Helping babies with cleft conditions feed and thrive with free Dr. Brown's® blue discs & feeding supplies, shipped worldwide
The Blue Disc Project collects unused or outgrown specialty bottle parts — like the infant-paced feeding valves from Dr. Brown's® bottles — and redistributes them to families and hospitals in need around the world.
Together, we make feeding easier, safer, and more accessible for every baby.
Small disc, big difference.
Turning something small into something meaningful.
Parents of children born with cleft lip, cleft palate, and other feeding difficulties know how vital specialized feeding tools are — but they're often hard to find or afford.
We collect new and gently used Dr. Brown's® blue discs (officially called the Infant-Paced Feeding Valve) and related feeding accessories, then carefully clean, package, and send them to families who need them — at no cost.
Every disc represents care, connection, and hope.
From your donation to a family's doorstep
Collect
We receive donations of unused or gently used blue discs, bottles, and feeding supplies from caring families, hospitals, and communities.
Clean & Sort
Every item is inspected and sanitized following strict safety protocols before it's packed for shipping.
Distribute
We send supplies directly to families, clinics, and cleft-care programs — locally and around the world.
Deliver Hope
Beyond supplies, we offer families connection, resources, and reassurance that they're not alone.
A tiny blue disc changed everything.
We're Matt and Allison Landstrom, and this project was inspired by our son, Gabriel. When Gabriel was born with a cleft condition, we quickly learned how something as small as a feeding valve could make all the difference in the world. Those little blue discs inside Dr. Brown's® bottles — the ones most people barely notice — became essential tools during some of the hardest days of early parenthood.
We also learned how easy they are to lose — slipping down the sink or disappearing in the middle of the night when you're trying to wash bottles half asleep. And when we went to replace them, we found out Dr. Brown's doesn't sell the discs separately — you can only get them as part of full bottle sets.
Through cleft support groups, we saw families posting in desperation for replacements, and others offering up their extras to help. It struck us that if these tiny blue discs are so coveted and hard to find here in the U.S., they must be even more valuable for lower-income families and those overseas who don't have easy access to these specialty supplies.
That's what inspired The Blue Disc Project — a simple way to connect those who have with those who need. Our mission is personal, but it's also universal: to turn small acts of compassion into something that feeds hope.
Small Discs. Big Difference.
Every number below is a baby who can eat a little easier tonight — and a family who isn't facing it alone.
Just $30 covers a complete feeding kit for one family who can't afford — or can't find — the supplies their baby needs to eat safely.
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To create a global network of compassion by redistributing life-changing feeding supplies and raising awareness for cleft care — one blue disc at a time.
Vision
A world where no baby goes hungry because of a cleft condition.
Values
Sponsor a Feeding Kit
$30 gives a family everything they need to feed their baby safely.
For a baby born with a cleft condition, the right feeding tools aren't a luxury — they're the difference between struggling to eat and thriving. Dr. Brown's® Specialty Feeding System — two bottles, nipples, feeding valves, and a cleaning brush — gives a family what they need to feed their baby safely. For many families, especially those overseas or facing financial hardship, even one set is out of reach.
Because Dr. Brown's ships only within the U.S., every kit comes to our team first, then we hand-pack and ship it internationally to the families who need it most.
International shipments cost more — every extra dollar helps us close that gap.
Join the Movement. Change a Life.
The Blue Disc Project proves that even the smallest things can make the biggest difference.
Make a Donation
Behind every blue disc we ship is a real cost — postage, packaging, and international shipping add up quickly. Your donation helps cover these operating costs, so families in need never have to pay a cent.
Wear your support
Browse our collection of Blue Disc Project and #cleftstong merchandise -shirts, mugs, and more.
Every purchase helps fund shipping costs and keeps this mission moving forward.
Get Involved
Whether you’re a parent, healthcare worker, or just someone who wants to help—there’s a place for you in The Blue Disc Project.
Send Supplies – Mail your extra blue discs and bottle parts.
Give a Gift – Contribute funds to help with shipping and logistics.
Your support helps cover the real costs behind keeping this project alive—advertising, marketing, web hosting, our PO Box, and the shipping expenses needed to get feeding supplies to families who truly need them.
Spread the Word – Share our story on social media and help the movement grow.
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The Blue Disc Project is a registered 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization. EIN: 41-3129916