Bottles &Toddler Cups

FAQ

Bottles &Toddler Cups

What is bisphenol A (BPA)?

Safe with MAM - Alternatives to BPA and BPS

The MAM bottle is unscrewed and taken apart to make it easier to clean. This makes it easy to rinse the individual parts with water and a mild cleaning agent. All individual parts become hygienically clean in any steriliser. Sterilisation before each use of the bottle is particularly important for newborns.

The body’s defences are already very well developed in a baby who is six months old. At this age, all you need to do is sterilise the bottle and the teat occasionally. If the baby is ill, the bottle should be sterilised again every single day.

Self-Sterilising

  • The self-sterilising function of the Easy Start Bottle is proven to be effective for killing common household germs and bacteria. This method is completely sufficient and safe. For the best results, please follow all instructions carefully and use only as directed.
  • Always thoroughly clean individual bottle parts before beginning this process!
  • After cleaning, assemble bottle parts as follows: base with with silicone valve, teat with screw ring, bottle body and protective cap.


Step 1: Measure 20 ml of cool water using the bottle cap. Fill the base with silicone valve with 20 ml of cool water.

Step 2: Place the screw ring with teat in the bottle base. Place the bottle body on it. Screw in JUST SLIGHTLY to avoid pouring out hot water when removing the bottle from microwave. DO NOT SCREW DOWN FULLY.

Step 3: Place the protective cap on top. Set the microwave timer according to the number of bottles being simultaneously cleaned. Set microwave from 500 to 1000 Watts.

  • After self-sterilising allow bottle to cool down before removing from microwave.
  • Recommended cooling time at least 10 minutes with opened microwave door. Be careful to hold the base and keep the bottle straight when removing from the microwave to avoid spilling any left over hot water.
  • After the process is complete, the Easy Start bottle remains disinfected for up to 48 hours after self-sterilising in the microwave, provided that it remains assembled as shown in Step 3.
  • For immediate usage: Pour away the leftover water from the base. Allow bottle parts to dry.
  • Always store bottle assembled.

IMPORTANT FACTS - For correct microwave sterilisation
  • Follow the instructions in the user manual of your microwave or multifunctional device.
  • Ensure that all parts of the self-sterilising bottle and microwave (including waveguide cover and turntable) are COMPLETELY clean and free from dirt, food residue, fat or oil splashes. If not this could lead to the product melting, the microwave sparking or the waveguide-cover burning!
  • The Easy Start Anti-Colic bottle should only be placed on solid and flat surfaces.
  • Do not put the Easy Start Anti-Colic bottle in the center of the turntable as this could result in an uneven heat distribution.
  • Do not leave your microwave unattended during the sterilising process.
  • Never place the device in the microwave without water.
  • Stop the microwaving process immediately if all the water has been vaporised!
  • Filling the base with too much or not enough water can damage the bottle.
  • Always set the microwave to the correct power and time.
  • If using a combination microwave oven, ensure that the Easy Start Anti-Colic bottle is not exposed to the heat of the grill because this will damage it.
  • TAKE CARE when handling recently disinfected items: they may still be hot.
  • Wash hands before touching disinfected items.
  • Be careful to hold the base and keep holding the bottle up straight when removing from the microwave to avoid spilling any leftover hot water.
  • Do not wash the Easy Start Anti-Colic bottle after disinfection.
  • Do not touch the teat after disinfection. Handle teat by using the screw ring.

Before the bottle is placed in the water bath or the bottle warmer, the sealing cap is always removed. The contents of the bottle must not boil – so do not pour any boiling liquids into it!
Before feeding begins, the bottle should be dried using a clean cloth.

Yes. Simply remove the cap, ring and teat and warm up the MAM bottle in the microwave. After heating, stir around so that the heat is evenly distributed. Before baby begins to eat any food, check the temperature and then baby can begin eating.

For hygiene reasons, the nipples should be replaced at regular intervals. Simply check the nipple each time you are about to use the bottle – especially when baby already has teeth – and replace it when the first signs of damage or weak points become apparent.

Yes, because the innovative protective cap ensures that the liquid remains in the bottle. This means there is no need for any small sealing disc: Simply place the protective cap on the bottle and then you can transport it safely.

Yes, all parts in the MAM bottles are shatterproof, except the Glass bottle as glass may break.

Four-month-old babies love drinking from a cup. The MAM Cup range provides them with the ideal support here. This will ensure that baby makes the perfect transition from breastfeeding or bottle feeding to independent drinking.

No. MAM products do not contain any plasticizers.
MAM only ever uses materials which satisfy the highest demands and safety standards. This means that MAM products guarantee that babies enjoy the best start in life.

Bottle nipples

Which nipple size is the right one?

MAM has developed bottle nipples in six different sizes. This means that the size of the hole is always perfectly matched to the type of food: The correct flow speed for the food ensures that babies always suck vigorously and thus aids their healthy development.

Six smart sizes for perfect enjoyment while sucking:

Size 0: Extra small for newborns - ideal for breastmilk & formula
Size 1: from birth onwards – for baby’s first food which is particularly free-flowing
Size 2: from 2 months – perfect for the baby who is now slightly better trained
Size 3: from 4 months – baby sucks more vigorously and drinks faster
Size x: from 6 months – ideal for thick liquids
Spill-free teat: from 4 months - ideal for baby’s first independent drinking tries

Bottle nipples are simply rinsed with water and mild cleaning agent or cleaned in the upper compartment of the dishwasher.
The nipple is sterilised before it is first used and then at regular intervals.

For hygiene reasons, the nipples should be replaced at regular intervals. Simply check the nipple each time you are about to use the bottle – especially when baby already has teeth – and replace it when the first signs of damage or weak points become apparent.

The MAM nipple is easily accepted by 94%* of babies thanks to its SkinSoft™ silicone surface and its unique flat shape, which feel so familiar to babies. This facilitates a switching between breast- and bottlefeeding.

(*Market research 2009-2017, tested with 1,508 babies)

MAM Drinking Cups

Are MAM drinking cups leakproof?

Yes. Thanks to their patented valve, the MAM drinking cups always remain leaktight when they should. At the same time, babies can drink from them with ease.

However, after drinking a few residual drops may still be left in the drinking spout. If the child shakes the cup forcibly, this small residual amount of liquid may escape – but no more liquid than this will.

Be careful with fizzy drinks: They impair the leakproofness of the cup. Do not pour any hot liquids (over 40°C) into the drinking cup!

All components of the smart Learn to Drink Cups can be cleaned very easily: Either with water, mild cleaning agent and a soft sponge or in the top compartment of the dishwasher. In the dishwasher, the patented valve with the small hole is fixed on one of the bars.

Individual components in the MAM drinking cups can be discoloured by food.

Yes, all MAM drinking cups are made from shatterproof materials.