Abstract: An improved nipple member for an infant nursing system includes a nursing portion that is formed of a first material and a mounting flange portion that is formed of a second material. The nursing portion is preferably transparent, while the mounting flange portion is color coded to indicate a design flowrate or a type of beverage that the nipple member is designed to dispense. The first material is preferably harder than the second material, which makes the nipple member harder to pull out of an infant nursing system during use. A method of making a nipple member is also disclosed.

Abstract: A utensil that is configured for scrubbing both baby bottles and nursing nipples for such bottles includes a handle that has a recess defined therein, a bottle brush operatively connected to the handle which is sized so as to be able to efficiently scrub an inside of a baby bottle, and a nipple brush assembly. The nipple brush assembly includes a nipple brush portion that is sized so as to be able to efficiently scrub an inside of a nursing nipple and a grip portion. It is releaseably attached to the handle so that said brush portion is positioned in the handle recess and the grip portion is grippable externally of the recess by a user, whereby said utensil can be used to conveniently scrub both baby bottles and nursing nipples.

Abstract: Generally, an infant nursing system will include a holder having an open end, for holding and engaging a collapsible liquid containing bag. The collapsible bag defines a chamber and has an open end permitting fluid communication with the chamber. The open end is also used for engaging the open end of the holder. The novel bag may include flexible material, having a permeability sufficient to hold a fluid, wherein the flexible material is arranged in a generally tubular shape, defining a first end and a second end. The second end is sealed in a fluid tight fashion, thereby forming a chamber for holding fluid. The first end engages the open end of the holder. A pair of flaps is formed at the first end for assisting in opening the bag to provide access to the chamber. A gripping member is formed on the pair of flaps, for enhancing the gripping of the flaps. It is preferred for the gripping member to include holes formed in the flaps or textured surfaces.