Sleeping Habits: Toddler, Born free

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Replacing Old Nipples?

My sitter attributes a leaky bottle to old nipples. What's the general lifespan of nipples? Does it change based on type? Does it change based on how you wash it (dishwasher vs. handwashing)? My daughter uses the Soothie silicone nipple. Since she's outgrowing her Medela bottles, I was going to switch to larger Born Free bottles. Or, is my sitter mistaken?

From Crib to Bed

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Weaning 21 Month Old

Hey, Im writing to ask for wisdom and advice on how to wean my little toddler. We have been cutting down the nursing sessions to just before nap, before bed and 1-2x a night (sometimes more, if she is sleeping with us). I realize that I am at the point where I am beginning to no longer enjoy it...and Im feeling like it is time to move forward. She is almost 2 and eating a great, healthy diet so I know it is simply about comfort and soothing. What are good tools for this transition? She is a very strong willed little girl, and LOVES to...

Soothing & Comforting

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Question About Born Free Bottles

I recently started using Born Free bottles with my 6 week old twin boys. Several times I've noticed that the nipple kind of collapses during a feeding - which is something the manufacturer says isn't supposed to happen. I can't see that it's causing a problem - it just seems weird since it's something they say specifically shouldn't happen. Has anyone else noticed this? Did you continue to use the bottles?

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Weaning 12 Month Old

My daughter is 12 months old. I have breastfed her exclusively since birth ...