How often should you replace your baby's bottle?  Breastfeeding is essential for babies up to 6 months of age. After that, most people gradually start feeding their babies with bottles. But did you know that, like many other things, baby bottles also have an expiry date? This means you should only use a bottle for a limited time. Parenting coach Saunali Deshmukh shared a video on her Instagram handle about this. In the video, she explained how often feeding bottles should be replaced. Let's find out more –

What do the experts say?
The parenting coach explains that if a feeding bottle is used for a long time or heated repeatedly, harmful chemicals like BPA can leach into the milk. These chemicals can affect the baby's hormones and immune system.

How often should you replace the bottle?
Saunali Deshmukh says that a baby's feeding bottle should be replaced every 3 months. Over time, scratches develop on the bottle, where bacteria can grow. Therefore, use a bottle for only 3 months. However, if you notice any cracks, odor, or discoloration in the bottle before that, replace it immediately.

Also, keep these things in mind:
The parenting coach also advises keeping a few other things in mind, such as:

Sterilize the bottle thoroughly before each use to eliminate germs.

Allow the bottle to cool down after sterilization. Pouring milk into a very hot bottle can cause plastic chemicals to leach into the milk.

Always use BPA-free bottles.

Avoid cheap and local plastic bottles. Instead, choose a quality bottle from a reliable brand.

Avoid heating plastic bottles in the microwave.

Store the bottle in a clean and dry place.

By keeping these small things in mind, you can take care of your child's health and provide them with proper nutrition.

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