Bottles, Burps, & Sippy Cups!

Major baby item retailers devote entire aisles to bottles and "sippy" cups.  B.K. (Before Kennedy), I could count on one hand how many times I had visited a Babies R Us, which made this decision all the more overwhelming.  I made a few purchases that I regret before finally finding the two items below.    I hope that this information can save you a little bit of headache when weeding through the plethora of choices available to moms!

Dr. Brown's Glass Baby Bottles

Dr. Brown's Baby Bottles contain a patented vent system that allows for air to travel to the bottom of the bottle, never mixing with the breast milk or formula.  Less air equals less instances of colic, gas, spit-up, and helps to maintain the quality of essential nutrients.  I recommend purchasing glass bottles over plastic simply because there is no question when it comes to the safety of glass.  Plastic begins to break down when filled with hot or warm liquid, causing the chemicals contained in the material to leech into whatever the bottle (or cup) is filled with.  Recently, a federal bill was instated requiring all baby feeding products be BPA(Bisphenol A, a hazardous chemical) Free, in which almost all major companies have complied.  However, this new plastic has not been tested with the same rigor to date, leaving many to question whether another hazardous chemical will be found later.  On an environmental note, glass is friendly because it is easier to recycle.  If you purchase Dr. Brown's glass bottles, I would highly recommend also purchasing the silicone sleeve to match.  The sleeve will help prevent the bottle from breaking and reduce the amount of heat transfer.  

Product Rating: ♛♛♛♛♛

Price: $6.99 for Sleeves, $14.99 for set of 2 Bottles

Eco Option?: Made from Glass, Silicone, and a small amount of BPA Free Plastic

Where to Find: From Buy Buy Baby, Babies R Us, and many online retailers.

The Safe Sippy

Plastic sippy cups should pose the same dilemmas bottles, however, because glass is obviously breakable, I would recommend purchasing a stainless steel option.  

I love the Safe Sippy because:

1. It has handles.  Kennedy has been able to grasp the cup herself from the first time I introduced it (6 months).  
2. It has an internal straw.  The straw allows for baby to use while in upright position, making it a little easier to learn!
3. It comes with a silicone sleeve.  The silicone sleeve protects the cup when dropped and baby's hands when the beverage is cold!

Product Rating: ♛♛♛♛♛

Price: $14.99 each

Eco Option?: Made from Stainless Steel, Silicone, and a small amount of BPA Free Plastic

Where to Find: From Buy Buy Baby, and many online retailers.