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Great to see that you’ve purchased our Closer to Nature Silicone baby bottles. To help you get started and to keep your product working effectively, we’ve added all the guidance you should need within this area, as well as some handy hints and tips and troubleshooting advice.
PARTS GUIDE
A step by step guide to all the component parts and how they can be fitted together.
How to use Tommee Tippee Silicone Baby Bottles
Getting Set Up:
*Inspect before each use and pull the feeding teat in all directions** For safety and hygiene reasons it’s recommended that the feeding teat is replaced every 2-months or sooner if damage or weakness is noticed
How do I use the travel cap in the silicone bottle?
To fit the travel cap, make sure you have the cap the right way up first. The cap should have the edge ridges facing up before you place this on the bottle base.
Where should the valve be when I'm feeding my baby?
The valve will work wherever it’s positioned but the best place for the valve is at the top, near your baby's nose.
Can I use Advanced Anti-Colic teats on closer to nature silicone baby bottles?
The simple answer is no, due to the different valves. Most of our products have interchangeable parts to make life as simple as possible. But the Closer to Nature Teats have a built-in air valve, and don’t work properly on our Advanced Anti-Colic bottles.
How long do teats last?
Teats take quite a lot of hammering from little gums and teeth, so they need to be changed regularly. We recommend replacing teats every 2-months or at the first sign of any damage or weakness.
Can I buy bottles with faster flowing teats?
All of our bottles Silicone Baby Bottles come with slow flow teats as standard, as they’re best for newborns and most parents generally stock up on bottles before baby arrives.
As your baby grows and can feed more quickly, you can buy faster flowing replacement teats.
We have medium flow teats, which most babies are ready for at around 3 months, and a fast flow teat which is best from around 6 months. The ages are only guides though - you know your baby better than anyone and will be able to tell when they’re ready for a faster flow.
I've heard bad things about BPA - Is it in your bottles? (& What is it anyway?)
All Tommee Tippee bottles are BPA-free. These bottles are made of Silicone but are BPA free for your reassurance. BPA - that’s (CH₃)₂C(C₆H₄OH)₂ for you science geeks - is a chemical that’s been used in some plastics since the 1960s and it’s believed to mess around with your hormones. It’s generally not good, so we don’t use it.
Can I store breast milk in bottles?
Yes, our bottles love to look after your breast milk. We even have special lids that you can pop on to store your milk in the fridge or freezer. If you’re expressing and storing breast milk, our Express and Go™ range may be handy too - it features a clever pouch that you use to express, store, warm and feed (it’s our all in one show). This means there’s no need to transfer milk at any stage, so you’ll never lose a precious drop.
Can I recycle my bottles when I'm done?
Yes. Our Silicone baby Bottles are made from Silicone and can be recycled.
DOS
DON'TS
WARNINGS
Is it ok to put bottles in the dishwasher?
Of course! Pop them on the top shelf though. As with all white and clear plastic things they can get a bit stained and yucky-looking in the dishwasher (blame that Bolognese sauce or carrot soup you had last night). If they do get discoloured there’s nothing to worry about - they’re perfectly safe, they just don’t look as nice.
Can I recycle my bottles when I'm done?
Yes. Our Silicone baby Bottles are made from Silicone and can be recycled.
My teats don't seem to last very long?
Teats take quite a lot of hammering from little gums and teeth, so they need to be changed regularly. We recommend replacing teats every 2-months or at the first sign of any damage or weakness.
Where should the valve be when I'm feeding my baby?
The valve will work wherever it’s positioned but the best place for the valve is at the top, near your baby's nose.
Can I use Advanced Anti-Colic teats on closer to nature silicone baby bottles?
The simple answer is no, due to the different valves. Most of our products have interchangeable parts to make life as simple as possible. But the Closer to Nature Teats have a built-in air valve, and don’t work properly on our Advanced Anti-Colic bottles.
How do I fit the travel cap in the silicone bottle?
To fit the travel cap, make sure you have the cap the right way up. The cap should have the edges facing up before you place this on the bottle base.