Shared Parenthood: The Importance Of Secondary Caregivers By Bibs

A proverb says it takes a village to raise a child. In that lies both a recognition of the task of bringing up a child, but also a healthier and more sustainable attitude to the fact that the upbringing of a child is created in interaction with many people and not just the parents. BIBS understands the need for families to share parenthood with siblings, grandparents, and friends to provide care for the child and support the parents in creating a nourishing and safe environment for the child.

The BIBS baby bottle is designed to make shared parenthood easier and more convenient for everyone involved. Made from high-quality, non-toxic glass, the BIBS baby bottle comes in two sizes and colours to suit your needs. It is easy to clean and sterilize, making it perfect for busy families. The Baby bottle is also designed to be ergonomic and easy to hold, making feeding time a comfortable and enjoyable experience for both baby and caregiver.

Involving secondary caregivers in childcare benefits the child, primary caregiver, and secondary caregiver. Research has shown that children who grow up with emotional closeness to their grandparents have long-term benefits, such as decreased depression as adults. Secondary caregivers, such as grandparents, also benefit from a close relationship with children, as it can boost brain function, protect against depression, and increase lifespan.

In addition to the BIBS Baby Bottle, BIBS introduces a new bottle sleeve. This stylish accessory complements the baby bottles in a variety of colours that you can mix and match plus provides protection and grip to prevent breakage. Made from high-quality, durable neoprene fabric, it keeps your bottle warm or cool for hours, no matter where you are. The opening in the sleeve makes it easy to read the scale on the bottle, making it practical for mixing formula or measuring breast milk on the go.

BIBS baby bottle product Details:

  • Made of borosilicate glass which is highly durable and heat resistant
  • Does not emit microplastics into the milk
  • Round nipple in natural rubber latex (slow flow)
  • The round nipple matches the nipple from our popular BIBS Colour pacifier
  • Designed with an anti-colic function
  • All parts are made of 100% safe food-grade material

Important information:

Please remove the bottle sleeve when cleaning the baby bottle. Also, remove the bottle sleeve when pouring boiling water into the bottle. The sleeve can make the bottle unsteady when placed on a flat surface.

Care tips:

Keep the bottle sleeve clean by hand-washing or spot-cleaning with soapy water. Let it air dry to make sure it is completely dry.

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Sources:

Moorman, S. M., PhD, & Stokes, J. E., MA. (2016). Solidarity in the grandparent-adult grandchild relationship and trajectories of depressive symptoms. The Gerontologist, 56(3), 408-420.

Arpino, B., & Bordone, V. (2014). Does grandparenting pay off? The effect of child care on grandparents’ cognitive functioning. Journal of Marriage and Family, 76(2), 337-351.

 

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