Baby bottle storage containers help keep all those bottles sanitary and organized for your little bundle of joy. Whether you're at home or on the go, there's a baby bottle storage solution that's perfect for you.
Baby Bottle Storage Racks
Storage racks and tiered bins are great for organizing baby bottles in the cupboard or refrigerator. The specific design of baby bottle storage racks makes it easy for you to grab what you need quickly.
Mother's Milkmate Breastmilk Bottle Storage Rack
Mother's Milk Mate innovative feeding system incorporates feeding and storing into one BPA-free bottle, turning it into a safe and efficient storage container. The containers can be stored in the refrigerator or the freezer and kept on the First In-First Out breast milk storage rack that is designed to dispense the first bottle pumped each time. Mother's Milk Mate's hard plastic containers are compatible with most Ameda, Medela, and other standard ring-sized pumps. The 10-bottle rack costs about $50.
mDesign 3 Compartment Plastic Bottle Organizer
Whether you're looking to organize bottles in the fridge, on the counter, or in the cupboard, the mDesign 3 Compartment Plastic Bottle Organizer gets the job done. With three side-by-side compartments, it holds about six bottles of any size with collars, nipples, and caps. For only $20 from Amazon you'll get two organizers in either blue or smoke tinted colors. The open top and low-cut front make it easy to grab what you need. Since it's plastic, you can easily wash it if it gets dusty. When your baby outgrows bottles, the rack holds sippy cups, baby food jars, or juice boxes.
Baby Bottle Drying Rack With Anti-Dust Cover
If you need to pack several bottles for safe travel or want to store your bottles for your next baby, look for something like the Baby Bottle Drying Rack with Anti-Dust Cover from Amazon. This compact aqua blue and gray box with a handle and lid locking mechanism costs only about $45. The interior features six bottle supports and can hold bottles of any size. It doubles as a drying rack and a long-term baby bottle storage solution.
Baby Bottle Storage Bags
When you're on the go for a trip to the store or across the country, a baby bottle storage bag ensures you stay organized when traveling with baby. Look for insulated bags that can keep pre-made bottles safe. Detachable handles are also great because you can attach the bottle bag to your diaper bag or stroller.
Jeobest Baby Insulated Bottle Tote Bag
If you're headed out for a quick trip and need only one bottle, the Jeobest Baby Insulated Bottle Tote Bag is a stylish option. For under $20 you get this cylindrical white bag with a zippered lid and small carrying handle. Since it's only about 8 inches tall inside, you'll only fit a 4, 5, or 6, ounce bottle inside. The bag claims to keep baby's bottle cool or warm for 3 to 4 hours.
Skip Hop Grab and Go Double Bottle Bag
When you need more than one bottle in a mess-free, insulated travel case the Skip Hop Grab and Go Double Bottle Bag from Target does the trick. For only $15 you get this cute gray and white chevron print bag with dual zippers, an ice pack, and an adjustable handle that can clip onto your stroller or diaper bag. The interior lining is wipeable, and the bag holds two large baby bottles.
DIY Baby Bottle Storage
You can create your own custom baby bottle storage solutions with inexpensive and even recyclable materials.
6-Pack Bottle Carrier
Make your own bottle carrier by repurposing a cardboard container made for a 6-pack of pop or beer bottles. You can store it in a cupboard, the refrigerator, or take it on the go. All you need are an empty 6-pack container, thick pieces of cardboard, decorative contact paper, sandwich baggies, a stapler, and scissors.
- Stick small pieces of cardboard to the bottom of each bottle compartment to reinforce them.
- Cover the entire outside and handle of the container with decorative contact paper for a cute look and easy cleaning.
- Insert a sandwich baggie into each bottle compartment and staple the top edges of the baggie around the top edges of the compartment so the bottle can still slide in. When you need to clean, you can replace the baggies or pull the bottoms up and out to wipe them down.
- Carry six assembled baby bottles or use a couple compartments for bottles and a couple for stacked nipples and lids.
Cereal Box Multi-Level Bottle Rack
This DIY baby bottle organizer works best for thin bottles of different heights. You can use other, wider boxes to create a rack for thicker bottles. All you need are three boxes, scissors, tape, and wrapping paper.
- For each box you will cut off part of the front, back, and sides. The front should always be lower than the back, which means the sides will angle up.
- Cut the first box so it stands 3 inches tall in the front and 4 inches tall in the back.
- Cut the second box so it stands 4 inches tall in the front and 5 inches tall in the back.
- Cut the third box so it stands 5 inches tall in the front and 6 inches tall in the back.
- Line the boxes one in front of the other with the shortest box in the front and the tallest box in the back. Tape each box to the next so they are all connect.
- Use the wrapping paper to cover all sides on the outside of your multi-level container.
- Insert 4 ounce bottles in the front compartment or stack nipples and collars there. Eight ounce bottles can stand in the back compartment.
- Use the baby bottle organizer rack to organize your kitchen cupboard or leave it on the counter for easy access.
Household Containers That Work Great for Bottle Storage
Look outside the baby section in stores to find organizational tools that can work for baby bottles too. Check out the office supply and kitchen sections to see what kinds of storage solutions you could use for baby bottles. Some organizational tools that might fit your needs include:
- Desk organizer
- Shower caddy
- Over-the-door shoe organizer with pockets
- Two-tier free-standing Lazy Susan
- Plastic storage bin
- Multi-level spice shelf
- Soft-sided 6-pack cooler with DIY cardboard dividers
Baby Bottles With Attached Storage Containers
Baby bottles with attached storage containers combine the necessity of feeding baby with the convenience of storage containers. Moms who use powdered formula love the convenience of baby bottles with attached storage containers. These bottle-storage container combinations allow moms the option of measuring out powdered formula into the attached storage container to be used later in the day when they are away from home.
The First Years Breastflow Starter Set
Sold at Wal-Mart, Amazon, and other major retailers, The First Years Breastflow Starter Set sells for about $25 and features caps that snap to the bottom of the bottles. Since it's the cap that doubles as the container, this is only a great solution if you're looking to take a short trip and need one bottle handy. You'll use one cap for the formula and the other to cover the nipple.
Mixie Formula-Mixing Baby Bottle
Parents who want to prep bottles ahead of time for quick use later will love the Mixie Formula-Mixing Baby Bottle. The all-in-one bottle features a separate, air-tight compartment on the bottom where you add pre-measured formula powder. You fill the main part of the bottle with water and when you're ready to use it, just push the button on the bottom to release the formula into the water and shake. An 8 ounce Mixie bottle costs about $15, but saves you time and space.
Put Baby Bottles in Their Place
Baby bottle storage can be a real problem for families because bottles have so many small parts and it's important to keep them sanitized. Check out the different types of baby bottle storage containers and decide which meet your needs. You may need to use different organizational tools for different situations.
