When it comes to feeding your newborn, finding the perfect bottle can be difficult with so much choice. To make things easier, we've put together a round-up of the best newborn baby bottles for your little bundle of joy. From anti-colic designs to easy cleaning options, we've got you covered.
Our Best Buy
The Nanobebe Flexy Silicone Baby Bottles are great for new parents in need of reliable baby bottles. Crafted with advanced materials and thoughtful design, these bottles are effortless to handle and clean. Made of high-grade silicone, they facilitate an easier transition between breastfeeding and bottle feeding. Their gas-free feeding feature helps decrease colic, resulting in a more comfortable and fuss-free feeding session. Plus, these bottles grow with your little one with quick snap bottle handles that boost their fine motor skills in months to come.
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Best Newborn Baby Bottles
Our Review
The MAM Easy Start Self Sterilising Anti-Colic Baby Bottles are a great choice for first-time parents. With its unique vented base, it ensures less air intake while feeding to reduce colic symptoms and help your little one stay comfortable. This can result to quieter nights and happier babies. It also has a handy self-sterilising feature, enabling sterilisation of the bottle in the microwave in just 3 minutes.
The medium-flow teat is designed to be silky soft, for babies transitioning from breastfeeding. Offering a high acceptance rate among younger babies, this bottle is ideal for making the switch. Made from BPA-free materials, you can be assured of the best for your baby.
What we like
- Anti-colic design reduces colic symptoms in 80% of babies, making feeding more relaxed.
- Featuring a self-sterilising design with 3 minutes in the microwave.
- Soft medium-flow teat mimics the feel of breastfeeding.
Things to consider
Some parents have reported that they find the self-sterilisation process slightly confusing due to the multiple components of the bottle.
Useful product information
- Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 14.2 x 21.1 cm
- Item Weight: 250 g
- 2 bottles included
Our Review
The PHILIPS Avent Bottle is a top pick for parents in need of a dependable and user-friendly feeding option for little ones. Its broader, breast-shaped teat gives a natural latch, allowing little ones a close-to-breastfeeding experience that eases the transition to bottle feeding.
These bottles, made of BPA-free material, prioritise your baby's safety. Cleanup is effortless with the dishwasher-safe feature, freeing up your time and effort.
What we like
- Natural latch: The broad, breast-shaped teat encourages natural latching, making bottle feeding less daunting.
- Dishwasher safe.
- The anti-colic design of the bottle lessens feeding discomfort.
Things to consider
Keep in mind your little one's eating habits and speed when using these bottles, as some parents found the bottle's flow too quick for their babies.
Useful product information
- Weight: 156 grams
- Bottle Capacity: 125 ml
- 2 bottles included
Our Review
The Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic Bottles are a game-changer for new parents in the UK. This advanced bottle makes feeding more comfortable for your little one. The anti-colic vent system helps to reduce discomfort from colic, spit-up, and burping. The flow rate is consistent and similar to breastfeeding, allowing your baby to feed at their own pace. The bottle's teat shape is also similar to a breast, promoting proper latching and an easier transition from breast to bottle.
This product is designed to grow with your baby, negating the need for multiple bottle replacements. The impressive vent system also serves to preserve milk nutrients, promising your baby a better night's rest. Made to be dishwasher-safe and BPA-free, this bottle is an excellent choice for new parents.
What we like
- Anti-colic vent system lessens your baby's discomfort.
- Consistent flow like breastfeeding allows for self-paced feeding.
- The bottle's structure encourages proper latching and easier transition from breast to bottle.
- Grows with your child.
Things to consider
This bottle doesn't have the self-sterilising capabilities in the microwave that other bottles have, meaning you'll need additional sterilisation products.
Useful product information
- Dimensions: 14 x 7 x 17 cm
- Weight: 181 grams
- 2 bottles included
Our Review
The NUK First Choice+ Baby Bottle is ideal for first-time parents. This bottle combines the benefits of breastfeeding with the convenience of bottle-feeding using an orthodontic shaped teat that mimics the mother's nipple. The built-in temperature control indicator changes colour to show when milk is too hot making it easier to manage feeding. Furthermore, the anti-colic vent reduces colic, while the bottle's sturdy, BPA-free design ensures safety. It also comes with a sealing disc for leak-proof transportation.
What we like
- Orthodontic shaped teat fitting the baby's palate for a natural feeding experience.
- Wide lip support simulating breastfeeding, perfect for combination feeding.
- Built-in temperature control indicator ensuring milk is always at a safe temperature.
- Innovative anti-colic vent preventing the swallowing of air, reducing the risk of infant colic.
- Wide bottle neck for easy filling and cleaning.
Things to consider
This bottle is only suitable form 0-6 months, giving it less use time than some of the other bottles on this list.
Useful product information
- Item Weight: 80 grams
- Material Type: BPA Free Plastic
- Dishwasher safe: Yes
Our Review
The BIBS Baby Glass Bottle is a perfect choice for newborn babies. Its design ensures that babies won't encounter any confusion between bottle and natural breastfeeding. The anti-colic feature guarantees an uninterrupted milk flow, providing comfort and reducing fussiness. The sturdy glass material is suitable for freezing, microwaving, and boiling, offering convenience for fast-paced parents. Comprised entirely of food-safe and recyclable material, this product is free from harmful substances like BPA, PVC, and phthalates. With over four decades of experience in producing quality baby products, BIBS delivers on both function and style with this newborn bottle.
What we like
- Its anti-colic feature promotes a comfortable and serene feeding experience.
- The sturdy glass construction permits microwaving and boiling without compromising its safety.
- Made from 100% food-safe and recyclable material, it is free from harmful substances.
Things to consider
Some parents have noted that the bottle is compatible with less teats that other brand options.
Useful product information
- Package Dimensions: 18 x 8 x 6.1 cm
- Item Weight: 200 g
- 1 bottle included
Our Review
The Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Newborn Baby Bottle Starter Kit is the perfect choice for first-time parents. A top pick by mums for alternating between breast and bottle-feeding, this superb kit comes with an array of features that aid in providing a comfortable feeding session.
An incorporated anti-colic valve helps in the prevention of colic symptoms by ensuring that your baby ingests a higher proportion of milk to air. The product has wide-bottlenecks and latch-on teats that facilitate intuitive feeding by the baby. The product’s compatibility with dishwashers, microwaves, and steam sterilisers supports easy clean-ups post use. Catering to your baby's evolving needs, the kit offers diverse bottle sizes and flow rates.
What we like
- The soft silicone teat promotes a natural latch and comfortable feeding experience.
- The sensitive teat design incorporates an anti-colic valve.
- Suitable for use in dishwashers, microwaves, and steam sterilisers.
Things to consider
Some parents have indicated a difference in the colour of the actual product when compared to the expected colour from the images. But, this does not impact the product’s functionality.
Useful product information
- Dimensions: 30.7 x 14.9 x 8.4 cm
- Weight: 420 grams