My concern with this product has always been how on earth it gets washed properly! So many different parts to clean.
I don't think that the design has anything to do with discouraging the use with powdered infant formula. 
Karleen Gribble
Australia
> 
> 
> It appears that Medela have attempted to thwart the bottle's use for AIM but
> at what risk? Improperly made up feeds? Is the narrow neck necessary to the
> valve design? It seems a risky product to have out there when so many
> families will actually use it for AIM feeds-despite its intention and
> marketing, and of course no one is monitoring that. I will write them a
> letter and find out why the narrow neck.
> 
> 

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