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The 180ml Anti-Colic Bottle is ideal for newborns and younger babies who typically consume smaller feeding volumes.

The 260ml Anti-Colic Bottle is ideal for growing babies who require larger feeding volumes.

Yes, Twistshake bottles are made from premium BPA-free materials and are designed with your baby’s safety in mind.

Each anti-colic bottle comes with the right teat for its size. The 180ml bottle includes a size S nipple, designed for newborns from 0+ months, and the 260ml bottle includes a size M nipple for babies from 2+ months. Every teat has a soft, round-shaped silicone design that mimics a mother’s breast for soothing comfort, and all our teats fit every Twistshake bottle — so it’s easy to adapt as your little one grows.

Note: We recommend changing the teat every 2 months to keep it in optimal condition. Between each use, always inspect it for cracks or damage and replace it immediately if you spot any issues.

Our anti-colic bottles feature innovative TwistFlow technology for a smooth, uninterrupted drinking flow. By reducing the air bubbles your baby swallows while feeding, it helps lower the risk of colic — keeping your little one comfortable and at ease.

Cleaning our bottles is a breeze; you have two options: using a dishwasher or washing them by hand with a gentle brush. To ensure thorough cleaning, disassemble all components and allow them to air dry. You can periodically sterilize the bottle by boiling it in water if desired.

One of the most common questions new parents ask is, “How many baby bottles do I actually need?” The answer depends on whether you’re exclusively bottle feeding, breastfeeding, or combining both.

If you are exclusively bottle feeding

Most parents find that 8 to 10 bottles are ideal. This allows enough bottles for a full day of feeding while reducing the need to wash bottles after every feed.

Newborns typically feed 8 to 12 times every 24 hours, especially during the first few weeks.

If you are breastfeeding and occasionally bottle feeding

If you’re expressing breast milk or supplementing with formula, 4 to 6 bottles are usually enough.

Many breastfeeding families only need a few bottles for:

• Dad or another caregiver feeding the baby
• Nighttime feeds
• Returning to work
• Occasional outings

Which bottle size should you buy?

Most newborns begin with 180 ml (6 oz) bottles because they drink smaller amounts during the first few months.

As your baby grows, they may transition to 260 ml (9 oz) bottles, which hold larger feeds and reduce the need for frequent refills.

Many parents purchase a combination of both sizes.

Don’t forget the bottle nipples

Choose a slow-flow nipple for newborns. A slower flow helps babies feed comfortably and may reduce gulping and air intake.

As your baby grows, you can move to faster-flow nipples if recommended by your healthcare provider or if your baby shows signs they are ready.

Helpful tip

If possible, avoid buying a large number of one bottle brand before your baby is born. Every baby is different, and some babies simply prefer one bottle shape or nipple style over another.

Starting with a few bottles allows you to see what works best before purchasing more.

Quick guide

If you only need a bottle occasionally — for the rare outing or the odd feed — 2 to 4 bottles is usually plenty. Here’s a quick guide by feeding method:

• Exclusive bottle feeding — 8 to 10 bottles
• Combination feeding — 4 to 6 bottles
• Occasional bottle use — 2 to 4 bottles

Many breastfeeding parents worry that introducing a bottle may interfere with breastfeeding. The good news is that choosing the right bottle can help make the transition between breast and bottle easier.

Look for a breast-like nipple

A bottle with a soft, breast-shaped nipple encourages a natural latch similar to breastfeeding. This can help babies switch more comfortably between breast and bottle.

Choose a slow-flow nipple

For newborns, a slow-flow nipple is usually the best choice. It allows milk to flow at a pace that’s closer to breastfeeding and may help prevent babies from preferring the faster flow of some bottles.

Consider an anti-colic design

Babies often swallow air while feeding, which can contribute to:

• Gas
• Fussiness
• Burping
• Colic symptoms

Anti-colic bottles are designed to reduce the amount of air babies swallow during feeding.

Easy to hold and easy to clean

Parents quickly discover that bottles are washed many times every day. Wide-neck bottles with fewer parts are often easier to fill and clean.

BPA-free materials

Choose bottles made from BPA-free materials.

Every baby is different

There isn’t one bottle that’s perfect for every baby. Some babies immediately accept a bottle, while others may need to try a few different nipple shapes before finding one they prefer.

Patience is completely normal during this process.

Tips for introducing a bottle to a breastfed baby

• Wait until breastfeeding is well established, usually around 3 to 4 weeks, unless your healthcare provider recommends otherwise
• Let another caregiver offer the first bottle when possible
• Offer the bottle when your baby is calm rather than extremely hungry
• Warm expressed breast milk to body temperature if appropriate
• Don’t force the bottle if your baby refuses — try again another day

Features to look for

When choosing a bottle for a breastfed baby, consider:

• Soft, breast-shaped nipple
• Slow-flow nipple
• Anti-colic venting system
• Wide neck for easier cleaning
• BPA-free materials
• Comfortable grip for parents

Most babies are ready to begin eating solid foods at around 6 months of age. Rather than focusing only on age, watch for developmental signs that show your baby is prepared for this exciting milestone.

Your baby may be ready if they can:

Sit with little or no support

Your baby should be able to sit upright in a highchair and hold their head steady. Good head and neck control helps make swallowing safer.

Show interest in food

Does your baby watch you eat, reach for your food, or open their mouth when food comes close? These are common signs they are ready to explore solid foods.

Lose the tongue-thrust reflex

Young babies naturally push food back out with their tongue. When this reflex begins to disappear, they are better able to move food to the back of the mouth for swallowing.

Pick up food

Many babies begin reaching for food or trying to grasp small pieces. This is an important developmental step toward self-feeding.

Open their mouth when offered food

If your baby leans toward the spoon and willingly opens their mouth, they are showing interest in eating.

When should solids begin?

Health Canada recommends introducing complementary foods at about 6 months of age while continuing to breastfeed or provide infant formula. Breast milk or formula remains your baby’s primary source of nutrition throughout the first year.

Helpful tip

Every baby develops at their own pace. If you’re unsure whether your baby is ready, speak with your healthcare provider before starting solids.

References

• Health Canada. Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants: 6 to 24 Months.
• Canadian Paediatric Society. Feeding Your Baby in the First Year.

Every baby is different, but having a general feeding guide can help parents know what to expect. Here’s a general guide by age (main source of nutrition, then typical feeding pattern):

• Birth to 6 months — breast milk or infant formula; feed on demand, usually every 2 to 4 hours.
• Around 6 months — breast milk or formula plus solid foods; begin with 1 to 2 small meals per day.
• 7 to 8 months — milk plus a wider variety of solids; 2 to 3 meals daily, begin offering finger foods.
• 9 to 11 months — milk plus family foods; 3 meals daily plus 1 to 2 healthy snacks if needed.
• 12 months and older — family foods plus milk; 3 meals and 2 to 3 healthy snacks each day.

Important reminders

• Breast milk or formula continues to provide important nutrition throughout the first year.
• Introduce iron rich foods early, such as iron fortified cereal, meat, poultry, fish, beans, lentils, and eggs.
• Offer a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and protein foods.
• Let your baby decide how much to eat. Avoid forcing them to finish meals.

Watch your baby’s hunger cues

Feed when your baby:

• Opens their mouth for food
• Reaches for the spoon
• Gets excited when food is offered

Stop feeding when your baby:

• Turns away
• Closes their mouth
• Pushes food away
• Becomes distracted or uninterested

Learning to recognize these cues encourages healthy eating habits.

References

• Health Canada. Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants.
• World Health Organization. Infant and Young Child Feeding.

Learning to drink from a cup is an important milestone that helps support healthy oral development and growing independence.

When should babies start using a cup?

Most babies are ready to begin practicing with an open cup or straw cup around 6 months of age, alongside solid foods. Many children can stop using bottles between 12 and 18 months.

Simple steps for an easier transition

1. Start with water — offer small amounts of water in a cup during meals while continuing breast milk or formula.
2. Practice once each day — consistency is more important than quantity. Daily practice helps babies build confidence.
3. Expect spills — spills are part of learning. Allow your baby time to explore and develop new drinking skills.
4. Offer the cup during meals — mealtimes provide a natural opportunity to practice drinking from a cup.
5. Gradually replace bottle feedings — begin by replacing one bottle each day with a cup. As your child becomes comfortable, replace additional bottles over several weeks.

Choosing the right cup

Many parents begin with:

• Straw cups
• Open training cups
• Small cups with easy to hold handles

Choose a cup that matches your baby’s developmental stage and encourages independent drinking.

Tips for success

• Be patient, learning takes time.
• Offer praise and encouragement.
• Avoid putting juice or sweet drinks in bottles or cups.
• Continue offering milk according to your healthcare provider’s recommendations.

References

• Health Canada. Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants: 6 to 24 Months.
• Canadian Paediatric Society. Feeding Your Baby in the First Year.

Starting solid foods is an exciting milestone for both babies and parents. Most healthy babies are ready to begin eating solid foods at about 6 months of age. While breast milk or infant formula continues to provide most of your baby’s nutrition during the first year, introducing a variety of healthy foods helps support growth, development, and lifelong healthy eating habits.

Start with iron rich foods

Health Canada recommends introducing iron rich foods as your baby’s first foods because babies’ iron stores begin to decrease around 6 months of age. Good first choices include:

• Iron fortified infant cereal
• Pureed or finely minced beef
• Chicken or turkey
• Fish (with bones removed)
• Cooked eggs
• Lentils
• Beans
• Tofu

Offer one new food at a time and allow your baby to become familiar with different tastes and textures.

Add vegetables and fruits

Once your baby is enjoying iron rich foods, gradually introduce a wide variety of vegetables and fruits. Healthy choices include:

• Sweet potato
• Carrots
• Peas
• Broccoli
• Avocado
• Banana
• Apples
• Pears
• Blueberries

Offering many different colours and flavours helps your baby develop healthy eating habits.

Introduce whole grains

Whole grains provide energy and important nutrients. Try foods such as:

• Oatmeal
• Whole grain infant cereal
• Soft cooked pasta
• Rice
• Quinoa

Choose foods that are soft and easy to swallow.

Offer common food allergens early

Current recommendations suggest introducing common food allergens around 6 months of age, but not before 4 months, once your baby is eating other solid foods. Common allergens include:

• Peanut
• Egg
• Cow’s milk products (such as yogurt and cheese)
• Wheat
• Soy
• Fish
• Shellfish
• Sesame
• Tree nuts (served as smooth nut butters or finely ground)

After introducing one of these foods, continue offering it regularly if your baby tolerates it well.

If your baby has severe eczema, a known food allergy, or a family history of food allergies, speak with your healthcare provider before introducing allergenic foods.

Encourage self feeding

As your baby develops, encourage them to explore soft finger foods. Examples include:

• Soft banana pieces
• Avocado slices
• Steamed vegetables
• Soft cooked pasta
• Small pieces of ripe fruit

Allowing babies to feed themselves helps develop hand eye coordination and chewing skills.

Foods to avoid

For your baby’s safety, avoid:

• Honey before 12 months of age
• Whole nuts
• Popcorn
• Whole grapes
• Hard raw vegetables
• Large chunks of meat or cheese
• Sugary drinks
• Foods high in added salt or sugar

These foods may increase the risk of choking or are not appropriate for young babies.

Helpful tips

• Continue breastfeeding or infant formula during the first year.
• Offer a variety of healthy foods without adding salt or sugar.
• Let your baby decide how much to eat.
• Expect some mess. Exploring food is part of learning.
• Be patient. It may take several attempts before your baby accepts a new food.

Every baby develops at their own pace. If you have concerns about introducing solid foods, consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice.

As your baby grows, you’ll find several types of training cups available. Each one helps develop drinking skills in different ways. The best choice depends on your baby’s age, abilities, and preferences.

Open cup

An open cup closely resembles the cups adults use and helps babies learn natural sipping skills. Benefits:

• Encourages normal lip and tongue movement.
• Supports healthy oral development.
• Prepares children for regular cups.
• Easy to clean.

Things to expect: learning with an open cup can be messy at first, but regular practice helps babies quickly improve.

Recommended age: around 6 months and older, with adult supervision.

Straw cup

A straw cup teaches babies to suck through a straw, helping strengthen the muscles used for drinking and swallowing. Benefits:

• Encourages mature drinking skills.
• Easy for babies to hold.
• Great for home and travel.
• Often accepted quickly by babies.

Recommended age: around 6 months and older.

360 cup

A 360 cup allows children to drink from any point around the rim, similar to drinking from an open cup, while helping reduce spills. Benefits:

• Encourages drinking from the rim.
• Spill resistant design.
• Supports independent drinking.
• Good transition toward regular cups.

Recommended age: around 6 months and older.

Which cup should you choose?

There isn’t one perfect choice for every baby. Many families use more than one cup depending on the situation:

• Open cup for mealtimes at home.
• Straw cup for everyday use.
• 360 cup when learning to drink independently with fewer spills.

Every baby develops differently. Allow your child time to explore and discover which cup works best.

References

• Health Canada. Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants: 6 to 24 Months.
• Canadian Paediatric Society. Feeding Your Baby in the First Year.
• American Academy of Pediatrics. HealthyChildren.org.

Most babies begin learning to drink from a cup around 6 months of age and gradually transition away from bottles between 12 and 18 months.

Signs your baby is ready

Your child may be ready if they:

• Sit independently.
• Hold a cup with both hands.
• Enjoy eating solid foods.
• Show curiosity about family members’ cups.
• Can drink small amounts from a straw or open cup.

How to make the transition easier

• Replace one bottle at a time.
• Offer a cup during meals.
• Be patient and consistent.
• Praise your child’s progress.
• Expect that some children need more time than others.

Gradual transitions are usually easier than stopping bottles all at once.

References

• Health Canada.
• Canadian Paediatric Society.

Once your baby begins eating solid foods around 6 months of age, you can offer small amounts of water in a cup during meals.

Helpful tips

• Offer water after solid foods.
• Use a straw cup, open cup, or 360 cup.
• Let your baby explore the cup independently.
• Drink water together as a family.
• Offer water regularly without forcing it.

Remember that breast milk or infant formula remains your baby’s primary source of hydration throughout the first year. After 12 months of age, water becomes an increasingly important part of your child’s daily routine.

References

• Health Canada.
• World Health Organization.

Learning to drink from a cup takes time. Avoiding a few common mistakes can make the transition smoother.

Waiting too long

Introducing a cup around 6 months gives babies plenty of time to practice before bottles are phased out.

Expecting immediate success

Some babies learn in a few days, while others need several weeks.

Offering too much liquid

Begin with just a small amount of water to reduce spills and frustration.

Skipping practice

Short daily practice sessions are more effective than occasional attempts.

Comparing your baby to others

Every child reaches developmental milestones at their own pace. Celebrate progress and keep the experience positive.

References

• Health Canada.
• Canadian Paediatric Society.

Keeping baby bottles clean helps protect your baby from harmful bacteria, especially during the first year of life.

Before first use

Always wash and sterilize new bottles, nipples, caps, and other feeding accessories before using them for the first time.

Safe methods

Boiling water:

1. Wash all bottle parts thoroughly with warm, soapy water.
2. Place the items in a large pot and completely cover them with water.
3. Bring the water to a rolling boil.
4. Boil for approximately 5 minutes.
5. Remove carefully using clean tongs and allow the items to air dry on a clean drying rack.

Electric steam sterilizer: follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your sterilizer. Steam sterilizers are quick, effective, and convenient for everyday use.

Microwave steam sterilizer: use only microwave safe sterilizing equipment and follow the manufacturer’s directions carefully.

Daily cleaning

Even after the sterilization stage, bottles should be washed thoroughly after every feeding using warm, soapy water and a bottle brush, or placed in the dishwasher if the manufacturer recommends dishwasher cleaning. Always allow bottles to dry completely before storing them.

References

• Health Canada. Safe Preparation, Storage and Handling of Powdered Infant Formula.
• Canadian Paediatric Society.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). How to Clean, Sanitize, and Store Infant Feeding Items.

Bottle nipples naturally wear out over time. Regular inspection helps ensure safe and comfortable feeding.

When should they be replaced?

Many manufacturers recommend replacing bottle nipples every 2 to 3 months, or sooner if they show signs of wear. Replace nipples immediately if you notice:

• Cracks
• Tears
• Sticky surfaces
• Discoloration
• Changes in shape
• Faster or slower milk flow than normal

Check before every feeding

Gently pull on the nipple to make sure it remains secure and undamaged. A damaged nipple may increase the risk of choking.

Choose the correct flow rate

As babies grow, they may require nipples with different flow rates. Using the correct flow helps babies feed comfortably without becoming frustrated or overwhelmed. Always follow your bottle manufacturer’s age recommendations as a general guide while watching your baby’s individual feeding cues.

References

• Health Canada.
• CDC.
• American Academy of Pediatrics.

Baby bottles should be cleaned after every feeding.

Cleaning steps

1. Separate all bottle parts.
2. Rinse with cool water.
3. Wash thoroughly using hot, soapy water.
4. Use a bottle brush to reach all surfaces.
5. Clean nipples using a nipple brush.
6. Rinse thoroughly.
7. Allow all parts to air dry completely on a clean drying rack.

If the bottles are dishwasher safe, place the parts on the top rack and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Never store bottles while they are still damp, as moisture can encourage bacterial growth.

References

• CDC.
• Health Canada.

Proper storage helps keep bottles clean and ready for use.

Best practices

• Store bottles only after they are completely dry.
• Keep all parts together in a clean cupboard or covered container.
• Avoid placing bottle nipples directly on countertops.
• Wash your hands before assembling bottles.
• Keep bottles away from household cleaning products and contaminants.

A clean, dry storage area helps reduce the risk of contamination.

References

• CDC.
• Health Canada.

Although quality baby bottles are designed for repeated use, they should be replaced if they become damaged.

Replace bottles if you notice:

• Cracks
• Chips
• Cloudiness that does not wash away
• Deep scratches
• Loose or damaged components

Regularly inspect bottles before each use to ensure they remain safe. Following the manufacturer’s care instructions can help extend the life of your bottles.

References

• Health Canada.
• Bottle manufacturer’s care instructions.

Safe bottle feeding involves more than preparing formula correctly. Good cleaning and handling habits help keep your baby safe.

Bottle safety checklist

• Wash hands before preparing bottles.
• Clean bottles after every feeding.
• Inspect bottles and nipples regularly.
• Never heat bottles in a microwave, as hot spots can develop.
• Test milk temperature before feeding.
• Discard any milk left in the bottle after a feeding.
• Follow safe formula preparation and storage guidelines.
• Replace worn or damaged bottle parts promptly.

Small daily habits can make a big difference in keeping feeding safe and enjoyable.

References

• Health Canada.
• CDC.
• World Health Organization.