Why they can be better for your baby and you!

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There are two primary reasons why you should consider using glass baby bottles for you infant. The first is that there is an increasing amount of evidence that plastic bottles leach various kinds of toxic substances into whatever they contain and glass ones do not. The second reason is that glass baby bottles are much more environmentally friendly than plastic. Lets take a more detailed look at why they may be best for you and your baby.

Benefits of glass baby bottles

• Non-toxic- There are a variety of toxic types of plastic materials that find their way to common household items. The most notorious of these hazardous plastic materials is the Polyvinyl Chloride or PVC. The PVC has been declared as a carcinogenic chemical product hence it should be consistently avoided. The sad part is, some baby products including toys and plastic bottles have been found out to contain this material. This is the kind of risk of you should avoid. By choosing glass bottles instead of plastic ones, you get to save yourself and your baby from such exposure.

• BPA- Free- Just like the PVC, BPA or Bisphenol A is believed to cause harm especially to children. Unfortunately, this material is commonly used in household items. Even some baby bottles have been declared to contain this harmful material. That said, going with glass baby bottles prove to be the safest decision.

• Reusability- Glass bottles last much longer in comparison to plastic bottles. They don’t easily deteriorate hence there is no need to constantly replace them. Plastic bottles scratch and wear out quickly. Glass bottles do not.

• Stylish- These glass bottles are crafted to incorporate both style and functionality. There are many designs and outlines to choose from hence any mom can enjoy glass bottle aesthetics without compromising their infant’s comfort.

• Environment Friendly- Plastic bottles are an environmental nightmare. Plastic is made from precious non-renewable petroleum and less than 1% of plastic is recycled. Glass baby bottles are 100% recyclable and cause no harm to the environment even when they are not recycled.

• Freezer Safe- Glass bottles can be placed inside the fridge for the purpose of extending milk’s shelf time. Even when refrigerated, plastic interacts with milk changing its taste. Glass is inert and does not change the taste or chemical composition of milk.

Purchasing Tips

Twin Pack- Most baby bottles brands offer feeding bottles in twin packs. Buying twin packs can offer considerable savings as these are usually sold at discounted prices.

Regular Neck- Buying bottles with a regular neck means that it will be compatible with most of the replacement nipples available on the market. Not only are you spared from the hardship of finding a replacement nipple that fits your bottle, you are also assured that you have more options in buying nipple replacements both in terms of price and design.

Popular brands of glass milk bottles

Evenflo

The glass feeding bottles offered by Evenflo come in two sizes- 4 and 8 ounces. They are equipped with CustomFlow to adapt to the baby’s pressure as well as Micro AirVents to render the baby’s tummy safe from too much unnecessary air. These bottles are available in 1-pack or 3-pack and include white cap rings and hoods. Most importantly, Evenflo bottles are BPA free.

Momo Baby

This brand makes their glass feeding bottles using Borosilicate glass. These baby bottles are offered in many different colors and designs. Also they have different sizes including 4-ounce, 6 ounce, and 9 ounce bottles. Most of their glass bottles are equipped with either silicone grip or silicone sleeve. The average price for a single bottle is $8, although they normally offer discounted baby bottles pack of two, three or more.

Green Sprouts

Glass bottles from Green Sprout come in various sizes including 2 ounce, 4 ounce, 6 ounce, 8 ounce, and 9 ounce. Made of borosilicate glass, these items are also BPA free and are equipped with silicone anti-colic nipple and polypropylene collar. They are dishwasher safe. Average price is at $10 per bottle.

Safety Tips.

• Proper washing of glass bottles- Since milk is susceptible to harmful microorganisms; it is important to properly clean feeding bottles. Make sure to use effective soap and follow proper drying procedure.
• Bottle should be consistently sterilized- One shouldn’t solely rely to washing. Sterilizing is another critical step in ensuring that each of your babies’ feeding bottles are squeaky clean.
• Though modern glass baby bottles are very durable and safe, you should regularly check for chip-offs or cracks just to be safe.
• Always test how hot formula is on the underside of your arm before giving a bottle to your baby.

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