Baby Bottle Reviews

Updated August 2012

All babies have different needs when it comes to bottle feeding. A breast-fed baby may reject anything that isn't mom, a colicky baby may suffer after every meal, and some babies may just be picky, wanting to try a few bottles before settling on a favorite. There are also issues for mom, mainly safety and convenience, that need to be considered. Editors at ConsumerSearch have analyzed expert and user reviews to determine which baby bottles will best fit your baby's needs.

BornFree Classic Bottle

Best plastic baby bottle

*Est. $20 for three 9 oz. bottles

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The BornFree Classic Bottle receives excellent ratings from both professional reviewers and consumers. BornFree specializes in making natural baby products, and their bottles have always been BPA-free. Five different nipple options are available, including three flow levels, variable flow and Y-cut. BornFree bottles have a venting system to help prevent colic and an inner valve to prevent leaks. The wide nipple base more closely mimics the shape of a breast than other nipples, making the transition between breast and bottle easier. On the downside, parents say the bottle is prone to leaking if not assembled correctly and the nipples are delicate.

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Dr. Brown's Natural Flow

Best bottle for colicky babies

*Est. $15 for three 8 oz. bottles

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The Dr. Brown's Natural Flow bottle incorporates a straw-like tube to eliminate the vacuum created when a baby sucks on the nipple. The purpose of this system is to reduce gassiness and colic caused by excess air intake during feeding. Although there's no guarantee that a particular bottle will eliminate colic, many parent reviewers say their babies are less fussy with the Dr. Brown's Natural Flow than with other bottles. The tube is difficult to clean, which some parents find frustrating. It comes in standard and wide-neck designs. The Natural Flow is made of BPA-free polypropylene.

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Mimijumi Very Hungry Bottle

Breastfeeding-friendly baby bottle

*Est. $15 for one 8 oz. bottle

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The Mimijumi Very Hungry Bottle is unique in that it's designed to emulate like a mother's breast, and its wide, flesh-colored nipples are textured to encourage nursing. The construction is simple: just a bottle, nipple cap and rubber bottom. Reviewers say the Mimijumi Very Hungry Bottle is a good choice for mothers who occasionally bottle-feed or for those who are transitioning from breast to the bottle. It has an integrated vent system for air-intake reduction and is easy to clean. Some may find the price a bit high, but most mothers agree that it's worth the extra expense to have a bottle their child will not reject.

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Pura Stainless Steel Kiki Infant Bottle

Non-plastic baby bottle

*Est. $14 for one 11 oz. bottle

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The Pura Stainless Steel Kiki Infant Bottle gets great reviews from parents who want to avoid feeding their youngsters with plasticware that may contain potentially harmful chemicals like Bisphenol A (BPA). It is the only plastic-free infant bottle on the global market. The Pura Kiki is virtually indestructible, without the breakage issues inherent in glass bottles. It's capable of withstanding repeated abuse from the feistiest child. The Pura Kiki bottle can be converted to a sippy cup as the child grows. A silicone sleeve is available (*Est. $9) to help lessen the noise made from a dropped metal bottle.

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