A bottle is a container that holds drinks and other liquids. It has a narrow top through which people suck their drink. Bottles may be made of glass, plastic, or any other material. People use bottles to hold soda, water, milk, and other liquids. They are also used to store other items, such as medicine and cleaning products. A bottle is usually round, but it can be square or shaped in another shape.
A baby bottle is a type of bottle used to feed infants. It has a special teat on the end that baby can suck on. Baby bottles are often made of glass, but they can also be made of plastic or other materials. A baby can learn to use a bottle as soon as it starts to grow teeth, which usually happens around age two.
The first bottle was designed by a committee of bottlers and Coca-Cola Company officials in early 1916. They chose a Root glass version of the bottle, which was later known as the Christmas Bottle because it was introduced in December of that year. The bottle became very popular because it was very durable and had a unique look. The Coca-Cola Company encouraged the bottlers to use it by national advertising. The Coke bottle was also distinctive because the name of the city that had placed an order for bottles was embossed on the bottom of the bottle. This entertained children for generations and helped them to keep track of which bottle was theirs.
Plastic bottles are made from raw materials derived from petroleum. They are produced using a stretch blow molding process and are available in a wide range of sizes, from very small sample bottles to very large carboys. They offer many advantages over glass bottles, including resistance to breakage and lightness. Plastic bottles are easy to clean and can be sterilized. Disadvantages include the fact that they do not have the attractive shine and transparency of glass, and their disposal contributes to pollution. Plastic recycling, particularly for high-density polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate bottles, is important in reducing the amount of solid waste in landfills.
In cockney rhyming slang, the phrase bottle it means to lose something. The origin of this expression is uncertain, but it seems to have been based on the notion that you would have to “bottle” a glass of water if you were so afraid of losing it.
Bottle-feeding is a controversial issue for parents. Some believe that it is not as good for babies’ health and development as breastfeeding, while others argue that it is a necessary part of the transition to self-feeding. Research on bottle-feeding is often limited to isolated studies that focus on particular aspects of the process, such as how often a baby should be fed or whether it is more effective to give a bottle with one or two teats. A more integrative approach is needed to consider the effects of the bottle-feeding experience on a baby’s overall growth and development, as well as how best to support optimal bottle-feeding.
