{"product_id":"the-design-stage-a-0-to-6-months-38","title":"Thinkbaby 2 Pack Cross Cut Stage A Nipples","description":"\u003ch6\u003eDescription\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree of - Bisphenol-A (BPA), phthalates, nitrosamines, lead, PVC, PET, and biologically harmful chemicals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo spill nipple - features our cross cut design. The design also mimics natural breastfeeding as it requires your little one to nurse to receive fluid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-colic nipple helps reduce the incidence of gas and spit up. Unique one-piece design eliminates cleaning headaches and tricky assembly. No extra parts to lose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra soft, medical grade silicone - provides an easier transition from breastfeeding to bottle feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with Stage A nipple (for 0 - 6 months and marked with a number 2 on the nipple).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Thinkbaby system allows parents to transform baby bottles to our award winning Sippy Cup through the purchase of the Conversion Kit. The system saves parents money and the environment from discarding baby bottles when its time for the next stage in feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe baby bottles, Sippys, and Thinksters are all produced with the same materials. The base of the bottle and all plastic components are made from polypropylene. We were the first company to have a 100% BPA free baby bottle line. The materials we use are also free of BPA, BPS, phthalates, PET, PS, PA, nitrosamines, melamine, dioxins and biologically harmful chemicals. We conduct regular testing to ensure the safety of our products. The nipple is made from medical grade silicone.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDo we conduct animal testing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We do not conduct animal testing on any of our products. All of our testing is either chemical testing or biological testing (on cells). We utilize third-party globally certified laboratories to conduct our testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eUse \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDishwasher safe (top rack recommended). Before first use, we recommend sterilizing the bottles in boiling water for 2 to 5 minutes before first use. We do not recommend utilizing sterilizers, as we cannot guarantee that the ones on the market were made with safe materials. While the baby bottles are technically microwave safe, we strongly suggest that parents do away with the use of microwaves for all items and products destined for your little one. To prepare the nipple for first use, please squeeze the top of the nipple and the venting tube. You will want to make sure that both open properly. When tightening down the collar of the bottle, do not over tighten, as this will reduce the amount of airflow into the baby bottle.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of materials do you use in your baby bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The nipple is made from medical grade silicone.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat nipple flow should I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Thinkbaby baby bottles come outfitted with Stage A nipples. The nipples are designed for newborns to 6 months. The flow rates are determined by averages. Depending on your little one you may need to adjust which flow rate that you purchase. The chart below should provide help in determining which to purchase. We highly recommend that parents are purchasing at least 4 additional baby bottle nipples per stage. Childs Age Suggested Flow Rate 0 to 6 months Stage A Nipples 6 + months Stage B Nipples 9 to 36 months Sippy Cup Spouts 18 to 48+ months Thinkster straws Baby bottle nipples and spouts made from silicone will typically last 2 to 3 months prior to needing replacement. If you notice tears or breakage, discontinue use and replace.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does the venting system work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The venting systems work by allowing air to travel back into the baby bottle. Movement of air back into the baby bottle allows the bottles internal pressure to reach equilibrium. This reduces the amount of suction required to get fluid out of the baby bottle. Research shows that having a venting system reduces the incidence of gas and spit up, as children take in less air when drinking when venting systems are present. While most modern baby bottles have some sort of venting system, the advantage to Thinkbabys system is that it is built right into the baby bottle nipple. So there are no extra parts to deal with and its easy to clean.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow do I convert the Thinkbaby bottle into the Sippy Cup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e One of the great things about the Thinkbaby system is that you can convert the baby bottles into our award winning Sippy Cups. Simply purchase the Thinkbaby Conversion kit from your local retailer or online. To convert, remove the baby bottle nipple and replace with the Sippy Cup spout. Then place the Sippy Cup handles around the top of the baby bottle and push down over the neck of the bottle. Tighten the collar with spout around the neck of the bottle and.presto-changeo you have our award winning Sippy Cup!!!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow to prevent nipple collapse?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith cross cut nipples it is important that you have the right nipple flow for your child's age. The suggested age range is listed above. This is the number one reason for nipple collapse across baby bottle lines. Please note that these numbers are based on averages. If you have an especially fast or slow feeder on your hands, you may need to adjust your movement between flow levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not over tighten the collar, as this will restrict the airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Why\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a baby bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e When we introduced the Thinkbaby over 4 years ago 95% of the baby bottles on the market were made of polycarbonate which contains BPA. Initially, we attempted to convince the major companies to move off of polycarbonate, but after being unsuccessful we launched Thinkbaby and Thinksport to address the concern of chemicals leaching from consumer products. We started with the baby bottle because polycarbonate was ubiquitous across the industry. As little one's systems are still in a state of development they have very little defense against foreign chemicals.\u003cbr\u003eWhile many companies have emerged to offer BPA Free baby bottles, many bottles not only still contain BPA despite saying BPA Free (see Health Canada study), but many companies have also landed on untested materials just because the material claims to be free of BPA. Thinkbaby utilizes the precautionary principle in the creation of all of our products. We don't jump to new materials without doing the requisite testing to ensure that we haven't landed on another BPA-like material. When we target a product segment that concerns us, we ask the question, \"How can we make the product line safe, functional and sustainable?\" Thinkbaby and Thinksport's focus has led us to be the first company to span safe consumer products ranging from baby to adults.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the Thinkbaby bottle different?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSimply creating a baby bottle that was safe just wasn't enough. We went the extra mile to create a bottle that solved many parental complaints. For example, most bottles on the market contain venting systems. Our system is built right into the nipple. So there are no extra pieces to clean or potentially lose.\u003cbr\u003eWe then made the nipple No Spill through our cross cut design. This eliminated a large amount of mess that occurs during feeding. It also mimics the way children feed during breastfeeding, as it requires them to apply pressure and nurse to receive fluid.\u003cbr\u003eWe also used a little forward thinking and designed the bottles to be convertible into our award winning Sippy Cup. Most parents have between 8 to 16 baby bottles. And when it comes time to move to sippy cup they have to go out and spend a lot of money to acquire them, while also having to toss out all of the old baby bottles which are then destined for landfills. With the conversion kit, parents can simply convert their existing baby bottles into our Sippy Cup which not only saves them money but it also saves the environment from excess waste. Once parents are ready to move on to regular cups, the baby bottles can simply be recycled after use, as they are made from No. 5 plastic.\u003cbr\u003eYou may also notice that we do not use clear plastic windows with our products. We have found that these windows are made from PET or PVC. 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