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Thursday, August 9, 2012

Calma® Breastfeeding Bottle by Medela - Review & Giveaway - ends 8/31

Most of my readers probably know that I just had my second little girl a few weeks ago. Right?

If you haven't seen her already, here's her cute little mug for you to "oooh and ahh" over:


I am breastfeeding Baby O., just like I did with my first little girl, only 18 months ago and things are going quite well so far. However, Baby O. seems to swallow a lot of air for some reason and doesn't really love the whole burping process so often is a bit on the fussy side. We'll keep working on that.

With our first girl, I wanted to give my husband the opportunity to bond with her during feeding time.  With both babies now, we have introduced a bottle in the first month, for that reason.

Medela sent me a sample of their new bottle Calma® to try out with Baby O., which we did last night for the first time.  We were practicing for when we leave Baby O. with the grandparents for our anniversary dinner (tonight)!



Calma® is a research-based nipple used with a BPA-free breastmilk bottle that is designed to allow transition from the breast to the bottle and back again.  This is one of the first bottles I know of that is exclusively designed for breastmilk fed babies. 

  
I was expecting some resistance last night, when I gave my 3 week old her milk in the Calma® for the first time.  However, she took to the bottle so well and drank 2 ounces without any fussing.  In fact, she fell asleep and didn't even need a burp after drinking from this bottle. 

I was shocked. 

 

I have to say, I've never seen a nipple work quite like this.  The milk will only come out if the baby creates a natural vacuum just the same as how they work the natural breastmilk.  That means, the baby controls the flow, not the bottle - which means the baby shouldn't start to prefer the bottle over the breast.  

This means that the Calma® is perfect for a breastfeeding mother who needs to use the bottle once in awhile, but wants to also continue to breastfeed naturally!

I am so happy that I found a bottle that worked the first time for my breastfed baby.  You'll also be happy to know that she went back to nursing naturally the feeding after her bottle with no issues at all!

I'd definitely recommend the Calma® to other breastfeeding mothers, like me, who also need to use a bottle on occasion without wanting to cause their baby any "nipple confusion." 

 It worked for me..............and Baby O. of course!


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Disclosure: I was given a Calma by Medela for my review. I was allowed to keep the product, but the opinion I am sharing remains my own.”





 
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31 comments:

  1. sonyamorris (Sonya Morris)August 9, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    I learned that with the Calma, the milk will only flow if your baby works and creates vacuum to remove the milk. sonyadmorris@gmail.com

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  2. Sandy VanHoeyAugust 10, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    With Calma, the milk will only flow if your baby works and creates vacuum to remove the milk. This enables the feeding behavior learned at the breast to be used with Calma.

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  3. BrookeAugust 10, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    Calma was developed using evidence-based research on babies' natural feeding behavior so you can enjoy your breastfeeding bond longer.

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  4. Melissa PalmerAugust 14, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    I love love love Medela! I learned that the Calma is specifically designed for breastfeeding mommas! Yay!
    mjp_0419 at yahoo dot com

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  5. Erika P.August 15, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    I learned that Calma bottles are for all stages of breastfeeding, and the air control system helps to prevent gas.

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  6. jlmkAugust 15, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    Since the milk will only flow if your baby works and creates vacuum to remove the milk, it helps the baby develop the skills needed for breastfeeding.

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  7. Growl TigerAugust 16, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    I learned that the air control system helps to prevent gas.

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  8. Lauren UAugust 16, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    I learned that with Calma, the milk will only flow if your baby works and creates vacuum to remove the milk. This enables the feeding behavior learned at the breast to be used with Calma.

    lauren.uda(at)gmail(dot)com

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  9. KarenAugust 19, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    With Calma, the milk will only flow if your baby works and creates vacuum to remove the milk.

    ktgonyea at gmail.com

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  10. MariannaAugust 21, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    I learned that you can turn Calma upside down and it still won't drip

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  11. SelindaAugust 21, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    I learned that Milk only flows when your baby creates a vacuum.

    Thanks,

    selinda_mccumbers at yahoo.com

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  12. MarcelaAugust 21, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    Baby controls the flow not the bottle. This is great!

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  13. keisarogersAugust 22, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    I learned that it make switching from bottle to breast easier on the baby.. Thats a great way for the dads to be more involved :)

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  14. Beth RAugust 23, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    Calma was developed using evidence-based research on babies' natural feeding behavior so you can enjoy your breastfeeding bond longer.

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  15. Natalie PerryAugust 27, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    I learned that it helps in reducing gasiness in babies by using their unique air control system.

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  16. Karen FAugust 28, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    I learned it only flow if your baby works and creates vacuum

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  17. RebeccaAugust 28, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    Less gas!

    tiggiepooh81 at gmail dot com

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  18. Valerie Taylor MabreyAugust 30, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    i learned it was created for breast feeding mothers

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  19. Shannon AlexanderAugust 30, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    the milk will only flow if your baby works and creates vacuum to remove the milk.

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  20. UnknownAugust 31, 2012 at 2:29 AM

    I learned that the baby controls the flow.

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  21. Erica C.August 31, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    I like that this was developed using a baby's natural feeding behavior.
    ericacarnes(at)gmail(dot)com

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  22. ericka coelloAugust 31, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    the milk will only flow if your baby works and creates vacuum to remove the milk

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  23. Kathy PAugust 31, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Designed exclusively for breastmilk feeding, Calma is designed to complement, not replace, the breast as the primary source of breastmilk and comfort for baby!

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  24. kellyAugust 31, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    I like that the baby controls the flow.

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  25. blandmjAugust 31, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    With Calma, the milk will only flow if your baby works and creates vacuum to remove the milk.

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