Bottles, warmers and sterilisers (view report contents)
Assembling, taking apart and cleaning
All the bottles were quite fiddly to take apart and put back together, particularly if you have reduced hand strength, limited grip or can use only one hand.
Caps
Caps made of rigid plastic tended to be more difficult to remove and replace than those in a more pliable plastic. Some of the dome-shaped caps were easier to replace than straight-sided ones.
Sealing discs
Some bottles have self-sealing lids so you don’t need a separate sealing disc to stop the milk spilling when you take full bottles out with you. You have to be able to push the cap down firmly otherwise they leak. If a sealing disc is unavoidable, look for one with raised moulding in the centre to grip.
Teats and teat rings
You have to pull the teat through the teat ring until it clicks in. Some of the teat rings had indentations or grooves so were a little easier to grip.
Cleaning
Harmful bacteria can grow in traces of milk so clean bottles and teats thoroughly. If you can use only one hand, attaching bottle brushes to the sink or a nearby surface may help. Adaptations can be made - try an occupational therapist at your local hospital or DEMAND or REMAP
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About this guide
Feeding bottles
Bottle Buying guide
Bottle Warmers
Bottle warmer buying guide
Preparing baby milk
Sterilisers
Steriliser buying guide
Steriliser summaries
Helpful Organisations
Suppliers list
