Glass Bottle with silicone Sleeve

A lot of natural moms have asked me in the last few months what they can do to avoid using plastic baby bottles. I usually tell them that they can always go with the old standard.glass baby bottles . Nowadays they are super cute and they are actually much safer than plastic when you consider that plastic can leach chemicals.

When heated, five of the most popular brands of polycarbonate — the clear, shatterproof plastic used in baby bottles — leached bisphenol A at levels that have been found to cause harm in laboratory animals, Environment California found.

One of the originals is a bottle by Born Free if you are not comfortable with glass bottles and their potential breakage factor. Born Free makes BPA-free plastic baby bottles, training cups, and sippy cups .

Also check out the Glass Bottle with silicone Sleeve

My favorite glass baby bottles are like this-- The bright colored silicone sleeve helps to protect the bottle from breakage and provides a great gripping surface and tactile experience during feeding. Bisphenol-A (BPA), phthalate, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) free, silicone sleeve is non-toxic and free of plastics, silicone nipples is non-toxic and latex-free, plastic ring, plug and cap are FDA approved.

How Many Baby Bottles Do I Need To Buy?

Whether you plan to breastfeed or bottlefeed, chances are you’ll need baby bottles at some stage. Here’s a guide to deciding how many to buy in each size, for varying ages and needs.

Planning for baby can be a complicated process. Every baby has a different appetite ,Every baby is born at a different weight, length and size– some babies will drink only small amounts at regular intervals night and day, while other babies prefer larger drinks and only during the day.

Of course this presents a problem when deciding what bottles to buy – you don’t want to spend too much money on bottles that will only be used for a month or two. And of course you don’t want to buy half a dozen when you’ll only really be using two or three regularly.

The following guide will give you some information to help you decide how many bottles you need to buy in preparation for baby.

Tip: When not around mum, breastfed babies will often feed less – this is called reverse cycling. So if your baby normally has four feeds in a seven hour period, don’t be surprised if they only drink 2-3 bottles while in care.

Baby Feeding Bottles For The Breastfeeding Baby
Even if you plan to breastfeed your baby, it’s a great idea to have options if you need to go down to the shop or simply if you want a night out. Having an expressing kit and spare bottles is the best way to plan ahead.
For the stay at home baby – If you only plan to go out for a dinner or date with your partner that won’t last more than a few hours, two bottles is a good number, and three is a safe bet.
For the baby that will go to day care or sitters regularly – It’s important that you have enough bottles to cover the entire time your baby is in care, without having to reuse them. Many daycare centres will ask you to send premade bottles for legal and safety reasons and many home sitters may prefer that bottles are made and ready. You’ll need about 1 bottle for every two and a half hours they’ll be in care, with an extra one just in case.

Tip: Until baby is approximately 6-9 months of age, it’s highly recommended that you sterilise BABY FEEDING BOTTLES .

Bottles For The Formula Fed Baby
If your baby is on formula from birth, it can really vary how many bottles you’ll use. You’ll need to take two things into consideration when deciding how many bottles you’ll need:-
How often you plan to wash and sterilise bottles and whether you will be making up a lot of bottles in advance or simply making one immediately prior to feeds.
For the stay at home baby: As a mimimum it’s a good idea to have three, although the above factors will probably influence how many you need. If you do plan to make bottles ahead, buy one for every two and a half hours.
For the baby that goes to day care or sitters: You’ll need at least one for every two and a half hours, plus some spares at home if you’re too busy or not in the mood to clean and sterilise some. Most carers require bottles to be

premade.

Choosing Bottle Sizes Baby Feeding Bottles Online
BABY FEEDING BOTTLES come in a range of sizes, since baby will require more and more formula or breast milk as they get older – so it’s a wise idea not to buy

too many in one size, or buy a few in each size. Bottles usually come in sizes such as:
4 oz (125mL) – newborn
9 oz (260mL) – 6 months +
11 oz (325mL) – older babies

How To Remove Smells From Baby Bottles And Sippy Cups

Have you ever scrubbed and cleaned your baby bottle only to discover that no matter how hard you try you simply

can not remove the foul odor inside? This is a common problem among plastic sippy cups and BABY BOTTLES .

While the bad smell wont have a negative impact on your babies health, it can transfer a foul tasting flavor onto

whatever liquid you put into the bottle. Fortunately you don’t have to throwout your expensive baby bottle and buy a new one, simply use the following preventative and removal techniques below to banish funky smells for good.

How to prevent odors from taking hold.

Rinse after feeding
Once your baby has finished his drink of milk or apple juice, quickly rinse the bottle out with cold water. The shorter time that the drink spends in the baby bottle, the less chance it will have to transfer its odor onto the plastic.

Refrigerate
While the preferred method is to rinse the bottle after feeding, you can also place the bottle in the refrigerator. refrigeration is important for drinks such as milk or baby formula as it prevents bacteria from forming. The bacteria that form at room temperature will help contribute to your bottles odor.

Make the switch to glass
One of the huge benefits of Glass Baby Bottles and sippy cups is that they do not absorb odors from liquids that are placed inside. If you are sick and tired of deodorizing your baby bottle then perhaps it is time to make the switch.

Removing milk or formula smells from baby bottles

Baking powder is your best friend when it comes to deodorizing baby bottles from smells that linger.

Simply add a heaped teaspoon of baking soda to your baby bottle and half fill with hot water. Place the lid on the bottle and shake vigorously for two minutes . Pour the baking soda solution out and rinse the bottle. You should no longer notice any trace of bad smell. A quick sniff will confirm this.

Depending on the type of plastic or age of the baby bottle then you may need to use a heavy duty variation of the above technique, soaking the baby bottle over night.

Find a tub or bowl that is large enough to accommodate your baby bottle, nipples and lids. Count out cups of hot water and add them to the bowl until your feeding equipment is covered. For every cup of water add a teaspoon of baking soda. Stir thoroughly. You may need to place a plate or heave object on top to ensure that the bottle pieces stay under the water.

Leave the baby bottle to soak in the baking soda solution over night. In the morning wash the baby bottle with dish soap and hot water. Leave the bottle to air dry. The smell will have vanished.

Removing juice smells from baby bottle

Sweet juices, particularly apple, can leave an unusual smell in bottles and baby water bottle . The best solution for for juice odor removal is vinegar.

Simply fill your baby bottle to the brim with vinegar and leave to soak over night. Place any lids in a bowl full of vinegar and use a heavy object to keep them submerged.

In the morning, wash the bottle with dish soap and hot water before air drying. Like magic, no more juice smell.

Removing soap smells from baby bottles

Have you swapped detergents recently only to discover whatever you wash now smells soapy? If your baby bottle has a soap scent then chances are whatever you place inside are going to taste “lemony fresh”.
Soap odors are generally caused by failing to rinse thoroughly. When rinsing, make sure that clean water covers all areas of your baby bottle and sippy cup. Swirl the water around until no trace of soap remains.

If you are using a sink full of water to rinse, be sure to empty and refill often when washing up. If your rinsing water gets too soapy then it is not performing its function properly, that is, removing soap from your dishes.

If you thoroughly rinse and the smell still remains then sterilize your baby bottles in warm water. The soap smell should disappear for good.

Once you have rid your baby bottle or sippy cup from the soap smell, consider switching to a mild dish soap when cleaning plastic baby feeding products

How to wash and clean your baby bottles and sippy cups.

Whether you call it a BABY BOTTLES or a feeding bottle, once your baby has finished his meal you are going to need to use the proper technique to get it squeaky

clean.

Let’s take a look at the correct procedure to follow when cleaning your baby bottles. The same methods used to clean baby bottles can also be used on sippy cups

After Feeding Your Baby,It is best to clean your baby bottles immediately after feeding your baby. If you plan to wash your baby bottles later, it is vital that you at least thoroughly rinse each bottle to remove any milk or formula residue.

This will prevent the milk from drying and hardening, becoming incredibly difficult to remove.Instead of rinsing, you can also place used baby bottles in the refrigerator until it is time to clean them.

Rinsing your bottle after your baby’s meal is a crucial step regardless of whether you wash your baby bottles in the dishwasher or sink.washing your baby bottles int he sink can easily be achieved with these six simple steps.

1. Preparing Your Bottle To be Cleaned

Separate your baby bottle into as many pieces as possible. By washing the nipple, bottle and lid separately you will be guaranteed not to miss any dried milk that may be stuck in out of the way places. Bacteria loves dried milk

which makes it vital that you clean your baby bottle properly to prevent passing the bacteria onto your baby.

2. Baby Bottle Washing Solution

With your baby bottle in pieces, it is time to begin washing. Prepare hot water in your sink and add a small amount of mild dish soap. Mix the two together until the water is soapy and add your bottle pieces.

3. Scrubbing Your Baby Bottle

With your baby bottle pieces covered in soapy water it is time to get scrubbing. The easiest way to clean out the bottle chamber is by using a baby bottle brush

Not all baby bottle brushes are the same length, some are shorter than others. When choosing a bottle brush it is best to use one that can easily reach the bottom of your bottle while still allowing you to hold the handle with a firm grip.

Bottle brushes that are specifically designed to clean baby bottles may come with a silicone nipple cleaner. While this is a nice bonus, you will need to be careful using it. Unless the brush is the bristled type, it can easily tear your baby nipple.

With your bottle brush in hand, half fill your baby bottle with soapy water and insert the brush. Using a back and forth motion, carefully clean the inside of the bottle paying particular attention to the base, neck and lip of the bottle,

where milk can easily get caught.

For the outside of the bottle simply use a two sided sponge. Run the soft section of your sponge over the exterior, swapping over to the rough section of the sponge to remove any stubborn milk build up or grime.

4. Cleaning the baby bottle nipples

As touched on above, if you are going to clean your baby bottle nipple then you are going to need a bristled brush. As the bottle nipple is much narrower than the bottle, you will need a small sized brush like the one below. These

brushes are also great for cleaning sippy cup lids and straws

With the baby bottle nipple cleaner in your hand, gently brush around the interior of the nipple. Apply more pressure to remove stubborn milk build up. Rub the sponge around the exterior of the nipple making sure you have removed all traces of milk and baby saliva. baby bottle brush set

5. Rinsing your baby bottle

You do not want your baby sucking on soap residue for his next meal. When you have finished washing the baby bottle and accessories, run them under cold water to remove any remaining soap suds.

6. Drying your baby bottle

Now that you have finished washing your bottle it is time to set it aside to dry. Air drying is the recommended method for drying baby bottles.

When placing your baby bottle and nipple out to dry, arrange them with openings face down. This will allow any water droplets to run down and out of your baby bottle. Avoid allowing water to pool in your clean baby feeding

equipment as a pool of water can be a breeding ground for bacteria.

The easiest way to air dry your baby bottles is by using a dish rack. There are even purpose made baby bottle drying racks available. These racks have hooks to dry your bottles as well as slots to dry your lids and nipples. The baby

bottle drying rack is designed to take up as little room as possible, an absolute must for kitchens with limited space.
Congratulations, you have successfully finished cleaning your baby bottles .

Baby bottle FAQ

Below I will answer commonly asked questions about BABY BOTTLES . If you have a baby bottle related question you want answered, simply ask it in the

comments below and I will answer ASAP!

How many baby bottles do you need to buy?

Many parents keep a minimum two- three baby bottles on hand. If you find yourself leaving your baby with a carer or family member then you may want to purchase a bottle for each

individual feeding.

Can I buy used baby bottles?

Baby bottles are one of the more inexpensive baby essentials and wont break the bank. There is nothing to be gained from buying a used baby bottle.

If I breast feed, what bottle should I use?

You want to choose a bottle that is as close to the breast feeding experience as possible. If your baby believes the Baby Feeding Bottles is a breast then he will be much more likely to take to it.

Another advantage is that your baby will use the same mouth movements (sucking) as he does to draw milk from your breast on the bottle itself. When you switch back from the bottle to the breast your baby will not suck improperly

and hurt your nipple.

Best glass baby bottles

Don’t like the idea of a plastic baby bottle because you don’t know the mystery chemicals that make it up? Glass baby bottles are a natural and effective alternative.

If you are clumsy or have a baby that drops his bottle often then be sure to choose one with a silicone sleeve!

Below are some of the best glass baby bottles available, loved by babies and parents alike.

Glass baby bottle with silicone sleeve

Style:Many different color options
Brand: ABA

Shock resistant.
Easy to hold.
Wide neck.
Dishwasher safe.

Lifefactory knows a thing about glass baby bottles; they are what their business was founded on. On the back of the baby bottles success, lifefactory has grown to offer some of the finest glass ware available. Their glass baby bottle is available in two different sizes:

4 ounce glass baby bottles 
8 ounce glass baby bottles

Instead it is constructed from borosilicate glass .Why is borosilicate glass so special? It resists thermal shock (breaking from rapid temperature change). In a practical scenario; this means that you could boil your baby bottle after pulling if straight from the freezer without it cracking. You definitely shouldn’t try this with other glass baby bottles.

As an added measure of protection, the Lifefactory glass baby bottles comes with a silicone sleeve (unlike other glass bottles that require you to buy the silicone sleeve separately). The sleeve has two separate purposes; it allows you or your baby to better grip the bottle and also protects it from shattering if dropped.

An added benefit to these bottles is the vast range of colors it comes in. If you pump your breastmilk ,then you will be able to color code your breast milk according to the day it was pumped. Organized mothers rejoice!

The introduction of nipple

The nipple

The nipples is the other major part of the baby bottle. When sucked on; milk or formula is drawn through the nipple and into your baby’s mouth.

Like pacifiers , baby bottles can come with many different styles of nipples. Your baby will be less likely to reject a baby bottle nipple if it is the same as the nipple found on his pacifier.

Once you have settled on a baby bottle it is recommended that you buy the same brand of nipple. While different nipples may fit, you may find that they leak or worse, pop off into your baby’s mouth.

Nipple material

Baby bottle nipples can be made from two different types of material; latex or silicone. Lets take a closer look at the pros and cons of each.

Latex nipples

latex rubber baby bottle nipple
Latex is a soft flexible rubber that closely mimics the feel of a nipple which is why some baby’s prefer it. Latex nipples are easily identified by their golden brown color and are fairly opaque (a fancy word that means you barely see

through them).

Baby bottle nipples made from latex wear quicker than those made from silicone. Over time you will notice tiny cracks and tears appear in the nipple. Fortunately, latex nipples are inexpensive and it will not break the bank when the

nipple needs to be replaced.

Another problem problem with latex is that many babies are allergic to it. If your baby suffers from a latex allergy then you will have to avoid nipples made from latex. If you do not know whether or not your baby is sensitive to latex

then you should still avoid these nipples. Better safe than sorry.

silicone nipples

clear silicone baby bottle nipple
Silicone is a clear flexible material. While silicone is firmer than latex it is far less likely to trigger an allergic reaction (Silicone allergies are incredibly rare) and is the go to nipple material in modern baby bottles.

Baby bottle nipples made from silicone will last 3-4 times longer than a latex nipple. If your baby is particularly rough with the nipple then this extra durability can be a blessing.

Silicone nipples are firmer than a latex nipple (and your own) and as a result not all babies will take to them.

Nipple shape

There are two different nipple shapes available. orthodontic nipples and round shaped nipples.

Standard round baby bottle nipples

standard round baby bottle made from silicone
The most common baby bottle nipple available. Cheap and it does the job.

Orthodontic nipples

orthodontic silicone baby bottle nipple
it’s not a baby bottle nipple that has half melted. This funny looking thing is known as an orthodontic nipple.

Orthodontic nipples have an asymmetric shape (that is if you were to fold it in half, one side wouldn’t match up with the other) and an angled top.
According to Nuk, orthodontic nipples better suited for your baby than the standard round type:

These nipples are designed to fit the shape of baby’s palate and gums, giving the tongue and jaw more room to move naturally while sucking, promoting healthy oral development. The design also allows the milk to mix with baby’s

saliva for better digestion.
SO as you can see; while orthodontic nipples are more expensive and less commonly available, they offer unique benefits over the old rounded nipple.

So which type of nipple is better?

Round nipples have been around since you and I were born. We grew up just fine didn’t we? (If you know me, don’t answer that). Round nipples are cheap, easy to stock up on and can be found just about anywhere. While I’m not

saying that orthodontic nipples are useless, I just figure if something works and it works well then why change?

Nipple Size and flow

three different sized baby bottle nipples
Like baby bottles, nipples come in different sizes according to the stage of your baby’s development. In general the size of the nipple determines the rate that milk or formula can flow from the nipple.

Depending on the brand your nipple will be sized under different names. The most common used sizing is flow, age or stage. Below is a sizing chart you can use when trying to match another brands nipple with the one you already

have.

nipple flow rate symbol

Newborn
0-3months
Stage 1

Slow
3+ Months
Stage 2

Medium
6+ Months
Stage 3

Fast
9+ Months
Stage 4
Preemies and newborns will start with the smallest sized baby bottle nipple. This is because their mouth is smaller and they are still learning the correct swallowing technique (milk flowing too quick will cause your baby to choke).

As your baby grows, he will “graduate” to larger sized nipples with faster flows. You don’t have to follow these guidelines exactly. Different babies may prefer different sized nipples and flow rates so you may need to experiment a

little. In fact you may even find if you have twins that one baby will prefer one type of bottle nipple while the other prefers one completely different.

While most parents choose the nipple flow based off age, there are some other factors that can come into play.

When is slow flow suitable? If your baby easily chokes on milk or gets acid reflux and you are looking for the slowest flow nipple around. Dr Brown’s Preemie Standard Nipple is the way to go. While other brands claim slow flow,

this is one nipple that actually delivers.

When is fast flow suitable? If you are using a thicker formula then you may need a faster flow nipple just so that your baby can suck the formula out.

Nipple cover

baby bottle with nipple cover 
That plastic dome that sitting on top of the nipple in the picture above is known as a nipple cover and attaches directly to the lid of your baby bottle. Its purpose is to prevent the nipple from coming into contact with dirt and bacteria.

Your baby sucks on the nipple, you don’t want him sucking down germs with every gulp; do you?

A nipple cover is great for bottle feeding on the go (Nipple covers are also known as travel caps). If you carry your baby’s bottle around in your carryall then it will come into contact with all many of dirty things such as your mobile

phone (how often do you clean that?) or wallet (another item hardly cleaned). A nipple cover will prevent all these objects and more from coming into contact with the nipple.

Not all baby bottles come with nipple covers. If you only bottle feed at home then a nipple cover may not be needed at all as it is an extra piece that needs cleaning or can get lost.

Stock up!

Once you have decided on a nipple that your baby readily takes to then it is time to stock up! Nipples are like the socks of the baby bottle world (they very easily get misplaced). There is nothing more frustrating that a nipple breaking

(or go missing) only to discover that you have no spares.

Many parents not only buy spare nipples but also the next size up as well, particularly if they plan to continue bottle feeding through their baby’s next development phase.

How to choose Baby bottle size

Baby bottle size

three different sized baby bottles

Baby Feeding Bottles also come in different sizes. Size is measured by the amount of formula or milk the baby bottle can hold.

Baby bottles generally come in two different sizes:
Small: 4 or 5 ounces
Large: 8, 9 or 10 ounces

So how do you choose the right size for your baby? Generally infants and preemies will go with smaller sizes (smaller babies have smaller tummies) and older babies will go with larger sizes.

You can use this guide to determine choose an appropriate baby bottle based off how much your baby bottle drinks.

You can find the full table and feeding frequency here.

Newborn – 1.5-3 ounces every meal
2 months – 4-5 ounces every meal
4 months – 4-6 ounces every meal
6 months – 6-8 ounces every meal

This is simply a loose guideline and many parents recommend you feed your baby smaller meals more times a day to prevent bloating. If you go this route then you will only need a smaller BABY BOTTLES (4 ounces would do it). Parents on a budget: If you are looking to save money then you can get away with only buying large bottles. While your baby is young you only fill the bottle to half way. By doing this you will not need to spend money on a small baby bottle that is quickly outgrown.

Glass baby bottles

Believe it or not Glass Baby Bottles have been around longer than plastic baby bottles. They are beginning to make a big comeback thanks to the BPA controversy a few years back.

Glass bottles have an entirely smooth surface. This means that greasy milk or formula has nowhere to stick to and makes cleaning glass baby bottles an incredibly easy task. If you have ever spent more than 10 minutes scrubbing a plastic baby bottle then you will know what a blessing this can be.

Eco-conscious parents rejoice! Glass is a fairly natural material.As a result there is no worry about unknown chemicals leeching into your babies meal.

If you use boiling water to sterilize your baby bottles then you will be pleased to know that unlike plastic, glass does not break down when exposed to hot temperatures. In fact, a glass bottle will last forever unless you break it.

If you drop a glass bottle, particularly on a glass floor, then there is a good chance that it will shatter. Not only is this a chore to clean up but if you fail to clean up every last piece then your baby may cut himself while crawling around on the floor. 

Fortunately many manufacturers sell http://www.china-aba.com/Baby-Bottle-Products_c4 glass bottles in removable silicone sleeves . The silicone sleeve helps cushion the glass bottle in the event that it falls, potentially saving it from breaking. The silicon sleeve will also help stop the glass from sweating, a common problem when holding cold liquids.

If you want to use glass baby bottles be sure to check that your daycare accepts them. Many daycare centers will only allow you to use Plastic baby bottles (because glass can be dropped, break and harm children).

Pros: Super easy to clean.
Chemical free.
Recyclable.
Long lasting.

Cons: Heavier than plastic baby bottles.
Last a long time if properly cared for.
Can sweat with cold liquids.
Can break if dropped.
More expensive than plastic.
Not accepted by some daycare centers.

Plastic baby bottles

By far the most commonly used material in baby bottles .
Plastic is cheap, lightweight and easily molded into different shapes. Plastic baby bottles wont break if dropped and also don’t sweat .

While parents may warn you that plastic baby bottles contain BPA, this is no longer the case. FDA has amended its regulations to no longer provide for the use of BPA-based polycarbonate resins in baby bottles and sippy cups.

That is business speak. Simply put , the FDA banned the use of BPA in baby bottles in 2012. Since then all plastic baby bottles sold in the USA have been BPA free.

If you are using old bottle or in doubt then you can determine what plastic your baby bottle is made from by the recycling symbol on the bottom.
#1, #2, #4 – Polyethylene (safe)
#5 – Polypropylene (safe)
#7 – Polycarbonate (unsafe) likely contains BPA
Unfortunately, it’s not all roses for plastic baby bottles. Because plastic is the softest of all baby bottle materials it can easily be scratched so be sure to stick to softer bottle brushes and cloths when cleaning. Why don’t you want scratches? Bacteria can hide in scratches and can be missed during the cleaning process. While plastic baby bottles may look smooth the surface actually has tiny little indentations.
You know what that means?
These indentations are great at capturing milk and formula. As a result plastic baby bottles are the most difficult to clean and can even start to smell after continued use. Not a problem, read my guide on removing bad smells and cleaning baby bottles to easily over come these issues.
Pros: Lightweight. Inexpensive. Wont break if dropped. Don’t sweat.
Cons: Can absorb odors. Will eventually wear down with continued use. Soft material, can be easily scratched Repeated hot temperatures will eventually wear down plastics.

Baby bottle buying guide

This section will focus on all the different features you will need to consider before choosing the right baby bottle for you. Pay attention! Many of these features are taken for granted and can easily be overlooked. Because many bottles and nipples can be interchanged.

I have broken the buyers guide into two separate sections:The Bottle,The Nipple.

Lets start off by taking a look at the bottle .
The bottle material:
Plastic baby bottles
Glass Baby Bottles 
Stainless steel baby bottles

The nipple :
Nipple material:Latex nipples, silicone nipples
Nipple shape:Standard round baby bottle nipples,Orthodontic nipples.
Nipple Size and flow:Like baby bottles, nipples come in different sizes according to the stage of your baby’s development. In general the size of the nipple determines the rate that milk or formula can flow from the nipple.

I will introduce each part of them detailedly in the following days.

The different types of baby bottles

Modern Baby Feeding Bottles designs range from plain to just plain weird. Lets take a closer look at the different types of baby bottles you may come across.

1, Standard baby bottle 

A standard baby bottle has no bells or whistles and is little more than a lid and nipple attached to a bottle (and maybe a cover to protect the nipple). Standard baby bottles are also known as straight-neck bottles. Standard bottles are cheap. You can pick them up for as little as a couple of dollars and are found just about anywhere. If you need a bottle in a hurry then you should be able to pick one up at your local pharmacy. Because standard bottles have a basic shape, they will easily fit in conventional bottle warmers, sterilizers and carriers that have all been designed around this common shape.

Pros: Incredibly cheap. Widely availble. Simple design. Simple to clean. Can fit conventional accessories like warmers and sterilizers.

Cons: Cheaper bottles can be poor quality. No exciting or useful features. Your baby will likely swallow air as he feeds.

2, Wide neck baby bottle

 As the name suggests, the neck is wider than that of a standard baby bottle. Because the opening is wider, so is the nipple that attaches to the bottle. The wider nipple resembles the look and feel of your own nipple. The similarity in nipples may prevent nipple confusion. As a result, wide neck bottles are a suitable option for mothers who wish to switch back and forth between breast and bottle feeding. The wider neck also makes cleaning than narrow necked bottles. Once you remove the nipple and collar you will find that the mouth of the baby bottle will easily accept the largest of bottle wands. It used to be that wide neck bottles were shorter and squatter than regular bottles. Nowadays they come in all shapes and sizes but they all share one thing in common. A wider neck

Pros: Mimics breast feeding. Prevents nipple confusion. Easy to clean.
Cons: Standard nipples wont fit. More expensive than ordinary baby bottles.

3,Angled baby bottle Also known as angle-neck bottles; these baby bottles have come with a very visible bend in the neck of the bottle. The bend is designed to keep the nipple filled with milk (or formula) while preventing air bubbles getting trapped in the nipple. The result – your baby swallows less air, which is only a good thing. Pediatricians recommend that you bottle feed your baby in a semi-upright position as it may help prevent ear infections. Angle necked baby bottles promote feeding in this position and are easier for the parent to hold. Angled bottles do come with a learning curve, you will need to hold the bottle sideways to fill it up or use a funnel. While the first few times filling an angled baby bottle can be messy, you will soon get the hang of it.

Pros: Helps prevent your baby from swallowing air. May be more comfortable to hold. May help prevent ear infections.
Cons: Considerably more expensive than standard bottles. Not all stores stock angled bottles meaning you will have to hunt around. Can be difficult to clean. 

4,Vented baby bottle

When your baby sucks on the nipple of a baby bottle a vacuum is formed. This vacuum can cause air bubbles to become trapped inside the nipple. If air is in the nipple then it is one step away from being swallowed by your baby (resulting in colic or gas). A vent prevents the air from becoming trapped or mixing through the milk and swallowed by allowing air bubbles to back towards the base of the bottle. Vented baby bottles are also known as natural flow bottles ,or anti-colic bottles. Baby bottles can be vented from the nipple, by use of a straw or by a valve in the base of the bottle. In order from worst to best, the venting systems are as follows: Worst – Non vented: Contains no venting whatsoever. Air enters the bottle as soon as your baby stops sucking. Fair – Top-vented: The nipple has small holes that allow air to pass through and into the bottle. Since air is still bubbling through the milk, your baby will still ingest some of the air. Better – Straw Venting: Air is drawn through slits in the nipples and passes through the milk via a straw. Since air can go directly to the bottom of the bottle, it wont mix through your baby’s milk or formula. Best – Bottom Venting: When the bottle is upended and sucked on, air is drawn into the bottle through a valve at the base of the bottle. Since negative pressure is completely eliminated, your baby’s milk or formula will be virtually air free. If your baby is fidgety after feeding and suffers from gas or colic then it is well worth your time trying a vented baby bottle. While vented baby bottles do not work on every gassy baby there is a huge army of parents that swear by them.

Pros: Reduces the amount of air your baby swallows. May prevent help prevent colic and gas.
Cons: More difficult to clean due to extra pieces. More expensive than ordinary baby bottles.

5,Disposable baby bottles Disposable baby bottles are designed to used when traveling or in other situations where you are unable to clean up your regular baby bottle. Rather than clean these bottles, you simply throw them in the trash when feeding time is over.

There are two different types of disposable baby bottles.

1). Disposable baby bottles a packet of disposable baby bottles A pre-sterilized baby bottle that comes complete with a nipple and lid. Sold in multiple packs, simply add breast milk or formula and throw the whole bottle in the trash after use. 

2). Disposable liner baby bottles baby bottle with disposable liner nipple and lid These bottles come with small plastic pouches that sit inside the bottle. Your milk or formula is added to the plastic pouch and never comes into contact with the bottle itself. Each liner is usable for a single meal. As your baby drinks, the liner collapses, leaving less room for air bubbles.

While you have to initially buy the baby bottle that holds the pouch, disposable liner bottles are cheaper in the long run. A plastic pouch is much cheaper to buy than a whole disposable bottle. Extra pouches are sold seperatelt.
Pros: No cleaning required. Convenient. Great for traveling.
Cons: Not eco-friendly. Bottles that fit liners are more expensive that standard bottles Requires ongoing purchase of liners.

Baby bottle anatomy

A BABY BOTTLE is generally made up of four different pieces:

Bottle – Holds your milk or formula.

Nipple – A teat that your baby sucks liquid through.

Collar – Essentially a lid in the shape of a ring. The nipple sticks through the collar. The collar then screws onto the bottle and secures the nipple in place; preventing your baby from swallowing or choking on the nipple.

Travel Cover – Found on the majority (but not all) of baby bottles. The travel cover prevents dirt and grime coming into contact with the nipple when not in use.

Many different parts that make up a baby bottle :travel cap, collar, nipple and bottle.

6 tips for breastfeeding moms who plan to use bottles

Whether you pump exclusively, supplement with formula or are simply preparing to bottle-feed your baby with expressed breastmilk while working outside of the home, Baby Feeding Bottles can be a nursing mom’s best friend.It isn’t always easy, though, to switch your baby over from breast to the bottle and then back again. To help you get off on the right foot in your bottle-feeding journey, here are seven tips this breastfeeding mom would have known going into this whole baby bottle business:
1) If you plan on returning to work, begin bottle feeding at least two weeks before your start date. Starting earlier can help you and baby work out any difficulties well ahead of time. In hindsight, this was my major faux pas with our first baby; we waited until the week before my maternity leave was over to try to introduce the bottle. My son was not a happy camper.
2) Be prepared with a variety of nipples that simulate the breast. Designs Natural Baby Bottle can make it easier for baby to switch back and forth from breast to bottle.  If your baby takes a pacifier, using a nipple with a similar design can help, too.
3) Have someone else feed baby.This way, your baby won’t smell you and get confused about why mom is not breastfeeding. With my babies, I made sure to either leave the house completely, or to at least escape to an upstairs bedroom while my husband attempted bottle feeding.
4) Offer the bottle when baby is not extremely hungry. If your little one is already worked up and expecting the breast, he’s less likely to be receptive to a bottle.
5) Instruct caregivers to cuddle baby close during feedings. Bottle feeding can feel as nurturing as breastfeeding if family and friends cuddle baby close during these moments.
6) If your baby refuses expressed milk in any form, the bottle might not be to blame. Check to see if your frozen breastmilk might contain excess lipase — an enzyme that breaks down the fat in the breastmilk, giving it a soapy, foul taste. If the milk does have too much lipase, scalding it before storing it in the freezer will prevent the bad taste while still retaining the nutritional value of the milk.
Don’t lose hope. It’s normal for breastfed babies to be reluctant at first with this new way of feeding. Stay calm. Enlist the help of a lactation consultant if you and your baby are having an especially difficult time transitioning from breast to baby bottles .

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About Baby Feeding Bottles

Long ago, there was one type of bottle – Glass Baby Bottles . Now you can choose between dozens of different options: PP baby bottles , ppsu baby bottles,Silicone bottles and so on

Concerns about chemicals in plastic baby bottles –particularly the chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) – have driven a renewed interest in glass. These can be more expensive up front, but don't need to be replaced unless they break, chip, or crack. If you're worried about breakage, you can buy silicone sleeves that slip over glass bottles and prevent them from breaking or shattering if dropped. Plastic bottles are unbreakable, but they do deteriorate, so you need to replace them regularly. If you're concerned about BPA, stick to new bottles (not hand-me-downs) labeled " BPA FREE BABY BOTTELS ."

The number of bottles you'll need to own can range from about four to 12, depending on whether you'll primarily be bottle feeding or breastfeeding. Start with 4-ounce bottles. They're perfect for the small amounts of breast milk or formula newborns eat . Shift to 8- or 9-ounce bottles at about 4 months, or whenever your baby's growing appetite makes bigger Baby Feeding Bottles more practical.

7 keys to feeding your baby with a feeding bottle

7 keys to feeding your baby with a feeding bottle

 1,Start clean Wash or sterilize BABY BOTTLES and nipples before your first feeding.
 2,Heat things up 1,Use a bottle warmer or bowl of warm water to heat milk or formula. Test on inner wrist before feeding.
 3,try it cold You can also try serving the baby bottle at room temperature, or even cold – some babies like it this way.
 4,Get cozy Choose a comfortable place to sit with your baby, and have a burp cloth on hand.
 5,Support your baby Use your arm or a pillow to keep your baby propped up slightly while you hold the bottle with the opposite hand.
 6,Take burbing breaks If your baby gets fussy during the feeding, pause and see if gentle burping helps.
 7,Try, try again If your baby is used to nursing, the baby bottle may not be a hit at first. keep trying every day.

These are 7 keys while you are feeding your baby.