And yet… here we are. Before your baby arrived, you probably spent hours researching car seats, strollers, sleep sacks, and monitors. You compared features. You read reviews. You made thoughtful decisions. Baby bottles? They barely registered. Sure, you picked a brand (or three). Maybe they came in a registry box. Maybe someone told you, “Just try a few and see what works.” Easy enough. What no one tells you is that bottles don’t just feed your baby, they quietly take over your kitchen, your counters, your sink, and a surprising amount of your mental energy. And when you’re already tired, hormonal, and adjusting to a brand-new human, that part can feel overwhelming fast. The Bottle Challenge No One Warned You About You expected sleepless nights. You expected laundry. You expected your house to feel a little messier than usual. What you didn’t expect was the logistical nightmare of bottles and…
Labeling your baby’s bottles isn’t just about keeping track of lost pieces—it’s an essential part of ensuring your baby’s health and safety. When it comes to bottles, breast milk, formula, and storage, proper labeling helps avoid mix-ups and keeps everything hygienic. Whether you’re preparing bottles for daycare, pumping milk in the NICU or storing in the fridge, or the freezer at home, clear and accurate labels can make all the difference in maintaining the freshness and safety of your baby’s milk. From tracking pumping times at home to ensuring the right milk gets to the right baby, labeling helps you stay organized and compliant with daycare and medical protocols, ultimately giving you peace of mind. How to properly label baby bottles: Why it’s important to label baby bottles correctly: When your baby’s bottles go to daycare, to the fridge, or into the freezer, labeling is essential to ensure hygiene, safety,…
Keeping track of which bottle belongs to your little one can be a challenging task, especially if you’re using silicone baby bottles, swim goggles, pacifiers, pop-its, funky pencil cases or anything else kids have that’s silicone! While it’s easy to write your baby’s name on the bottles, you might find that the name labels keep falling off, making it difficult to keep track of which bottle or pacifier belongs to your baby at daycare. We’ve heard from many parents who have faced this issue and have tried various hacks like painter’s tape, electrical tape, and Sharpies, but nothing works. Painter’s and electrical tape often peel off, while Sharpies tend to rub off and leave your little one’s hands stained. If you’re struggling with this problem, you’re not alone! Fortunately, there are some solutions that you can try that will work and help you keep track of which bottle belongs to…
Looking for the best bottles for breastfed babies? We’ve updated our post for 2025 to reflect any new and improved products.Breastfeeding can be so rewarding, but the reality is that it’s also hard work and can be insanely exhausting. It seems almost impossible to get a break when you’re consistently attached to a newborn who wants to sample the buffet all day (and all night). So, thank goodness for the bottle. The genius invention that gives a mama the ability to leave her child in another loving person’s arms while she takes a much-needed break, gets a little sleep, or finally goes to that long-overdue appointment. Well, in theory, yes. But there are a lot of breastfed babies who STRAIGHT UP REFUSE to take a bottle. Some cry and seal their lips, others just chew on the plastic nipple, unsure about what they’re meant to do. Getting your baby to…



