Created bySam Hirschel

Parent of 1New York, NY

Sam's Formula Feeding Guide

Recommendations (20)

Tiny Twinkle

Diaper Bags & Backpacks

Tiny Twinkle Mess-proof Wet Bags 2 Pack Waterproof and Washable Bag

$19.95

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Sam HirschelCan't live without“Great to keep in your diaper bag for used bottles, bibs, etc. so you know what you have to clean when you get home! ”

Baby Formula Dispensing Scoops for Infants & Newborns

Babyola

Bottle Feeding

Baby Formula Dispensing Scoops for Infants & Newborns

$7.99

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Sam HirschelCan't live without“Having spare scoops is never a bad idea. This set comes with the standard 2oz but also a 1oz option which is great if needing to make an odd ounce bottle on the go. ”

Boon

Bottle Feeding

Boon Cacti Bottle Cleaning Brush Set

$13.99

Keep it Clean: This baby brush set is the ideal drying rack companion and is perfect for cleaning baby accessories like baby bottles, sippy cups, and pump parts Cute Baby Bottle Cleaner Set: The Boon Cacti brush set pack includes a bottle brush, straw brush, nipple brush, and a detail brush to clean baby feeding essentials in one go Built to Last: The bristles on each brush in this bottle cleaner brush set are made out of durable nylon which is great for thorough cleaning and getting the goop out of bottles Easy Brush Storage: The included vase keeps each of the Boon Cacti bottle brushes contained and catches drips inside for quick and easy cleaning and emptying of excess water Quality Bottle Brushes: These Boon bottle brushes are made without BPA or PVC, making the set a perfect solution for cleaning all of your breastfeeding or baby bottle-feeding supplies

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Sam HirschelWorked for us“Does the job cleaning bottles, with multiple pieces to get all the parts. Completes the set! ”

Baby Brezza

Bottle Feeding

Baby Brezza Instant Warmer – Instantly Dispense Warm Water at Perfect Baby Bottle Temperature

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Sam HirschelCan't live without“I found that mixing formula with warm water helps it dissolve easier and this is an easy one step way to make a bottle without needing to then use a warmer. Bonus it has 3 temperatures for that perfect bottle! ”

Philips AVENT

Bottle Feeding

Philips AVENT Fast Baby Bottle Warmer with Smart Temperature Control and Automatic Shut-Off

$64.96

Fast warming: Warms milk in just 3 minutes No hot spots: Milk continuously circulates for gentle and even warming Perfect for middle-of-the-night feeds: Progress indicator light shows you that milk is ready when all three segments are illuminated; non-audible alert to avoid disturbing baby Adaptable: Works with all Philips Avent bottles and bottles from most other leading brands, as well as baby food jars; also has a defrost setting for breast milk and baby food. Voltage: 120 - 127 V, ~60 Hz Sleek design: compact size makes it easy to store on kitchen counter or nightstand; one-piece design allows for easy cleaning Recognized as a Babylist Top 30 Most Registered-For Product of 2022; Featured by Newsweek as a Best Parenting Product of 2022 What's in the box: 1 Bottle Warmer Award winning: Babylist Best Bottle Warmers of 2023 – “Fastest bottle warmer”, What to Expect Best Baby Feeding Products 2023 – “Best Bottle Warmer”, Baby Center 6 Best Warmers 2023 – “Best Bottle Warmer”, The Bump 10 Best Bottle Warmers of 2023 – “Best Warmer for Speed”, Parents.com The 8 Best Baby Bottle Warmers of 2023 – “Fastest Warmer”, Healthline Best Bottle Warmers – “Best easy-to-use Warmer”, USA Today Reviewed 7 Best Bottle Warmers of 2023 – “Best Overall Warmer”

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Sam HirschelCan't live without“If you bulk mix formula, a bottle warmer is essential. This one doesn't just work with the Philips bottles, but other brands as well, and can come in handy later on with baby food! ”

Boon

Bottle Feeding

Boon Lawn Countertop Baby Bottle Drying Rack - 13.5 x 11 x 2.5

Polypropylene Imported Disclaimer: Actual colors may vary. This is due to computer monitors displaying colors differently and everyone can see these colors differently. We try extremely hard to ensure our photos are as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor. Bottle Rack: The lawn-style countertop bottle rack holds multiple shapes and sizes of bottles as they dry after baby mealtime Easy to Clean: This Boon drying rack has a two-piece design that drains excess water with a removable and easily-cleaned water tray Space Saving Baby Bottle Rack: The grass design of the Lawn easily holds items upright for drying while collecting excess water in its bottom tray Stylish Design: This baby bottle organizer and drying rack looks great in any kitchen with a low-profile, stylish design Instructions: The Boon drying rack is not suitable for the dishwasher, microwave, or boiling, and it is made without BPA, PVC, and Phthalate

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Sam HirschelCan't live without“Love this lawn for drying bottles. The Boon products are so functional. Worth the countertop space! ”

Philips AVENT

Bottle Feeding

Philips AVENT Anti-Colic Baby Bottles with AirFree Vent

$23.95

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Sam HirschelCan't live without“We tried all the bottles and this was the one that my son really stuck to. The bottles have minimal parts, making cleaning a bit easier, and have held up very well. No complaints! ”

Bobbie

Bottle Feeding

Bobbie Organic Infant Formula

$25.00

Bobbie is the mission-driven pediatric nutrition company that exists to build a parenting culture of confidence, not comparison. Founded in 2018, Bobbie hit the market with its flagship European-inspired formula in 2021 as the first direct-to-consumer, subscription-based infant formula in the U.S. Today, it’s proud to be the only mom-founded and led infant formula brand in the U.S. Bobbie is focused on providing purposefully sourced, USDA Organic products made with simple ingredients – crafted right here in America, for American families. Bobbie Organic Formula is both USDA and EU certified organic and includes DHA at 20mg/serving which meets European requirements! Modeled after breastmilk, Bobbie Organic contains no corn syrup, no soy allergens, no palm oil, and no nonsense! With more than 300,000 babies nationwide fed since 2021, Bobbie Organic uses a simple recipe and quality ingredients to provide everything infants need and nothing they don’t. ● USDA & EU Certified Organic ● Clean Label Purity Award and Pesticide-Free winner ● 60% whey, 40% casein protein ratio like mature breast milk ● 100% lactose for carbohydrate source ● No palm oil ● No soy allergens ● 20mg/serving of water-extracted DHA, meeting EU standards ● 1.2mg iron/serving, meeting both US FDA and EU standards

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Sam HirschelCan't live without“We LOVE Bobbie formula. I really wanted a European style formula. The ingredients, the fact that it's made in the US, and is a business created by MOMS really sold me. We do the subscription and never have to think of running out of formula. Bonus it's sold in Target stores too, just in case. ”

Boon

Bath Accessories

Boon Twig Grass and Lawn Drying Rack Accessory

$7.49

DRYING RACK ACCESSORY: The twigs of the holder provides stronghold for the bottles, sippy cups and its parts COMPATIBLE WITH DRYING RACKS: It fits perfectly on grass and lawn drying countertops CLEANING AND CARE: Hand wash only; Do not microwave, boil or sterilized Made without BPA and PVC

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Sam HirschelCan't live without“Every lawn needs some twigs! We hang the bottle nipples from it to dry as well as pacifiers. ”

Miss Mouth's

Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater

$7.97

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Sam HirschelCan't live without“Formula tends to stain light colored clothes. This remover gets those stains and everything else out. A staple product. ”

Sinzip

Sinzip 12 Pieces Zipper Nylon Mesh Pouch

$16.99

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Sam HirschelCan't live without“I love these pouches for keeping things organized on the go. They are mesh so they aren't waterproof, but I like they aren't stiff so can be stuck in tight spaces while keeping the contents separate from the rest of the bag ”

BioGaia

BioGaia Protectis Probiotics Drops

$17.59

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Sam HirschelCan't live without“My son had pretty bad colic and digestive issues as a newborn. Incorporating these drops in the first bottle of the day changed everything for him and we still use them today. ”

Dapple Baby

Skin & Hair Care

Dapple Baby Bottle Soap & Dish Soap

$9.99

MULTI-USE AND SPECIALLY FORMULATED TO CLEAN RESIDUE FROM MILK AND FORMULA: Dapple Baby Bottle & Dish Soap is specifically formulated to clean fat, protein and carbohydrate residue, which is commonly found in baby bottles with milk and formula film, and more broadly when cleaning the full family’s dishes. RINSES CLEAN AND OFFERS POWERFUL PLANT-BASED CLEANING: Proven to remove up to 50% more milk film and odor than other brands\* and rinses clean so no residue remains on baby and children’s items. Effectively cleans bottles, sippy cups, pacifiers, breast pump components and your full family’s dishes. MINDFUL INGREDIENTS: Dapple Baby Bottle & Dish Soap is a Clean Label Project Purity Award Winner for clean and pure ingredients, is pediatrician and dermatologist tested, hypoallergenic, made with plant-based ingredients and without harsh chemicals, parabens, sulfates, phthalates, mineral oil, synthetic dyes & fragrances, chlorine, alcohol, SLS, SLES, MEA, DEA, TEA. UNSCENTED & SCENTED VERSIONS: Available in fragrance free, lavender, mango melon, citrus, and apple pear fragrances. CONVENIENT PUMP TOP: Comes with a convenient pump top dispenser for clean and easy use. Caps and pumps may vary temporarily due to supply chain constraints.

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Sam HirschelCan't live without“Leaves no formula film on the bottles. It's the go-to soap for cleaning bottles and I get why. It's a must. ”

Zanipe

Bibs

Zainpe 6Pcs Snap Muslin Cotton Bibs for Baby

$9.99

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Sam HirschelCan't live without“I'm pretty sure we have every pattern of these bibs. Because they are muslin like burp clothes, it's easy to wipe away any spit up during a feeding. They are soft and have never caused irritation. Bonus they come in cute patterns! ”

Dr. Brown's

Formula & Food Prep

Dr. Brown's Baby Formula Mixing Pitcher

$9.49

BABY FORMULA MIXER. This formula pitcher features a unique blade to quickly dissolve and blend up to 32 ounces of formula with no leftover clumping. BABY TRAVEL ESSENTIAL. Whether you’re at home or away, this pitcher can blend up to four (4) 8oz/250mL baby bottles of formula at once, so baby never has to miss a feeding. MINIMIZE AIR BUBBLES IN FORMULA. This baby formula mixer is designed to reduce air bubbles in formula to help minimize air-swallowing during feeding and reduce gas. MODERN DESIGN. The Formula Mixing Pitcher is available in an array of stylish colors including Blue, Olive, Orange, Teal and Black. EASY TO CLEAN. Dr. Brown’s Formula Mixing Pitcher is easy to disassemble and dishwasher safe (top rack only).

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Sam HirschelWorked for us“I never went the bulk formula mixing route, however this was the pitcher that was recommended to me for pre-making the days worth of formula and then storing in the fridge. ”

PopYum

Formula & Food Prep

PopYum Anti-Colic Formula Making/Mixing/Dispenser Baby Bottles

$25.99

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Sam HirschelCan't live without“These bottles are genius! Amazing for on the go and travel. You fill the top part with formula, the bottle with the appropriate amount of water, and when you are ready to feed you "pop" the bottle and it mixes together. Cant recommend enough. ”

Baby Brezza

Formula & Food Prep

Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced Formula Dispenser Machine

$192.99

Most advanced way to automatically make a warm, formula bottle instantly. More accurate, consistent, hygienic & faster than hand scooping. Patented mixing technology automatically mixes formula & water to the perfect consistency. Works with virtually all formula brands & all bottle brands/sizes. For accurate dispensing, clean the mixing funnel after every 4th bottle or buy a spare funnel Fully customizable – choose 1 ounce increments between 2-10 ounces, 3 temperature settings and formula/water or water only dispensing Air-tight formula storage 1-year limited warranty (not valid on purchases shipped outside US); BPA-FREE; UL Listed; Works with 120 volt outlets; Current: 2.5A

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Sam HirschelCan't live without“This machine has been amazing for us! Like a keurig for formula, you can make a warm bottle in seconds. I also love the ability to make odd number of ounces which you usually cant do with the scoop that comes with formula. ”

Munchkin

Formula & Food Prep

Munchkin® Formula Dispenser, 2 Pack

$10.19

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Sam HirschelCan't live without“These dispensers are also great for on the go. You just fill each section with the amount of formula needed and pour into the bottle when ready to make a bottle. Its another step from the popyum but each serves different purposes. I usually venture out with both just in case. ”

Mommy's Bliss

Vitamins & Dietary Supplements

Mommy's Bliss Organic Baby Vitamin D Drops

$12.49

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Sam HirschelCan't live without“It was recommended by our pediatrician to add in Vitamin D drops as a newborn and after doing some research landed on these and he tolerated them very well. Bobbie recently came out with a Vitamin D drop and probiotic as well that looks promising! ”

Mylicon

Pacifiers & Accessories

Infants' Mylicon Gas Relief Drops for Infants and Babies

$9.86

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Sam HirschelCan't live without“These drops, in combination with the probiotics, were great tools to help ease his discomfort. We put these right in the bottle when he was really struggling. ”