Do these products contain polycarbonate?
No, since June 2008 all Playtex® Infant Feeding Products have been BPA free. To know for certain that you are getting a BPA free product look for the symbol below:
As with all infant feeding products, clean as soon as possible after each use.
- Wash in the top rack of dishwasher on dry cycle or hand wash with hot, soapy water for about one minute.
- Be sure to disassemble all parts of your VentAire® bottle prior to washing.
- Remove all parts by removing the vent from the vent ring and the nipple from the nipple ring.
- Dry thoroughly.
- VentAire® bottles and hoods are made of clarified polypropylene.
- VentAire Crystal Clear™ bottles are made of co-polyester, clear plastic material.
- Nipples and vent disks are made of silicone, and the rings and bottom vent are made of polypropylene.
When using Ventaire® bottles, does the vent need to be removed while feeding?
No, the vent should always remain in the bottle while feeding. The uniquely designed vent is an integral part of the VentAire® bottle system. It is the mechanism that allows the bottle to vent air and eliminate pressure that makes feeding difficult. Without properly installing the vent, milk will drain from the bottom of the bottle.
Can I use a bottle warmer?
Using a bottle warmer for VentAire® and Kinder-Grip® bottles should be ok as long as you follow the manufacturer's instructions. However, since our VentAire® bottles have not been tested with all bottle warmers, we cannot guarantee the integrity using this method of warming. For best results, we recommend following the instructions on our product insert. For warming Playtex® Nurser Drop-Ins® Liners bottles, please see next question "How do I heat breast milk or formula?"
How do I heat the breast milk or formula?
You can heat formula by placing bottle in a container of warm water for several minutes with the cap off the bottle. Do not heat in boiling water. Always remove cap before warming in container. Or, warm liquid in a separate container and cool lukewarm (at least 15 minutes if boiled) before pouring into bottle.
Can I use another brand’s nipples with these bottles?
We don’t recommend using a competitor’s nipples, since we cannot guarantee that they will work effectively due to the unique venting system of our bottles.
Can the Playtex® Nurser NaturaLatch® nipples be used with these bottles?
Yes, Playtex® Nurser NaturaLatch® latex and silicone nipples can be used with the VentAire® wide bottles. For standard VentAire® bottles, you must use the VentAire® Standard nipples.
I can't find a product. Do you still sell it?
Replacement bottles, nipples and vents are available at a variety of online retailers including
amazon.com. You may also be able to find them in local stores including Walmart, Babies R Us, Target and Kmart. If you need another part, please call our Consumer Affairs Team at 1.800.222.0453.