Feeding Essentials (Canada) - Little Family Finds

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Feeding is one of those areas where you can overbuy fast, mostly because hungry babies do not accept “I’m researching” as an answer. This page keeps it simple: what you’ll actually use, plus optional helpers.

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Quick picks

A few bottles (even if breastfeeding)
Burp cloths
Bottle brush + drying rack
Nursing basics (if breastfeeding)

Must-Haves

Starter Bottle Set

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Quick pick guide:

If you want the easiest single choice: pick Philips Avent.
If your baby is gassy or you’re worried about spit‑up: pick Dr. Brown’s.
If you want good value, easy cleaning, and a modern set: pick Comotomo.
If you want the lowest price for a full kit: pick Tommee Tippee.

Any of these sets works well right from birth through the first few months. Choose based on your budget, how concerned you are about gas/colic, and how much cleaning convenience you want.

Bottle Brush Set

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Nipple Cream

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Quick “which one should I buy?”

Want the most proven, simplest heavy-duty barrier → Lansinoh HPA Lanolin
Want another mainstream 100% lanolin option → Medela Purelan
Want lanolin-free + no-wash-off → Earth Mama Nipple Butter
Want organic herbal balm + pumping-friendly → Motherlove

Nursing Bras

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Nursing Pads

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Quick pick guide:

Want the safest single choice: Medela Ultra-Breathable
Want the thinnest/discreetest: Philips Avent
Want strong absorbency/value: Lansinoh Stay Dry
Want eco + super soft reusable: Bamboobies Washable (combo if you want day + night)

Nice-to-Haves

Bottle warmer (optional convenience)
Formula pitcher (if formula feeding)
Sterilizer (optional; some families love it)
Hands-free pumping bra (if pumping)

Bottle Sterilizer

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Quick pick guide

Want the best “everything in one machine” → Baby Brezza One Step Advanced
Want a slimmer, proven sterilize+dry unit → Philips Avent
Want HEPA-filter drying + 24h storage → Dr. Brown’s
Want cheapest + travel-friendly → Philips Avent Microwave

Skip-for-Now

Fancy formula machines (often pricey + lots of cleaning)
Buying multiple bottle brands in bulk immediately
Extra gadgets that don’t solve a real problem

Pro tips

Start with 2 to 4 bottles, then commit once baby has a preference.
A simple “night feed tray” (water/snack/burp cloth/wipes) is elite-level parenting.

FAQs

Do I need bottles if I’m breastfeeding?
Often yes, at least a few for flexibility.
Do I need a sterilizer?
Optional for most; useful for some routines.
How many bottles?
Start small (2 to 4) and scale based on feeding style.

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