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Nalgene Tritan Grip’n Gulp- Sippy Cup
This outdoor plastics brand now has a perfect solution for a toddler sippy cup. The Nalgene Grip’n Gulp has not one flaw that I can find. Nalgene states, “The new Nalgene Grip’n Gulp™ is tough enough to survive being thrown form a moving minivan, spill proof enough to compel parents to blame the rug stains on the dog, and odor proof enough to allow leftover milk to go undetected under the couch for months. Most importantly, its a great way for little kids to reach new heights”, Grip’n Gulp does not fall short. Available in blue, green, purple, and pink these spill-proof sippies retail around $7-$9. I have tried everything I can think a child would do to a cup to get it to leak, and I just can’t. It doesn’t even spill a drop when I throw it across the room. I loved these BPA free cups so much that I ditched all our old oness and replaced them with these. I have them color-coded by child, and they love them. My favorite aspects of this cup?
* Larger size, great for soccer practice or any other need for my liquid loving little ones.
* Did I mention BPA free?
* Rubberized top- I just like that for some reason
* Ergonomic- great for grip and easy to carry with one finger… When you have only two hands and 10 fingers you can get a lot more accomplished when you can carry something with just a finger 
* Sturdiest sippy I have found
* Absolutely leak-free as I have already mentioned
* Great colors, easy for color coding
These aren’t really available at many children’s stores (YET)… they are more likely to be found at outdoor or sporting goods stores. But you can just go here. 
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MAM Ulti-vent Bottles
There is no perfect bottle out there, but the MAM Ulti-vent wide mouth transition bottles come close. All MAM bottles and nipples are constructed of Bisphenol-A free agents. The bottle features a fun color variety for boys and girls and has a unique design with an easy-to-read scale for measuring and wide mouth for easy filling. I find that the best thing about these bottles is that it has a new one-piece MAM valve, which assures an air-free flow. Hence, producing a happier baby with less spit up and gas. This is great because the BPA free bottles out there don’t provide a valve system to prevent colic. Also, due to the wide mouth of the bottle, it fits other bottle brand nipples of wide mouth bottles. The interchangeability is great! Did I also mention that it’s way affordable? For $12.99 you get three packs of five or nine ounce bottles each with a No.1 slow flow nipple and cap. There was one thing that did make me skeptical about this bottle. It has a removable base (maybe highly leak causing) that is part of the valve, but as long as it is screwed on correctly and tightly, you will have no problem with leaking. If it’s not, it will cause major leakage.
Check out these other bottle reviews:
Dr. Browns
Soothie
Green to Grow
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Dr. Brown’s Bottles
Dr. Brown’s bottles are known for their ability to reduce ear infections and gas for your sweet little one. It’s unique airflow system makes it possible for a baby to swallow less air. This is by far the biggest pro to owning these bottles. In the past there have been plenty of cons to these bottles, but they have already solved two of the biggest complaints.
Problem- Neck to narrow to successfully pour formula powder in with out making a mess. Solution- Dr. Brown’s introduced the wide mouthed bottle. Unfortunately I believe this is only made in the original polycarbonate plastic that contains BPA.
Problem- Not BPA free. Solution- They have now started making both Glass bottles and polypropylene bottles that do not contain BPA. This is only available in the original narrow bottle shape.
Problem- Difficult and time consuming to wash. Each bottle contains many part to wash including a narrow tube with a brush, this part is difficult to clean. No Solution.
Problem- Leaks. No Solution.
Dr. Brown’s bottles are now clearly labeled so that the consumer knows which material they are buying in the case that they are buying BPA free products.
Dr. Brown’s bottles are moderately expensive at around $13 on average for a 3-pack, $13 for a 2 pack of glass. In an ideal world they would discontinue making the polycarbonate, BPA containing bottle all together. But because they have provided a safe alternative we don’t reject it all together. 
3 Marthas
If your looking for the perfect baby gift consider all things 3 Marthas! A brand 10 years old, Rebecca Deacon Addington started 3 Marthas in her 20’s. In her own words she describes her line as, “incredible quality, delightful designs, and our knack for adding our own special twist to each item we make”. She stitches her line of products with the finest quality. Every product looks like it has been given the best individual care. She combines the fabrics she uses with the utmost style. I own 2 of her burp clothes and they are my favorite. They are large and the fabric used as the actual cloth stands heads above the rest. I’m actually proud to carry them along with me, where as with normal burp clothes I’m hiding them away in my diaper bag. Her products are sold in fine baby stores everywhere. Her products are also available online.
Land of Nod
Invitationbox.com
Abigails Childrens Boutique
Uptown Baby Box
Soothie Bottles
Many new and veteran mothers are familiar with the hospital choice, medical grade silicone pacifier, Soothie. Now available at stores like Wal-Mart and Target parents are also finding it to be the best choice for breast feeding babies. Now the nipple shape preferred by so many babies is also available in a bottle by first years.
Soothie bottles are ideal for the breast-fed baby that occasionally gets a bottle. Because the transition reminds them of their pacifier, it is likely they will take it. It also can be purchased with a small canister that snaps onto the bottom of the bottle that can hold formula or a snack. The nipples are available in medium and fast flow.
The down-side to these bottles? They do nothing to prevent air from being swallowed. Many parents, (including myself) complain of baby gassiness when they use these bottles. For this reason,
EDIT (8.16.08): Unfortunatly these bottles have plastic that may contain BPA and for this reason we have to edit it’s current ranking to 
Green to Grow Bottles
With more concern for toxicity in plastic bottles, I have discovered a company called Green to Grow. They are a mom/dad combo who created a line of bisphenol-A and phthalates free bottles to keep kids healthy and to protect them from the dangers of toxic chemicals in bottles and promoting healthy alternatives. Cute design adorn the bottles, which are made from PES plastic, tested in the US to ensure the highest standards for quality and safety, and free of lead and PVC. They come in two sizes—wide neck and regular neck. The packaging is also 100% recyclable. Plus, all their silicone nipples are nitrosamine-free. However, I have to admit despite their innovative appeal, I was highly disappointed with their nipples. I tried both sizes and they were difficult for my son to latch on and the flow was way too fast for a beginner.
Munchkin Deluxe Bottle Brush
My Step-mother, the clean-aholic, bought me this Munchkin Deluxe Bottle Brush while she was staying with me shortly after I had my latest newborn. Immediately I loved that it suctioned to the counter so that it did not have to lay on a counter only to create a puddle of water. Unfortunately after a few uses I felt it did not clean the bottle nipple well enough either. What I did not realize was that hidden inside the assembled bottle brush was a detachable bottom that contained a separate nipple brush! This is definitely an inventive, useful solution for those of us that have to use a bottle!
