If you pay attention to the news and recalls, you will notice that most of the items that are subject to recalls are baby products. This is because people keep a closer eye on things for babies because infants are generally helpless and it is easy for them to get hurt or even worse. Cribs are always being recalled, and so are other sleeping items that come and go on the market. If you want to stay safe with a baby, you have to pay attention to these and discontinue using anything that has been recalled. You also have to make sure you shop right, and always get your infant safe baby bottles to use from day one.
Most of the time, safe baby bottles are the norm. There are very few kinds that have been recalled, if any, but that does not mean you can totally relax. Babies are not only helpless, they also don't understand what is safe and what can hurt them. If you have ever seen a toddler run headlong for a busy parking lot or road, you know how true this is. They won't know if you have gotten safe bottles for them or not. They just want to eat. It is up to you to make sure they are eating safely.
The one rule you should remember when trying to choose safe baby bottles is that anything that is golf ball size or smaller can be a choking hazard for your baby. Though most bottles come with parts (like rings and nipples) that can be hazardous, these are secured before baby eats, and as long as you are putting the bottle together correctly, that alone is not a hazard for your baby. Some bottles, like Dr. Browns, come with more parts, but again, put together correctly these are as safe as the next.
What you do with your bottles is what is going to keep them safe for your baby. You are in charge of making sure you have safe baby bottles in your home. For one, never buy the cheapest bottles and nipples that you can find. This goes for pacifiers as well. Those are the ones that are going to fail the soonest and the ones that could harm your baby. Buy quality bottles. Not only are they safer, they are also going to last longer. Some are designed to lower the amount of air your baby swallows. They are more expensive, and also much safer.
You have to check to make sure you have safe baby bottles. Each and every time you wash them, you have to check things out. Inspect the rings to make sure they have not cracked. If so, toss them out immediately. You should also make sure the bottles are not cracked or chipped if you are using glass. Put your thumb and pointer finger on either side of the top of the nipple, grip tightly, and yank on them. This is to make sure the nipples are not deteriorating. If they fall apart while baby is feeding, they will choke. Tugging firmly on the nipples at each cleaning tells you if they are safe or not. Your pacifiers should pass the same test once a day as well.
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