Best baby bottle sterilizers & warmers according to redditors
We found 70 Reddit comments discussing the best baby bottle sterilizers & warmers. We ranked the 23 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 70 Reddit comments discussing the best baby bottle sterilizers & warmers. We ranked the 23 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
First, take a breath. Everything is gonna be all right.
Unless you helped raise your siblings or work in a daycare, most people go into parenthood without much relevant experience. (I had absolutely none.) It's one of those things that you learn on the job.
You have 8 months until the kiddo arrives. Enjoy your last childfree days. Trust me, there will be times you miss them. Get as much sleep as you can now, because the lack of sleep is rough. For me, that was literally the hardest thing about having kids.
If she's not already there, very soon your wife is going to start having morning sickness. While my wifey was puking her guts out, she preferred for me to bring her a glass of water to gargle and drink afterwards, hold her long hair out of the way to keep it from getting messy, and gently rub her back. Find out what your wife likes.
Once she gets to her last trimester, keep a close eye on her health. That's when things can go really bad. (Mine nearly died from preeclampsia during her first pregnancy) She should be seeing her OB regularly -- at least weekly if she has any high risk factors.
Literally the first thing you'll need is a car seat. The hospital will not release your child unless you have one. We used this one which is a car seat and carrier, and has seperate stroller attachment.
After the kiddo arrives home, you need to have a nursery ready. To that end, you're going to need a crib, diapers, diaper cream, wipes, 2-3 baby blankets, and some onsies. (I got this one for my kiddos). I would highly recommend getting a diaper genie too. If you have family members who are retired, having them stay over during the first month or two is a good idea. You'll probably be too tired to cook or clean, so an extra set of hands is always useful. You might also want to stock up on lanolin cream, because breast feeding or pumping is very hard on the titties and has a tendency to tear them open.
The best places to buy infant clothing are Goodwill and Once Upon A Child. They grow so fast that you'll get maybe a month of use out of it before it's time to buy more.
You also need to have some idea of what you're going to do with the kiddo after your maternity/paternity leave is over. Is wifey going to be a stay at home mom, or are you going to put your kid in day care? If you go the daycare route, you need to spend the months before the kiddo is born finding one. Do research to find good ones in your area, then go on a tour. Once you find one you like, put your kiddo on the waiting list. (Yes, they have wait lists for day care, especially for the infant rooms.)
As far as general parenting tips, the first year is the hardest. If you're feeling overwhelmed, it's OK to put the baby down in his crib and let him cry, while you walk away for 15 minutes to clear your head. Until around 6-10 months, infants aren't very interactive. Once they're walking (10-12 months) and talking (12-24 months), they're a lot more fun.
Oh, I asked my wifey and here were her tips:
EDIT: Oh, and you'll need bottles, a bottle brush, and a sterilizer. This is the sterilizer we use.
I accidentally hit save, here are some more items you might want to register for:
Corner bumpers more of a concern when baby starts moving, but if you get it out of the way now you don't have to worry about it later. Same goes for plug covers and cabinet locks! Furniture anchors are a must-have, too. I haven't registered for those yet, need to figure out how many we need.
Pack'n'Play portable playpen, changing station, play mat, and bassinet. Even if you don't travel much, I think it will be handy for taking baby around the house while I do chores. They come in all kinds of designs, this one just stood out because of my nursery theme.
A glider or rocking chair, dresser/changing station, and crib. I don't have recommendations for these because I got mine as hand-downs.
Baby monitor I'm going with middle of the line video, because the audio only ones aren't much cheaper, so why not? I'd like to be able to peek in on baby and make sure he's okay without constantly disturbing him by entering the room. These come in all ranges with all kinds of features, so look at a few to figure out what you want.
Bibs. I love these because they have food-catchers. Mess will still happen, but it looks like these will at least lower the amount.
Infant soothie pacifiers
Breastfeeding pillow for sitting up Probably superfluous with the other one, but I like that it straps around your waist, cushions your back, and has pockets for drinks/snack/phone.
Pacifier clips, so you aren't knee deep in pacifiers that keep falling on the floor
Butt paste. I've heard a lot about this from other moms, apparently it's the best diaper cream.
Butt spatula admittedly I felt silly with this one, but the reviews are raving. Butt paste gets everywhere, and it's water resistant so an utter pain to clean - especially under your nails. On top of that, this makes sure you get a nice, even layer for baby's comfort.
Breastfeeding scarf! I think this thing is so neat, especially with a winter baby. You can wear it like an infinity scarf, but it'd big enough that when baby is ready to eat it will cover both of you comfortably! There are a lot of different styles, I picked a black one and a grey one just so they will go with any outfit.
Graco glider soother I picked this because I thought it was neat, then I saw a bumper with post partum advice list it on her must-have rundown.
Diaper bag! I went for the backpack style so DH and I could both comfortably use it, and honestly I don't want to deal with baby in one arm and an over-the-shoulder bag on the other.
First aid and grooming kit
Bottle sterilizer, because screw trying to hand wash them
Bottle warmer, no microwave/boiling water and guess
Bottles!
High chair. I picked this one because it is a 4-in-1, it adjusts from infant all the way up to toddler booster, so I know I'll get my use out of it.
Puj tub - it folds into your sink to be a warm, soft bathing surface for baby, and then when you're done you hang it flat in the shower, bo fuss, no mold!
I also registered at Target and BRU for some variety, some things that I don't have amazon links for:
Travel system.... I absolutely want one that is a carrier, clicks into a car base or a stroller. Getting two bases, one for each car, and the stroller base, would probably still be cheaper than buying two car seats, a carrier, and a stroller, and with these systems you don't have to wake baby up with every transistion.
Various cloth products, swaddlers, burp blankets, bath towels, bibs, etc. These are everywhere so just pick whatever suits you! I'm not registering for any clothes just because I know everyone is going to see "the cutest little onesie" and get it regardless.
Diapers! You can never have enough. I'd get a couple of packs from each size range. Don't open them until you know how big baby is, so you can exchange any that start too small.
Toys galore. Again, people will give you these registered or not, but if you see something that really strikes you, throw it in there! Jumpers and playpads are good to pick out.
Nursery decor - if you haven't gotten it all yet, black-out curtains, crib set, sheets, matress protectors, diaper genie, changing pad, laundry hamper, mobile, etc etc.
Books! Instead of cards, I'm going to ask people to bring inexpensive books with their personal note to baby, that way he can keep their messages as he grows. I put a good amount of books between $3-$6 on my registry for this, so hopefully we won't get a million copies of the same book.
This turned into an epic novel, but I hope it helps you with some starting places! Check out the reviews and similar products on things I linked, hopefully it will lead you to some things you like!
:( 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).
Lucie's List is probably the best resource I found online.
The Phillips Avent sterilizer is the best invention ever. Give the parts a wash, throw them in the thing, thing goes in the microwave for two minutes and it’s done! Saved me a TON of time over these three kids...
Philips AVENT Microwave Steam Sterilizer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007VBXKG2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_D9U2DbZ5C4KQE
I have friends who use room temperature water to mix with formula and they don't heat it. I don't know anyone that uses cold formula/breast milk BUT that doesn't mean it isn't OK, I just haven't looked it up.
You could keep a bottle warmer in the nursery as well. Pull a bottle out of the fridge and warm it up right there.
We got this one at our shower:
http://www.amazon.com/Kiinde-Kozii-Breastmilk-Bottle-Warmer/dp/B005G3QSF2/ref=sr_1_13/177-4806909-7112715?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1411055897&sr=1-13
Sure thing. Most people like to sterilize and dry the more old school way, which we did with our first baby. Had to step it up with with our new babe (born early October) because I seriously hate a bunch of little things (pump supplies, bottles, etc) all over my counters.
[electric sterlizer and dryer combo] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074M5XZTS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_MWTzoCzaynOxq)
We could never get our bottles to dry, and we use glass! We ended up getting a sterilizer with a drying feature. It was obnoxiously expensive but damn dry bottles are really nice. Wabi Baby Electric Steam Sterilizer and Dryer Plus Version https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZT394O6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_xCgHAb8QR8R7N
We use this.
We used to boil everything until the day I left everything boiling on the stove and forgot it. All of the nebulizers melted together into a colorful slab of plastic.
I have a bottle sterilizer which has been a lifesaver. And it makes using distilled water on the altera nebs way easier. I wash everything at the sink from the tap, shake off the excess after washing, put them in the steamer, and use distilled water as the steaming water. So far it’s worked well. I haven’t had any build up of hard water on the nebs b/c the steam really soaks them.
Wish I’d known about bottle sterilizers years ago, I used to stove top boil too. This is the one I have, I highly recommend.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0057ECYS0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518004654&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=bottle+sterilizer&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/Kiinde-Kozii-Breastmilk-Bottle-Warmer/dp/B005G3QSF2/ref=sr_1_6?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1414291120&sr=1-6&keywords=bottle+warmer
We have this and it is amazing.
I haven’t used it, but I’m expecting #2 and it’s definitely in the back of my mind. However, I just thought I’d mention a bottle warmer I saw online the other day. We used to make formula by the pitcher, so were always warming bottles in the middle of the night. Anyway, you pre-load the warmer with a bottle and it keeps it cold until you hit a remote button, at which point it warms the bottle. I would have loved that with my first!
The First Years 4-in-1 Remote Control Bottle Warmer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0796B1X5F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_OO9UAb1B7RH65
Dad here. We've been alternating since almost birth our two month and a half baby.
Hadn't had any issues with him not interested in nursing, and honestly, I really enjoy having the opportunity to feed him :)
We use Avent bottles, the 4oz ones. With #2 nipples. Also, it's a real life saver to have a practical sterilizer. We use this one:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-AVENT-SCF276-01-Steriliser/dp/B003P9WSVW
Now it seems they have a new model, probably this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Philips-AVENT-Electric-Steam-Sterilizer/dp/B0057ECYS0
You load the bottles, nipples and whatnot, and 6 minutes later they are ready to use.
At first it's kinda stressful measuring everything and getting the logistics in order. But after feeling like a master Chemist for doing your first few bottles, you'll get the hang of it.
Enjoy :D
I'm using this one and it's one of the most convenient baby products I own https://www.amazon.de/Philips-AVENT-Microwave-Steam-Steriliser/dp/B007VBXKG2
Sterilizing really isn't necessary. But if you want to and have a microwave, you can use that to sterilize stuff. http://www.amazon.com/Philips-AVENT-Microwave-Steam-Sterilizer/dp/B007VBXKG2/ref=pd_cp_ba_1 or http://www.amazon.com/Medela-Quick-Clean-Micro-Steam-Bags/dp/B00D2WFBC0/ref=pd_sbs_ba_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0891J0HYQX2AA9ZNZWMK
I just use hot soapy water and a bottle brush if I'm not using the dishwasher. Everything gets clean enough.
A bottle sterilizer steam machine! [Link] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007VBXKG2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_HeKGybYWPYJN2)
There are better ones that you plug in but this has good ratings and is cheaper
Especially with 2 babies, you'll have bottles and lids and other pieces of them everywhere but never have any clean. There are microwaveable bags as well for really quick sterilization or for when you're visiting someone else
The wife and I sat down tonight and started building our Amazon registry for about 30 minutes until she got too overwhelmed. I was looking at the bottle washers/sanitizers/dryers. I saw this one had some decent reviews and it looks like it could fit a lot of bottles and other stuff. So quick question... is a sterilizer that uses steam also considered a "washer" or do you usually wash, sanitize, and dry?
Wabi Baby Electric Steam Sterilizer and Dryer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CTK7X15/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_bFb3BbKRXGXKV
This is what we use. All the parts fit great and it even has a dryer, so you can dry them before you sterilize them.
It's been awhile, but for me it was a Baby Bottle Sterilizer.
I hated boiling bottles and then if you forgot to do it, there were not clean bottles. Such a pain with a screaming, hungry baby!! I had it sitting there and when it got full, I automatically started it up, so never went without a clean bottle. ;-)
What organisms are you planning to work with?
(tl;dr read refs 1,2,3; google "baby bottle microwave sterilizer)
1) If you are considering culturing environmental samples, read the diybio.org "Ask A Biosafety Officer" responses to the questions about culturing samples http://ask.diybio.org/questions/.
2) In general you should familiarize yourself with the CDC's Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) 5th Edition (pdf direct link) if you are not already.
In particular, Appendix B—Decontamination and Disinfection (pg 326) defines and reviews principles of sterilization vs disinfection.
An interesting and useful project would be to measure effectiveness of one or more "diy-friendly" alternative sterilization/disinfection tools + procedures. One way to start researching how to design such an experiment could start with reading the BMBL (at least the appendix B and related sections) to learn conceptual starting points & technicals terms. Van Doornmalen 2008 (ref 3 below) is a good review to learn more.
microwave baby-bottle steam "sterilizers"
Now, with that said, I'd like to suggest another set of consumer products that might be useful for home lab disinfection: baby bottle sterilizers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007VBXKG2. In particular some are designed to be used with microwave ovens. They are usually plastic containers with an internal rack for holding the bottles along with a resevoir for water. The microwave is used to vaporize the water into steam. Unlike lab autoclaves, these are not pressure vessels and so the pressure & temp of the steam is at ambient and thus not capable of true sterilization.
However, it may be that the incident microwaves compensate for this to some degree - or not. Lit review + research required! Here is a PubMed search for relevant MESH terms ("Disinfection/methods"[MAJR]) AND "Microwaves"[MAJR]. It seems as if there has been some research into using microwaves to disinfect dentures and toothbrushes.
more lit
3) Van Doornmalen, J., & Kopinga, K. (2008). Review of surface steam sterilization for validation purposes. American Journal of Infection Control, 36(2), 86–92. doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2007.02.002 (scihub)
4) ANSI AAMI ST55:2016 - Table-top steam sterilizers - FDA supplimentary information sheet
5) FDA.gov: Recognized Consensus Standards - Specialty Task Group Area: Sterility Standards; Title or Keyword: Sterilization. 1-119 results.
I bought this one for my husband and nanny to use and they love it. Setting 2 is perfect and is really quick to warm perfectly. We used warm water but I found that it took too long for an already fussy baby and someone who didn’t know hunger cues like I did.
I have this one and use it almost on a daily basis. I think it works well and if nothing else, gives me piece of mind.
Thinking of using a microwave baby bottle steriliser to sterilise homebrew equipment, good idea or bad?
Edit: like this
Linky item
Happy Zambambo!
Happy birthday! Hope its most enjoyable :-)
This is the one we have. It's about $30 and I feel like it was a great investment. You tell it how many ounces and what type of bottle you use and it knows how long to warm it up and it keeps that setting every time. So I just have to push a button and it heats it up just right. The only downside is that the tommee tippee bottle are really fat so they don't fit in the warmer, so I warm the milk in the medela storage bottles I pump into. Pump and store in the fridge, throw it in the warmer, then pour the milk into the tippee bottle. Makes 4am feedings a hell of a lot easier on a tired momma. :)
If you are in the US, call your insurance company and see if they participate in the free breastpump program (most do). I used 4 and 8 oz bottles. For the sterilizer, I love love love the microwavable ones. Simple, cheap, and I use it after every feeding. Much easier than running the dishwasher constantly! Here's the one I have.
I use an avent electric sterilizer.
The way you sit or even sleep may be the cause. Try to massage them throughout the day. When I was plugged up, I would massage the area constantly and push towards the nipple. It would be painful and it took more than a week, but finally went away.
Hands down I would say the born free true temp http://www.amazon.com/Born-Tru-Temp-Bottle-Warming-System/dp/B008TA9X74 it's daddy proof for the most part. My husband is wonderful but new to all this and this helps take a lot of the guess work out of it.
https://www.amazon.com/Papablic-Bottle-Electric-Steam-Sterilizer/dp/B074M5XZTS/ref=asc_df_B074M5XZTS/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198066647039&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10909890740392584742&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027720&hvtargid=pla-380674478618&psc=1
Keep a bottle in the fridge with the right amount and invest in a bottle warmer. We have this one: The First Years Night Cravings Bottle Warmer & Cooler, Blue/White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000056HMB/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_Ha6HxbKFZ2B6G. For less than $25 bucks it also has a little cooler where you can keep the bottle. Warming takes less than 2 minutes most of the time.
Philips AVENT Electric Steam Sterilizer
https://www.amazon.com/Philips-AVENT-Electric-Steam-Sterilizer/dp/B0057ECYS0/ref=gbps_img_m-6_f45d_ef99b5bf?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=c624455a-ed52-4f78-9f81-675ed6faf45d&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=13887280011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=2HAGPYTTX86K3ZQ7VZ78&th=1
Boiling them is the next best thing. I wouldn't put them in the dishwasher
https://www.cff.org/Life-With-CF/Treatments-and-Therapies/Medications/Nebulizer-Care-at-Home/
if you travel you can use rubbing alcohol and shake them in a ziplock bag as a replacement
This is what i have
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016KLN4R8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UZbwDbSBHKZQ9
This is great advise! I’m in very similar situation. There are some stores called ‘once upon a child’ that have tons of great used stuff cheap. Or just Kijiji.
Stuff we bought new:
Everything else we pretty much got given to us by friends or bought used. Toys, vibrating chair/rocking chair thing, play pen thing.
We never did the special diaper garbage bin. Just got another smaller kitchen garbage pail works fine? Some people swear by those, I don’t see why.
If you take anything from this thread at all, i’ll tell you what is fucking solid gold though.
This fucker right here:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B007VBXKG2/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1511826669&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=bottle+sterilizer
Fuck boiling everything in big pot or dish washer on high heat. 4 minutes in the microwave to sterilize all the baby gear.
>The sterilization function on anything like that is brilliant and well worth it. I honestly never found bottle warmers any use and until I bought the Perfect prep found it easier to make bottles up by using boiling water and previously boiled water kept in the fridge. I'd make a quick spreadsheet and printed off the ratios for different volumes of bottles.
Wrea bottle warmer, you could try https://www.amazon.com/120-300ML-Bottles-Portable-Suitable-Traveling/dp/B07GDMN9R3/ref=sr_1_3?m=A1AB0DIWQYMFO7&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&qid=1575103350&redirect=true&s=merchant-items&sr=1-3&th=1
I found that a microwave bottle sterilizer was way simpler to deal with than boiling water in a spaghetti pot.
http://www.amazon.com/Munchkin-Steam-Guard-Microwave-Sterilizer/dp/B000V9DXGS/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1395068276&sr=8-6&keywords=microwave+bottle+sterilizer
grazie del consiglio, io ho il fast casa/auto della Chicco (https://www.amazon.it/Chicco-00007389000000-Scaldabiberon-Casa-Bianco/dp/B00SN4GQRQ/), ma ho sempre avuto un po' paura a metterci i biberon in immersione per via dell'anticolica (e dei pareri contrastanti che ho letto in giro sulla sua tenuta stagna, da cui questo post)
Here's the rest of the pictures 😁😁
https://imgur.com/gallery/Q03hZZk
Top Five
In the living room
Graco SnugRide Click Connect 30 Travel System
Graco SnugRide Click Connect 30 travel system
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Graco-FastAction-Fold-Click-Connect-Travel-System-Bennett/374308673?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222228237510206&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=283899052272&wl4=aud-566049426705:pla-539613311477&wl5=9003876&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=374308673&wl13=&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1pblBRDSARIsACfUG10R9JBufXv4b1xe6xeFntXyvAzYwQKzGB07mpet7ccLlbFaEL0MxMIaA
(We'll probably have the stroller in the car most of the time)
Evenflo Versatile Play Space, Cool Gray
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072LTSWND/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2zNPCb6QQMGHB
(Usually comes with a sixth panel, but we wanted to save space until we needed to add it)
Our room sharing set up
Bassinet was handed down to us all put together, and I can't find a link sorry!
Night Lights for Kids, VAVA Baby Night Light, Bedside Lamp for Breastfeeding, ABS+PC, Touch Control, Timer Setting-Pink
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HSTL75K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_MCNPCbBNG4FR6
(Not pictured)
Ubbi Money Saving, No Special Bag Required, Steel Odor Locking Diaper Pail, Gray
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00821FLSU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_byNPCbWY1Z2F8
Honeywell Mistmate Ultrasonic humidifier
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Honeywell-Mistmate-Ultrasonic-Humidifier-HUL520B-Black/37690122?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222228027316373&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=43910449232&wl4=aud-566049426705:pla-84286515392&wl5=9003876&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=37690122&wl13=&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1pblBRDSARIsACfUG12UXQFyrKBbTM4Eq7IlBEg7IxwOorzgvPuFbH8x7isxW8BIMyNhJ_QaAk4HEALw_wcB
Munchkin Laundry Hamper with Lid, Grey
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077PTSZVK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6hPPCb84MDT0G
Super Strong Folding Step Stool - 11" Height - Holds up to 300 Lb - The lightweight foldable step stool is sturdy enough to support adults & safe enough for kids. Skid resistant and open with one flip
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZ0VCQD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TINPCbBERP8HJ
Her side in my closet
South Shore Litte Smiley's Changing Table, Chocolate
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BFJ9S1C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JANPCbP4FX2PG
GAGAKU Baby Diaper Caddy Organizer - Baby Shower Basket Portable Nursery Storage Bin Car Storage Basket for Wipes Toys Tote Bag
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DBXH1BP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3MNPCbDNHVK1V
Munchkin Warm Glow Wipe Warmer
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CNOIQ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_LJNPCbGX20KF4
mDesign Soft Fabric Dresser Drawer and Closet Storage Organizer Set for Child/Kids Room, Nursery, Playroom, Bedroom - Rectangular Organizer Bins with Textured Print - Set of 4 - Linen/Tan
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071P9GPV4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_czNPCbQ2QWJHZ
mDesign Soft Fabric Dresser Drawer and Closet Storage Organizer, 8 Section Divided Bin for Child/Kids Room, Nursery, Playroom, Bedroom - Textured Print with Solid Trim, 3 Pack - Gray
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZYC4439/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_MNNPCbH4F8YGB
Modish Labels Baby Nursery Closet Dividers, Closet Organizers, Nursery Decor, Baby Girl, Deer, Floral Antlers, Flowers, Woodland
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WLQ8B5C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_nBNPCbR1DRJ22
AmazonBasics Kids Velvet Hangers - 30-Pack, Pink Polka Dot
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FXNAD6U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.HNPCbRTDQ9P5
For the kitchen
Philips AVENT Microwave Steam Sterilizer
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007VBXKG2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mMNPCbGSZ1NJY
Boon Bundle Feeding Set
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KGPWGZJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_fQNPCbJJKFAD7
Gourmia Jr. Single Baby Bottle Sterilizer and Warmer, Digital Display, Dishwasher-Safe Removable Parts, JBW150, ETL-Certified
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JZ991WH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TQNPCbAMJZFRJ
Not Pictured items
Rustic Wood Frame Gray Felt Letter Board 10x10 inches. 440 White & Gold Letters, Months & Days Cursive Words, Additional Symbols & Emojis, 2 Letter Bags, Scissors, Vintage Stand. by whoaon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CKT6S6G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qRNPCbYJZKZF8
Fisher-Price Auto Rock 'n Play Sleeper, Aqua Stone
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Fisher-Price-Auto-Rock-n-Play-Sleeper-Aqua-Stone/39577511?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222228031612947&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=55217708312&wl4=pla-113855432192&wl5=9003876&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=39577511&wl13=&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1pblBRDSARIsACfUG10bahlDvXNs66-ReAkUjjQSfucHTHxORdYUyZ92T0oddQGzOtGb360aAoXjEALw_wcB
Fisher-Price Bath Tub, Rainforest Friends
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BUO464Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_txPPCb7ZEHWCC
Are you crazy? If you're warming bottles then you NEED a bottle warmer. You'll be kicking yourself. Make sure to get one with a reservoir for water (so you're not filling it every time with water) and also some sort of timer that you can set. I got this one and loved it.
http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Browns-850T-Bottle-Warmer/dp/B0035LLG2W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422596386&sr=8-1&keywords=dr+brown+bottle+warmer&pebp=1422596343323&peasin=B0035LLG2W
We use the first years bottle warmer. We have used it through 2 kids. It warms bottles in about a minute or two with steam. It's awesome!
The First Years Night and Day Bottle Warmer System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FU2I59G/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_b7Sfvb0607QNV
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FU2I59G/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_b7Sfvb0607QNV
This is absolutely correct. We use this one from Kiinde: http://www.amazon.com/Kiinde-KK-R1-NA-Kozii-Bottle-Warmer/dp/B005G3QSF2. Takes about 3.5 minutes plus there is a huge added benefit - the rhythmic ticking of the timer actually soothes our daughter while we wait.
Papablic Baby Bottle Electric Steam Sterilizer and Dryer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074M5XZTS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_KyWHAb3NKYQF6
I was using the microwave sterilizer (was told so many times that I didn’t NEED ONE) and it fucking sucks. This one holds more items and organizes them so they fit properly and dries them off. I hated having to wash then microwave then hang up to dry then wait 4 hours to put them away.
Third option over microwaving and boiling: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0057ECYS0/ref=mp_s_a_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1499322817&sr=8-4&keywords=bottle%2Bsterilizer&dpPl=1&dpID=41XNHFJUOYL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1
Here is one. there are more expensive ones too but this one costs about the same as a regular warmer.
I started liquid formula with breast milk supplementing after my LO's first day due to a low supply. I understand the failing feeling and I still feel that way at times when I stopped pumping at 5 months. It's hard but as most people say, fed is best. Honestly, having to formula feed is probably the best outcome for all in my situation. My child had no problem transitioning at daycare since she was used to the bottle and having others feed her. I get depressed with little sleep so I could have others help do the overnight feedings once I stopped pumping. You'll feel guilty for some time but you really shouldn't. You are doing what is best for you and your child.
I can't answer the questions about WIC, but here are some tips and answers to your questions:
-Powder formula is not sterile. There are varying ideas if you should give powder formula to a newborn or wait until they are a few months old. I always err on the side of caution, so I did not begin powder formula until LO was 4 months old. I used premade liquid formula up until that point. Your doc can best advise when to start powder formula.
-You keep the liquid formula at room temp until you open the container. Then it needs to go into the refrigerator. Your baby will probably be OK with eating at room temp (mine was until her first cold and then she got picky) but any that is from the refrigerator will most likely need to be warmed up. Again it depends on your child's preference.
-It is advised to not use a microwave to warm a bottle. It can create hot spots though as mentioned here some people just make sure they mix it around. I haven't ever used a microwave and don't intend to. I either use the hot water method you described or use my bottle warmer. I have this bottle warmer: https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Browns-850T-Bottle-Warmer/dp/B0035LLG2W/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1484580287&sr=8-1&keywords=doc+brown+bottle+warmer It was great at first though now it is a bit temperamental 7 months in. I use distilled water for the warmer. I just pop the bottle in the warmer and then go do a diaper change while the bottle is heating up.
-I still warm the bottles with powdered formula due to my child's preference described above. She will gag if it is not warmed up enough. I also pre-make bottles of formula and keep them in the fridge so that I don't have to waste time making one when it's the middle of the night or LO is hangry. When you switch to powdered formula, you can buy a formula pitcher to do a big batch at a time so that you aren't making each bottle every feeding. https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Browns-Formula-Mixing-Pitcher/dp/B001I481LM/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1484581617&sr=8-1&keywords=formula+pitcher is awesome.
-I had a few samples of bottles. My favorite are the Philips Avent Natural. If you use this one, pull the nipple all the way up into the ring until it is flush with the top. I had months of leakage until I figured out that I wasn't making the bottle correctly. You will find out which one works best for you & LO.
-I started out with 4 bottles and now have a total of 11. I decided that I didn't want to spend time washing bottles several times a day and now just do it once at night.
-As previously mentioned, your child will maybe want more milk in a few days to a couple of weeks. You will need to watch for hunger cues for your child to know when she is hungry. She will keep seeking out the bottle after it is empty or maybe even try to root at your breast. Mine would cry after the bottle was just given so I knew she needed more than advised. She started to drink 3 ounces after a couple of weeks.
-This wasn't one of your questions but it's my best advice: BURP YOUR LO OFTEN!! Stop after every ounce to burp your baby in the first few weeks, and then later halfway through the feeding until your child is old enough to burp themselves. With the combo of a bottle & formula, your baby may get gassy. Save yourself hours of screaming by trying to burp her as often as possible.
-I used Similac and then switched to the Costco powder brand about a month ago. I'm in Canada and the Costco brand up here is basically Enfamil. In the states, the Costco brand is basically Similac. It's way cheaper and ingredients are almost the same.
-Sign up for the Similac strong moms rewards program if you stick to Similac. You can get coupons for money off of your formula (can be used with the liquid cans) and eventually free formula coupons. I believe Enfamil has a similar program but I never looked into it. I would just receive their coupons in the mail a lot too.
Just like you would with a dog switching to new dog food, you would want to slowly switch over to any new brand to avoid stomach upset.
Feel free to p.m. me any more questions you may have. I also find the Similac website gives pretty good advise on how to formula feed.
Good luck!!
The Wabi Baby electric steam sterilizer/dryer works great for those bottles (which I love as well). I have tried some of the other ones without drying and it was always a wet mess. Luckily, Amazon Prime has a great return plan!
https://www.amazon.com/Wabi-Baby-Electric-Steam-Sterilizer/dp/B07CTK7X15
I have this one and it fits 12 cups AND dries them. It. Is. The. Shit.
Papablic Baby Bottle Electric Steam Sterilizer and Dryer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074M5XZTS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_89N3Bb4NCFWMB
I bought this guy: Philips AVENT 3-in-1 Electric Steam Sterilizer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0057ECYS0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_GOu6BbVTANBMP
Yeah, a simple microwave sterilizer like this is cheap and convenient: https://www.amazon.com/Philips-AVENT-Microwave-Steam-Sterilizer/dp/B007VBXKG2
You sterilize everything. You can see all the different pieces in the linked product. I mean, you can probably skip sterilizing the caps since they don't touch either the milk or the baby's mouth, but it's really easier to keep everything together. I basically used my sterilizer as a storage device for all the ready-to-use bottles after sterilizing. Take one set and leave the rest in there, covered up and clean.
As for the brands, Philips is Dutch, Nuk and Tommee Tippee are British, and Tomy (Boon Nursh) is originally from Japan.
We do Dr Brown's bottles and their bottle warmer is great, not sure if it fits the Avent bottles but it should - http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Browns-850T-Bottle-Warmer/dp/B0035LLG2W
Good fit for all is the Kiinde Kozii Warmer ! Super easy to use and will accommodate bottles, frozen milk pouches, and food jars so you never have to microwave. It heats with water vs steam which prevents hot spots.
On the downside, it’s really expensive and can take a while to learn how long to warm things to the perfect temp (I had a lot of too hot and too cold things in the beginning).
Overall, worth it for us, but warming in a coffee cup full of hot-ish water will also do the trick.
I use either isopropyl alcohol and soak things in it for 20 mins or my baby's old microwave bottle sterilizer if it's not metal and won't melt.
As a formula-feeding mom, this has changed my LIFE. Fits so many bottles and helps with sterilizing a variety of items, including the formula pitcher. We use it every night.
Papablic Baby Bottle Electric Steam Sterilizer and Dryer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074M5XZTS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_y4pPDbT9NR8ES
Funny story... there is.
https://www.amazon.com/OMORC-Sterilizer-Multifunctional-Power-off-Sterilizing/dp/B07GZLKJ35/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1S26VAAXJ69KA&keywords=omorc+bottle+sterilizer&qid=1572887081&sprefix=omord+bottle+sterili%2Caps%2C195&sr=8-2
We don't use it to warm food or bottles, but it has the option. We use it to sterilize and dry
I'm the father of my first 1.5 month old. We have several products that no one should live without.
MVP:
http://m.target.com/p/fisher-price-newborn-auto-rock-n-play-sleeper/-/A-16386093?lnk=rec|mwebpdph2|viewed_bought|mwebpdph2|16386093|1
Close second:
http://m.target.com/p/halo-sleepsack-100-cotton-swaddle-navy-pin-dot-small/-/A-14258213
Third:
http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Browns-850T-Bottle-Warmer/dp/B0035LLG2W
Last and most certainly not least:
White Noise Free: sounds for sleep and relaxation by TMSOFT
https://appsto.re/us/nlQDr.i
There is also a Google play version of this app.
We have "heavy rain pouring" playing on my old nexus 7 about 75% of the day. It is the most amazing thing I've ever seen. It instantly calms her down.
I would love to help more. I can give you my Amazon baby registry if you'd like. I can tell you what you should and shouldn't buy off of it. Let me know if I can help.
I think there might be a solution for this, get one of these. I have a newborn, I have not tried this yet (my wife would kill me if I mixed up baby stuff with beer stuff....), but seems like it should work.
HHere ya go! It doesn’t have a drying option, but after doing tons of research this is what we chose. The price can’t be beat.
Dr Browns all the way for us. I've tried Avent, Born Tree, Playtex,..you name it, I've tried it and I find Dr. Browns are the best. They also make a bottle warmer which isn't essential, but it does save time.
Here is the Dr. Browns feeding set I got from my registry and it's great - has everything you need:
http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Browns-Polypropylene-Natural-Newborn/dp/B001IXYOD2/ref=pd_sim_ba_1
Here's the bottle warmer:
http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Browns-850T-Bottle-Warmer/dp/B0035LLG2W/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1335786939&sr=1-1
Good luck! :)