Bottles

18/8 stainless steel is 304-grade stainless steel, which is the most widely used and flexible austenitic form of stainless steel. The numbers 18/8 represent the composition of this steel as 18% chromium and 8% nickel, making it very resistant to corrosion and oxidation

If you're concerned about BPA and the possible chemicals that could leach from a plastic bottle, opt for stainless steel. These bottles are constructed from culinary-grade stainless steel and are non-reactive, meaning they won't shed harmful toxins when filled with H2O.

Best stainless steel water bottles for kids are made with 18/8 stainless steel that is BPA free and is the preferred choice for school since they are more durable

Stainless steel is a non-toxic material that doesn't need a liner. It's a metal that doesn't leach chemicals and so it’s safe to drink from stainless steel drinkware.

Tritan sippers are safe. Accredited universities and independent third-party labs tested Tritan, and the results overwhelmingly demonstrate that it is safe and, in separate studies, free of bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol S (BPS). Tritan plastic also is free of estrogenic activity (EA) and androgenic activity (AA).

Most sipper spouts are made of soft silicone that is gentle on the baby’s gums.

A silicone feeding bottle is a preferable choice for a safe and healthier option for feeding infants.

Silicone rubber does not react with food or beverages or produce any hazardous fumes. It is malleable, soft and shatterproof and the FDA has approved it as a food-safe substance. Therefore, silicone feeding bottles are safe for infants.

A slow-flow nipple is best for breastfed babies because it best mimics the natural flow of milk from the breast. A wide-neck nipple base may work for some babies but most have a hard time getting their small mouths around them.

If bottles are fairly new and BPA-free they will be okay for reuse. However, if there’s a big gap in baby spacing you'll need to replace it. And always replace bottle nipples since an old nipple can contain harmful bacteria.

Once you've found a nipple your little one is comfortable with, it's best to change bottle nipples every 3 months to ensure they remain in good condition. If you spot a crack anywhere, you'll need to change it over straight away.

Yes. Anyone can use an anti-colic bottle. They are designed to reduce the amount of air a baby takes in while feeding to help the baby have less wind. The Rabitat silicone feeding bottle nipples also have single, double or multiple holes for different types of flow. A newborn can start from the single flow

Colic is unpleasant for both parents and babies. Your baby cries, fusses, and is often inconsolable. That's when parents may want to consider buying anti-colic bottles, which help prevent excessive air from being swallowed with milk as swallowing air may cause extra gas which contributes to a baby's colic. Rabitat squeezy silicone feeding bottle has a dual vent that prevents colic.