Playtex Drop-Ins Question... You're gonna laugh

[MomOfKaylee]

Hi everyone! Don't laugh at me too much...

I have scoured the internet over this question, and can't find the answer, so I'm hoping all you experienced Moms can help!

We have been using the Playtex Drop-Ins disposable system with our (almost) 9 week old. We have had the greatest success with less gas and less "overflow" so we've been very happy...

So here's my question... lately, she has been inverting the nipple when she drinks. Eventually, she can't even suck out of the nipple because it is literally sucked inside itself. When I pull it from her mouth, it draws air back into itself and creates a lot of bubbles. I guess she is creating a vacuum.

So what am I doing wrong? Depleting too much air from it before beginning her bottle? I usually push the air out until the formula reaches the top of the nipple.

Thanks for your help and for not laughing <too> hard at me!

[Lana]

Hmm not sure what is going on there.  I used those with both boys and never had that problem.  I guess when she pulls off you could just pull it up a bit and if if gets some air in at least she can still get at the nipple right?

[MomOfKaylee]

Wow - that was a fast reply! Thanks!

I am using the Playtex brand preformed drop-ins... I wonder if you don't have to push all the air out with these?? Is that what you used? If I don't push all the air out, then she doesn't create a vacuum. But doesn't that defeat the purpose of this type of bottle system?

Thanks again for your quick reply!

[Lana]

Yeah i always pushed all the air out, and I used those exact same kind.  And I agree that if you dont push the air out it does defeat the purpose for sure.  Oh and I didnt laugh when I read it either.

Oh also dont ever try the generic type of drop in bottle thingies cause they are not nearly as good.

HTH