SingaporeMotherhood | Baby & Toddler
August 2018
11 Best Milk Bottles for All of Your Baby’s Feeding Needs
Milk bottles are a staple baby essential for every mum. However, it can often be a difficult process selecting one that won’t cause nipple confusion, gas, or bad milk flow. Whether you are transitioning your baby from breast to bottle, or feeding your child formula from day one, how do you pick the best milk bottle? Don’t worry if you’re confused, we’re here to help. Here are our picks of the best milk bottles. You’ll definitely be able to find one that suits your baby’s unique feeding needs.
1. Comotomo Milk Bottle
The Comotomo Milk Bottle has become one of the most popular baby bottles in recent years. Designed to feel just like the breastfeeding experience, this milk bottle helps babies make the leap from breast to bottle with ease.
What we love: Unlike other bottles, the Comotomo Milk Bottle is made completely out of silicone, allowing your little one to squeeze both the soft nipple and bottle – just like a mother’s breast! These bottles are also equipped with anti-colic vents to make sure air doesn’t get trapped in the milk. Furthermore, the Comotomo Milk Bottle has a wider neck than most milk bottles, making it a breeze to clean without a bottle cleaner. And when your baby has outgrown its current nipple, you can just purchase faster flows for the same bottle!
One downside, though, is that due to its softness and shape, this bottle tips over easily. Plus, it’s rather pricey for a milk bottle, especially if you’re planning on stocking up. You may consider cheaper options if your baby isn’t a particularly fussy eater.
Price Point ★☆☆☆☆
Anti-Colic ★★★☆☆
Convenience ★★★★☆
Price From $30.90
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2. Philips Avent Natural Baby Bottle
The Philips Avent Natural Baby Bottle is a safe choice for parents who aren’t quite sure of their little one’s feeding needs just yet. Or, if your baby isn’t a fussy eater, this bottle has all the bells and whistles to make feeding time a breeze!
What we love: The bottle’s new design features a soft, anti-collapse nipple to help younger babies with nipple confusion. Mums looking to do both breast and bottle feeding will also appreciate the comfort petals and natural nipple shape of the bottle. These allow your baby to have a natural latch while feeding that mimics the breast.
In terms of cleaning, this bottle’s wide neck ensures a fast wash. It also has few parts that makes assembly a no-brainer. The Philips Avent Natural Baby Bottle also stands out with 4 sizes and 7 different nipples. Their different nipple softness, milk flows, and bottle sizes will accompany your child through every stage of their development!
The not-so-good? Mums have had difficultly getting the lids for this bottle. And, if you’re planning to take these bottles on-the-go, some mums say that they are not always leak-proof.
Price Point ★★★★☆
Anti-Colic ★☆☆☆☆
Convenience ★★★★☆
Price From $22.90 (2-pack)
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3. Dr Brown’s Natural Flow Original Bottle
If you’ve yet to hear of Dr Brown’s Natural Flow Original Bottles, let me tell you, these bottles have amassed a large following among Mums worldwide. Perfect for babies who need a little more help, these bottles are proven to reduce colic, spit-up, and gas.
What we love: Mums of babies who suffer from colic swear by Dr Brown’s patented vented system, which ensures your little one doesn’t ingest any air bubbles. Its vacuum-free design also helps to aid in your baby’s digestion, making feeding less of a fuss!
The Dr Brown’s Natural Flow Original Bottles are also great for Mums who are in the midst of transitioning their baby from breast to bottle. By creating a comfortable feeding experience that’s said to resemble breastfeeding, your little one will have an easier time.
Despite all the praises Mums have been singing of this milk bottle, it still isn’t perfect. Its vented system is made out of many parts, making this milk bottle difficult to clean and assemble. If you’re always in a rush, choose a bottle with fewer parts instead!
Price Point ★★★★☆
Anti-Colic ★★★★★
Convenience ★☆☆☆☆
Price From $13.90
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4. Nuk Simply Natural Bottle
Don’t fancy milk bottles that are too complicated? Then you’ll love the Nuk Simply Natural Bottle, a simple, fuss-free milk bottle for your baby. Don’t let its simplicity fool you, this bottle still manages to resemble breastfeeding and aids your baby’s transition from breast to bottle.
What we love: Multiple nipple holes. This gives your little one a more realistic feel of Mum’s breast, allowing an easier transition to the bottle. Its ergonomic design also makes it easy for your baby to hold onto the bottle during feedings.
Even better? How fuss-free the bottles are to clean and assemble! Busy Mums will also appreciate that these bottles are stain resistant, making them appear clean and new all the time. Plus, with the anti-colic system built into the bottle, there aren’t any extra parts to reassemble after each feed!
One concern that comes up with the Nuk Simply Natural Bottle is its tiny air hole. Milk won’t come out of the bottle till your baby latches on correctly, making positioning extra important when using this bottle. While this may be okay during the day, it makes it slightly more difficult for night feeds or for mums in a hurry.
Price Point ★★★☆☆
Anti-Colic ★★☆☆☆
Convenience ★★★★☆
Price From $48.86 (3 bottles)
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5. Tommee Tippee Anti-Colic Bottle
If your little one’s been suffering from colic and spit-up, it might have to do with the milk bottle you’re using. Tommee Tippee’s Anti-Colic Bottle aims to help prevent colic in babies with their new venting system.
What we love: The special venting system that prevents Baby from drinking air together with milk – resulting in less gas and fussiness after feeding. The venting tube will also change colour if the milk’s too hot, protecting Baby from potential scalding. Breastfeeding Mums will also like its soft, natural shaped teat that resembles a breast. This eliminates any nipple confusion and transitions your baby easily from breast to bottle.
Mums will also be glad that the Tommee Tippee Anti-Colic Bottle is easy to fill and clean! They’re also safe to be placed in the microwave to reheat milk. This means you can prepare bottles in advance and store them in the fridge for faster feeds.
However, if you’re using the Tommee Tippee Anti-Colic Bottle for the first time you might have difficultly reassembling it. The inserts can be a little tricky to use, so we’d recommend checking out a video or two to figure it out. If you’re a busy mum who doesn’t have time for more dishes, this bottle isn’t for you.
Price Point ★★★☆☆
Anti-Colic ★★★★☆
Convenience ★★☆☆☆
Price From $16.90
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6. Joovy Boob Baby Bottle PPSU
The Joovy Boob Baby Bottle PPSU is another highly recommended milk bottle on the market. Made out of PPSU (polyphenylsulfone), this bottle doesn’t absorb odours or colours and is extra durable. And just like the name says, it’s made to look like – you guessed it – a boob; to help your baby transition from breast to bottle seamlessly.
What we love: This bottle is not just extremely easy to clean, it’s also known for its anti-colic properties. Joovy’s special CleanFlow™ Vent helps to prevent nipple collapse, negative pressure, and colic symptoms! We like how intuitive the shape of the bottle is, making it easy for your little one to hold on to. Furthermore, the large base and nipple length helps your baby latch onto the bottle more easily.
Mums on-the-go will be pleased to know that many others rave about how the bottle doesn’t leak. Feel free to toss them in your backpack and head out the door if you’re in a rush. Our one gripe, however, is that the price point of this bottle may be too high for Mums on a budget.
Price Point ★☆☆☆☆
Anti-Colic ★★★★☆
Convenience ★★★★☆
Price From $29.70
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7. Baby Brezza Natural Bottle
Busy Mums, look no further. The Baby Brezza Natural Bottle is the simplest bottle we’ve found to date – consisting of only two parts! The integrated collar and nipple, along with the bottle body, make for a fuss-free clean up and reassembly after feeds. That’s not all, the mouth of the bottle is ultra-wide, making it so that you can clean it even without a brush!
What we love: The natural, breast-like nipple that helps babies avoid nipple confusion. Plus, its nipple has a built-in anti-colic vent system, ensuring your baby swallows milk and not air. All without extra parts! Fashionable Mums will also appreciate that this milk bottle comes in four colours – blue, grey, pink, and white so you can always find one to match your diaper bag or baby’s #OOTD.
The one flaw of this milk bottle is not all babies take easily to the teat. Babies who aren’t used to the large nipple may find it intimidating, and the nipple can collapse mid-way to stop the flow of milk.
Price Point ★★★★★
Anti-Colic ★★☆☆☆
Convenience ★★★★★
Price From $31.94
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8. MAM Easy Start Anti-Colic Bottle
The MAM Easy Start Anti-Colic Bottle is perfect for babies who’ve had a hard time with regular nipples. Its silicone nipple offers a unique shape that could be better suited to your baby! Plus, with how cute the designs are, most Mums can’t resist adding a little colour to feeding time.
What we love: Its self-sterilising feature. Say goodbye to extra time boiling bottles or placing them under a UV steriliser! Simply place the bottle in a microwave to clean it – perfect for vacations or preparing bottles on the go, right? It also offers an anti-colic system that prevents your little one from swallowing air along with the milk.
Despite it being much easier to sterilise, this bottle isn’t the easiest to wash and reassemble. Including its anti-colic vent system, this bottle has six different parts when taken apart. Busy mums may find it inconvenient to have to wash each part individually, too. The bottle isn’t fully leak-proof either, so be extra careful when bringing it out!
If you’re willing to spend some extra time cleaning to save on sterilising, then this may be the bottle for you. Plus, if you can’t say no to cute designs, these bottles come in a wide array of colours and patterns too!
Price Point ★★★★☆
Anti-Colic ★★★☆☆
Convenience ★★★☆☆
Price From $16.90
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9. NanoBebe Breastmilk Bottle
The NanoBebe Breastmilk Bottle is an award-winning innovation created especially for breastfed babies. Designed especially to improve the process of bottle-feeding breastmilk, the NanoBebe does it all. We’re told that its unique dome-like shape helps to preserve the important nutrients found in breastmilk. This special shape also makes it easier to warm up milk, and stack bottles easily. Impressed? So are we.
What we love: This milk bottle boasts a tripe venting system to help reduce air pressure in the bottle during feeding. This helps prevent colic in your baby. Due to its small, dome-sized shape, babies also have an easier time holding onto the bottle. Your little one may also take to it more easily as it closely resembles the shape of the breast. No more bottle rejection!
We also like how minimal the parts are, taking time off cleaning. And if you buy the package, the bottle comes with a breast pump adapter that allows you to pump directly into the bottle! Our only complaint is that this bottle is exclusively for breast milk, making it unavailable to babies who drink formula.
Price Point ★★★★☆
Anti-Colic ★★★★☆
Convenience ★★★★☆
Price From $43.90 (3-pack)
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10. Medela Breastmilk Bottle
While the Medela Breastmilk Bottles are designed to be used with their breast pumps, they’re also suitable for formula. Mums who are still pumping will definitely appreciate being able to use these bottles with any Medela breast pump!
What we love: With no difficult parts or tricky inserts, these bottles are easy to use. Its bright yellow colour adds a little cheer to feeding time. The bottles also come with a travel cap, which helps keep the nipples clean when on the go.
If you’re looking for a simple bottle that does its job, the Medela Breastmilk Bottle may be suitable for you. Be careful, however, as its been said to leak if not held properly. The lack of an anti-colic venting system may also be a problem for Mums with gassy babies.
Price Point ★★★☆☆
Anti-Colic ★☆☆☆☆
Convenience ★★★★☆
Price From $16.90 (with teat)
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11. Hegen PPSU PCTO Bottle
The Hegen PPSU PCTO Bottle is a homegrown revolutionary solution to breastfeeding. Busy Mums can rejoice; you’ll be able to express, store, and feed – all from the same bottle! This helps minimise waste and makes breastfeeding a seamless experience.
What we love: The bottle’s super soft elliptical-shaped teat helps avoid nipple confusion. Your baby will also love the asymmetrical, off-centre teat that mimics the natural shape of the breast. We also like the built-in anti-colic system for fussy babies.
This milk bottle’s practical soft-square design also scores high points. It doesn’t roll away, and is stackable. Making it extra easy to store. The biggest plus point? Hassle-free cleaning. With minimal parts, Mums on the go don’t have to worry about reassembly and clean up!
However, with this bottle being so new to the market, it’s yet to stand the test of time. It remains to be seen if it’ll hold up well next to its competitors. Furthermore, its price point could be a little high for Mums on a budget.
Price Point ★★☆☆☆
Anti-Colic ★★★☆☆
Convenience ★★★★★
Price From $25.80
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Editor’s Choice: Pigeon Wide-Neck Feeding Bottle
For Mums who prefer something tried and tested, the Pigeon Wide-Neck Feeding Bottle is for you. It’s definitely been a staple in many households through the years, and it’s not hard to see why!
What we love: We like how this bottle allows your baby to use a natural feeding motion learned at the breast. This helps prevent bottle rejection and nipple confusion when switching back and forth. The bottle is also easy to hold for both Mum and baby.
The Pigeon Wide-Neck Feeding Bottle also comes with a built-in air ventilation system. Busy Mums will be glad that this anti-colic system requires no additional parts! It’s also made from durable PPSU – making sure it’s able to withstand high heat and last for a long time.
However, Mums have noted that the teat can be difficult to clean. It’s also not as soft or ergonomically designed as other brands’ nipples. If your baby is prone to nipple confusion or is extra sensitive to the teat, this bottle may not work as well for you.
Price Point ★★★★☆
Anti-Colic ★★★☆☆
Convenience ★★★☆☆
Price From $16.90
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We hope our selection has made it easier for you to pick the best bottle for your baby. Be it if you’re transitioning from breast to bottle permanently, or still going back and forth, milk bottles are essential. With our handy guide, we’re sure you’ll be able to choose the right bottle for your baby’s unique feeding habits!
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