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What every parent should know about BPA

Posted by agus daud on October 22, 2011 (0 Comments)

Over the past few years there has been a significant amount of media reports focusing on Bisphenol A (BPA) found in baby bottles and other polycarbonate feeding equipment. Polycarbonate is used in thousands of consumer products worldwide and has been the most widely used raw material on baby bottles for many years.

There are many scientific studies that have been carried out and whilst we believe that BPA levels in plastic polycarbonate bottles are below the levels known to be harmful, we have decided to only stock BPA Free baby products from all of our Newborn feeding equipment to ELIMINATE ANY RISK or DOUBT and offer parents the SAFEST option.

For more information about Bisphenol A, check out the recent article from 60minutes:

http://sixtyminutes.ninemsn.com.au/stories/8257129/the-toxic-truth

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Mom's Bottle feeding tips

Posted by agus daud on October 20, 2011 (0 Comments)

Bottle Feeding

  • Try to choose a bottle and nipple that mimics mom's breast. This will help with the transition from breast to bottle feeding.
  • Most parents buy between 8-10 bottles if they are bottle feeding
  • You can use silicone or latex nipples. Silicone is clear and odourless and will last longer. Where as latex nipples have a distinct smell and taste and don't last as long.
  • Choose a slow-flow nipple for newborns, but have a medium flow ready just in case your baby wants to feed faster.
  • Look for an anti colic nipple or bottle to help reduce the risk of colic. When your baby sucks it naturally causes a vacuum in the bottle, so a good anti colic system will vent the bottle and allow your baby to feed continuously and effortlessly.
  • Make sure you buy a bottle brush to clean the bottles and nipples thoroughly before you sterilize.
  • If you are transitioning from breast to bottle, try to get your partner, family or a friend to give the first bottle feed. A baby is very sensitive to smell and they might smell your breast milk which may confuse them.
  • Relax and take your time when feeding, allow for “pit stops” for you and your baby.
  • Don't rush or force feed your baby, they need to go at their own pace.
  • During these “pit stops” gently rub your baby's back to stimulate burping.

Check out our wide range of BPA FREE products to help you get off to the right start.

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