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Bottles/Nipples

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DS is 2.5 years old ... stopped the Dr. Brown's bottles and went to sippy cups at age 1. Over time I replaced nipples to go with them and when he was done with a certain level o nipple I sterilized and stored them in plastic sandwich baggies for baby # 2. I also saved the other bottle/ parts. Well baby # 2 will be here the middle of next month. In the event she also takes Dr. Brown's would you use the nipples I store if they are in good shape. I would sterilize them again. Also do you think it is OK to give a newborn formula from an 80z bottle as opposed to the 4 oz bottles if you are only giving, say 2-3 oz at a time?
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  • MrsEllis10MrsEllis10 member
    Very good question. I am wondering the same. DD1 will be (hopefully) off of bottles when DD2 gets her in 2 months. I have done the exact same thing with my nipples. I'll be watching for responses.
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  • memali26memali26 member

    The bottles I would re-use (and did for DD2) but not the nipples. The plastic can break down over time, making them more likely to rip/tear, and if a piece comes off it can be a choking hazard. I'm sure plenty of people re-use them with no issue, but to me it wasn't worth saving them and risking it.

    Also, using big bottles for a newborn is fine. I preferred the smaller bottles when they were taking 6 oz or less just because they were easier to hold, but there's no reason you can't give a few oz out of an 8 oz bottle. 

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  • dashtwinsdashtwins
    I would look specifically to the Dr Browns site to answer this because I don't see a reason why the silicone nipples wouldn't be good to still use. They last so much longer than the old latex ones that I wouldn't see a problem, of course that's just my opinion! And same thing as PP about the bottles, it can be cumbersome to use 8oz bottles for 3oz of liquid, but there's nothing wrong with it! On one hand I found it easier for to hold the bigger bottle with the same hand/arm that was holding the baby
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  • aandgaandg member
    I re-used Dr.Browns nipples that were still in perfect condition with no problems. 
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  • MLF135MLF135 member
    The bottles, I would def use.  The nipples, If they were only a year old, I would say yes...but 2 1/2 years I wouldn't.  They could break down over time, just wouldn't be worth the risk to me.
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