Baby: bottle and pacifier
We all want what’s best for our new baby’s, which makes it hard when making decisions like the best bottles to buy for your newborn.
While it’s great that there are so many types of bottles available (bottles that mimic breastfeeding, bottles for anti-colic, glass bottles, plastic bottles) it is difficult to know which one is best… and what’s best for one baby may not be best for another.
One pediatrician does a fantastic job weighing the risks of choosing plastic baby bottles over glass. Suggesting glass or stainless steel bottles may be best for newborn baby for safety reasons.
To help you choose the baby bottle that’s best for you we will dive into the pros and cons of the most popular brands available to help you make the best informed decision for your new baby.
To ease the cost of raising a baby I suggest buying essentials such as baby bottles as early as possible. You can start shopping for these things during pregnancy, so you’ll be ready when baby arrives.
Keep in mind your plans for baby, whether you plan on breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or both. I think it’s a good idea to have a few bottles on hand either way because you never know when plans will change and you’ll end up needing bottles, even if it’s only to supplement for a while.
Good news >>> You can apply for free bottle samples while you’re pregnant to curb some baby expenses and try out a few brands before you start making purchases.
One study suggests micro-plastics from baby bottles can shed when heated. So, when looking at baby bottles make sure to choose one with a quality BPA free plastic, glass, or stainless steel.
Other things to look at when choosing a baby bottle is what other moms say and design elements that might help if your baby has gas, colic, or latch issues.
We will take a look at that when we explore the different bottles available below.
There are many ways to get free baby bottles! My favorites are the free baby registry welcome boxes from BabyList and Amazon. Check out a full list of >> free baby stuff!
Help your child sleep with the Anti-Colic Glass Bottles for baby from Dr. Brown’s! Our Options+ glass bottles for breastfed babies provide a consistent flow so babies feed at their own pace. This vacuum-free feeding helps digestion for a good night’s sleep.
Dr. Brown's baby bottles are fully-vented and clinically proven to reduce colic.* Dr. Brown's anti-colic internal vent system helps prevent ingestion of air bubbles and eliminates the vacuum effect which helps reduce spit-up, burping and gas. It also means no nipple collapse or fluid buildup in baby's ear.
What other moms are saying:
"These bottles are really the best. When I was pregnant I didn't want to believe the Dr. Brown's hype, but it is there for good reason. I also thought breastfeeding would go easy and I wouldn't need bottles...how dumb I was." - Amazon Customer
Philips Avent Glass Natural baby bottle with the Natural Response nipple lets baby control the pace of the milk, like they do when breastfeeding. The milk bottle nipple’s unique opening and tip only releases milk when your baby actively drinks.
What other moms are saying:
"My daughter is starting to eat more than 5oz at a time so we got these glass ones so we don’t have to replace bottles every 3 months anymore & I love them! I did get little sleeves to put around them that say “babylatte” so they don’t break if she throws them (they probably wouldn’t but I’m paranoid) & she holds them nicely, the fact that they came with flow 3 nipples was GREAT! 10/10 Avent has won my heart with these bottles!" - Allison
Being environmentally kind is important to all of us which is why the Evenflo Feeding tempered glass baby bottle is recyclable, sustainable and safe for the environment.
What other moms are saying:
"I was very thankful to find these glass baby bottles. We used plastic baby bottles for my son, but the fat in my breastmilk never would quite clean out of them, and they ended up discolored and dingy by about 6 months in. This time around, I decided to go with glass for my daughter." - Jennifer
The safer choice for your baby; Our 0+ baby bottles are made from thermal shock resistant glass; Free of BPA, BPS and other harmful chemicals that can leach from plastic bottles
Baby Bottle made in France of borosilicate glass, which is dishwasher-safe and thermal shock-resistant (withstands extreme temperature changes, like boiling or freezing).
What other moms are saying:
"Love these bottles! I tried the hevea and life factory bottles and they caused gas and an upset stomach in my daughter but this one works great. The formula we use bubbles up as she drinks it and the air bubbles all stay in the bottle. Only negative is when I was heating up her bottles I had to do it with the plastic thing out so I could test the milk on my wrist then put the plastic part in but since it helps with the air I didn’t mind." Lauren
100% pure glass baby bottle featuring our award-winning breast-like nipple, with adaptable design that lasts as your baby grows
BREAST-LIKE NIPPLE, ANTI-COLIC VALVE: Smooth silicone bottle nipple flexes like mom for an easy latch and seamless breast to bottle transition, acceptance guaranteed
What other moms are saying:
I" was skeptical about glass bottles but bought these because my baby already loved the plastic Tommee Tippee bottles, so I figured I would give it a try. We have been using nothing but these for a few months, and not one has cracked or broken despite not being treated all that well." -Justine
These breastfeeding bottles with NaturalWave Nipples are clinically proven to reduce nipple confusion so babies can switch back and forth between the breast and bottle
What other moms are saying:
"I rarely write reviews whether I hate or love the product, but this is important. My breastfed baby is almost 3 months. Having to return to work soon I have fears baby will starve until I get home from work. Having tried many other bottles, all with different yet similar nipples, baby refused them all. After doing a little more research on lactation consultant bottle recommendations I came across this. Reading the positive reviews here I had nothing to lose. The glass Lansinoh bottles came as described. However, they came with medium flow nipples, needed to quickly buy the SLOW flow nipples separately. Baby successfully fed from this bottle with only 10 minutes of coaxing." - Eko
What other moms are saying:
"Originally I would buy the cheaper glass bottles without the silicone cover but after spending the same amount replacing them I decided to give these a try. They look exactly as pictured and are very durable. My almost two year old already threw one (which normally would have resulted in a shattered bottle) and it was still in perfect condition!!" - Stephanie
Glass bottles are naturally free of BPA and toxic chemicals that could potentially get into the baby's formula, making it an easy, peace-of-mind option for parents.
The anti-colic valve in the baby bottle designed to reduce colic and discomfort by venting air into the bottle and away from your baby’s tummy.
What other moms are saying:
"Ordered these bottles for my newborn who could not seem to get a good latch on any other bottles. My husband works days and I work nights and with her being breastfed I needed a bottle so her dad could feed her when he's home with her. She took right too them! No suckling trying to get a good latch, no milk running down her face from a weak latch and no air being swallowed." =Mandee
Think baby products are free of BPA, phthalates, nitrosamines, lead, PVC, PET and biologically harmful chemicals. Cross-cut design spout eliminates spills/mimics natural breastfeeding requiring your little one to nurse to receive fluid. Anti-colic nipple reduces incidence of gas/spit up. Bottle made from 304 ultra-polished stainless steel. Perfect 16-48 months. Dishwasher safe.
What other moms are saying:
"I have to scald my pumped breastmilk that I plan on freezing (due to high lipase issue). I can do it on the stovetop at home, but when I return to work I will need a portable system. This bottle is exactly what I need to do that, as I have to heat the milk up significantly and plastic bottles just aren’t ideal for that." - Cristi
The Pura 11 oz Infant Bottle features a food grade stainless steel bottle (#304), medical grade silicone components, and zero plastic parts! The included Natural Vent Nipple features a one-piece anti colic venting tube that stabilizes pressure for continual feeding and a wide neck eliminating nipple confusion. Like all Pura Bottles, the 11 oz Infant Bottle is compatible with Pura silicone components including our silicone XL Sipper Spout, Straw, Sealing Disk, and Big Mouth Sport Top.
What other moms are saying:
"We bought the Pura Kiki Stainless Steel Infant Bottle for our 9 month old daughter. She switched to strictly bottle fed at 7 months and these bottles are a lifesaver. We tried 5 brands of glass bottles before finding Pura Kiki, including Dr. Brown's, Lifefactory, Born, Tommy Tippee and Medela." - Amazon Reviewer
The LA Baby stainless steel baby bottle is extra durable, lightweight, insulating, leak-free and 100% recyclable. Wide-neck opening for HASSLE-FREE CLEANING. Extend the life of your bottle with our compatible sippy cup and toddler straw, handle and carry strap (Sold separately).
What other moms are saying:
"I have been looking for a bottle for some time that would keep formula warm and cold. I have tried a few different insulated bottles and non have met my expectation. Some of the bottles that I have tried have leaked when trying to drink out of them and others haven't keep the formula cold or hot very long. I have also been looking for a bottle that I can use and not get formula all over me." - Christina
When baby suck the milk from BumbleBee silicone bottles, the air into the bottle will come out from the two holes beside the nipple. That is an important improvement for baby bottle which can provide a well situation to baby. BumbleBee silicone bottle is designed with a plump teat, which perfectly makes them look more like mothers' breast to soothe a touchy mood.
What other moms are saying:
"My exclusively breastfeed one year old took this bottle she has refused any other bottle since 6months old. Love the compo since she already knew how to use the straw I gave her that first to familiarize her to the new bottle. The nipple is so similar to the breast since we have stopped breastfeeding it comforts her." - Rigoberto
Comotomo Silicone Baby Bottles feature an innovative and sensible design to most closely mimic natural breastfeeding. The naturally shaped, soft, silicone nipples are ideal for babies who have trouble transitioning from nursing to bottle-feeding. Your little one will love to hold onto the skin-like, soft and squeezable body that is like no other bottle in the world. These BPA-free baby bottles also feature a wide-neck design for brushless, stress-free, cleaning. They are equipped with truly innovative vents designed to prevent colic while completely eliminating annoying leaks. See why parents call Comotomo bottles “a game changer”!
What other moms are saying:
"I usually don't put much thought into product reviews, but this one deserves a round of applause 👏 Comotomo saved the day for us! Mom had to leave the house all day for it to work, but it worked!!" - Nicole
Nanobébé's award-winning Flexy Silicone Baby Bottle provides the best bottle-feeding experience for you and your little one. The Flexy Bottle is anti-colic thanks to its advanced, triple-vented silicone nipple. The ultra-soft, breast-like silicone makes it easier than ever for baby to transition between breast and bottle.
What other moms are saying:
"I LOVE THESE BOTTLES!! Most importantly my baby loves them too! I use to use the Dr. brown bottles and Playtex bottles and I hated both of them they leaked so much. These bottles don’t leak at all! Most importantly they are so easy to wash and don’t have 1 million parts to take apart and wash." - Krysten
These reusable silicone bottles have pouches that collapse as baby drinks, cutting down on the ingestion of air and decreasing the likelihood of painful gas, reflux, colic and burps. Nipple is the right length for optimal tongue positioning and features a gradual transition from nipple to wide-neck base for perfect latching. They are great for any liquid, lightweight and are made without BPA and PVC.
What other moms are saying:
"We've tried nearly every bottle available on the market and none worked as well as this one. We've tried mam, nuk, avent, lansinoh, dr browns wide, standard cheap bottles, Medela, spectra, you name it. My son has always gulped, clicked, and struggled with fussiness and gas since birth until now! Just a shame that it took nearly 4 months. This with baby's only soy formula, and probiotic drops have been a god send for his feeding issues ❤️" - Yoambre
We believe feeding is one of the most important exploration activities in a newborn’s growth. Designed with creating the best experience for our baby, our GentleBottle keeps feeding as natural as it should be while stimulating development through touch and sight. The GentleBottle is made of 100% non-toxic silicone. The soft texture and shape allows baby and parents a safe and comfortable grip. The off-set nipple design mimics a natural breast that allows for easy latching and reduces bottle rejection. The attractive colors of our GentleBottle helps to stimulate baby’s visual senses, allowing for a strong role of direct experience with colors in the early stages of visual development.
What other moms are saying:
"I LOVE these bottles!! The nipple placement makes the expensive comoto bottles look bad. This design is far more practical! I purchased this white one to have a back up in case the other gets misplaced. (we are not the type of family that has to have 15 of everything) I do think the nipple might be a medium flow... I swear my daughter finishes her milk MUCH faster now. Lol. Still want to get the mint one! My forever go to bottle!" - CrysHaz8
Natural baby bottle with Natural Response nipple: Baby controls the pace, just like breastfeeding.
What other moms are saying:
"What a life saver these have been. We tried Dr. Browns and Medela and OMG WE LOVE THESE BOTTLES. You can shake the crap out of it with the top off and NOTHING comes out. Ugh it’s so nice not having to worry about if the bottle tips over that you will get covered. We bought 8 and are VERY happy." - Jax
MAM's BPA/BPS-free Easy Start Anti-Colic Bottles are designed to reduce colic, gas, and reflux with a patented vented base that regulates pressure, ensuring babies do not get air in their tummies while feeding. 80% of mothers reported less colic in their babies after using MAM Anti-Colic Bottles.
What other moms are saying:
"I originally bought Dr Brown bottles, but the leakage was super frustrating especially at 2 AM. I switched to the tommy tippee bottles when my baby was 2 months and she did very well. I then interchanged Dr Brown, Tommy, ComoTomo and MAM at the end of 2 months. At first, the flow was too fast, but now, at 14 weeks, she is finally able to drink from the MAM bottle. This bottle allows her to drink a lot more than other bottles too. She is finally eating more and I know it’s because of the bottle." - Kimberly
Bring the party to feeding time with Fiesta Baby Bottles! The collection contains six brightly-colored Closer to Nature Feeding Bottles with all the revolutionary features you have come to expect from Tommee Tippee. Our Closer to Nature feeding bottle is inspired by what babies love most—mom. With the most breast-like nipple ever made, this bottle flexes like mom and feels like mom because babies prefer it that way. In fact. Helping you #ParentOn
What other moms are saying:
"Love these bottles. I started out using Dr.Browns glass bottles, however they eventually started leaking. I tried Tommee Tippee and have been a fan since. I love these closer to nature bottles: the bottles and nipples are easy to clean. They are wide so easy to pour formula powder or breast milk from bags or other bottles." - Laura
Dr. Brown's baby bottles are fully-vented and clinically proven to reduce colic.* Dr. Brown's anti-colic internal vent system helps prevent ingestion of air bubbles and eliminates the vacuum effect which helps reduce spit-up, burping and gas. It also means no nipple collapse or fluid buildup in baby's ear.
What other moms are saying:
"I bought these because my daughter doesn't really need the vents anymore but she's used to Dr. Browns bottles. I haven't had any issues with them leaking and I can get them clean really quickly. I bought separate travel screw tops to send to daycare and haven't had any leak issues while they're in transit." - B. Meyer
Our NaturalWave Nipples are specifically designed to reduce nipple confusion and ensure that baby can enjoy mom’s precious breastmilk even when they’re apart.
What other moms are saying:
"Our 6 week old usually received one bottle feed per night since birth (to bond with Daddy and preparation for when I leave for work). Then she went suddenly from good-with-any-bottle (Dr. Brown's and Philip Avent Natural) to refusing the bottle completely, so we went through a trials of new bottles to find if any other bottles would work. Ultimately, the Lansinoh was the winner for our little one." - Linda
Evenflo Feeding Vented + Angled Bottles and Proflo Vented Nipples provide a complete line of feeding solutions for your baby's changing needs. Where form meets function, these bottles are created with both baby and you in mind. The Vented + Angled Bottle's shape promotes semi-upright feeding, which can help reduce earaches, reflux, and gas. Evenflo paired this unique shaped bottle with their patented Proflo Venting Technology. Expertly designed for easy assembly and leak-free feeding, the simple, one-piece integrated nipple and vent system means no extra parts to clean or lose. These soft silicone nipples rapidly vent, directing air bubbles into the bottle, not baby's tummy, which significantly reduces gas, colic, and fussiness.
What other moms are saying:
"This is an awesome deal. I was wanting an bottle that had a bend/ curve in it. And these were exactly what I was looking for.The flow is great. You can find extra nipples for the next stage at a department store. The bottles are lightweight. And easy to hold onto. There are not multiple pieces you have to keep track of. They are very easy to clean." - SouthernFried
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