Baby bottles are items you’ll use most frequently, and not all baby bottles are the same. Buying the wrong kind of baby bottles can make your already busy life a little less convenient. Trust us, you need to purchase baby bottles that last you the next few years and are safe for your baby to use.
We conduct our baby bottle reviews through a combination of product testing, individual research, real buyer feedback and certified paediatrician approval.
We understand that there is no such thing as a “best baby bottle” for everyone, and what is best for one baby might not be suitable for another. With this in mind, we assessed baby bottles by comparing different features and specifications, and have highlighted the buyer we believe the product is best suited to.
We considered the following criteria below:
The award-winning breast-like Tommee Tippee Closer To Nature Bottle is designed to be as close to the natural shape of a breast as possible because, to quote Tommee Tippee, “that’s the way babies like it”. It has an anti-colic valve to prevent your baby from sucking in too much air. The Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature baby bottle’s wide set shape encourages even the fussiest babies to latch on.
Size | 150 ml |
Bottle Material | Plastic (100% BPA-free) |
Bottle nipple material | Silicone |
Bottle Shape | Breast-like |
Nipple Shape | Breast-like |
Colours | Transparent |
Venting features | Yes |
Pumping compatibility | Yes |
When reviewing the Tommee Tippee Closer To Nature Bottle, we loved its anti-colic valve on the super soft silicon nipple. The combination of the soft nipple, breast-like shape and wide bottle neck encourages intuitive feeding. Another great feature about these bottles is the wide opening that makes cleaning more manageable than most baby bottles.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
Parents looking for a bottle that will encourage babies struggling to latch will find that the Tommee Tippee Closer To Nature Bottle is the best choice for your little one, at a budget price.
The BIBS Baby Glass Bottle is a Danish design that boasts a history of over 40 years in the business. This brand emphasises durability and heat resistance with its Borosilicate glass, which is 100% food-safe and recyclable. The anti-colic valves on the rubber latex nipple ensure your baby is drinking more milk and sucking in less air for a comfortable feed.
Size | 110 ml and 225 ml |
Bottle Material | Borosilicate Glass |
Bottle nipple material | Rubber Latex |
Bottle Shape | Round |
Nipple Shape | Breast-like |
Colours | Ivory and Sage |
Venting features | Yes |
Pumping compatibility | n/a |
The first thing we love about the BIBS Baby Glass Bottle is its ease of holding, so it’s great for those long feeding sessions as you’ll have a good grip. The fact that it’s made from glass removes any risk of your little one being exposed to harmful BPA, PVC and phthalates. However, this does make it slightly heavier to hold, but this is made up for with its durability and temperature shock resistance.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
The BIBS Baby Glass Bottle is best for parents looking for a glass baby bottle to eliminate the risk of microplastics being emitted into their little one’s milk. It’s also a great option if you want an incredibly durable bottle that doesn’t discolour easily and is heat resistant.
The Medela 3 Pack Breast Milk Bottle Set is a convenient set of three 250 ml plastic baby bottles with a wide base and medium flow to ensure your hungry baby eats without sucking in too much air and causing excess gas. These bottles are dishwasher and microwave-safe, and compatible with the Medela and Calma breast pumps.
Size | 150 ml and 250 ml |
Bottle Material | Plastic |
Bottle nipple material | Silicone |
Bottle Shape | Curved |
Nipple Shape | Standard |
Colours | Transparent and yellow |
Venting features | Yes |
Pumping compatibility | Yes (Medela and Calma pumps) |
We love the convenience of the Medela 3-Pack Breast Milk Bottles. The best feature of these bottles is that they’re great for storing milk in the fridge or freezer. We love their durability; they can go from freezer to microwave without worrying. Some buyers found they are pretty tricky to clean because of the narrow mouth. However, they’re dishwasher-friendly.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
The Medela 3 Pack Breast Milk Bottle Set is excellent for families with bigger babies (4 to 12 months) because of the medium-flow nipples. These are the best ones to buy if you want a pack of high-quality baby bottles at an affordable price.
The Philips Avent Natural Bottle is designed to give your baby a natural bottle to latch onto to help them adapt to bottle-feeding. It has a wide breast-shaped nipple with a flexible spiral design to encourage your little one to latch with the help of comfort petals. The anti-colic design keeps air from your baby’s milk to keep their tummy comfortable. It also comes with various teats varying in softness and flow rates.
Size | 260 ml |
Bottle Material | Plastic |
Bottle nipple material | Silicone |
Bottle Shape | Curved |
Nipple Shape | Standard |
Colours | Blue, pink and white |
Venting features | Yes |
Pumping compatibility | Yes |
After reviewing one of the most popular brands of baby bottles, we have to say we love the Avent Natural Bottle because of its simple design and anti-colic nipple. It’s one of the most comfortable nipples for babies to latch onto because of the wide, breast-like shape and the range of different nipples available.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
The Avent Natural Bottles are brilliant for babies prone to colic because of the anti-colic valve and the breast-like design to encourage your baby to latch correctly and allow less air into their tummies.
The Dr. Browns Options Anti Colic Feeding Bottles are BPA-free polypropylene plastic baby bottles designed to prevent colic. This is the first-of-its-kind convertible bottle you can use with or without the vent system, and it is also designed to grow with your baby.
Size | 120 ml |
Bottle Material | BPA-free Polypropylene Plastic |
Bottle nipple material | Medical-grade silicone |
Bottle Shape | Standard |
Nipple Shape | Standard |
Colours | Transparent |
Venting features | Yes |
Pumping compatibility | Yes (Customflow) |
Dr. Browns Options Anti Colic Feeding Bottles take preventing colic to a new level with its internal vent system, which creates a vacuum-free feeding for our little ones. This feature ensured there was a consistent flow. Over the weeks of reviewing, we found this bottle one of the easiest to grip while feeding, and most of the babies had comfortable feeding sessions with full tummies and barely any gas.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
The Dr. Browns Options Anti Colic Bottles are best for tiny babies, including preemie babies, who struggle with colic. These bottles are also a great option for daycare due to their size and material.
Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature baby bottles are unlike other bottles with their soft and squeezy silicone bodies, which are great for active babies that need a good grip and a calming feel. They’re also good for newborns whose parents are testing out mixed feeding, as the soft silicone can mimic the feel of skin and prevent nipple confusion.
Without the lids on, these bottles have a wide mouth that makes it easy to clean and add the formula, and the anti-colic vent helps your little one drink without as many air bubbles in the bottle.
Size | 260 ml |
Bottle Material | Silicone |
Bottle nipple material | Medical-grade silicone |
Bottle Shape | Ergonomic |
Nipple Shape | Breast-like |
Colours | Blue |
Venting features | Yes |
Pumping compatibility | No |
The Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Soft Feel Silicone Baby Bottles are one of the most durable bottles we’ve tested. We love this bottle; it tested specifically well with older babies and toddlers. The silicone feel is incredibly smooth and soothing for little ones to hold while they drink.
The Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Soft Feel Silicone Baby Bottles are best for newborns and toddlers alike because the soft and soothing feel of the silicone feels similar to their mother’s skin. They’re especially great if your child suffers from colic thanks to the anti-colic valve.
The Pigeon SofTouch III Bottle is made from medical-grade Plastic, designed with a wide neck and peristaltic nipple to make it similar to give your baby a breast-like experience. This results from the extensive research the developers have done on latching, the peristaltic movement and swallowing. It’s naturally honey-toned and suitable for high usage. Its textured teat also ensures the baby latches well, and the shape helps to avoid nipple confusion. Each nipple has an optimised air ventilation system to prevent colic by reducing bubbles in the bottle and supporting a consistent milk flow.
Size | 160 ml |
Bottle Material | Medical-grade Plastic |
Bottle nipple material | Silicone |
Bottle Shape | Standard |
Nipple Shape | Standard |
Colours | Honey-toned |
Venting features | Yes |
Pumping compatibility | Yes |
The Pigeon SofTouch III Bottle blew us out of the water with its performance. We love the natural shape, with the wide neck design and easy-to-grip size. It supports an excellent flow of milk with minimal bubbles. One aspect we adore with this naturally honey-comb bottle is how flexible the teat is, and this reflects on how designed it is with over 60 years of research on the peristaltic movement while your baby suckles. One last thing we must mention is how straightforward cleaning is.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
The Pigeon SofTouch III Bottle is great for anyone with babies aged from newborn to toddler. The small 240ml is brilliant for newborns because they’re so easy to hold, but from three months, we suggest moving on to a giant bottle, which is excellent even for toddlers because you don’t have to worry about them breaking.
The Lifefactory Glass Baby Bottle set adds a fun dynamic to a daily task. These bottles are made with high-quality, thermal shock-resistant borosilicate glass and have silicone sleeves in shades of blue and green to protect them. This set is put together to suit those with growing babies as you move from the smaller 120 ml to the 265 ml as they get bigger.
Size | 120 ml and 265 ml |
Bottle Material | Glass (Borosilicate) |
Bottle nipple material | Medical-grade silicone |
Bottle Shape | Standard |
Nipple Shape | Standard |
Colours | Mint, Blanket, Kale and Blueberry |
Venting features | Yes |
Pumping compatibility | Yes (Evenflo) |
The Lifefactory Glass Baby Bottle is one you and your little one won’t want to let go of purely because of the fun and colourful grips. This bottle was incredibly comfortable for adults and babies to hold during feedings. Not only are they wonderful to have and look at, but they add to the durability of this borosilicate glass bottle and are protected if dropped occasionally. We love how this set accommodates babies of all ages.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
The Lifefactory Glass Baby Bottle is best for parents with babies (newborns and older) who want a product that is fun to look at, has various sizes available, is made with high-quality, medical-grade materials and is incredibly durable.
The Haakaa Gen 3 Baby Bottle brings a new design to make feeding feel comfortable and natural for your baby. Its non-slip grooves make holding the bottle easy, and you’re less likely to drop them. The glass is temperature-resistant borosilicate and uses a medical-grade silicone, orthodontic thumb-shaped teat so your baby can feed without needing to arch or lie back every time.
Size | 120 ml |
Bottle Material | Borosilicate Glass |
Bottle nipple material | Medical-grade Silicone |
Bottle Shape | Breast-like |
Nipple Shape | Orthodontic Thumb Shaped |
Colours | Grey and Peach |
Venting features | Yes |
Pumping compatibility | Yes |
Most plastic bottles are designed to be easy to hold, but not many glass baby bottles have achieved this until we reviewed the Haakaa Gen 3 Baby Bottle. This borosilicate glass bottle is designed to be natural to hold and drink. We love the non-slip and easy-grip grooves but adore the off-centre nipple, allowing our baby to feed upright. It also resembles a natural breast to encourage an easy transition from breastfeeding to bottle-feeding.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
Pros
The Haakaa Gen 3 Baby Bottle is brilliant for parents looking for the answer to transitioning from breastfeeding to bottle feeding with minimal hassles. It’s also the best fit if you want the sanitary guarantee of using glass but a lightweight, easy-to-grip bottle.
The Nuk Fc Temp Control Perfect Start Set is designed to give you all the basics for bottle feeding. This set comes in various sizes to take your baby from newborn to toddler without buying extra bottles.
This bottle set aims to get closer to nature, encouraging healthy jaw development and a natural drinking sensation. It does this by being shaped to accommodate your baby’s tongue and jaw and leaving enough space for natural sucking movements, which is also encouraged by the bottle’s new soft zone. These bottles have an improved anti-colic air system that prevents your baby from sucking in air so they can drink easily.
Size | 150 ml and 300 ml |
Bottle Material | Polyamide Plastic |
Bottle nipple material | Silicone |
Bottle Shape | Standard |
Nipple Shape | Standard |
Colours | Transparent |
Venting features | Yes |
Pumping compatibility | Yes |
We love the Nuk Fc Temp Control Baby Bottles, made from polyamide plastic, which makes them incredibly heat resistant, hygienic and durable; the trifecta for finding a baby bottle that will see us through many feeds. We noticed a decrease in air bubbles in the milk with this bottle, so the anti-colic system works brilliantly to give our babies a natural and comfortable feed. The temperature control feature is brilliant for any new parents, and it was super accurate, so it ensured the baby always had milk at a safe drinking temperature.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
The Nuk Fc Temp Control Perfect Start Set is perfect for first-time parents with newborn babies. It makes a great baby shower gift, as almost everything you need for baby bottles is included for babies to toddlers (including the necessary cleaning equipment) at an affordable price.
The Yooforea Silicone Coated Glass Baby Bottle is an ergonomically designed baby bottle that combines the hygienic, durable, heat-resistant and aesthetic qualities of glass to ensure your baby has a comfortable and natural feed. However, the glass is then covered with a soft layer of silicone, which feels similar to skin to prevent your little one from becoming confused between breast and bottle. This makes these bottles one of the best for mixed-feeding families.
Size | 90 ml, 150 ml, or 270 ml |
Bottle Material | Glass with silicone coating |
Bottle nipple material | Silicone |
Bottle Shape | Ergonomic shape |
Nipple Shape | Standard |
Colours | Cream, Fog, Honey, Tea |
Venting features | Yes |
Pumping compatibility | No |
The Yooforea Silicone Coated Glass Baby Bottle has everything we love to see in a glass baby bottle, along with the added benefit of the silicone cover. Its durability was an aspect that impressed us with the drop test, which it withstood, so it proved to be an incredibly reliable bottle.
The Yooforea Silicone Coated Glass Baby Bottle is a brilliant option for parents with newborns or babies who want the assurance that using a medical-grade baby bottle brings durability, heat resistance and hygiene. These are also best for newborns and babies transitioning from breastfeeding to bottle feeding and help with minimising feeding interruptions.
The Boon Nursh Baby Bottle aimed not to be your ordinary baby bottle, and the results speak for themselves. These fun medical-grade silicone bottles come in fun tie-dye colours, adding a unique aesthetic to your baby’s collection. Not only does it look cool, but the silicone pouch can be boiled, frozen and sterilised, and it is collapsible to prevent babies from sucking in air in the milk to avoid colic.
Size | 236 ml |
Bottle Material | Silicone (pouch) and Plastic (pouch) |
Bottle nipple material | Silicone |
Bottle Shape | Standard |
Nipple Shape | Standard |
Colours | Tie-dye (Blue, White and Grey) and a wide selection of other colours |
Venting features | Yes (collapsible silicone pouch) |
Pumping compatibility | Yes |
We love Boon Nursh Baby Bottle because of just how easy silicone is to use and keep. Being 100% silicone, it’s Incredibly durable, convenient to store and clean, and there’s no end to what impressed us during testing, especially the fun tie-dye options. The best aspect is how it prevents colic by the collapsible feature, which prevents nasty air bubbles from causing gas in your baby’s tummy.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
Pros
The Boon Nursh Baby Bottle is best for parents with babies or toddlers looking for an incredibly durable, fun, anti-colic bottle. It’s suited for newborns to toddlers, and its collapsible silicone pouch eliminates air from the milk.
When you’re looking for a baby bottle to take your tot from breastfeeding to using a bottle, you ideally want a safe and hygienic product to last you a long time, or else you’ll buy a new one every month. So when buying baby bottles, here are a few things listed below that we never compromise on:
Purchasing baby bottles is an essential task because if you choose the wrong one, your baby might refuse to use it, and many factors could cause your little one to turn up their nose at a bottle. We hope that our list of the best baby bottles helps you find the perfect bottle for your little one.