Transitioning from Breast to Bottle with NUK Simply Natural

This post was sponsored by NUK as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central, however all opinions expressed are my own. ​

Since I work from home, I am blessed that I can spend each day with my infant son and I am doubly blessed that I have been able to breast feed him.  But there are those times when we need to bottle feed...appointments, date nights, that time I was really sick.  Actually, he is getting really used to being bottle fed this weekend because I had to have an injection yesterday and I have to wait 48 hours to nurse him.  I actually cried at the thought of not being able to nurse him for 48 hours, but it has been fine. Plus my husband has been helping with feedings which has been good bonding for both of them and  has given me a break.  

We have been using our new NUK Simply Natural Bottles and the transition to bottle feeding has been pretty smooth.  The bottle design is closer to a natural breast shape than other bottles we have used in the past giving it a close-to-mom feel which is so important in fostering the feeding bonding which helps shape baby's well-being.  I am not completely transitioning to bottle feeding, just when I need to, so I am glad to have bottles that promote a natural transition between breast and bottle.  

I love this picture!  He's so relaxed.  Just chillin and enjoying his bottle.  He really does seem to like his new Simply Natural bottles with a nipple design that is modeled after the shape of a real breast.  It also moves flexibly to ensure a continuous latch and is made with extra soft silicone so that it feels more realistic.  

NUK Simply Natural Bottles have up to nine nipple holes, just like mom’s breast providing a more natural feeding experience.  Plus, there are three different flow rates, so the bottle grows with my baby.  We found the nipples with six holes are best suited for our five month old and as he grows, he will transition to the nipples with nine holes.  

Even the nipple shape is a more natural shape. 

My five year old loved helping feed the baby with our new bottles.  

He was so excited when the baby grabbed the bottle and fed himself.  

We really like our new NUK Simply Natural bottles.  I love that they are easy to clean and have a simple air vent instead of lots of tubes and extra pieces to wash.  My husband wished that they wear curved so he did not have to recline the baby when feeding him.  When I nurse the baby, he is lying next to me so this didn't bother me.  I hold the baby in a reclining position when bottle feeding just like I would when nursing.  I love the natural feel of these bottles and think they are a great choice for transitioning from breast to bottle feeding or for occasional bottle feeding.  

For more information visit NUK Simply Natural.

NUK Simply Natural is available at Walmart and Target. NUK also makes Freemie cups which are available at Walmart and Target.