Although doctors recommend at least a year of breast feeding for babies, most busy women are unable to comply with this healthy practice. While mothers are away at work or otherwise busy, they have to rely on bottle feeding for the baby. Therefore, the choice of bottles and other essentials for baby has to be absolutely safe. Choosing the right bottles, containers, nipples and formula is important as some of these may contain toxic chemicals. There are many ‘green’ alternatives to these appliances and choosing the right ones is healthy both for the baby and the environment Here are some of the green products for bottle feeding.
1. Silicone feeding bottle, 4 oz, Green Sprouts
This is ideal for 0 to 6 months baby and is made of soft silicone bottle, free of BPA and nitrosamine. It is hypoallergenic for sensitive skin and is easy to use. It is dishwasher safe and durable with wide mouth for easy cleaning. It comes with an anti-colic silicone nipple.
Price
$11.79
2. OXO tot green bottle brush with nipple cleaner & stand
This comes in a brush feature of soft and firm bristles for serious scrubbing and gentle cleaning. The handle is non-slip even when wet and is soft to handle. Inside the handle, there is a silicone nipple cleaner that can clean breast pump parts and tight spots in bottle nipples very effectively. The brush can easily clean inside bottles of different sizes and shapes with its flexible neck. The stand has a pour spout and comes apart for easy cleaning and keeps counter tops neat and dry.
Price
$9
3. Silicone baby bottle nipples
This is an Eco-friendly non toxic 100 percent food grade silicone nipple. It can endure from 40 to 230 C and is non-stick. It is easy to clean and comes in customized size, logo, shape and color.
Price
$0.4
4. Organic baby formula with DHA & ARA
This is by Earth’s Best and is an organic baby formula with DHA & ARA, providing 100 percent nutrients and is highly recommended by doctors as the best growth food for baby. It has been blended from products which are free from harmful fertilizers, steroids, pesticides and antibiotics. This formula has an excellent source of zinc, iron, 1-3 grams of protein per serving and six B vitamins. There are no preservatives, flavors or artificial coloring used. DHA & ARA are both good for baby’s eye and brain development.
Price
$29.99
5. Peanut organic burp cloth & bib set
This is made of 100 percent certified organic cotton which is super soft for baby’s skin. The bib has an easy velcro closure and both the bib and corner of burp cloth have peanut prints. The burp cloth measures 12.5 X 17.5 inches and both are machine washable and dry-able and comes in a gift pack.
Price
$12.50
6. iiamo Go: Eco-friendly, soft warming baby bottle designed by Karim Rashid
This is an Eco-friendly, self warming baby bottle, free of BPA. It heats up without electricity and is the only self warming feeding bottle in the world. This bottle has a secret self heating material of salt and water. It can heat up to the recommended temperature of 37C in just 4 minutes. This bottle consists of three components, namely the iiamo warm, iiamo Go and the iiamo flow. The bottle of the iiamo Go is made of polypropylene plastic which can be completely disassembled. The bottle teat or the iiamo flow is completely free of BPA and harmful additives. The iiamo warm is the salt and water component for self heating. It is dishwasher safe but not to be used in the microwave.
Price
$46
7. Feeding bottle sterilizer (RK-3663)
This is a unique sterilizer which can sterilize up to 6 bottles at a time with an easy to clean stainless steel base plate. It can sterilize in 8 to 10 minutes at a 110 degree inner temperature with its micro-computer controlled technique. It has two non-slip handles for easy handling and convenience. There is no re-pollution because any dirty condensed water is caught by the specially designed filter slot. This is the only sterilizer with this kind of technology.
Price
$72.45
8. Insulated recycled bottle carrier
This is made of neogreene which is a water based material and allows for cleaner chemistry. This insulated carrier has secure elastic strap, clip for bags and comes in a sleek design. This is a safe and easy carrier for any type of water bottle or soft drink, including baby’s feeding bottle.
Price
$13.95
