Mumming Around

I put together this list for an at-a-glance reference on popular brands and their bottle materials. If you haven't already done so, you can read this for a quick run down of considerations when choosing your first milk bottles  covering common bottle materials in more detail.  I still strongly encourage you to double check again with the manufacturers' recommendations on sterilisation methods! * All listed are BPA-free unless otherwise stated.  ** Plastics may be subject to premature degradation if used UV steriliser often. Look out for changes in clarity and discoloration over time, or refer to manufacturer's guide.  Brand Model Material Avent Natural PP, PPSU, Glass options Avent Natural Response PP, Glass options Avent Natural Smooth PA PA ...

Nipple confusion! That's how I feel about this topic...ha ha ha. Bottles and teats turned out to be a whole research rabbit hole in itself. I didn't know there were so many types of bottles and teats and materials to consider till I went in search of a steriliser . All I knew was that baby needs bottles, and bottles need to be sterilised.  I've attempted to put together all the considerations or good to know or I didn't know this  info I found below. Hope it's useful! Things to Consider (Note: This post focuses on newborns ) Teats  Shape:  Teats for newborns are generally designed to mimic the breast and nipple and encourage good latching habits. Some claim to be "breast like" with a wider base, while others recommend a longer nipple. After reading a lot (and watching more Tiktok videos by people who claim to be lactation consultants and even speech pathologists), there isn't much of a scientific/medically proven conclusion which is better, though peo...