Feeding Baby

Going green is the now available in recyclable baby bottles made from polypropylene. I am familiar with polypropylene as a suture material used in surgery. If it's safe for that, it has to be safe for baby!

thinkbaby Polypropylene Twin Pack Baby Bottles (9 oz)


thinkbaby Polypropylene Twin Pack Baby Bottles (5 oz)


Dr. Brown's Polypropylene 4oz. Bottles (3-Pack)


Dr. Brown's Polypropylene 8 oz. Bottles (3 Pack)

Polypropylene is a polymer used in a wide variety of products. Thermal underwear, carpet, stationery, plastic parts and containers, laboratory equipment, and even medical applications are just a few of the uses of this rugged polymer. It is normally tough and flexible and has good resistance to fatigue. Because of the resistance to fatigue, most plastic hinges are made from it, like the hinged lid of a Tic-Tacs box.

Because polypropylene can withstand high temperatures, it is used in a variety of medical or laboratory applications as well as for food containers. The food containers do not melt in a microwave or a dishwasher. Rubbermaid and Sterilite commonly use polypropylene for their containers. It can also be made into bottles to contain liquid or powdered products.

I know polypropylene best as a surgical suture used for repairing hernias and blood vessels. It is a non-reactive product and is rarely rejected by the human body. I would have to say I have used it weekly in my nursing career.

You can never have enough nipples. They just seem to wear out or get clogged. Here are replacement nipples for various age groups. Slow flow nipples for newborns and medium or fast flow for older infants and thicker foods.


BornFree Level 1 Slow Flow Wide Neck Nipples (Twin Pack)


BornFree Level 2 Medium Flow Wide Neck Nipples (Twin Pack)


BornFree Level 3 Fast Flow Wide Neck Nipples (Twin Pack)

Baby bottle drying racks are such a neat idea! You can keep all the baby bottles in one place and separate from the rest of the dishes.


Skip Hop Splash Bottle Drying Rack (Translucent)


Boon Grass Countertop Drying Rack


Prince Lionheart The Complete Drying Station (White)

Cleaning baby bottles can be a nightmare. You need a bottle brush. Dish cloths and sponges just don't seem to reach all the nooks and crannies. Here are some bottle brush sets for you to choose! Just click the links for more information or to purchase.

BornFree Twister Bottle & Nipple Brush Set


Dr. Brown's Bottle Brush

The convenience of plastic has made us somewhat complacent in watching what plastic products are made of. When it comes to plastics that hold our foods, there are three chemicals you need to watch. You need to make sure your plastic items are free of BPA, PVC, and pthalates.

Bisphenol-A (BPA) is an organic compound used to make plastics and epoxy resins. Concerns about its use have been reported since the 1930s. In 2010 Canada became the first country to declare BPA as a toxic substance. The use of BPA in baby bottles is banned in the European Union and Canada. BPA is used to make a variety of products including water bottles, sports equipment, medical and dental devices, dental fillings, eyeglass lenses, CDs and DVDs. Epoxy resins containing BPA are used to line cans containing almost all foods and beverages.

BPA can mimic the body's hormones and may lead to negative health effects. It has its most daunting effect during early development. In 2009 the Endocrine Society released a statement expressing concern over current human exposure to BPA. A 2008 review concluded that obesity may be increased as a function of BPA exposure.

PVC is the third most widely produced plastic. It is widely used in construction because it is cheap, durable, and easy to assemble. PVC has replaced copper and stainless steel for most plumbing uses. It therefore carries our drinking water.

PVC is made more flexible and softer by adding plasticizers such as phthalates. This makes it possible to be used in a plethora of products. Inflatable structures, flooring, hoses, tubing, and electrical cable insulation are just a few examples.

Many vinyl products contain additional chemical to change their chemical consistency. Some of these additives can leach out of the products. The plasticizers used to make PVC flexible have been of particular concern. Soft PVC toys have been made for babies for years. There are concerns that these particular additives leach out of the toys and into the babies' mouths when chewed. A primary plasticizer used in this application is DEHP. In the US most companies have voluntarily stopped manufacturing PVC toys with DEHP and started using DINP. Many studies of DINP have found risk "unlikely" for children and newborns.

DEHP has also been used in making vinyl intravenous solution bags. These bags were shown to leach. The US FDA suggests manufacturers eliminate the use of DEHP in devices that can result in high aggregate exposure, especially for neonates.

Making sure your plastic containers, especially the ones used to store foods, are free of these chemicals is important to your health. Be sure to read the labels and don't buy any products that use these hazardous toxins.

Medela Soft Shells for Sore Nipples


Medela Tender Care Lanolin (2 oz)


Medela Tender Care Hydrogel Pads


Medela PersonalFit Breastshields (Large)
Medela PersonalFit Breastshields (Standard)


Medela Disposable Bra Pads (60 count)


Medela Bottle Set (5 oz)


Medela Swing Breastpump (Yellow)


Medela Quick Clean Breastpump & Accessory Wipes


Medela Fresh Breast milk Labeling & Storage System


Medela Lactina Double Pumping System

Bebe au Lait Bebe Nursing Cover (Parfait)


Bebe au Lait Nursing Cover (Yoko)


Bebe au Lait Nursing Shawl (Mint Chocolate)

Boppy Newborn Booster for Boppy Pillow

Making your own baby food can really save you money. Those little jars of food are expensive and full of preservatives. As you add foods to your baby's diet, why not give them fresh foods. Now, baby's sensitive digestive system can't handle some parts of fresh fruits and vegetables, like the skins. Food mills will separate the skins and seeds from the nutritious pulp so you can feed your baby without worry. Cook, steam, and puree all in one appliance. How much easier could it get?


Kidco BabySteps Electric Food Mill


Kidco BabySteps Food Mill


Beaba babycook (Latte/Mint)


Beaba Babycook Bag (Sorbet)


OXO Tot Baby Food Mill (Green)


The First Years babyPro All-In-One Baby Food Maker

SugarBooger Bib Set - 2 Pack (Vroom)


Bumkins SuperBib 3 Pack (Boy)


SugarBooger Bib Set - 2 Pack (Retro Robot)


SugarBooger Bib Set - 2 Pack (Hoot!)


Bumkins SuperBib 3 Pack (Girl)


Bumkins SuperBib 3 Pack (Dr. Seuss)

BornFree Bottles Gift Set


thinkbaby The Starter Set


Dr. Brown's Polypropylene Newborn Feeding Set (5-Pack)


First Years Quick Serve Bottle Warmer