Whether you plan to breastfeed [1], formula feed [2], or a mix of both, you'll need a good set of bottles. Choosing a bottle isn't always easy and can raise a lot of questions — Do I want glass or plastic? Slow or fast flow nipple? Inserts or no? What is BPA [3], and why does a baby bottle need to be free of it? Browse through this list of the best baby bottles of 2018 to take one thing off your long taking-care-of-baby to-do list [4]!
Philips Avent
The airflex venting system in these Avent bottles [5] ($24) is designed to reduce gas and fussiness due to air bubbles.
Baby Brezza Natural Baby Bottle
The Baby Brezza Natural Baby Bottle [6] ($7, originally $9) is not only designed to be ergonomic, but is made up of only two parts, which makes it that much easier when it comes time to clean.
Comotomo Natural Feed Bottle
The squeezable, soft, and skin-like texture of the Comotomo Natural Feed Bottle [6] ($14) is especially appealing to breastfed babies transitioning to bottle feeding.
Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Standard Baby Bottle
Dr. Brown's natural flow standard bottle [6] ($25) is known for its patented internal vent system, which never allows air to mix with milk or formula, preventing bubbles that can result in spit-up, burping, or gas.
Flipsi Baby Bottle
The Flipsi baby bottle [7] ($13, originally $17) was designed by parents and gets it's name from it's supereasy cleaning process. The silicone base flips inside out for cleaning and drying, eliminating the need for bottle brushes so you'll never have to worry about mold or buildup inside the bottle.
Kiinde Squeeze Natural Feeding Bottle
The awesome thing about the Kiinde Squeeze Natural Feeding Bottle [7] ($15) is that it's an all-in-one system for breastfeeding and pumping moms. The genius behind this product is that you pump right into the Kiinde storage pouch, which can be frozen, thawed, and warmed, and you feed straight from the same pouch by attaching it to the bottle. This eliminates the annoyance of steps like pouring from pump bottle to bag and back to bottle, which is a HUGE timesaver for any mom or caregiver.
Life Factory Glass Bottle Set
Not only do these Life Factory glass bottles [8] ($55, originally $70) come with pretty silicone sleeves, but they are made from high-quality, shock-resistant glass that can go straight from the freezer to boiling water.
mimijumi Not So Hungry Breastfeeding Baby Bottle
Known to be a favorite among breastfed babies, the mimijumi Not So Hungry Breastfeeding Baby Bottle [9] ($28) has a natural texture and a no-flow nipple that mimics the breast as baby's sucking controls the flow.
Minbie Baby Bottle
Another great option for breastfed babies, the Minbie baby bottle [10] ($9) avoids nipple confusion with a design that promotes instinctive latch and motion.
Munchkin Latch
Munchkin has a lot of great products for babies, and this Latch baby bottle [11] ($20) is no exception.
The First Years Breastflow Bottle
The First Years Breastflow Bottle [11] ($10) has a 2-in-1 nipple, which encourages babies to latch and control the flow of fluid.
Playtex Baby Nurser Drop-Ins Baby Bottle
The Playtex Baby Nurser Drop-Ins [11] ($6) are presterilized and gently collapse as baby feeds to prevent air bubbles from mixing with milk or formula.