Chapter 4
Feeding supplies involve balancing convenience, safety and comfort, and this chapter works through the main choices. It covers bottle sizes as your baby grows, the trade-offs between plastic, glass and silicone bottles, and the importance of choosing BPA-free plastic. It explains how to choose nipple flow and shape, and how venting systems can help reduce gas and colic. The chapter then compares steriliser options, including steam, microwave, UV and simple boiling, and the difference between manual and electric breast pumps. Burp cloths, bibs, formula dispensers, and suction bowls and soft spoons for self-feeding round out the list.
Part of Preparing a Home for Your Baby. The first chapter is free to read.