Best feeding bottles for newborns
Breastfeeding a newborn is a natural procedure for every young mother, but there are times when you need to switch to artificial feeding. For example, when a young mother plans to return to her old place of work in the first year of her baby's life, or simply when she wants to get a short break during which other family members will look after the child.
Therefore, a lot will depend on the correct choice of feeding bottle. To facilitate the search for this essential accessory suitable for your baby, we offer for your consideration a rating of the ten best feeding bottles from 0, based on the recommendations of medical specialists and mothers who have already used them.
TOP 10: Rating of the best feeding bottles for newborns
1. "Nuk First Choice"
The first place in the top was given to the bottle "Nuk First Choise", for its three main wonderful qualities - versatility, health benefits for the baby and durability. The bottle itself is made of durable plastic that is difficult to scratch. Moreover, it will not change its color even after a long period of use. The included nipple is made of soft and flexible silicone and does not allow air to pass through, so the risk of colic in the baby is minimal. If you wish, you can additionally purchase other types of nipples that fit the bottle: there are six different types.
✅ Advantages of a feeding bottle:
- High-quality and safe for health material of raw materials used for the manufacture of nipples and bottles;
- Ergonomic and comfortable nipple shape for feeding;
- Versatility;
- Clear and indelible gradation on the bottle.
❗ What to warn about:
- A number of mothers complained that the cap did not fit snugly and the bottle could leak.
2. "Dr. Brown's "
Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic Feeding Bottle is the best of these and features a patented ventilation system designed to prevent your baby from swallowing air bubbles. This means that the baby is not afraid of colic when using this bottle. In addition, since air never mixes with milk, your baby still gets the vitamins A, C and E-groups need. The nipple in appearance resembles a woman's breast, so the transition to artificial feeding will be painless for the baby.
✅ Advantages of a feeding bottle:
- Does not contain materials harmful to health;
- Prevents the formation of air in the bottle and its swallowing;
- It significantly reduces the risk of colic in a child.
❗ What to warn about:
- A sophisticated cleaning system: for this, a special mini-brush is even provided for this, however, it is not very convenient to use;
- The graduation of the scale on the bottle is poorly visible.
Parents' reviews: These bottles are so enjoyable and easy to use! I couldn't breastfeed, but I still wanted to give the baby breast milk. For this purpose, I used these bottles: my daughter immediately adapted, without any problems.
3. "Philips Avent Natural"
The most talked about and famous among Russian mothers feeding bottle. Avent Natural is designed with an anti-colic valve that returns air back to the bottle. The feeding bottle is ergonomic enough to make it easy to clean and assemble. The appearance and shape of the nipples are suitable for feeding both newborns and older babies. The safety of the goods has been verified by repeated tests of well-known medical organizations, and the products themselves are widespread in the CIS and can be bought at almost any pharmacy.
✅ Advantages of a feeding bottle:
- Good wear resistance;
- Available for purchase;
- Fully compatible with the company's baby products: sterilizers, sippy cups and other products for babies;
- Easy to clean and assemble.
❗ What to warn about:
- In the reviews, complaints were noticed about the operation of the valve to prevent air from entering the food: it can malfunction.
4. "Comotomo Natural Feel Baby Bottle"
One of the best bottles of the current year: in many tops it takes first place. Like most other modern feeding devices, this bottle is equipped with a special valve to cut off air from the milk formula, and the shape of the nipple mimics the appearance of the breast, for a quicker adaptation of the baby to the nipple.
The main advantage of the bottle is the material from which it is made: its soft walls will allow squeezing the bottle, which will help regulate the rate of milk flow. Unfortunately, the bottle itself and its accessories are quite expensive, and the advantages are not much greater than those of the cheaper counterparts of competitors, so only the fourth place.
✅ Advantages of a feeding bottle:
- Only materials safe for health are used;
- Good wear resistance;
- The presence of a valve for bleeding air.
❗ What to warn about:
- High price.
5. "Tommee Tippee"
This fluffy bottle fits lightly and comfortably in the hand, making it easier to feed your baby. It is made of safe polypropylene and has an intelligent air bleed system. An additional plus is the shape of the teat included in the kit: it is very convenient for feeding and milk is almost never spilled.
✅ Advantages of a feeding bottle:
- Sophisticated air valve system;
- Convenient to clean and easy to assemble;
- Ergonomic teat shape.
❗ What to warn about:
- Some mothers complained about the nipple provided for feeding newborns: according to them, the milk formula comes too quickly and in large volumes.
6. "Munchkin Latch"
The main advantage of the bottle is the nipples that come with it. The product developers have made a really thoughtful shape, which greatly facilitates the feeding of the baby. In addition, it ensures the correct grip during feeding, so the outside air, along with the mixture, does not enter the baby's stomach. There is also an air bleed valve inside the bottle. The shape of the bottle correctly distributes the pressure within the structure, so that the feeding process is almost 100% similar to breastfeeding.
✅ Advantages of a feeding bottle:
- Ergonomic and comfortable teat shape;
- All components are made from raw materials that are safe for baby's health;
- The presence of a valve for bleeding air.
❗ What to warn about:
- When the bottle is heated in a water bath, milk flows out of the bottle.
7. "CHICCO Nature Glass" glass bottle
The seventh place was taken by the products of the Italian company. Compared to similar products from competitors, it is more ergonomic and has a high quality workmanship. The bottle is made of sturdy glass and keeps its internal temperature for a long time. Latex was chosen as the material for the nipple, and its shape makes the feeding process as easy as possible.
✅ Advantages of a feeding bottle:
- The bottle is capable of maintaining the temperature of the milk poured into it for a long time;
- The glass is strong and shockproof;
- The teat has a comfortable, ergonomic shape and is made of premium latex.
❗ What to warn about:
- Expensive enough;
- Non-standard large volume and weight of the bottle;
- Incomprehensible scale gradation.
8. "Pigeon"
Made by Japanese craftsmen, this feeding bottle has an unusual nipple shape and it got into our top precisely because of its specific application. Since instead of the usual type of nipple, a silicone spoon is used, it is suitable for those mothers who want to accustom their child to eating from a spoon as soon as possible.Liquid food is fed to it by simply pressing on the bottom of the bottle.
✅ Advantages of a feeding bottle:
- Made in Japan;
- Low price;
- Rich starting equipment;
- For those who want to teach a child to eat from a spoon.
❗ What to warn about:
- Specific area of use.
9. "Playtex Baby Nurser"
Another interesting product that we have chosen because of the unique way of filling the bottle with infant formula. It is not poured directly into the bottle, but into special disposable bags. This gives several undeniable advantages. Firstly, after filling the bag with milk, excess air can be released from it, and secondly, the bottle itself is very easy to clean. The quality of the materials used for the nipple of the bottle is also beyond praise. However, in our market it is quite difficult to get bags for pouring milk, they also cost a lot of money. Because of these nuances, only the ninth place.
✅ Advantages of a feeding bottle:
- Innovative feeding bottle filling system;
- The components are made from materials that are safe for health;
- Easy to clean.
❗ What to warn about:
- Rare and expensive consumables.
10. "Canpol Babies" (glass)
The best budget feeding bottle available today. The scale gradation is clearly visible on it, the glass is durable and shock-resistant. The nipple is made of silicone and provides a slow flow of milk formula. Considering the price of the product, this is the best purchase option among inexpensive bottles: cheap and cheerful.
✅ Advantages of a feeding bottle:
- Low price;
- Good quality;
- Impact resistant and sturdy glass;
- Only materials safe for health are used.
❗ What to warn about:
- There are no air relief valves.
What else to consider when choosing feeding bottles?
The first is the material from which the bottle and accessories are made. They must not contain harmful substances. The second is the volume and shape of the bottle. The third factor is the availability and quality of manufacturing of additional accessories and their availability on the market. Our top includes the best models leading in polls in these three positions.