Glass Bottles

Review of Eco-Friendly Lifefactory Baby Bottle
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Lil Community: Trying Out Lifefactory's Glass Bottles

This comes from user Elka Karl in our Product Reviews group.
by Lil Community

This comes from user Elka Karl in our Product Reviews group.

I recently had the chance to test out the Lifefactory Baby Bottle ($15) with my 10-month-old. The bottle is made of borosilicate glass, which means that, unlike a few other glass bottles on the market, it can withstand extreme temperature changes (such as going from the freezer to boiling water). While I didn't put it through that much of a shock, I was pleased that I wouldn't have to worry about the glass bottle breaking on me, especially because its silicone sleeve offered it even more protection.

Since I'm also a bit of a health nut when it comes to my guy, I was also glad to know that since the bottle is made of glass, I didn't have to worry about PVC, BPA, phthalates, and other nasties leaking into the bottle (the nipple's made of medical-grade silicone, too).

While I'm still breastfeeding, the bottle has been a good choice for milk when the babe is with the nanny, and I also used it over the holidays when the little guy suffered from some nasty flu virus. We used it for electrolytes and chamomile tea — the latter of which I poured into the bottle piping hot. Overall I've been really pleased with the design of this bottle, and would definitely recommend it to other mamas who are looking for a good, durable glass option. Happy bottle shopping!

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Glass Bottle Options
Simple or Swank

Simple or Swank: Glass Bottles

All of the plastic and phthalates talk has got mothers in a tizzy over which bottles are best for baby.
by babysugar

All of the plastic and phthalates talk has got mothers in a tizzy over which bottles are best for baby. Glass bottles have been on the market for decades, but newer brands are heeding mommy's concerns and introducing modern models of the classic baby feeding utensil.

Simple: The old-school company Evenflo manufactures glass bottles with a silicone nipple at a bargain price. Three eight–ounce bottles will cost you less than $6.
Swank: A little more cash will get you the patented Dr. Brown's internal vent system. Unfortunately, it requires more cleanup but if it helps reduce colic, it may be worth it. Two seven-ounce bottles will run you $15.

Which bottles do you prefer?

Dr. Brown's Glass and Polypropylene Bottles
Polypropylene

Dr. Brown's Introduces Glass and Polypropylene Bottles

Like strollers, cribs, and nearly everything else baby–related, I was stumped when I had to buy bottles for my baby.
by babysugar

Like strollers, cribs, and nearly everything else baby–related, I was stumped when I had to buy bottles for my baby. Unaware of which brand or style to purchase, I went on the advice of fellow mothers and bought a supply of Dr. Brown's.

My friends said that the patented internal-vent system incorporated in the Dr. Brown's Natural Flow bottle helped their babies avoid gas, indigestion, and, in some cases, colic. I was sold. My only problem was that the bottles were only available in plastic, which is a serious downer for mothers like myself trying to avoid it.

But alas, Dr. Brown's has boarded the glass-bottle train. In December, the manufacturer began selling its genius bottle in glass form ($13 for two 3.5-ounce bottles). And late next month, the brand will be introducing its newest line of polypropylene baby bottles.

Which do you prefer: plastic, polypropylene, or glass bottles?