How to Choose Safe Baby Bottles

Baby bottles are like so many other things in life, they come in all shapes and sizes, and for every size and shape there is a reason to that one over the others. You want your feeding times with the baby to be calm and relaxing, a bonding experience, and you don't want to worry about nipples breaking or the lids slipping off. A safe baby bottle is not too much to ask for, but it does come down to what the baby likes and takes to best.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Choose the nipple that best fits your child's mouth and stage of development. A newborn doesn't really need the orthodontic nipple since they have no teeth. Flat topped nipples most resemble a mother's breast, so breast fed babies may take to these better
2. Pick bottles that you won't mind maintaining. Disposable bottles have non reusable bags and you have to buy replacement bags as needed. Plastic bottles will need to be washed and kept clean between uses. Check to see if the bottles are both dishwasher and microwaveable safe.
3. Read and follow the age range suggestion from the bottles manufacturer. They know their clientele and who they are creating bottles for. Most manufactures make bottles for each stage that the baby will gown into.
4. Buy one type of bottle and nipple at a time. You may like everything about the bottle you have chosen, but the baby doesn't like it and won't drink from it, or it may flow to quickly or slowly. In the end, the baby will have the final word, so to speak.
5. Talk to other mothers, especially those who have had other children about any stories, mishaps or advice they may have for choosing the bottle that they did.

Tips & Warnings

• Not matter what bottle you choose, always stir or shake the milk after you warm it. Then test it before giving it to the baby.