BABY BOTTLES – What Bottles are Best

Having trouble deciding what Bottles to register for? Or Perhaps your baby has Colic or Gas, and you need to try a new bottle. There are so many variables in choosing the right bottle. This guide is meant to introduce you to some of the best baby bottles on the market, whether you’re breastfeeding or using formula milk, with the hopes of setting you on the right path.The world of baby bottles is so incredibly vast that the search for the perfect one for your child could very well be frustrating. Not to mention the fact that having twins means you’re on the lookout for two ideal bottles, as they might not share a favorite. Here are some Pros and ConsHopefully this list helps eliminate some of the trial and error for you

Best bottles for breastfed babies

Comotomo Natural Feel Baby Bottle This is a very popular bottle for breastfeeding moms as it has a breast-resembling type of nipple and it’s all silicone.Pros:

• Easy to clean
• Anti-colic vents
• Wide neck

Common Complaints:

• Hard for baby to latch on breast again after using this bottle
• Takes long for milk to warm up in it
• Yellows and develops a plastic taste after multiple uses

Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Another favorite with breastfed babies, this baby bottle’s nipple doesn’t really look like the real thing, but strangely enough babies get tricked nonetheless Pros:

• Easy to clean -check tips for cleaning at: BabyMomHQ
• Vented nipple
• Wide neck

Common Complaints:

• Bottle leaks
• Milk comes out too fast from the bottle
• Doesn’t fit in standard bottle warmers

Lansinoh mOmma Breastmilk Feeding Bottle This new and improved baby bottle will enable your little ones to use the same natural sucking actions they engage in when breastfeeding, allowing for smooth transitions from breast to bottle to breast.Pros:

• Easy to assemble
• Air vents
• Dishwasher safe

Common Complaints:

• Milk flow is too fast
• Nipple cracks after a couple of uses
• Bottle fogs up with cleaning

Munchkin Latch BPA-Free Baby Bottle This bottle’s nipple releases more milk the more that your baby presses against its base, helping him or her to stay latched on during the feedPros:

• Easy to hold
• Anti-colic valve
• Top rack dishwasher safe

Common complaints:

• Bottle leaks from the valve
• Nipple collapses during feeding
• Nipple tends to get clogged

Best bottles for colic and reflux

Playtex BPA Free Ventaire Bottle This bottle has an angled design that is quite unique, and along with its bottom vent, helps to prevent air intake during feedingPros:

• Easy to clean
• Easy to hold
• Nipple mimics breast for an easier latch

Common complaints:

• Leaking issues
• Nipple gets clogged with use
• Bottle is difficult for baby to hold

Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Anti-Colic Bottle This bottle’s slow-flow nipples have the aim of defeating colic by ‘forcing’ baby not to gulp milk down too fastPros:

• Built-in thermometer
• Breast-shaped nipple for easier latching
• Easy to fill

Common complaints:

• Flow is too fast for baby
• A bit of a pain to clean
• Bottle leaks

 Dr. Brown’s Natural Flow Bottle This is a very popular bottle for breastfeeding moms as it has a breast-resembling type of nipple and it’s all silicone. Pros:

• Great for going back and forth between breastfeeding and bottle
• Anti-colic vents
• Wide neck

Common complaints:

• Difficult to clean
• Milk flows non-stop when bottle is tipped, regardless of baby’s sucking
• Bottle fogs up with cleaning

MAM Anti-Colic Bottle A definite favorite amongst parents, this anti-colic bottle comes with a vented base and a soft silicone nipple that has an anti-slip surface for a longer latch.Pros:

• Easy to wash
• Self-sterilizes
• Easy to assemble

Common complaints:

• Leaking issues
• Nipple shape not good for babies with latching problems
• Measurements are too small to make out

Best plastic bottles

Chicco NaturalFit Bottle Newborn Flow Bottle This bottle has a unique, angled nipple that encourages proper positioning during feeding, which is great for better baby neck support.Pros:

• Nipple mimics breast in shape
• Anti-colic valves
• Easy to hold

Common complaints:

• Nipple is not flexible enough
• Flow is too fast
• Angled nipple is difficult for baby to latch on to

Philips AVENT BPA Free Natural Polypropylene Bottle An all-round favorite this bottle encourages good latch-on due to its flexible nipple, and as your baby grows you can switch between bottle sizes and nipples to meet his or her needs.Pros:

• Twin anti-colic valves
• Wide neck
• Easy to hold

Common complaints:

• Leaking issues
• Nipple tends to clog
• Hard for baby to latch on breast again after using this bottle

Best glass bottles

Lifefactory Glass Baby Bottle with Silicone Sleeve An outstanding bottle made of borosilicate glass that resists thermal shock, meaning you can actually boil your bottle straight after taking it from the freezer, without any risk of it cracking.Pros:

• Shock-resistant
• Dishwasher safe
• Easy to hold

Common complaints:

• Thick rubber insert inside the cap tends to plug the liquid flow
• Small neck makes it difficult to pour formula inside the bottle
• Has nothing in its design that controls air flow

Evenflo Feeding Classic Glass Twist Bottles This bottle’s modern take on a classic design makes it easy for your little ones to grip and if you buy a pack of these they’ll prove to be a cheap glass bottle optionPros:

• Tempered glass
• Nipple comes with micro air vents
• Easy to hold

Common complaints:

• Leaking issues
• Tops don’t fit very well
• Nipple gets flat quickly

Best stainless steel bottles

Klean Kanteen – Klean Kid Kanteen Stainless Steel Baby Bottle with Medium Flow Silicone Nipple This great looking bottle comes in a modern and smooth shape, and it is arguably the easiest stainless steel bottle out there for measuringPros:

• Features measurements
• Dishwasher safe
• Wide neck

Common complaints:

• Outer side gets too cold for baby to hold
• Too expensive
• Tends to create a vacuum seal

Pura Kiki Insulated Stainless Steel Infant Bottle If you want to avoid plastic altogether, this should be your choice of bottle – even its collar is made of stainless steel! Plus, there is a range of lids offered, that will see your baby through his or her growing stagesPros:

• No plastic
• Dishwasher safe
• Convertible

Common complaints:

• Paint chips away with use
• Rust issues
• Bottle gets too hot to touch when washing with warm water

It isn’t a surprise if you have to go through more than one or two bottles or at least nipples to finally find your babies’ favorite. Hopefully this list can help you on your quest, as it shows what moms tend to like best – what’s worked best for their babies. When you do make your choice and get a bottle, good luck. Just remember: as with anything else that parenthood brings with it, this too is a learning process that requires a bit of patience! *please note there are affiliate links in this article