Feeding essentials from birth to weaning

From new parents who are just starting their feeding journeys, to parents looking to start weaning, we have put together some great products on the market to make your life easier. 

Medela Silicone Breast Milk Collector.

World Leading breastfeeding brand, Medela, is thrilled to introduce a new accessory to its ever-expanding range of breastfeeding innovations as they welcome the new Silicone Breast Milk Collector. Helping mums to catch every last drop of their precious breast milk, the clever device simply suctions in place (and can even be used hands free thanks to the included lanyard) to catch any remaining breast milk during the natural let down.

Benefits and features:

• Comfortable and easy to use
• 100% BPA and made from food-grade silicone
• holds up to 100ml of breast milk
• the double leak proof design features a stopper and a lid to avoid any spillages or accidents
• Light and portable
• Can be used on the go
• The clip-on lanyard makes things even easier and enables mums to use hands free
• Dishwasher safe

Medela | Silicone Breast Milk Collector | RRP: £15.99 

Baby Brezza Steriliser Dyer Advanced and Bottle & Breast Milk Warmer

Sure to be an essential for any new arrival, the Baby Brezza Steriliser Dyer Advanced offers the most advanced way to sterilise and dry bottles and pump parts using natural steam, killing 99.9% of germs in the process. With 4 clear functions available on the LCD screen, the clever device also includes an automatic timer to keep things simple. 

The modular system can be used in 4 different ways to work with all bottle designs/brands, the easy to use Steriliser-Dyer has a large capacity, holding 8 bottles and 2 pump parts, so is ideal for regular use in busy households. Additionally, the innovation boasts a 33% faster drying time using 95% germ-free air, thanks to its replaceable HEPA filter, with the bonus of items staying sterile for 24 hours when left unopened – a total gamechanger!

Baby Brezza also has bottle prep covered too, thanks to the BPA free Bottle & Breast Milk Warmer, the only warmer on the market with two settings to safely warm breast milk or formula. Protecting the precious nutrients in breast milk, the Milk Warmer uses steam to gently heat to the perfect temperature thanks to the unique warm water bath setting, unlike traditional warmers that can overheat and destroy the proteins in breast milk. 

Further to this, the essential kitchen gadget can heat milk from frozen whilst still preserving the nutrients - super handy long term, it can also warm baby food jars. Using the rapid steam heat option, baby formula and food can be heated to the correct temperature in a flash. Working with all bottle types/brand, storage bags and jars, the Baby Brezza Bottle & Breast Milk Warmer is a must-have item for any new parents.

Baby Brezza | Steriliser Dyer Advanced | RRP: £129.99 | available from Cheeky Rascals

Baby Brezza | Bottle & Breast Milk Warmer | RRP: £84.99 | available from Cheeky Rascals

Dr Browns Teat and Bottle Brush

This mini yet mighty hero helps parents and carers, making it a firm favourite across the country. The Dr. Brown’s Teat and Bottle Brush is designed specifically for (but not limited to) all Dr. Brown’s bottles and features a handy combination bristle-and-sponge head to thoroughly scrub bottles clean. We’ve even heard on a very reliable grapevine that this brush is used get other household items spotless too! 

There is also an built-in storage clip with a suction base which allows the bottle to be stored in two ways; 

1. On the bottom of the brush so you can leave it standing upright
2. .. or detach and suction it to the side of your sink so drips from the used brush can drain 

Other highlights are:

• Grooved no-slip handle for easy grip with soapy hands
• Specially designed ridged teat cleaner in base
• Dishwasher safe (top rack only)
• BPA-free

You can buy the Teat and Bottle Brush from Amazon and Baby Central for around £5

BÉABA Babycook Solo Express

Weaning is an exciting time for any parent – and a big step for little ones as they venture into a new world of tastes and textures! But prepping and cooking home-made food can be time-consuming – and sometimes the last thing on a long list of things to do when there’s playtime to be had!  Enter the BÉABA Babycook Solo Express; the new generation fastest ever steamer/blender that’s also eco-friendly too!

This 4-in-1 baby food maker is economical and faster than ever before. With 2-cooking modes (Express and Eco), it steams, defrosts and reheats, plus mixes, blends and chops to create delicious, nutritious home-made baby food in minutes. Available in grey at selected retailers with an RRP of £140, find out more here.

Eco-credentials

Keeping the environment in mind, the BÉABA Babycook Solo Express comes with impressive eco-credentials when used in ‘Eco’ mode, including:

• 30 per cent less water and electricity in its cooking process, when using the Eco function (at full capacity)
• 23 per cent less CO2 emissions when using the Eco function (at full capacity)

Other features include:

• Patented paddle within the steaming basket rotates every 30-seconds for faster cooking.
• Lid with double lining for better insolation and faster cooking.
• Large water tank opening with magnetic lid and clear water level marks makes it easier to use.
• It conveniently beeps, flashes and automatically switches off at the end of cooking.

Its gentle heat modulation preserves nutrients and flavours, whilst the in-curved double blade allows a variety of textures adapted to the age of your baby.