Best baby bottle accessories according to redditors

4 Pack of toothbrushes, $6.99

Bottle Brush, $4.99

Just a disclaimer: I don't intend this to be a product endorsement, nor is it an "I'm a better parent than you" face-rub. This is an alternative to boiling that I use, that theoretically can reduce the risk of burns.

I sterilize everything by running it through my dishwasher in one of these things. I have not had one pacifier, nipple, breast pump part, or little rubber tip to the snot-sucker ever escape from this basket.

Thanks for sharing your experience! Less than 2 weeks out and I've moved to the EP route. Dude's latch is fine, but he's very inefficient on the boob (sometimes 90 minutes- 3 hours in one session), and the exhaustion was starting to affect bonding. Now I can pump more milk and feed him in way less time than I could when nursing. One thing I really recommend is the Kiinde feeding system. It has adaptors for all the major pumps, so you can pump straight into a bag (with a screw top!), and then pop the bag straight into the holder. All you have to wash is the nipple. Only downside is the cost of the bags, but I find the convenience to be worth it.

I just use a sponge, but I agree it’s a bit tight. How about a [bottle brush](OXO Tot Bottle Brush with Nipple Cleaner, Navy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0771FGXBC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wVT6BbP654K4C)? Plus, they throw in an extra nipple cleaner for good measure. Never know when one of those will come in handy.

The silicone ones come in sets, so if your kiddo drops one, you’d have spare ones. You could also thread them on yarn and tie to the stroller, etc. so they can’t fall on the ground. I have been meaning to buy some silicone ones and just put these in my Amazon cart.

[Softy Straws](Silicone Straws - Slender Size BPA Free Non-Rubber Silicon Reusable Drinking Straws for Stainless Steel 20 oz Yeti Tumbler - Flexible, Chewy, Bendy & Safe for Kids/Toddlers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N1ZKZE4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_J4Q6Cb5F6EGBV)

There’s a little tool included to clean them. I like the brushes that look like pipe cleaner bristles better. I looked for an example to link and found this [Munchkin bottle and cup cleaning set](Munchkin Bottle and Cup Cleaning Brush 4 Piece Set with Key Ring https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077H46GGB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_6OQ6CbZQW0CBH). It’s for cleaning kiddy bottles and cups, but the same small crevices are found in tumblers and travel mugs for adults. It even includes a little tool to pop the waterproof gaskets off the lids. No more ruining my nails trying to pop the gasket off my Beast tumbler lids.

I have a ton of the metal and plastic straws that go with the lidded tumblers, and I really love them. (Starbucks tumblers last forever and don’t lose their lids if they fall. I also have Beast tumblers, but the lids can pop off.) I don’t get anything out of linking stuff other than trying to do something nice.

:( That does sound hectic. My registry is kinda all over the place because I've already bought a ton of stuff, but just some suggestions of some things (FTM so no idea really if these are good or not, some were recommendations from friends, some were recommendations from various online resources).

• car seat, extra base if you have more than one car, and stroller
  
• baby carrier - I got the ergobaby 360 with infant insert but the Lillebaby 360 is also super popular.
  
• swaddles - aden & anais seem to be hugely popular.
  
• bathing supplies - washcloths, bathtub
  
• first aid kit supplies - NoseFrida, nail clipper, thermometer
  
• feeding - bottles, sterilizer (some people told me I had to have it, some said it was totally unnecessary), bottle cleaner brush, drying rack (seems like everyone else loves the Boon grass, but I don't have the counter space!) You can get a pump through your insurance if you plan to breastfeed, I ordered mine through Aeroflow. I ultimately chose the Spectra S2 over the Medela PISA because it's a closed system, which apparently means less chances of bacteria getting into the system and thus easier cleaning.
  
• burp clothes - I was told to just get a ton of cloth diapers to use as burp clothes, and to have them everywhere.
  
• diaper pail - I have two friends who say this is good enough, so I went with it. They also said to use doggie poop bags to contain the smelly diapers.
  
• humidifier
  
• Boppy for nursing
  
• Backpack style diaper bag
  
• baby may need a more convenient place to be set down other than the crib, something you can have near you in the kitchen, shower, whatever. Popular options are the rock n play, Boppy lounger, or a pack 'n play. I plan on getting the Chicco FastAsleep pack 'n play because the crib/dresser/changing station is on our 2nd floor, so I figured this could double as a changing station/napper on the first floor.
  
  Lucie's List is probably the best resource I found online.

I totally recommend these reusable silicon bottle labels when people ask

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https://www.amazon.com/Daycare-Durable-Writable-Reusable-Silicone/dp/B07KVVXLMY/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=reusable+bottle+labels&qid=1554395877&s=gateway&sr=8-6

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So much better than the sticky labels every day! Lol

Price doesn't correlate with the size of bits in any given drink. Like Dan pointed out, Huel has higher quality ingredients than JJ. I hated Huel when I first tried it but now I dig it. I make waffles with it. I blend with ice and various flavor boosts for variety. One tiny scoop of banana flavor, 125 grams of berry huel, ~65 grams of frozen fruit, and 20 grams of gerbs 5 seed meal all blended in a 24 oz Ninja single serving blender is delicious.

The ninja is not difficult to clean. Just a small squirt of of soap + bottle brush and you're done. No more difficult than a shaker, maybe even easier since there's no awkward mesh thing to clean.

My baby is 3 months old and we’ve been to 3 hotels so far. We brought this extremely compact drying rack and a small bottle of dish soap and washed all the bottles in the bathroom sink each night before bed. We use these slender bottles that fit into an insulated/protective six-bottle carrier that goes around with us during the day. This method was very easy for us; we use room temp water for his formula so he’s not too needy when it comes to warming.

haha - I wish I could give you an answer. I've looked at those too, and they are a front runner for me.

My problem is that we don't have a dishwasher, and I really want to avoid having to wash/sterilize 8million bottle parts. So I'm a little turned off by the Dr. Brown's and the Munchkin latch for those reasons.

I really like the [Kiinde system] (http://www.amazon.com/Kiinde-TG-N-001-NA-Breastfeeding-Gift-Set/dp/B00CXTWJAA/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1409672034&sr=1-1&keywords=kiinde+twist+breastfeeding+gift+set) - but it seems pretty cost prohibitive for long term use (~$0.40/bag). Although after doing some more research - It's not that much more than buying the medela storage bags (~$0.32/bag).

To start off with - I think I'm going to use the Playtex drop-ins and I found a [breastmilk storage system] (http://www.amazon.com/Playtex-Drop-Ins-System-Breast-Storage/dp/B0011UH78G/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1409672305&sr=1-1&keywords=playtex+breastmilk+storage+kit) that allows you to pump and store right in the liners. (~$0.08/liner)

I'm registering for the Kiinde system, but also the playtex bottles and liners. I already ordered the playtex breastmilk storage set since I couldn't find it at Babies R Us or Target to add to my registry.

We put the bottles on the top rack and have this dishwasher basket for the nipples and rings of the bottle.

I just have two cats. Your animals may be different, but our cats were VERY suspicious of the baby when we brought him home. One cat was kinda curious, and the other was pretty terrified of him. Generally, they didn't come near him. They're only just started to show interest at 6 months.

Nursing chair: We didn't use one, just used the couch or a wooden rocker with a cushion in the chair and a blanket over it for comfort. The cats don't care for it, but they do sleep all over the couch and shed. I laid blankets where the cats normally lay, and just washed them frequently.

Crib: I found cats in it before the baby came, and I would immediately spray them with a water bottle or shout at them to get out, and they quickly learned it was off-limits. To be safe though, I shut the door at night. If baby is rooming with you, get the animals used to not sleeping in the room ahead of time. The Pack-N-Play is where our baby spent most of his early nights, while we took shifts with him on the couch. There was no way to keep the cats away, but whenever we were awake, we enforced that they were not allowed in it, again with the spray bottle or shouting at them. They never jumped in while baby was in there, so I felt safe enough to sleep for a few hours at a time.

Diapers/Laundry: We prefer an open laundry basket for our dirty cloth diapers, as the smells air out better in the summertime. But in the winter, we started out using a pail liner instead of a step-to-open trash can. We use disposable wipes, and keep a tiny step-on trash can for those. I don't have dogs, so I don't have much experience there. The cats, of course, aren't interested in anything dirty.

We did have a problem with one of our cats stealing pacifiers and bottle nipples and chewing them. He's a weirdo and likes to chew silicione. So we got 2 dishwasher baskets. One to run in the dishwasher. The other, we leave on the counter and lay a dishtowel in. We put all our clean bottle nipples, pacifiers, anti-colic valves..anything my cat would be tempted to chew, we put in there and closed it. We have this OXO Tot one and this Munchkin one. The cat can't open them up to steal anything. The plastic parts he's less interested in, we place in the Boon drying lawn, and it works out just fine. He is also obsessed with formula and would knock the container onto the floor. We had to start storing it in a kitchen cabinet. My cat is just an asshole though. My other one is an angel and doesn't get on the counter.

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One thing I do love for disinfecting baby toys and areas the cats may have been: PURELL Multi-Surface Disinfectant. It's safe for babies, pets, and food-preparation areas. The scent is very light and pleasant, and it's come in handy a lot.

We have these and they are amazing! They’ve held up really well and are the right price. 😀

I boil bottles when I need to sterilize them. We use this drying rack and like it.

Munchkin High Capacity Drying Rack, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006SFUCV8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XprEDbHA22VG5

Things I haven't seen mentioned in the thread:

• Dishwasher cage (lots of bottles to wash)
  
  
• Baby monitor
  
  
• Kangaroo Pouch or Mobi wrap?

This is just the first one I found, there are others too.

Munchkin Deluxe Dishwasher Basket, Colors May Vary https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RI8Y30/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2EDszbHC4962J

We recently did a trip with our 4-month-old, and it was fine! I brought her chair and SnuggleMe pillow that she sleeps in. I LOVE the sit-me-up chair, and it's lightweight and folds up easily, so it's not a hassle to travel with it. It was good to pop her in when I was getting ready and to bring her in the bathroom with me. The hotel had cribs available and set one up in the room for us. To bring all the stuff up to the room, I used a ring sling and asked for a luggage cart that I loaded up. Backpack on my back. You can unload everything and then put baby back in the carseat and go park.

If you're pumping or using bottles, you might want to have an AC adaptor for your car and bring travel size soap and an on-the-go drying rack and bottle brush. I also brought a small fan for LO, since I've dealt with a lot of wonky AC units in hotel rooms.

Ask for your room to have a microwave and fridge! I would order from Ubereats/GrubHub/Favor or something like that instead of room service. Or if the hotel has a restaurant, call in your order to pick it up downstairs and save some $$$.

Good luck!

We used our changing pad (Keekaroo) and the dresser topper it fits into literally every day, many times a day up until my first was potty trained a couple of months ago. She’ll be 3 next month and we’ll continue using both for #2. We’ll either paint the topper to match the new dresser or maybe won’t bother. I would consider both invaluable while many think it’s a total waste. 🤷‍♀️

Also, for the record, the bottle drying rack has also lived on our counter even beyond bottles. It’s been handy for drying pump parts, sippy cup pieces, straws, the small cups we use now, etc. I like something like this one better than the grass one everyone talks about though - more vertical space for the same footprint and more practical in my experience.

The washing is insane! If I had to do it over again, I’d prioritize replacing our dishwasher and kitchen sink faucet before baby arrived. I hate them both.

Really like this basket OXO Tot Dishwasher Basket for the dishwasher, we also have the Munchkin one and it falls over when you open it, we pretty much have to take it out of our dishwasher to load it., and we spend more time lining up the nipples to get them all to fit.

If you end up bottle feeding you’ll want 2 baskets and at least 10 bottles if you wash every day. They use 7ish in a day and some will be in use while the washing is done. (My son had lip tie, tongue tie, and wouldn’t open his mouth to latch... success breastfeeding isn’t necessarily about how hard you try.)

If you end up using the breast pump a lot (I’m an exclusive pumper) just immediately pull the trigger on buying more sets of pump parts so you wash less often. Some bits wear out over time and you have to eventually replace them anyways. Buy more immediately and it will be longer until they all need replaced.

Finally, bottles that come in 5oz size are better because you can use them longer. So if it’s a toss up that’s a clear winner. Don’t buy many 8oz bottles, they won’t need those until they’re down to drinking 4 or less bottles a day (eventually bottle fed babies have larger meals farther apart.)

Diapers and wipes are always good -- newborn or preemie size probably. That said, some diapers just don't fit great on some kids, and some kids will have more sensitivity to certain wipes, so it's hard to say exactly which type/brand to get. "Water wipes" (https://www.amazon.com/WaterWipes-Sensitive-Wipes-Count-Packs/dp/B008KJEYLO) are a really good sensitive wipe. I wouldn't necessarily send her too many/any bigger diapers yet. They'll just take up room and might be a brand that doesn't work great. A box or two of the next size up is enough for now.

A good diaper cream will probably also be needed. I'd recommend something somewhat "natural" like https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P16ZXK/, again to help reduce sensitivity hopefully. I would avoid petroleum jelly based ones.

Some type of burp cloths. However diaper cloths (I can't remember if that's what they are called) work great. I can't speak for this brand but something like this.. https://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Birdseye-3-Ply-Prefold-Diapers/dp/B007VBYVWE. They are usually like a light linen/muslin, and usually fairly large square, and plain. They're easy to clean and big enough to fold over if part gets dirty, etc, and multi-use.


I would also avoid too many clothes. Some onesies with zippers is probably all that's really needed. Maybe also a nice soft hat as well, and some muslin swaddle wraps. Additionally, a warm, soft blanket or something to cover them when they go out. They're not supposed to wear anything bulky between the child and the carseat harness (ofc, they'll need a carseat if they don't already have one -- most hospitals won't release babies without one though, especially from the nicu).

Pacifiers are good too. Kids will probably find a certain kind they prefer, but I think this is basically what hospitals almost always use https://www.amazon.com/Philips-SCF190-01-Soothie-0-3mth/dp/B0045I6IAO.



They may also be recommended a vitamin like poly-vi-sol, or possibly other things, but this is hard to buy without being able to talk to her to find out exactly what is prescribed.

Similarly, bottles, nipples, and/or breastfeeding equipment, but this is hard to buy without knowing what she and the kid prefer. However, hand sanitizer for after diaper changes, and a nice bottle brush (https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Browns-Bottle-Brush-Blue/dp/B000N0SNHY/ or https://www.amazon.com/Sponge-Bottle-Brush-Pack-Blue/dp/B07DQQFP63/) are great to have.

Some type of food/meal delivery would be awesome. Possibly even a local housecleaning or laundry service too, depending on how independent she is.

And ultimately, money can help, as well as your phone number or contact info and an openness for contact and support.

There might be more that I can't think of. At this stage it's probably as important to get things to help her directly as for the baby. She may also have some medical needs depending on how the delivery went, and all that. Feel free to pm me too with any more questions etc.

It’s just a plastic ball from a supplement store blender cup, the bottle brush I use to clean with is silicone bought from bed bath and beyond but here’s something similar from amazon


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I breastfeed so I send what baby needs for the day (4, 4 oz. bottles) and daycare has a couple extra frozen bags to keep on hand just in case. I send enough diapers/wipes at a time to last a couple weeks. Diaper cream (though we hadn't dealt with diaper rash previously so when LO got it recently they asked me to get a different cream that worked better - I was happy to defer to their knowledge) A pacifier, but LO doesn't use it much. 2 full outfit changes. 2 crib sheets. 4-5 bibs for the week. No toys, no blankets. They did suggest to send a sleep sack if that's what LO is used to for naps. And everything labeled with LO's name. I used these labels for bottles: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075H6GHXQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And these for clothes/fabric: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RDFT4IO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you're going to wash parts in the dishwasher, I got a little cage thing like this that also works as a drying rack, and is pretty compact so it doesn't take up much space.

We went through this and I remember how absolutely draining, time consuming, and stressful it all can be. Our daughter turned out to have tongue and lip ties that the first LC missed, but even once those were clipped it took about 6 weeks of pumping, bottle feeding, and practicing with and without the shield for her to get the hang of nursing and transfer enough milk to ditch the bottles/shield. You should feel totally empowered to go completely with bottle feeding if that works best for you but if you do want to stick with it (for me the convenience of being able to EBF was a big incentive), here are some tips that helped me:
-buy a couple of those dishwasher bottle part basket thingies (like this and run your parts through the sanitize setting on the dishwasher each day if you have one. Stopping washing things by hand was a big time saver for us.
-These heated in the microwave before each pumping session and worn around my flanges while pumping helped me let down more easily and use a lower setting (less pain) on the pump
-See if there's a time of day that your baby has an easier time latching and stick to practicing then. Our LC told me that later in the day they can get more easily overstimulated and frustrated so I avoided trying to get her to latch then until she was good at it.
Hope that helps and good luck! You're doing so well and whatever ends up being best for you will be great!

1. Don't buy (many) baby blankets or rattles - They are the #1 and #2 things people will give you as gifts
   
   
2. Buy this thing - Dishwasher Basket - it will make your life a lot easier when you're trying to clean bottle parts
   
   
3. Use Amazon Mom and Subscribe and Save to buy diapers and wipes - they have a pretty good price to begin with, and with Mom and SS you'll save an additional 20% - just don't forget to cancel the subscription after your order!
   
   
4. If you're buying disposable diapers, don't buy very many Newborn (NB) or size 1 diapers, they grow out of them quickly. Buy a lot of size 3 diapers - they stay in size 3 for a long time (They start wearing them around 16lbs and don't stop until about 28lbs)
   
   
5. Start looking for and buying diapers and wipes NOW, don't wait, buy it now when you see a good deal
   
   
6. Make sure you're comparing prices at the per diaper or per wipe level, not just per box
   
   
7. Luvs or store brand diapers are just fine 99.9% of the time, you don't need to pay through the nose for "name brand" diapers

Do yourself a favor - invest in two of these: Dr. Brown's Options Dishwasher Basket for Standard Baby Bottle Parts https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078XX7Z55/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zbIEDbZ885HKJ

At first, I couldn't stand the thought of running a half-empty dishwasher just for clean bottles and parts. But sleep deprivation is a funny thing. It'll change your priorities, for sure.

Pick up one of those “cages” that are used for baby bottle tops/nipples.

https://www.amazon.com/Munchkin-Deluxe-Dishwasher-Basket-Colors/dp/B000RI8Y30

Oh, also, don’t forget to pack supplies to wash your pump parts (small container of dishwashing fluid, and something like this: https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Tot-Drying-Bottle-Brush/dp/B0771JS51X/). I carry some Medela wipes in my bag too, in case I’m out all day and can’t wash the parts (https://www.amazon.com/Medela-Accessory-Convenient-Countertops-Resealable/dp/B005MQW60O/)

I also use comotomo bottles and was travelling last week, I bought the oxo travel bottle rack and I loved it so much. It came with it's own brush, I also had an empty tiny sample bottle of Aveeno baby lotion that I washed out and put dish soap in and it fit perfectly inside the rack. I think you could get away without sterilization if you are in the US, I just used the hottest water at the end to rinse.

Here is the link
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0771JS51X?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

So they sell these on Amazon but I only use silicone sponges/cleaning brushes. I’d like to find essentially this same thing but made entirely of silicone.

I already have one of these silicone brushes, but I’m looking for one exactly like the picture. One that you can use 1 hand for and can suction to a sink.

Nice! This is pretty close to what I have and it works well for bostons:

https://www.amazon.com/Munchkin-Fold-Bottle-Drying-Rack/dp/B00RQ83N76/ref=sr_1_19_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1481409512&sr=8-19&keywords=bottle+drying+rack

There are waterproof labels of all kinds, often used for labeling kids' bottles or sippy cups at daycare. They stay on in the dishwasher, etc. Like these

One of the most useful things I got was a two-tier drying rack for bottles and stuff that needs to stay sanitized. It’s like $8 on amazon and legitimately holds SO much stuff! It’s a little janky but seriously gets the job done well and keeps an amazing amount of stuff organized and clean.
Munchkin High Capacity Drying Rack
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006SFUCV8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

We have that and still use it for the valves but found it too small for all the bottles. Get this one link

Yeah, like others said use one of those dishwasher baskets for the nipples, lids and other random parts.

Something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Munchkin-Deluxe-Dishwasher-Basket-Colors/dp/B000RI8Y30

As for the bottles, I either wedge them in between a tall glass, or wedge them right up against the dishwasher basket. Our basket is on the top shelf, right between those vertical posts. So I just sort of move the basket a little, put the bottle on the post, then put the basket back on it.

You still get some bottles flipping and flying all over, but trust me you're just starting down the path.

Just wait until you get to the small plastic kid cups that just love to fly all over the dishwasher.

Don't judge. I took out the rack on the top. It works great because it keeps it together and I can see what's in there. I keep my butane, cutters, lighters, bottle opener, and matches in it. Works great. As a note, we never used it for its intended use.

• Ferberizing works - It's really rough at first, but once it kicks in you will be so glad you did it.
  
• Get a dishwasher basket if you have a dishwasher. Walmart has them. You can wash binkies in that thing too.
  
• Always have desitin and aquaphor on hand. Aquaphor works great on minor rashes, desitin for the more serious. I really recommend having a set for home and a set that stays in the diaper bag.
  
• You are going to wake up at 3 AM and have to get out of bed to feed your child. It is frustrating and it is awful, but it is a fact of parenting. I would work out an arrangement with your SO to take turns for maximum sleep time. If you are breast feeding, make him get up and bring the baby to you. Share in the pain and neither of you will feel like they are doing all the work.
  
• Whatever your stance on breastfeeding, hear out the lactation consultant that will be offered free to you by your hospital
  
• Look in your area for first time parent classes. They give you some AMAZING information and the classes are usually really cheap - and a great boding experience for a couple.
  
• If you are not a patient person, you will need to learn patience. Kids test the limitations of our patience, and when you are sleep deprived, it is so easy to get overwhelmed or angry.
  
• Talk to your SO and manage their expectations on house chores. They are going to have to step it up. You should be sleeping when the baby is sleeping, instead of up and making sure your place is spotless. It's not a vacation. Taking care of an infant is work.
  
• Let your SO have time alone with the baby. They need to bond one on one, and you are going to need to get out of that house once in a while. Also, do not feel bad about leaving your baby with your SO or the grandparents. This separation was very difficult for my ex. The baby will be fine.
  
• Don't let pride get in the way of accepting help. If a relative offers to cook or clean, let them. Any little bit of help will make your life that much easier, and you need that in an environment where stress is going to be high and sleep is going to be low.
  
  EDIT: Thought of one more.
  
  If you have a Costco or Sams Club, get a membership. Buy your diapers and wipes in bulk. You'll easily pay for your membership in savings.

We got a little rack/basket for the "plugs" and nipples, and run the "straws" with the tableware in the dishwasher. Collars (the white plastic rings) go in the bottom of the basket, with any binkies.

The basket goes on the top rack. Bottles themselves get put upside down on the bottom rack near the center for 1) better washing and 2) maximum possible distance from the heating element.

Now, I used to clean them by hand but that was such a pain in the butt, and it dried the hell out of my hands. Once we were able to jump to milk (and I could stow the formula mixer) I just gave up with hand-washing. I don't miss hand washing at all.

Hi! Happy Birthday! I'd love this bottle drying rack! This would help with MY womb liberation because I'm trying to evacuate this little ball of human out of MY womb by Christmas! =)

We keep a spinning dish rack on the kitchen table. She only takes three bottles a day, so we don't have many.

Military brat on both sides of the family :3 plus my grandfather was part of the troop that went in to libertize Auschwitz so that's cool.

We just had a baby and of all things we didn't think to get this is the biggest hassle to not have. I keep drying the bottles on the window sill.

When I first opened the package of the bottles I ran everything through the dish washer. For the smaller parts I used [this](oxo tot dishwasher basket for bottle parts & accessories, teal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0771FFJ21/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_dh.KDbK004XYF) so that all the nipples and plastic pieces wouldn't fly all over.

Once the dishwasher finished I let everything air dry on the counter using a bottle rack.

After that I found it much easier to handwash bottles in hot water with dawn soap using a bottle brush also from oxo. Same with the little plastic parts and nipples. I know some people prefer to sterilize each time but I never bothered - hand washing and letting them dry on the counter was perfectly fine for me. My kiddo is almost 2 and healthy, and I'm expecting #2 early next year and plan on doing the same thing.

The link -> https://www.amazon.com/Kiinde-Breast-Milk-Storage-Twist/dp/B00CXTWJAA/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=kindee+bottles&qid=1556484069&s=gateway&sr=8-3
No one will probably but it though even with a million followers.