Hello there 🙂
I was talking with the shoplady the other day, and we got to discussing that compared to us US'ers you UK'ers seem to be much more in the know on eco-alternatives. She asked me if I knew what you guys used for baby bottles, and mentioned there was concern for the use of plastics. So, I told her I'd pop on here and ask you folks.
What alternative to plastic baby bottles do you know of?
Thanks!
RE: Alternative to plastic baby bottles?
The best alternative is the the mother's breast.
The second best is a glass bottle, which are fairly easy to obtain.
Amethyst x
RE: Alternative to plastic baby bottles?
Right on sister, except when the original source isn't at the ready 😉
That's what I was thinking, glass bottles...but we don't see those here. I can't say I've ever seen one in my life. Every household I've seen has loads of colorful plastic bottles & cups for their kiddies. I'll bet you can find them online, though sadly I can't say anyone I know is interested in getting rid of their plastics! Maybe she's looking to carry some in her shop...can you reccomend a brand? Or are they all the same?
RE: Alternative to plastic baby bottles?
Hi darling,
I never used bottles so can't make a personal recommendation; but I have seen ones by a company called lanisoh (not sure on spelling) and others by Emil.
See if these are any good:
http://safershopping.wwf.org.uk/Detail.aspx?id=96
http://safershopping.wwf.org.uk/Detail.aspx?id=95
(weird though, I couldn't see how to buy them??!!)
Here is a US based site:
http://www.babysupermall.com/main/products/eve/eve10103.html
As is this one:
http://store.babycenter.com/product/code/3214.do?scid=SSE:NXTG&srccode=cii_9324560&cpncode=10-37463765-2
HTH
Amethyst x
RE: Alternative to plastic baby bottles?
Thanks for doing that leg work AmethystCave! The Even-flo is a popular company here. I like the other kind too, that's neat that it's sponsored by WWF. I like the thermos sak, handy for a daddy on the go I would think. I am suprised that the glass bottles aren't more expensive!
I look forward to sharing this with the shop lady, she seems eager to get her business stocked with more environmentally friendly and healthier goods. I just brought her a little sack of soapnuts and told her about them. They're becoming more accessible here in the states, and I think she's going to carry some!
Well, thanks again for the info, it is much appreciated!