Deciding which bottles to get for your newborn baby is overwhelming! I know because I’ve been there as a mom of 3 and a mom to twins.

I’ve tested many brands of bottles, and that’s why I have put together this guide for the best baby bottles for newborns. Below I am sharing my favorite bottles and why I love them.

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What Size Bottles Do I Need For a Newborn?

Did you notice there are different size bottles? It can be kind of confusing. When your baby is a newborn, you will want the smaller 4-5 oz bottle sizes.

They provide accurate measurements for the amount of formula or breast milk you need to give, and they are a good size for bottle feeding a newborn. As your baby grows, especially for formula fed babies, the larger bottles will become necessary in order to provide enough milk in a feeding.

Best Baby Bottles for Newborns List

Let’s review my picks for the best baby bottles for newborns based on my own personal experience. You can use this list to pick the bottle that is the best fit for your family’s needs. You will find a variety of materials on the list including BPS-free plastic, glass, and silicone.

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1 – Philips Avent Natural

Philips Avent Natural feeding bottles are my personal favorite assuming your baby doesn’t have any feeding issues. They are made of polypropylene, which is a BPA-free material. The top reason I love these bottles is they have very few parts and a wide neck, making them very easy to assemble and clean.

These bottles are great for breastfeeding babies because of their nipple shape and feel, but they are also just as great when formula feeding. They are ultra-soft and the wide breast-shaped nipples make it easier for your baby to latch to it.

An anti-colic valve is integrated into the nipple by making air flow away from your baby’s tummy. The nipples are available in various flow rates too.

You can choose the nipple size according to the developmental stages of your baby. Start with a “0M” flow rate for your newborn baby and then upgrade the nipple size as needed. No need to buy a new bottle. Be sure to check which nipple size the bottles come with first.

2 – Dr. Brown’s

Dr. Brown’s feeding anti-colic baby bottles are a popular recommendation of pediatricians in the United States. These bottles are made of plastic (BPA-free) and the nipples are manufactured with super-soft silicone.

These were the bottles of choice for my newborn who had trouble drinking fast enough. With the first few bottles we tried she would have a lot of milk spilling from her mouth, but these slower flowing nipples worked the best.

The anti-colic vent system of these bottles is clinically proven to reduce colic, and good airflow during the feedings decreases spit-ups and burping. Dr. Brown’s bottle nipples are available in different flow rates so you can choose according to your baby’s age.

Another perk of the Dr. Brown’s bottles is that they are compatible with most breast pumps. I loved that I could attach them to my Medela pump without any extra attachments. You can easily wash these bottles with a brush or in a dishwasher and they are also sterilizer safe.

3 – Medela

Medela bottles are a great choice when you are going to use a Medela pump. I used these bottles for my exclusively breastfed newborn for this exact reason. The whole Medela set includes everything you need to pump into, store, and feed breast milk. These bottles are compatible with all Medela breast pumps.

The bottles are made of BPA-free plastic material and the silicone nipple is soft and wide, so your breastfeeding baby shouldn’t have any problem drinking from them. Medela breast milk bottles are leak-proof because of the screw-on lid and you can conveniently invest in a carrying cooler case too. The bottles are dishwasher and microwave-safe and can be easily cleaned with a bottle brush.

4 – Philips Avent Glass

Philips Avent glass bottles are made up of premium quality borosilicate glass that is heat and thermal shock resistant. If you prefer to use glass material to feed your baby from a bottle, I would go with these bottles.

The Natural Response nipple allows for paced feeding similar to nursing at the breast. The anti-colic valve on the nipple prevents your baby from ingesting air. A wide range of nipple flow rates are available so you can change the nipple as your baby gets older.

The shape of the bottle is designed in such a way that is easy to hold for parents. The bottle can be refrigerated, warmed, or sterilized, and they are easy to clean too.

5 – Comotomo

Comotomo baby bottles are made of silicone and they are another great option for babies who are nursing and bottle feeding at the same time. The bottle looks and feels exactly like a breast because of its shape and softness.

The dual anti-colic vents reduce the risk of colic in babies. A truly wide neck makes the bottle very easy to wash. These bottles are safe in the microwave, for boiling water, to use in a steam sterilizer, and in the top rack of the dishwasher. However, you might want to warm the milk before pouring it into the bottle because silicone is heat-resistant.

6 – Philips Avent Anti-Colic

Philips Avent anti-colic bottles are great for exclusively bottle fed babies. As the name implies, they are designed to prevent problems with colic in babies. These bottles come with a unique AirFree vent, which keeps the nipple full of milk (and not air).

The vent also makes the bottle suitable for upright feedings. You can either feed your baby with or without the vent, it’s up to you. The bottles are made of BPA-free material and their wide necks make them easily washable.

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Things To Consider In Order To Choose the Best Baby Bottle for your Newborn

Here are the most important factors you should consider when trying to choose from the list above of the best baby bottles for newborns.

Material

Baby bottles are available in glass, plastic, stainless steel, and disposable material, with the most common being glass and plastic bottles. Every material has its pros and cons.

Glass is BPA-free. It’s safe for both your baby and the environment, but it is easily breakable. Meanwhile plastic bottles are long-lasting and you don’t have to worry about them breaking as easily, but (and it’s a big but) there have been studies showing plastic bottles shed microplastics.

Stainless steel bottles can be expensive, but they are durable. You cannot see through the bottle. Every time you want to check how much milk is left, you will have to open it.

A disposable bottle is a good option when you don’t want to spend time cleaning. However, they will cost you a lot and they are not good for the environment.

Size

For newborn babies, you should get the smaller-sized bottles (4-5 oz). Newborns feed small amounts of milk every time, so smaller bottles are the way to go.

It is easier to measure the small amount of formula per feed in this bottle too. You can shift to bigger bottles as needed when your baby becomes a few months older.

Shape

Baby bottles are available in different shapes such as standard, angle, and wide bottles. Wide bottles mimic the shape of breasts, so it’s a good option for breastfed babies. Standard bottles are tall and straight while angled bottles are bent at the neck, to make it easier to hold.

Parts

Baby bottles are usually a combination of different parts i.e. bottle, nipple, collar, and sometimes a travel cover. Availability of all parts is an important consideration when choosing a bottle.

Before buying a bottle brand, make sure that they also sell all the parts separately. Additionally, if a bottle has a lot of parts associated with it, that means more things to clean.

Easy To Clean

The baby bottle you choose should be easy to clean. A typical shape or wide bottle is easier to clean than an angled bottle. Plastic bottles can be cleaned easily but they can get stains over time. Meanwhile, glass bottles do not have this problem.

Nipples For Combined Feeding (Nursing + Bottle Feeding)

When you are nursing and bottle feeding at the same time, you should choose a bottle who’s nipple is trying to mimic the shape of the breast. Sometimes babies start to prefer one kind of nipple and they might give you a hard time while nursing or while bottle feeding. A wide-shaped bottle with a breast-shaped nipple is a good option to choose for combined feeding.

Pump Compatibility

If you will be pumping, especially if you will be pumping often, it can save you a lot of time to use bottles that are compatible with your pump.

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Which bottle from this list of the best baby bottles for newborns will you be trying?

That wraps up my thoughts on the bets baby bottles for newborns. I hope you were able to find a bottle brand or two that you think will work well for your little one. Good luck!

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