Invest in Glass Bottles

There has been many times I have mentioned my love for Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Bottles. They're specifically designed for breast feeding babies, and it makes it easier to go from bottle to breast. One problem you face using plastic bottles is if they get left out too long, and begin growing mold. Because of scratches in the materials, it can be dangerous to reuse them again, even with proper cleaning.

Investing in glass bottles eliminates the worry of mold, and are easily sterilized with each use. There's less of a concern because glass doesn't contain BPA, although most plastic bottles are BPA free as well. But if you're looking to purchase some high quality glass bottles for your little one, Zulily may have a solution for you.

Over the next four and a half days you can find a sale on various types and brands of bottles. One exciting product available in particular is a three set 9 ounce glass bottle set by Born Free. Their ActiveFlow™ vent reduces gas and colic, while maintaining a soft durable nipple. Each bottle comes with a silicone sleeve for better grip, and are all BPA and PVC free! Grab the set at $17.50 before it's gone, and save $10!

Save $100 on Tommee Tippee

When you're expecting a little one, it's all about saving the Benjamin's; especially if it's your first. You may need a bit of everything, including a breast pump and breast friendly bottles.

Zulily, as you know is my favorite site, is again offering fabulous deals on Tommee Tippee baby supplies. Spring time brings babies and weddings, so it's a fabulous time to save money! Thanks to these great savings, you can grab a single electric breast pump for only $50! That's a savings of $100! Or, splurge a bit more and get the double electric pump for $110,  and save $140!

This Tommee Tippee feature also has many different sizes and styles of Closer to Nature bottles and nipples for every situation. If you are looking to purchase a few pacifiers or chewthers you can save over 30% than at your local retailers.

Similac Verses Breastflow Bottles

Working mothers might become concerned about nipple confusion if they plan to breastfeed and bottle feed simultaneously. And while all products are not created equal, baby bottles certainly have come a long way. Today I'm going to compare the Similac Simply Smart bottle to The First Years' Breastflow bottle.

Similac has recently launched a new campaign in support of breastfeeding mothers (although some argue it's against) with a new line of products. One of these new additions is a "smart" bottle designed with your breastfeeding baby in mind. It features an innovative mixing device, SmartClose lid, natural nipple and technology to reduce fussiness and gas (keeping baby from swallowing air).

Breastflow is The First Years most revolutionary product, featuring a double nipple that reacts to baby's natural reflexes more like Mom's breast. The outer nipple is soft, allowing the baby's tongue to stay in the same position it would while breastfeeding - preventing nipple confusion between bottles. The inner nipple is firmer, and allows your baby to control flow while feeding (whether its breast milk or formula).

My personal experience with this is straight from the baby's mouth (literally). Although Similac's bottle featured a special vent to keep my baby from swallowing air, it wasn't quite as magical as they marketed it to be. While the Breastflow didn't specify whether they featured a vent or not, baby swallowed less air in an actual feeding than with the Similac. She was less motivated to latch back onto the Similac than with the Breastflow as well, in multiple feedings. Although the Breastflow leaked onto her chin (with a less experienced baby), she was comfortable and relaxed after eating.