Re-use bottles for 2nd baby or buy new?

JMB2007 · February 2013

I have a 2 1/2 yr.old and still have all the bottles, nipples and paci's in all sizes. I don't want to re-use them. I feel like they fall under the category of personal item, plus they were heavily used for 18 month of 1DS's. life. But I know if I suggest buying all new for this 2nd little one, my DH is going to debate me over the issue. So I need advice on this from some other moms. Re-use or buy new?

MomlovesEloise · February 2013

The rubber in the bottle and pacifier nipples breaks down, so I would re-buy them. We're going to try and re-use the bottles, but who knows if this LO will take them.

MrsJ723 · February 2013

I plan to try and reuse the actual bottle, but bought new nipples and inserts (we use Dr. Brown's). I haven't brought the bottles out of storage yet, so it will depend on how they look when I take them out and run them through the dishwasher.

JMB2007 · February 2013

Thank you!

mommatotwo2 · February 2013

We used playtex drop ins the first time and we will definitely be reusing the bottles themselves and the rings. We bought new nipples and obviously new liners, since you use a fresh one with each bottle.

MommaG123 · February 2013

We are planning on reusing bottles and buying new nipples for them.

dawneo · February 2013

MommaG123:
We are planning on reusing bottles and buying new nipples for them.

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jerseygirl81 · February 2013

dawneo:
MommaG123:
We are planning on reusing bottles and buying new nipples for them.
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Same, unless my coworker follows through on her offer to give me her glass bottles.

metzy144 · February 2013

I'm buying all new ones. We've had them since DD was born and it's just time to replace them

MaggieMooMom · February 2013

I will be reusing everything that is in good condition. Already pulled them out, just need to run them through the dishwasher.

GoMaltby18 · February 2013

I bought new bottles for DS2 and I'll buy new bottles for these two. I only own 4 bottles, since I BF and rarely use them. Plus after being used/stored they have all taken on a weird orange tinge so I'm getting rid of them.

sillypit · February 2013

My DD is 2.5, we threw out her bottles and are buying new.

khamilton61403 · February 2013

MommaG123:
We are planning on reusing bottles and buying new nipples for them.

We are doing this too.

CanuckFan03 · February 2013

I'm going to pull mine out and have a look. They were only used for 12 months, and even then, each size was used less than that. If the nipples look good we'll use them - if she'll take them. I'll probably buy new paci's.

whirlygirl00 · February 2013

Anything with hard plastic I'm reusing such as the bottles themselves. I'm buying new pacifiers and nipples however.

Mommy2CB · February 2013

We bought new. The nipples were definitely worn and some leaked (because we had put them in the dishwasher..) and I just wanted to start fresh with this LO. Target had some great deals on clearance, but bottles go on sale often depending on what brand, it's not like its a HUGE money item!

DS1 didn't really use pacifiers so I can't really comment on those.

lhull · February 2013

Im so glad you asked this! After reading all the comments, I will probably run everything through the dishwasher and see how they all look, and just buy new nipples for them. I did buy new 4oz. bottles cause i used Avent in the beginning and they leaked so bad. But I saved all the 8 oz. bottles.

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