How to Use Playtex Drop-Ins Bottles

The Playtex Drop-Ins bottles mimic a baby's natural breastfeeding rhythm of suck, swallow and breathe. The Drop-Ins system uses a sturdy plastic liner that collapses as the baby withdraws liquid, preventing air from entering into the formula. This in turn helps prevent gas and colic. In addition, the Drop-Ins system incorporates the NaturaLatch nipple, whose size encourages the baby to open her mouth and latch onto the nipple the same as she would the breast. The combined system allows for a smooth transition between breastfeeding and bottle-feeding.

Instructions

• 1

  Warm the formula in a separate container before placing it into the bottle.

• 2

  Slide a Playtex Drop-Ins liner into the body of the bottle. The open end of the liner has a lip that rests on the edge of the bottle, preventing it from sliding straight through.

• 3

  Hold onto the edge of the liner as you slowly pour the warmed formula into the liner. The Playtex Drop-Ins bottle is premarked with ounce measurements for easy filling.

• 4

  Place the NaturaLatch nipple through the retainer ring and screw the nipple onto the bottle.

• 5

  Hold the baby in a semi-upright position for feeding. This helps reduce the amount of air the baby sucks in while feeding and prevents the formula from backing up into the baby's ears and sinuses.

• 6

  Allow the baby to feed normally. The liner visibly compresses as the baby takes in the formula.

• 7

  Burp the baby every five minutes.

• 8

  Dispose of the Drop-Ins liner once the baby is finished feeding. Do not wash and recycle liners.

• 9

  Hand-wash the nipple in warm, soapy water. All other bottle pieces are dishwasher-safe if placed on the top rack.