Archive for August, 2009

How do I start a baby feeding bottle business?

Monday, August 17th, 2009

To start a baby feeding bottle empire, there are many steps a person must take. First, you need to create a bottle design that is innovative and one-of-a-kind. There cannot be anything like it on the market. You need to take into consideration how much this bottle will cost to manufacture, how easy it is to use, consumer appeal, and how much it will cost on the shelves. After this step, you need to obtain a patent for your bottle. For detailed instructions on this step, contact your local patent office, or find step-by-step guides online.
Once a patent is obtained, you need to find a manufacturer to produce the bottles. You should create a prototype of your bottle to show to possible companies. Unless you come into the industry with a lot of money, you may want to sell the rights to your bottle to a bigger company, or part of the rights so they company supports you financially. If money is not an object for you, you will make the most profit operating independently.
After you find a manufacturer, it is important to find a store (or multiple stores) to carry your product. If you are working as part of a larger, more well-known company, they will take care of this for you. If not, you will have to do this yourself. Another important component is advertising. Contact local TV stations near the store that sells your baby feeding bottle design. Again, if you are operating under a larger company, this will already be taken care of.

Baby enjoying bottle of milk

Baby enjoying bottle of milk

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How can I find baby bottle deals online?

Monday, August 17th, 2009

Baby bottles can be found from a variety of sources online. One of the easiest ways is to look for your current manufacturer’s website. Find your baby bottle and look on the bottom to see the name of the company that produces it. You can also look on the box, instructions, or warranty to find this information.

Afterwards, go online and do a search to see if the manufacturer has a website. You may be able to order high-quality baby bottles from a company you trust. If you cannot find the website, look on the instructions or box, or call the phone number provided. This may help you to find the address you need to type in to access the company’s website. If this fails, be aware that not all baby bottle manufacturers have a website; however, many bigger and more well-known ones do.

Another option is to perform a search for “baby bottles” on a shopping website or search engine. This will provide you with a list of companies that sell online. Some searches will even tell you right away which websites are less expensive. The down-side to this is that you will usually not have any prior knowledge of the company, and may not know the quality of the baby bottles, or even if you will receive them at all. The danger is you may fall into a scam. However, one of the positives to this method is that many online searches will also provide customer reviews of the website. This will help guide you as to which websites are helpful and have good customer service, and which ones are better to avoid.

Cute baby bottles found online

Cute baby bottles found online

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What’s the difference between plastic and glass baby bottles?

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

A baby bottle is a bottle with a teat, or also known as a nipple in some parts of the world, to drink directly from. It is characteristically when mothers choose not to, or cannot breastfeed. There are basically 2 types of baby feeding bottles: plastic and glass.

Plastic baby bottles are often made from Polycarbonate and Polyethylene plastics. Polycarbonate is a clear, shiny, glassy-looking hard plastic and accounts for a huge chunk of the baby bottle market. These plastic baby bottles are clear, so you can see how much liquid your baby has consumed. They are durable and shatterproof. Polyethylene bottles, although transparent, are also durable, shatter-resistant, and lightweight.

However, plastic baby bottles are one of several plastic products that often contain Bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates, chemicals that may be harmful to children. It has been analyzed and revealed that Polycarbonate and Polyethylene plastic leaches BPA. This chemical disrupts proper hormone performance, alters genes and disrupts normal physical and behavioral expansion and progress.

Glass baby bottles are a very safe alternative to these plastic bottles. They are never treated with BPA, and they are more eco-friendly as well. Glass is a natural, renewable resource (unlike plastic, which is derived from petroleum), and is very recyclable, so even if they break, they can be easily turned into something new. They do not leach chemicals like BPA, which is a hormone disruptor.

Glass baby bottles are not all that perfect and there are some cons related with the use of these bottles. Since they are made out of glass, there’s a possibility for them break very easily. This means if a baby was to hold the bottle and drop it, it could break and shatter. Also, something to think about is that if the bottle has a chip or a crack, small shards of glass could find its way into the baby’s food. Another fact to ponder is that glass bottles are almost two times the cost of plastic.

Glass baby bottles have made a comeback in the 21st century (and could possibly prolong to the far future), and more people are investing in the R&D of these products to ensure their children get the best quality product. There are some pros and cons associated with the use of these baby bottles, but the parents should weigh the risks and decide on the benefits they deem best suited for their children.

Sweet Pea glass baby bottles

Sweet Pea glass baby bottles

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