4. Baby Bottles
Duration: 3–5 years
Cost on average: $5–$15*
Since the 19th century, baby bottles—tiny containers for nourishment—have been an indispensable part of child care. They usually last between three and five years. But safety is more important than durability alone. Baby bottles may eventually get microscratches, which provide germs with a home.
Infant Bottles ©Shutterstock/Pixel-Shot
Furthermore, the material may deteriorate and perhaps leak chemicals as a result of repeated sterilizations and temperature changes. Thus, even though things may appear fine from the outside, what’s invisible is what counts. Monitoring their longevity guarantees that feeding time remains a cozy and secure event.
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