extreme hot spots (case in point: when heating milk up in a microwave).
Level of use: Easy (especially for new moms and new dads)
- This product is so easy to use; your husband won’t even need to pull out the instructions. It’s as simple as turning the knob on and selecting your warming setting.
- What I also like is if we plan on freezing our milk, the bottle warmer comes with a defrost setting that safely defrosts your milk evenly.
- Bigger plus, the bottle warmer is fully compatible with all Philips Avent size bottles and feeding containers so it’s easier for us to drop in any size that we have on hand.
Philips Avent Natural Newborn Glass Starter Set SCD291/01
Where to purchase in-store: Walmart
Where to purchase online: Amazon
Price: $74.99
This was actually on our baby registry from the beginning since it’s the perfect starter kit for any new parent. It has everything you need in a variety of sized bottles (perfect for breast milk or formula). Since we plan on pumping and if we must, use formula, I want the best quality bottle that I can trust and know is safe for my baby. Here’s why I highly recommend this glass starter kit.
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The Benefits
Easy feeding
- Designed to mimic the feel of the breast, so you can easily switch from breast to bottle.
- Flexible nipple design to help with a more natural feed.
Bottles are made of pure glass
- The bottles are 100% recyclable making them environmentally-friendly.
- The glass is heat and thermal shock resistant so it’s perfect for storing in the fridge, freezer, being warmed up and great for sterilization.
- The insulating sleeve keeps the milk warmer longer and protects the glass.
Anti-colic Airflex vent
- Reduces colic and discomfort by venting air way from baby’s tummy (a huge plus).
Additional plus: Silicone Soothies
- Helps relax your baby and is used by medical professionals
You can purchase these separately here:
Where to purchase in-store: BRU, Walmart, Shoppers, BestBuy, Shoppers, Loblaws, London Drugs
Where to purchase online: Amazon
Price: $6.49
Philips Avent Anti-Colic Bottles with Air-Free Vent SCF403/14
Where to purchase in-store: BRU, WMT
Where to purchase online: Amazon
Price: $12.99
I’ve only ever heard about the challenges of a colicy baby so it was an important decision for to us to stick with a bottle that is anti-colic to help prevent discomfort after feeding.
The Benefits
Designed to reduce colic, gas & reflux
- Reduces the air your baby ingests, which can alleviate any feeding issues.
- Up to 60% of fussing is reduced.
Level of use: Easy
- Fewer parts and a wide neck make it easier to clean.
- The air-free vent is compatible with all Philips Avent anti-colic bottles.
Now that we have our essential checklist done, we can focus on baby’s arrival. I can’t wait to start trying out our Philips Avent products and the rest of their newborn line.
Stay tuned for the second-part series to this post: after baby’s arrival and how we’re using Philip Avent products to help with our little one.
