1. We've always used Avent dummies for Jesse. Basically cos the shield is big enough not for him to put the whole thing in his mouth, unlike the Nuk ones, even though he still tries. Theyre also a really nice design i think.

2. We use Avent bottles too. I just love the avent brand actually. He's used them since he was 9 days old and has never had any problems. I liked the idea of it being a wider teat than other bottles to mimick the booby and also the anti-colic teat. Theyre a little more expensive than other bottles but i think theyre worth it, as you can also once theyre older transform them into sippy cups.
We've again never had any problems with Avent.