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Feeding Bottle Buying Guide
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Bottle Feeding Essentials - A Checklist


Whether you are at home or on the move, it is always best to be prepared for your baby's feeding time. This way, you won't spend unnecessary time on preparing the feed, sterilizing the bottle or putting together the accessories. Your baby might start getting distressed due to the delay, and you surely don't want a wailing, cranky baby when it is time for feeding, do you? Use the list given below as a ready reckoner, to keep all things you might need handy before you begin bottle feeding: At Home
Bottles

Bottles


The bottle is the container that you will use to store the milk (expressed or formula) in, and feed your little love. Keep your bottle sterilized, cleaned, and dry, well before feeding time. Having one or two back-up bottles ready always helps in reducing the preparation time and also ensures that you don't end up doing a hurried job of cleaning, right before feeding. View Products

Nipples


The nipple fits into the lid of the bottle and is the equipment through which the milk flows from the bottle into your baby's mouth. Keep the nipples clean and dry. Keep an eye out for signs of wear and tear. It is best to check the nipple right after feeding and cleaning, and replace it if necessary. Always keep a couple of back-ups ready. View Products
Nipples
Baby Bottle Washing Solution

Baby Bottle Washing Solution


Use a gentle washing solution to clean your bottle after every feed. A small amount of baby-safe dish soap dissolved in warm water will work well. You could conveniently prepare this solution beforehand and store it in a soap dispenser. View Products

Baby Bottle Dishwasher Basket


A dishwasher basket helps you hold the bottle and its pieces inside the dishwasher. It prevents the bottle from bouncing about, thus minimizing any chance of damage. It has clips to hold the nipples, so they remain in an upright position throughout the wash. This ensures proper washing and cleaning. View Products
Baby Bottle Dishwasher Basket
Bottle and Nipple Brush

Bottle and Nipple Brush


These brushes help you clean your bottle and nipple thoroughly after every feed and scrub away any sticking remnants inside the bottle. They reach the bottom of the feeding bottle and every corner of the nipple. Bottle-brushes are usually large with wide spokes while nipple brushes are slim, making it easy to reach the narrow confines of a nipple. View Products

Bottle Drying Rack


This is the place where you will leave your bottle accessories to dry after cleaning. Have a drying rack handy, exclusively for your baby's bottle and other feeding equipment. Keep it in a convenient and dry place, so you can dry the bottle pieces after washing. It is best not to use this rack for other utensils in order to prevent accumulation of germs or dirt. View Products
Bottle Drying Rack
Burp Clothes

Burp Clothes


It is quite possible that your baby is going to burp out a small amount of milk immediately after feeding. Beat the mess by keeping burping clothes within reach, so you can be ready when the curdled milk comes out. View Products

Pillow


A pillow can help your baby and you sit in a comfortable position while feeding. You can use nursing pillows, not just for breastfeeding, but for bottle feeding too, and give your baby a comfortable feeding experience. View Products
Pillow
Bottle Warmer

Bottle Warmer


If you are feeding your child pre-prepared formula, you can heat it a little using a bottle warmer. A bottle warmer lets you heat the milk in the bottle without putting it directly over a stove. View Products

Bottle Sterilizer


Bottle sterilizers are equipments that help you sterilize the bottle after every feed. Keep your sterilizer ready to use immediately after feeding and cleaning. If you are not able to clean the bottle immediately after feeding, you can simply rinse away the milk from the bottle and clean and sterilize it later. View Products
Bottle Sterilizer
Formula Dispenser

Formula Dispenser


A formula dispenser is used to prepare the formula. Ensure that the formula dissolves completely without leaving any globules. Check if the markings on the dispenser are clearly visible and understandable. View Products

On the Go
Bottles

Bottles


While travelling, it is advisable to use disposable bottles or bottles with disposable liners, for easy maintenance. Keep the bottles prepared and ready with the formula inside them. Ensure that the lid is closed properly and that there is no chance of leakage. View Products

Bottle Liner


A disposable liner can be inserted inside the bottle before pouring in the feed. The liner holds the milk, and thus your bottle's chamber doesn't come into contact with it. This means you don't have to spend time cleaning the bottle after feeding your baby. You simply need to dispose the used liner and put in a clean one for the next feeding session.
Bottle Liner
Extra Nipples

Extra Nipples


Nipples being quite small in size, can get misplaced, or soiled (if dropped down) during travel. Keep extra nipples handy to tackle unexpected situations and avoid delay in feeding your baby. View Products

Insulated Bottle Carrier


An insulated bottle carrier helps keep the milk at the right temperature when you are on the go. They are usually lightweight and can hold up to two bottles. They come with a handle, so you can hang your bottles from your baby's pushchair. View Products
Insulated Bottle Carrier
Formula

Formula


There are various types of formula feeds available in the market. Usually, the doctor suggests a brand according to your baby's requirement. Keep a small amount of formula powder in an air-tight container handy, for the times when you run out of pre-prepared formula and need to prepare more. Also, carry the standard formula dispenser along for the accurate preparation of the formula. View Products

Baby Water


Babies over 6 months old can be given small quantities of water. You can safely prepare infant formula with tap water or bottled water. Keep boiled and cooled drinking water in your baby's travelling kit at all times.
Baby Water
Burp Clothes

Burp Clothes


Your child is bound to burp after drinking the milk. In order to avoid a mess during travel, keep disposable or easily washable burp clothes handy, along with small bags in which to store the soiled clothes till you get them washed. View Products

Baby Bottle Travel Cleaner Set


This is a compact set of all the equipment you will need to clean your baby's feeding bottle while on the move. It contains a bottle-brush, a nipple brush, and a small case of detergent. Also, the case itself folds out to become a drying rack.
Baby Bottle Travel Cleaner Set
Pacifier

Pacifier


Have a couple of pacifiers handy to soothe your baby till the time you prepare the formula. View Products
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