Which Baby Bottles are Safe for Nannies and Au Pairs to Use With Infants?
On January 15, 2010 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that bisphenol-A (BPA) does affect human development and they are working to take the chemical out of infant formula cans and baby bottles. Meanwhile, Canada has banned all plastics containing BPA from their markets. For now, the FDA encourages Americans to limit exposure to plastics that contain BPA. To see how to reduce exposure to BPA click here.
1. Adiri Natural Nurser
2. Avent VIA System
3. Babylife Glass Nurser (WeeGo)
4. Born Free Bisphenol-A Free
5. Dr. Brown’s Natural Flow
6. Evenflo Classic Glass Nurser
7. Green to Grow Baby Bottle
8. MAM by Sassy
9. Medela
10. Playtex Drop-Ins Premium Nurser
11. The First Years Breastflow
12. Thinkbaby
I used Dr Brown's, Avent (the classic non bpa free type)& playtex drop-ins. Liked them all for different reasons. Playtex drop ins no need to clean bottles, Avent light weight, Dr Brown's BPA free and easy to heat.Maria LopezMiami
Family I work for expecting newborn. They were going to reuse the Avent bottles used for older siblings. We threw them out. Don't know which kind they will choose. I will show mom boss these choices today.MaryanneMadison WI
I have liked the drop ins too since no sterilization needed, no clean up. And they are bpa free.
I love the 4 oz Avent bottle it is great becasue they are very light weight and easy to hold. I use the BPA free honey colored ones and another feature I love is the wide neck is easy to clean and makes formula mess free. The bottle cap also fits snuggly against the opening of the nipple and I never have problems with leaks (some people complained when it first came out). Marie in New York City
My mom boss threw out all the baby bottles because BPA in them and bought Born Free over the weekend and they are great! She said first few times the nipples were collapsing but read online all you have to do is make sure the ring isn't screwed on too tight. Neighbor friend said to make sure a slit isn't covered either for proper venting.But I had NO problems with them. Very easy to use and most importantly BPA FREE!Newborn SpecialistSophia L.Highland Park, Texas
I am very disappointed with Avent.When they became BPA free bottles, they decided to double the price. Plus the new bottles leak. It's such a waste of time and money to buy these bottles. They are BPA free which is good. The price is ridiculous! I cannot believe that Avent wants to take advantage of BPA concerned parents!Stay at Home Mommy who used to be a nanny)Cincinnati, Ohio
In Avent's defense it does cost money to make a new product.
Playtex are the easiest to use. Great bottling system. There is no need to clean bottles each night. Just throw out old liners, new liners are sterile, just get some extra nipples!