The Joovy Boob wasn't around when my first was born so I used the Dr Browns and she loved it with little gas issues. However, the most common complaint is the amount of parts with Dr Browns. There are exactly 6 parts per bottle. The Joovy Boob has 5 parts. So, I don't think its that big of a difference in numbers but the Boob's parts are much easier to wash. This bottle is extremely expensive in my opinion but the quality of the parts speak for itself all the way down to the nipples.
Pros:
- the PPSU plastic is high grade. It will not change color, absorb odor, or change it's make up with constant heating
- the nipple is made of a much thicker material so constant washing does not deteriorate the quality. The Dr Brown nipples turned cloudy over time but the Boob ones have remained crystal clear which I love. Now, I know when it is really clean
- the added accessories are very useful. You can directly pump from your Medela pump into the bottle. This means less transferring and less chance of spills. There is also a bottle warmer sleeve that keeps the bottle warm for on the go. I absolutely love this feature! I'll warm up the milk before we head out and throw the bottle in my purse.
- no leak cap! The Dr Brown's we had had be stay upright otherwise it would leak everywhere. My biggest pet peeve. You had to add an extra part in just to prevent it from leaking. No one has time for that with a baby. With the Boob, I throw it in my purse and I don't have to worry about it and I'm ready to feed the baby whenever she starts screaming.
- 5 oz size instead of 4 oz. For newborns, I like the use the smaller bottles. Although my daughter only drink 3 oz at a time, the extra room is nice when we are on the go. I feel like with the quality of the bottles, I can use it longer before my daughter outgrows it. So, maybe justify the higher price?
I love the Joovy Boob so much that I've stopped using the Dr Brown's entirely. In fact, my daughter will no longer take the Dr Browns. The Joovy Boob, with its name, is known for a great transition between the real boob and the bottle Boob. I highly recommend this bottle. Right now, it's not available at Babies R Us but you can get it at Buy Buy Baby.
