If you’re living in a small home or like to keep your baby’s stuff organized, you’re likely asking if you can store powdered formula in Tupperware. We found these nifty containers that come in different shapes and sizes useful for keeping our baby formula neatly … Read more
Parents who bottle feed their babies ask the question, if they can store powdered formula in a glass jar? You must store your baby’s formula the right way to prevent contamination and keep it fresher for longer. I explain how to store powdered formula the … Read more
Wondering about whether you should use a bottle sterilizer vs a dishwasher or instead handwashing it? There’s no denying it. Keeping up with dirty baby bottles and feeding accessories can be a challenge! Especially in the early days, when there seems to be a never-ending … Read more
As a parent, ensuring the cleanliness and safety of your baby’s bottles is of utmost importance. But have you ever considered cleaning baby bottles with baking soda? It may sound unconventional, but it can be an effective and natural way to clean baby bottles. Baking … Read more
Have you ever wondered why bottle nipples get clogged? If you’re a parent, you’ve probably experienced the frustration of dealing with clogged bottle nipples. No matter how hard you try to keep them clean, they always end up getting blocked. In this article I’ll provide … Read more
As a parent, you want to ensure your baby’s bottles are clean and safe for use. But have you ever considered cleaning baby bottles in vinegar? Many parents rely on commercial cleaning products that may be harmful to their baby’s health. Vinegar, on the other … Read more
As a new parent, you might be wondering if you can wash your baby bottle with well water? I know, just like me, you want to ensure that everything your baby uses is clean and safe. What if you have well water you use in … Read more
Can you wash baby bottles in the dishwasher if you’re bottle-feeding your baby? The dishwasher is a lifesaver in our home and I imagine the same for many other households with busy parents! Baby bottles and parts can be washed in the dishwasher if they’re … Read more
When it comes to washing your baby bottles, feeding accessories and eating utensils, you may be wondering if you can use regular dish soap for baby bottles. Is there a difference between regular dish soap and baby dish soap? Keep reading to find out! Yes, … Read more
Looking for the best dishwasher detergent for your baby bottles? This article will look at ALL your options. Caring for babies and toddlers requires a considerable amount of washing and drying of bottles and feeding accessories. Having experienced this firsthand, I can confirm that it’s … Read more
Dishwashers are extremely useful appliances especially for the busy family who ends up with loads of dishes and baby bottles at the end of every day. With so many on the market, you may be wondering which one to get. For the best dishwasher for … Read more
How can I effectively get rid of that milk smell in my baby bottles? You’re asking that question after you’ve washed them countless times, but the sour or old milky smell still lingers. I’m sharing my methods here so you can freshen up your baby … Read more
Are your plastic baby bottles looking discolored? The main culprit can be tomato or spaghetti stains! So, what can you do about it? Follow my step-by-step guides the next time you’re wondering how to get tomato stains out of baby bottles! Simple cleaning agents such … Read more
If you’re breastfeeding and pumping for bottle-feeding, the Medela baby bottle range complements the brand’s breast pumps. The bottles are designed to store and feed your baby breastmilk. How’s that for convenience? But, are they easy to clean, and are Medela bottles dishwasher safe? Read … Read more
Dr. Brown’s baby bottles are best known for their anti-colic venting systems. It’s also a brand that’s been around for over 20 years, making them a popular choice for bottle feeding. But, how easy are they to clean, and are Dr. Brown bottles dishwasher-safe? If … Read more
Are you one of those parents asking why Dr.Brown’s bottles leak and how you can fix this problem? Is your kitchen cupboard full of feeding bottles for your baby? If you’re anything like other parents, you’ve tried a range of feeding bottle brands. Some you … Read more
Baby or infant feeding times can often be stressful with a fussing baby. It becomes more frustrating when your bottles from leading brands, e.g. Playtex, MAM, Avent, Tommee Tippee, Nanobee, or Medela are leaking. Reasons for baby bottle leaks can include improper assembly, wrong nipple … Read more
If you’re switching between breastfeeding and bottle-feeding, MAM baby bottles are a popular choice with their breast-like nipples for easy latching. But something every bottle-feeding parent wants to know is whether MAM bottles are dishwasher safe? After all, you don’t want to spend more time … Read more
Washing baby bottles can become quite a tiresome job for parents so the last thing you want to worry about is whether you’re using the right dish soap or not. You might be wondering if you can use Dawn dish soap to wash baby bottles … Read more
Have you recently noticed your baby bottles turning pink after feeding? The breastmilk is a normal color during regular pumping, but a short while after feeding the bottles and leftover milk turn pink. Parents have reported these pink instances with all the popular bottle types … Read more
Reusing baby gear is the norm for most parents especially when expecting another bundle of joy. It’s called being economical. But what of baby bottles and nipples? Is reusing them a wise move? In other words, do baby bottles and nipples expire? Where do you … Read more
Avent, Comotomo, and Tommee Tippee are the most popular brands when it comes to baby bottles and nipples. But how easy are they to clean? Washing baby bottles and nipples by hand can take time. Sometimes you may not notice that there’s still formula stuck … Read more
Are your baby bottles from Avent, Dr. Brown’s, Medela, Tommee Tippee, Comotomo, or other brands’ turning yellow? And, are the nipples also starting to take on a yellow hue? If this is your problem and you’re wondering why are my baby bottles turning yellow, you’ve … Read more
You’re always making sure they’re clean after each feed but they still smell soapy. Does this mean your baby is drinking residues of dish soap? After hearing other parents battling with this problem, I thought I would explore the topic more. Here’s the short answer … Read more
If there’s one feeding item every parent needs to consider changing over time it would be baby bottles and nipples. But, it does raise the question of how often baby bottles should be changed. In the first year or so of bottle feeding your baby, … Read more
Feeding sessions with your baby can often be frustrating enough without issues with the bottle! It’s frustrating to know that the problem of baby bottle nipples collapsing is common with many popular brands. Whether you’re using Avent, Medela, Tommee Tippee, or Dr. Brown nipples, collapsing … Read more
Sleepless nights are something most parents battle with in the early days of parenting and giving a baby bottle in a crib could be the only solution. But, it’s not a good idea and as a father myself, I’m sharing the reasons why you shouldn’t … Read more
Fairy dishwashing liquid is a popular brand for cleaning dirty dishes and glasses. It’s economical, gentle, and strong for removing grease and grime. But, along with other parents, I often wonder if I can wash baby bottles with Fairy liquid? Fairy Liquid is a household … Read more
While cleaning my little one’s baby bottles, I noticed a few unusual white stains on some bottles. I found this quite concerning and did some research on the possible causes. One common cause appeared to be hard water stains. This left me wondering whether hard … Read more
If you’re expecting your second or even third baby, you may have kept several items from your first baby to reuse. That’s an excellent way to save money on larger items such as strollers and cribs. Smaller items such as sealed diapers and used bottles … Read more
Feeding time can be quite stressful if you’re trying to comfort a fussing baby and clean bottles at the same time. That may leave you looking for the fastest way to dry your baby bottles and accessories. With that in mind, can you dry baby … Read more
Show me a parent who doesn’t occasionally question why baby bottles become cloudy when they’re cleaned well every time! There are a number of reasons why this happens and it’s not always because you do a bad job at washing them! Baby bottles are prone … Read more
Keeping your baby bottles clean is essential for your baby’s health. Bottles that aren’t cleaned properly can easily become a breeding ground for bacteria. If your baby’s bottles feel greasy it may be time to change the way you clean your bottles. With that in … Read more
Cleaning baby bottles can be done in a number of ways including hand washing or using the dishwasher or a bottle sterilizer. But, what if you don’t have access to any of these options? I often hear parents asking can I wash baby bottles with … Read more
Putting oatmeal or cereal in a bottle seems the easiest way to feed your hungry baby. But, can you put oatmeal in a bottle? How about infant cereal for babies who are bottle-feeding? I’ve done the research and here’s what parents need to know! Pediatricians … Read more
As a parent, you are most likely very familiar with a crying baby who wants to be fed immediately and you need to get a bottle warm in a hurry. So, what do you do? Your first instinct might be to pop the bottle into … Read more
Being a father myself, I’m all for making parenting as easy as possible! Bottle-feeding is one area that can be time-consuming with all the preparation and cleaning of baby bottles. It’s not surprising parents ask if their baby bottles can go in the freezer to … Read more
Did you know there are various ways you can use baby shampoo other than washing your baby’s hair? But can you wash baby bottles with baby shampoo? That’s what you can find out in this post. Can you wash baby bottles with baby shampoo? The … Read more
Keeping parenting simple is vital for staying sane when rearing a young baby! Every parent has a trick or two up their sleeve for minimizing hassles such as those associated with bottle feeding. It’s always a good idea to check if items such as Boon … Read more
You want to keep your baby as safe and healthy as possible. You clean, tidy, wipe, wash and sterilize from dawn to dusk. And then all of a sudden you see a baby bottle that has mold in it. So what can you do if … Read more
Preparing your baby’s bottle should be as simple as 1-2-3 and in most cases it is, until you see bubbles and foam in the mixture! You start asking why your baby bottle is foaming and if it’s something you should be concerned about. Could there … Read more
As you’re preparing to stock up on feeding bottles, you may have heard that plastic is bad for your baby because it contains BPA. With many top brands advertising that their bottles are safe, you may be left wondering whether baby bottles are BPA-free. American … Read more
Parents who bottle feed will know that washing and drying bottles can be quite a chore. It also takes up a lot of space on your sink drying rack and kitchen counters. It’s no wonder then that you may be wondering if you need a … Read more
