Warmer & Sterilizer: Infant, Playtex
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Sterilizing Bottles
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on March 24, 2008
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When did you stop sterilizing bottles? My infant is 6 months old and it is becoming a chore. Just curioius as to what others are doing.
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- I used the Medela steam bags for the 1st 5 months or so and now I just throw everything in the dishwasher and it sterilizes them.
- My pediatrician told me never to sterilize my baby bottles - he said putting them through the normal wash in the dishwasher sterilizes them just as well, if not better...
- Hi K.! I glanced at the other responses, and most everybody said the same thing I would say.... I DID sterilze constantly with my first son, and began with my se...
Sterilizing Bottles
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on July 21, 2009
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My husband and I are expecting baby #2 any day now. I do plan on exclusively breastfeeding, but at some point, I know my little one will need a bottle (if we go out or...
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- When my son was a baby I used Avent bottles. They have a bottle sterilizer that fits 4 bottles at a time plus all the nipples and rings (I could even throw a couples o...
- I love love love the sterilizing bags. So easy to use! Get them at Wal-Mart (in the baby section), or Babies R Us. About $5 for 5 bags and each bag can be used 20 t...
- I used a microwave sterilizer that worked great! You can pick one up at Target/Babies R US. As for bottles, start young, so they get use to one even before you really ...
Bottle Sterilizing
Asked by M.F. from New York
on June 6, 2008
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Hello ladies. I am new to this forum and had a question that I would like to ask. Do you have to sterilize baby bottles after each use? I do not have a dishwasher. I h...
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- Hi M., I did this a long time ago and I also breastfed for many months and also had glass bottles. I think if you sterilize once a week and wash well you don't have to...
- I congratulate you on your twins and wow are your hands going to be full,, best of luck,, as a mother of four I went from sterilizing after every feeding but by my fou...
- M., Congratulations on the twins. I only boiled the bottles for the first time, and now handwash them. I use to put them in the dishwasher about once a week for a...
Opinions on Sterilizers
Asked by J.P. from Boca Raton
on January 7, 2009
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Hi, girls. Was wondering how you feel about sterilizer machines and if you use them, which one is good? I've been looking at the Advent Microwave Steam one, but a li...
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- When i bought a set for my Medela pump it also contained bags that you can use in the microwave to sterilize. It only holds two bottles at the time, but it is definite...
- As a mother of 3 boys, I have NEVER had a sterilizer. I can't justify the expense or the counter space lol. I have always used Medela Quick Clean Micro Steam steri...
- Completely unnecessary and possibly unsafe (like you said- plastic in the microwave). All of the sterilizers and anti-bacterial stuff is overkill and is causing more p...
Sterilizing Bottles
Asked by S.G. from New York
on August 9, 2009
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i breastfed my first daughter for 9 months, so rarely used bottles. i have to go back to work soon, so i stopped nursing ali. how long do i need to sterilize bottles...
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- theres no need to sterilize bottles for a baby that age and if you do use bottles i would recommend glass bottles their safe from bpa chemicals. many doctors suggest ...
- if you have a dishwasher that should be sufficient sterilization..
- buy the bottles by Playtex (with the disposable liners) and all you'll have to do is wash the bottles and sterilize the nipples...this is easier...best of luck
Need Help on How to Use Playtex Drop in Bottles Correctly
Asked by K.R. from Chicago
on August 14, 2008
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My daughter is 2 weeks old and I am using the Playtex Drop In bottles. I am not to sure about these. It seems that when I set the bottle down to burp her the bottle ta...
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- I used dropins with the natural latch nipples for my oldest son and agree with Diane. Put the lid on or hold it in one hand with the sack pressed up. You can't reall...
- My mostly breastfed baby loves the Avent drop in style bag, we too have tried the Playtex and are much happier with the Avent style. As far as I know they are BPA fre...
- I never used them. I work at a daycare in a baby room and I have 3 babies that use the playtex and I hate them. For one thing your hand does not fit up there very we...
Dr. Brown's Bottles or Playtex Drop-in Bottles?
Asked by K.P. from Cincinnati
on January 3, 2010
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I am wondering if anyone has any thoughts about which kind of bottle is better....Dr. Brown's or Playtex Drop-ins? I am thinking of nursing the baby, but I still want...
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- Figure out which pump you will use first, then find bottles that attach to the pump so you can pump directly into them and transfer to bags if you need to freeze them....
- I personally believe that the best bottle to use is the one your baby takes to. We've used all of those recommended. Our son loved the Drop-Ins (Target brand liners ...
- Dr. Browns. I would always worry about running out of the inserts! My 14 month old did very well on the the Dr. Browns. Good luck with your 4th!!!
Bottles
Asked by E.L. from Kansas City
on March 13, 2008
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There are so many different bottles out there! How do I know I chose the right one for my baby? Which are the best bottles to use?
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- The breast is best. If you notice all bottle companies say their nipple is "most like the breast" or "comfort fitted to be just like the breast". And all formula compa...
- I've used the Vent Aire bottles with all four of my kids and LOVED them!! The design really does prevent them from getting air in their tummy, and that's a really goo...
- I don't think there are any right or wrong bottles. Just whatever works for your baby. If your baby doesn't like the bottle, he/she will let you know probably by not ...
Playtex Drop Ins
Asked by M.T. from Kansas City
on August 2, 2010
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Anyone out there use playtex drop ins? How do you feel about them? I am considering trying them for baby #2 thinking that it will be less cleaning of bottles (hubby ...
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- i use them with my 2 month old son and he like it. bjs sells the drop in (the bj kinds 100 count 2 boxes for 10$
- I liked them too and used for formula and breastmilk. They were convenient because you don't have to wash the bottle every time--just the nipple and top ring. Also, ...
- We loved them. To be more specific, my daughter loved them. They were the only bottle she would take because they were one of two bottles you can get with latex nipple...
Bottles
Asked by S.C. from Chicago
on February 13, 2007
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I am looking for some suggestions on bottles. I was using the medela bottles but now need larger sized bottles since we are doing 6 oz now. My little guy does not like...
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- Hi S., We used the Dr. Browns for our son. He was VERY gassy and after getting away from the Vent-aire's that worked well until they started leaking after being wa...
- We used Dr. Brown too. Loved them--lots of peices, but worth it!!!(They have wide neck and regular)
- Hi S.- I have ADVENT and hate them. They leak all the time and don't seal well. My friends told me to switch to Dr. Browns but I have not yet (2nd baby due in June). ...
