I've been there, done that, and got the t-shirt - or rather, I've been through the sleepless nights and endless worrying that come with trying to soothe a fussy baby. I mean, who hasn't been there, right? It's like being on a never-ending rollercoaster of emotions, and you're just trying to figure out what's going on with your little one.

As a parent, you're often forced to feed your little one from a bottle, either because you're expressing and feeding, or because you're giving them formula. And let me tell you, it's not always easy. I mean, it's like trying to solve a puzzle blindfolded - you're just winging it and hoping for the best.

My own son was on formula for the first couple of days after I had a C-section, and then I managed to get him onto mixed feeding, and by three months, we'd ditched the formula altogether. But before that, we had our fair share of colic episodes. I mean, it's like the baby's just crying for no reason, and you're like, 'What's going on, little one? Why are you so upset?'

Kids are a common behavioral syndrome in babies from two weeks to four months old, characterized by intense and prolonged crying fits. They usually hit in the evening, without any apparent reason. A healthy baby will suddenly start wailing, drawing their legs up to their belly, which becomes tense and swollen. In 95% of cases, there's no underlying medical issue, and they usually pass by four months.It's one thing to hear from a friend that their baby had colic, but it's another thing entirely to see your own little one crying, drawing their legs up to their belly, and doing it around the clock. I mean, it's heartbreaking, to say the least. You're just trying to figure out what's going on and how to make it stop.

My baby started getting colic pretty early - in the first week after birth, and they were gone by three months. But during that time, we tried everything to soothe them. Visits to the doctor didn't yield any positive results: we were prescribed meds that would work for an hour, but then the crying would start all over again. We were given special formulas that wouldn't trigger colic, but nothing seemed to work.

Given the lack of effectiveness of treatments, the main approach is to reassure parents that this is a normal phase and to adopt a wait-and-see approach.But who can just sit back and watch their baby suffer? We tried everything - from rocking to singing to white noise machines. And then, my husband had an idea. He went off to find a bottle with an anti-colic system - the Philips Avent.

A few words from the manufacturer:The Classic series has been improved: feeding is now even more pleasant. The anti-colic system, which has been clinically proven, is now used in the nipple, making assembly and cleaning as easy as can be.Volume: 125ml.Flow rate: for newborns (unit). What really sets this bottle apart is the anti-colic system, which has been clinically proven to work. It's now integrated into the nipple, making assembly a breeze. During feeding, the unique valve on the nipple opens, allowing air to enter the bottle, not the baby's tummy.Where to buy and how much?

You can grab it at any baby store. On the Philips Avent website, it's listed for 450 rubles.

My experience with it:

First things first, just like the manufacturer recommends, you need to sterilize the bottle and all its parts. You can do this in a sterilizer or the old-fashioned way: boil it in water for 5 minutes.

At first, I had to sterilize the bottles after every feeding, since my little one wasn't ready to take on all the bacteria. But that was exhausting, so I'd often just scald the parts with hot water.

The manufacturer recommends using a special Philips Avent brush, but let's be real – the bottle's mouth is pretty wide, so feel free to use a regular dish sponge or any other scrubber you like. No need to break the bank on a branded one.

The bottle comes in 4 parts: the container, ring, nipple, and lid. It's super easy to assemble and disassemble.The bottle doesn't leak, but if you shake it hard, some liquid will come out of the nipple (unless you use the lid). That's totally normal, though.

And the best part is:My little one adjusted to bottle-feeding like a pro during mixed feeding.

The flow rate is spot on for newborns – my son drank calmly, without any issues or choking on the formula.

The bottle is a breeze to clean and sterilize.

The wide mouth makes it easy to pour in the formula without spilling a thing.

The bottle even has a measurement scale (in milliliters and ounces, for good measure).

? I was amazed at how much it reduced my baby's colic episodes. To be honest, I only completely eliminated them when I switched to a strict breastfeeding diet, but while my little one was on a mixed diet - this bottle became a lifesaver. My baby threw up a lot less, handled colic way better, but they were still there.

? this bottle is super versatile and can be used for older babies too, just choose the right nipple flow or pick a spout that fits the bottle. Nipples are easy to find in stores.

I'd say that this bottle can't completely eliminate colic, but it can definitely reduce their intensity. You'll notice a big difference within the first 5 days of using Philips Avent.I highly recommend the Philips Avent bottle with the anti-colic system - it's worth every penny.

After this great experience with Philips Avent, I've become a loyal customer and prefer their products:

the 0-6 months pacifier - a bit of a mixed bag, my baby didn't reject it, but it caused a lot of spit-up;the soft-spout bottle - great, but not very durable;the hard-spout bottle - a total waste of money;the bottle with a straw - the best bottle that teaches my baby to drink independently;the Philips blender - my go-to kitchen helper, my baby only eats homemade purees;the Philips baby hair clipper - another must-have, my baby's haircuts are a breeze;Thanks for reading, folks! Wishing you and your little ones all the best!

Your friend.