🍼 Nipples (Teats): Types & Flow Rates Types of Nipples:
  • Standard/Narrow
  • Wide/Orthodontic (shaped like a breast)
  • Anti-Colic (with built-in vents)
  • Y-cut / Variable flow (for thicker liquids)
Flow Rates:
  • Slow flow – Newborns (0–3 months)
  • Medium flow – Infants (3–6 months)
  • Fast flow – Older babies (6+ months)
  • Variable flow – Adjusts based on baby's suction


🧼 Cleaning & SterilizingCleaning:
  • Wash bottles, nipples, and rings after each use with hot, soapy water or dishwasher.
  • Use a bottle brush for thorough cleaning.
Sterilizing:
  • Boiling – 5–10 minutes in boiling water.
  • Steam sterilizer – Electric or microwave.
  • Sterilizing tablets/liquid – Chemical method.


​🧊 Storage & Heating
  • Milk Storage: Store breast milk/formula in the refrigerator (up to 4 days) or freezer (up to 6 months).
  • Heating Bottles:
    • Warm in a bowl of hot water or bottle warmer.
    • Do NOT microwave — uneven heating can burn baby.
​Safety Tips
  • Always check nipple and bottle for cracks or wear.
  • Replace nipples every 2–3 months or when damaged.
  • Never prop bottle in baby’s mouth (risk of choking/ear infections).
  • Don’t reuse leftover milk from a previous feeding.
  • Choose BPA-free and toxin-free materials.
Bottle Feeding Tips
  • Hold baby upright to reduce air intake.
  • Tilt the bottle so the nipple is always full.
  • Burp your baby during and after feeds.
  • Feed on demand, not by the clock.
  • Make feeding a calm and quiet time.
​Travel & On-the-Go Feeding
  • Pre-measured formula dispensers or pre-filled bottles for easy prep.
  • Insulated bottle carriers for temperature control.
  • Single-use bottle liners for convenience.
​When to Replace Bottles/Nipples
  • Bottles: If cracked, discolored, warped.
  • Nipples: Every 1–3 months or if sticky, swollen, or cracked.
  • Signs of wear include thinning, clogging, or changes in flow rate.
​Eco-Friendly Feeding Options
  • Opt for glass or stainless steel bottles.
  • Use reusable nipples and avoid single-use plastics.
  • Recycle or upcycle bottles when no longer in use.