A couple of smart daddies designed a baby bottle holder that has received accolades from design experts, but what do moms think? I tested it out with my baby and it really works. The Ba is made of FDA-approved silicone. It is free of BPA, phthalate, lead and PVC according to company literature. The rubbery ball can fit bottles with neck sizes ranging from 2-2.4 inches in diameter.
I used a Platex drop-in style 8 oz. bottle and it fit perfectly. The squishy feel of the ball and its honeycomb-like holes make it easy for my little guy to get a good grip. At five months his grip is still new and he still lets go unintentionally, but the large size and shape of the Ba lets him pick it back up on his own.
In addition to being a great way to independently drink from his bottle, the Ba make a great toy for him to busy himself while in the high chair. We haven’t tested it in the stroller yet, but the design will easy allow me to latch it to the strap so I don’t have to worry about losing it on the sidewalk.
The Ba would even be great for traveling since it collapses easily if squeezed into our luggage. I was a bit skeptical at first since I’m not a fan of some of the other bottle buddy-type systems but this one has won me over. A cool concept!
The Ba comes in blue, pink or green and retails for approximately $14.99. You can find it in boutiques and online retailers, such as www.diapers.com and www.amazon.com. Or visit www.theoriginalbaby.com to find out more.
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28 comments
The Original Baby makes simple products designed simply for babies. Products made for function, without losing the fun.
I learned that the ba was invented by Travis Hendricks, the rock-and-roll dad who wanted something to help his daughter better hold her own bottle.
These are great, I wish I had them on my older kids. They have won the red dot award in 2012 and the Idea award.
ba was invented by a Dad!
I found out that the company is run by four friends — a single dad, a lawyer, a designer, and a rock and roller.
Ba was invented by a rock & roll dad!
The ba is currently designed to fit bottles with neck diameters between 2 inches (5 cm) to 2 1/2 inches (6.5 cm). The ba is compatible with all brands including but not limited to Aventi, Born Free, Dr. Browns Wide-Neck, Evenflow, Gerber, Playtex, and Tommee Tippee.
Invented by Travis Hendricks!
A dad invented the Ba
The four guys that started the company were a single dad, a lawyer, a designer, and a rock and roller.
I learned that The ba was initially invented by Travis Hendricks, a rock-and-roll dad who wanted something to help his daughter better hold her own bottle.
lauraemerson17 at yahoo dot com
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I learned the item was invented by a rock and roll dad!
invented by a rock and roll dad b/c he wanted to help his daughter hold her bottle- sounds like our men..probably so he coudl play his guitar 🙂
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Denise Richards is there spokesperson and her daughter uses this product.
Invented by a dad!
I learned the Ba is available for sale online and in select stores.
I learned a single dad, a lawyer, a designer, and a rock and roller started the company in early 2011-strange combination
I learned the company was started by a single dad, a lawyer, a designer, and a rock and roller.
It was originally invented by travis hendricks.. How awesome is that??
I learned this is for ages 3+ months and Denise Richards likes their Ba.
It’s available in 12 stores, mostly in TX, OK, and CA.
This was invented by Men!! How awesome is that? The most famous is Travis Hendricks! SOOOOO cool!!
denise richards uses one
I like that dad’s made it.
The ba was initially invented by Travis Hendricks, a rock-and-roll dad who wanted something to help his daughter better hold her own bottle.
I learned that it was initially invented by Travis Hendricks, a rock and roll dad..
lauraemerson17 at yahoo dot com
The company was founded by four men
invented by travis hendricks