Can anyone compare to the LifeFactory glass bottles? Advantages/Disadvantages of each?
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I'm sorry, I don't know anything about LifeFactory glass bottles. I do know I love the Pura Kiki bottles bc they're made of stainless steel & seem to be virtually indestructible. Good luck :)
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We bought one of both to try and ended up settling on buying more of the Pura Kikki. While not an exhaustive review my quick summary would be (noting that our preference ended up being Pura Kiki): Pura Kiki: +Lighter than LifeFactory (important for if/when the baby is holding or when you are travelling) +More robust then LifeFactory (important for if/when baby starts throwing/dropping the bottles and travelling) +Can use the nipples/tops interchangeably on the small Pura Kiki and the large Pura Kiki bottles. +Can convert to sippy cup and also food container (for example we keep Gerber Puffs in one of our PK's when travelling) +Can fit other brand's nipples e.g. we ended up using MAM nipples -Cannot sanitize in the Microwave -When using the flat cap tops to mix formula we have sometimes (and only sometimes) noticed a slight leakage from where the flat silicone top didn't properly seal. -Not quite as easy to see how much water/liquid is in the Pura Kiki. Need to have a reasonable light source and look in through the top at the interior markings. Usually not an issue, however if your kitchen doesn't have good ambient light then means you need to switch on the lights etc. Or if travelling etc. LifeFactory: +As it is glass it is easier to sanitize when travelling or at home by using the Microwave +Easy to see how much liquid is in the bottle -Heavier As for price, it varies and depends on the full lifetime of the bottle. We bought Pura Kiki and would do so again if we went back in time.
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By my experimenting, the size of the bottle, and how flexible the bottle is makes a big difference. A small glass bottle might give you enough of a vacuum to keep the liquid in. When I put my tubes on a large plastic bottle, they pour out.
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Hi, the only difference I see is cosmetic finish of the base and the shape of the blender jar. All beehives have round jars except this model. I'm a typical guy who drinks his smoothies straight out of the jar and find the square jar to be less messy :)
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well to be quite honest i dont know....i think its just a mental thing that the glass bottles are cleaner and safer than reusing plastic all the time. the glass bottle is heavier tho and the plastic easier to handle....but the glass doesnt smell like milk even after you wash and boil t unlike the plastic.
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Thank you for your quick response! I was looking for something other than plastic to drink my green smoothies and more importantly my flavored water with my doTERRA Essential Oils. Some of the oils you can't put in plastic containers or use plastic straws. After reading the bad flavor reviews on the stainless steel straws, I decided to try the glass ones! I too am a straw person. Not sure how I have never heard of glass straws before! Can't wait to get some! Thanks again for your reply!
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LifeBox isn't bad. It's a decent case, Lifeproof is definitely a better case in my opinion in every aspect.
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I went back and forth a bit as well, but I am happy I went with the glass. 1) it was a bit cheaper...always a plus 2) So far there has been no staining and the seal seems to be very reliable on all of the lids.
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There differences between the twelve or so Sodastream models. Some involve how you carbonate more or less, indicators of carbonation, glass carafes, or just aesthetics. The Dynamo in particular is one of four models that take the larger 130L CO2 canisters: http://www.sodastreamusa.com/PopUps/Helpmechoose.html I'm really glad I bought the Dynamo, because we use the Sodastream WAY more than I predicted we would. As it is, we go through the 130L once every three months. It's more accessible, so we drink more carbonated water, tea, lemonade, energy drink, etc. The only downside has been that in our town, there's only Staples as a location we can exchange the bottles at. We don't have a Bed Bath & Beyond, and all the other physical locations like Best Buy Herbergers, K-Mart, etc. only offer the smaller bottles. And online at Sodastream.com, you can no longer exchange the 130L bottles. If you think you'll use it a lot, and you find a local source of 130L bottle exchanges, the Dynamo or one of the other models that take the larger bottles is worth it.
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I didn't try glass bottle yet, I just bought a set of born free glass bottle, will try, I think it is ok
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My Lifefactory Bottles are the 16 & 22oz. with the carry-handle lid. They don't leak. But I transport them in insulated wine bag carriers from ThirtyOne just in case.
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Just found the answer on the company's web site:Lifefactory beverage bottles are made from soda lime glass. This is the same container glass used for wine bottles and other food storage containers. It is strong but not impervious to rapid temperature changes or impact. Like any bottle, it will expand and crack if left in the freezer or hit with boiling water.It does go on to say that the baby bottles are borosilicate glass, which can withstand boiling.
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The Lifefactory Glass Beverage cap is made of a hard polypropylene plastic with a rubber bushing to keep liquid from leaking out when upturned, but is BPA, phthalate, PVC, and polycarbonate free and approved by the FDA.
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I'm sorry. I just don't know. I was really disgusted with the product overall. Nothing like the bottle I purchased 10 years ago. I find new and improved usually translates to cheaper to produce so more profit to manufacturer. Consumers are on losing end of products that were great to begin with in my experience.
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I think the glass and metal mesh bottle will last a life time. The rubber seals in the head will fail after years of use, but they can be replaced.
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I have used the tommee tippee bottles but the flow seemed faster And my son got a lot of air. With the mOmma bottles the flow is slower and the nipple fills his mouth. He gets a lot less air. I hope this helps
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I think the only difference between the lifeline 7500 and the 7508 is the design of the bottle. The price is always changing but right now, the price of the lifeline 7508 white bottle is a little bit cheaper than the other bottles.
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I own both versions: gave the original to my parents and by the time I went to buy my replacement, the short version came out. Short Jar is the newer version, likely meant to mimic the newer Vitamix squat jar type. With the short jar, it barely fits under cabinets, but it does fit. Personally, I think it looks better too. Base of the units are identical, except in coloring. Short version has red accents. While I have not done a side by side comparison, I get the feeling that the tall jar blends a bit better. I think the blades are identical between the 2 jars, but the more narrow profile of the tall jar seems to suck material towards the blades a bit better. I feel like I've had to use the plunger a bit more in the squat jar, since it's wider and didn't seem to homogenize as well by itself. At the end of the day, however, for me, the short jar allows me to keep it on the counter and actually use it on a whim, vs. stuff it away and have it fall out of mind. So, in terms of living with it, I'd vote for short.