Frequently Asked Questions

  
Safety
What is CPSIA compliance? 
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) was signed into law by President Bush on Aug. 14, 2008. CPSIA is designed to allow The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) to better regulate the safety of products made and imported for sale in the U.S. CPSIA also contains regulations that are intended to make products for children under age 12 safer by requiring manufacturers and importers to show that these products do not have harmful levels of lead and phthalates.

Are Coddlelife products CPSIA compliant? 
Yes, our products are CPSIA compliant and were tested as by a third party laboratory.

Are Coddlelife products BPA free? 
Yes, all of our products are non-toxic, BPA, Lead, PVC, and Phthalates free.

Materials
What materials do we use for your products?

For Coddlelife Wide Neck Bottles:
 Bottle: 100% Polypropylene
Collar and Cap: 100% Polypropylene
Nipple: 100% Food Grade Silicone

For Coddlelife Durable Glass Bottles:
 Bottle: Glass
Collar and Cap: 100% Polypropylene
Nipple: 100% Food Grade Silicone

For the Coddlelife One-Piece Venting Nipple System
100% Food Grade Silicone

For the Coddlelife Silicone Bottle Wrap with Ultra Cushioning
 100% Food Grade Silicone

For the Coddlelife Vent Cleaning Stick /Stopper
100% Polypropylene Material
One-Piece Venting Nipple System
How does our One-Piece venting nipple system work? 
Our venting technology allows air to enter the bottle without mixing with milk while a baby feeds. This creates equilibrium and contributes to a continuous flow of milk as a baby would encounter when breast feeding.


What should I use to wash the Coddlelife nipple venting system? 
We supply each of our bottles with a cleaning stick which can be used with soap and warm water to clean our nipples. Our cleaning sticks are smooth (to reduce the chance of bacterial growth) and are made of polypropylene plastic which is BPA free.

Can I use other small pipe cleaners or cleaning brushes to clean your venting system?
No, we do not recommend using other devices such as pipe cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes. These may tear the venting system.

What is a Cross-Cut Variable Nipple?
A Cross-Cut Nipple is ideally used when alternating between breast feeding and bottle feeding. This nipple helps your baby control the flow of milk because at this point your baby is sucking to initiate milk flow. It is thought that a Cross-Cut Nipple encourages sucking.

Cross-Cut Nipples are well-suited for feeding your baby thick juices and cereals.

Am I using Coddlelife One-Piece Venting Nipple System properly?
When you are feeding, the “Top” mark (you can see on nipple near the white collar) should be facing up to ensure our bottle functions properly. 

This helps prevent your baby from swallowing excessive air while feeding.  We recommend that you feed your baby in a semi-upright position (approximately at a 45 ° angle), We also recommend that a baby only feed under adult supervision.

I see a small slit at the end of Coddlelife's venting tube.  What is this? 
The Coddlelife Nipple Venting System is designed to facilitate milk flow out of the bottle and into your baby's mouth. Air is also encouraged to enter the empty part of the bottle through the venting tube. The slit at the bottom of the nipple tube helps to regulate the amount of air coming into the bottle to equal the amount of milk being drawn out. This equal exchange is what keeps milk flowing, reduces the amount of air your baby may ingest and helps to prevent nipple collapse.

If I see that the nipple has become worn or is torn at all, can I continue to use it?
We recommend that you check the nipple and the long tube frequently. You can do this by slightly stretching the nipple and tube to see if there are any tears. To function properly, the nipple and air tube must not have any holes or tears. Therefore, if you find any, we advise you to use a new Coddlelife nipple.
Polypropylene (PP- Preferred Plastic) Bottle
Are Coddlelife Polypropylene bottles safe for use in microwave, dishwasher and sterilizer safe?
Absolutely!  Our PP bottles are microwave, dishwasher and sterilizer safe.  We recommend washing Coddlelife products in the top rack of a dishwasher at a temperature under 140°F (60°C). You may also hand wash our products with hot soapy water. We advise to rinse well and dry all components before you use them to feed your baby.

We do not recommend using a microwave oven to heat breast milk or formula. This is because the way microwaves heat liquid may result in "hot spots". Hot spots are area within liquid which may heat up more than elsewhere. For example, after heating in a microwave oven, the top of the milk may be "warm" where the bottom may actually be considerably hotter.

If you do use a microwave oven, we recommend that you stir the milk to ensure the milk is evenly warmed and always test the milk before feeding your baby. Coddlelife recommends you do not heat milk beyond 98.6°F (37°C).

Coddlelife PP bottles may be sterilized in a steam sterilizer. If you prefer to use sterilizing pills or a sterilizing solution, we recommend you consult the instructions on the package of your detergent or sterilizing solution to know the recommended time limit for leaving products in the solution.


Can I use a sterilizing solution or pills to sterilize Coddlelife PP bottles?
Yes, but consult the instructions on your sterilizing solution or pills for their recommendations regarding sterilization time periods. 

What kind of nipple comes with the Coddlelife bottle?
Coddlelife Polypropylene bottles come with a Peristaltic nipple featuring our unique Stage 1 One-piece venting system.
Coddlelife Durable Glass Bottles
Can I microwave the Coddlelife Glass Bottle?
Yes, our glass bottle is microwave safe. However, as mentioned before, due to the risk of creating hot spots as well as possible overheating, we do not recommend the use of a microwave to heat breast milk or formula.

If you do use a microwave oven, we recommend you remove the nipple, collar and cap before heating. Do not heat breast milk or formula for longer than 30 seconds at a time. Stir the milk after reheating to prevent uneven hot spots and always test the temperature of the milk before feeding baby.

Are Coddlelife Glass Bottles safe for microwave and electric sterilizers and dishwasher?
Yes, Coddlelife glass bottles are sterilizer and dishwasher safe.  We recommend washing all our products in top rack of a dishwasher at a temperature under 140°F (60°C). You may also hand wash all our products with hot soapy water.  Rinse well and dry all components before use. 

Can I use a sterilizing solution or pills to sterilize the Coddlelife Glass Bottles?
Yes, but we recommend you do not leave bottles and other products in detergent or sterilizing solution longer than recommended by the manufacturer of the solution or detergent.

What kind of nipple does the Coddlelife Glass Bottle come with?
Our durable glass bottles comes with Stage 1 One-Piece Venting Nipple System.
Bottle Wraps
Can I sterilize the Coddlelife Bottle Wrap?
Absolutely!  Our bottle wrap is made of 100% food grade silicone.  It is the same safe material we use in our nipples which can be sterilized.

Can I put the Coddlelife Bottle Wrap in an electric bottle warmer?
No, the Bottle Wraps cannot be placed in an electric bottle warmer.  We recommend they be removed and washed separately to ensure they last longer.

Can I use a sterilizing solution/tablets to sterilize the Coddlelife Bottle Wrap?
Yes, but we recommend you do not leave the Bottle Wraps and other products in detergent or sterilizing solution longer than recommended by the manufacturer of the solution or detergent.

Cleaning Stick / Stopper
I need extra cleaning sticks, are they available for purchase?
Yes, they come in 3-packs, and are available for purchase.

General Information on Nipples
What stage of nipple does a Coddlelife bottle come with?
All of our Coddlelife bottles (Glass and PP) come with a Stage 1 nipple which is suitable for babies from newborn to 3 months.

Coddlelife One-Piece Venting Nipple:
                                    
Stage 1: 0-3 Months
Stage 2: 3-6 Months
Stage 3: 6 Months & Up
Cross-Cut: use for older babies when feeding juices and cereals              
*All Coddlelife nipples are interchangeable.

Which stage of nipple should I use to feed cereal or thick liquids to my baby?
Coddlelife's Cross-cut Variable Nipple is suitable for feeding thick juice and cereal.

Can I use needle to enlarge your nipple hole?
We advise against doing this as it may cause tearing of the nipple and you may make the hole too big resulting in too much milk flow for your baby.
Bottle Capacity
What is the capacity of Coddlelife Bottles?
Both of our Glass and PP bottles have the capacity of 8oz.
Who designed and developed Coddle Products?
Coddlelife was created by a mom and dad with 3 children who have been working in the baby products industry for over 7 years. In 2009, they decided to venture on their own, moved back to the USA and created a company based in California.

Return Policy

All purchases made on our site, www.coddleinc.com may be returned within two weeks of purchase date. Products must be unopened and unused. A Proof of Purchase is required. We will refund or exchange the returned merchandise after our quality inspection is completed. 

We will then refund or exchange the goods as per your request, less the credit card or PayPal processing charges as well as the shipping and handling expenses.

In all cases, please mail the merchandise along with its original receipt to:
Coddle Inc.
Attn: Return Department
385.S Lemon Ave, #E225,
Walnut, CA 91789

It may take up to 30 days for an unregistered Paypal account to see the refund on your bank statement.

 For more information, please contact us at info@coddleinc.com

Retailers
I am interested in carrying your products in my store.  Whom should I contact?
Please send inquiries to info@coddleinc.com and we will be happy to assist you.

Customer Service
Who should I contact if I have a question?
Please email us at info@coddleinc.com or call us 888.778.9738.  We will be happy to assist you.