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Clean, hygienic baby feeding gear is necessary. We spoke to doctors to get their advice on the best baby bottle washer products on the market.

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Breast milk storage guidelines: Everything you need to know, from how long it can sit out, how to freeze it and how to thaw it for your baby.

Breast Milk Storage: What You Need to Know

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