Notes From a Real Mom – Latex Nipples EXPIRE!
I learned something last week. Latex nipples have an expiration date.
I know that most moms use silicone, but I liked the latex ones with Jake because they were easier to suck. Like the thrifty mom I am, I simply scrubbed them within an inch of their life and put them away until Brian showed up.
I’ve been using them for two months, and recently went to buy a new pack to have on hand when I skimmed the back.
1. Latex nipples should only be boiled on time and hand washed after that. Check – already knew that.
2. Latex nipples should be replaced every 2-3 months. Oops.
Of course I immediately threw out all of the nipples when I got home. Since Playtex has changed the shape of the latex fast flows, I had to let Brian try out a few different styles to see what he liked best. This made for a bad eating day while we experimented. We did finally figure it out, and I think I might go with silicone just so I don’t have a repeat performance in another three months.
I guess it just goes to show that all mommies are learning something new every day.
