Bottle Liners

Feeding bottles are a vital accessory to any parent, irrespective of whether the baby is being breastfed or not. These bottles can come in handy anytime, especially, when father or grandparents would like to bond with the baby during feeding time. Given the necessity of a feeding bottle, it is important to make a few functional add-ons that will make bottle feeding easier and safer. This is where accessories like bottle liners and sleeves come in handy. They are BPA- and phthalate-free and add an extra layer of protection to feeding bottles.

What are Bottle Liners?

A disposable bottle liner is an accessory that creates a separate layer inside the feeding bottle to hold the contents. This prevents the liquid from coming in direct contact with the bottle itself, which results in better hygiene and easier bottle clean-up. Using a bottle liner also prevents the entry of air inside the bottle that may cause discomfort to the baby, thereby eliminating any slight chance of gas or colic. Some bottle liners come with retractable bottoms that expand as they are being filled in, while some come with flat bottoms like that of a feeding bottle. These liners are easy to use, easy to dispose and convenient for travelling

What are Bottle Sleeves?

A bottle sleeve, on the other hand, is a completely different add-on. While the bottle liner goes inside, the bottle sleeve goes outside the feeding bottle. Bottle sleeves shield the feeding bottle from bumps and scratches. A few models, made from silicone or neoprene, preserve the temperature of the contents inside in addition to offering a grippy surface to hold on to. Bottle sleeves also come in a variety of colours and patterns, so you have quite a few options to choose from. Also, some models are dishwasher-friendly, making clean-up a breeze.

How to Use a Disposable Liner?

Using a disposable liner is very simple. Just take one from the pack, put it inside the bottle and fill it up. The chances of spilling are naught since these bottle liners are made from leak-proof plastic. And, you need not sterilize them again as each liner is sterilized at the time of production. They come in a variety of sizes, so that you can increase or decrease the feeding amount based on the baby's diet.

How to Use a Bottle Sleeve

Apart from the usual slide-in design, modern bottle sleeves come with different types of fastenings. Other closures include single or multiple grip tapes, zippers, and snap tabs. Regardless of the type of fastening, sleeves first require you to slide the feeding bottle into place, and then use the provided type of fastening to secure it.

A Few Precautions to be Taken Care of

Though bottle liners and sleeves are excellent add-ons when it comes to feeding, they need to be used with precaution. Avoid heating bottles with disposable liners or pouring overheated liquid into one, since there are chances of explosion. Plastic bottle liners are not recommended for measuring formula, as they may be inaccurate.

Both the products serve to meet the same purpose, to aid in bottle-feeding. With the right product and necessary precautions taken, one can expect little to no hassles when it comes to bottle feeding.