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I’ve also used these with my son. The stainless steel holds the temperature nicely and they’re covered in a silicone material that makes it easier to grip. The bottle comes with a medium flow nipple, making it a better choice for older infants. It also comes with a silicone lid that’s easy to take on and off. My only complaint about this bottle is that you can’t see through it, making it hard to measure as you pour.
This set comes with four 8-ounce glass bottles. They have what the brand calls a natural response nipple that lets the baby control the pace of the milk flow. The nipples also have vents to prevent your baby from sucking up too much air and getting gassy. The glass is heat-resistant and can be safely stored in the fridge or warmed up, according to Philips. These bottles have a 4.6-star average rating from over 7,500 reviews on Amazon.
In my experience, Dr. Brown’s bottles are popular with a lot of moms — I’ve seen them whipped out time and again during playdates and other kid-centric gatherings. This glass version comes with the same anti-colic vent system the brand is known for. The bottles have a wide mouth, making it easy to pour or scoop formula into them and all the parts are dishwasher-safe and can withstand high temperatures needed for sterilizing. These bottles hold up to five ounces of liquid and have a 4.6-star average rating from over 11,975 reviews on Amazon.
This set comes with two hybrid bottles that feel like a normal plastic bottle on the outside, but have a thin coating of shatter-resistant glass on the inside. The milk or formula only touches the glass, preventing microplastics from infusing into it. The bottles are lightweight, can be used in bottle warmers and are dishwasher-safe, according to the brand. They hold up to 9 ounces of liquid and have a 4.5-star average rating from over 3,630 reviews on Amazon.
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