When you find out you are pregnant with your new baby, you wonder what you should put on your registry. What is the first thing you think of? Is it clothes, bassinets, or burp cloths? More times than not, bottles are the number one answer.

Every bottle is The Same, Right?

When I became pregnant with each of my babies, three babies that is, I dreaded the bottle choice. With our first baby, I had no idea bottles were different. I assumed a bottle was a bottle and no matter what it was, it was the right one. My baby would tell me if he liked it or not.

Turns out that decision was a poor one. I went through that first year with the advice of someone who didn’t know much about bottles either. We used 8 oz plastic Walmart brand bottles with a nipple and plastic ring that did not come apart for cleaning.

Learning about the difference in bottle types

My son’s aunt raved about Dr. Brown’s bottles she had to buy for her son that had colic. I wondered if they really were all that and turns out they are! We bought one and absolutely loved it. Best thing was, our son didn’t have colic but it worked for us too.

When my husband and I became pregnant with our next baby, six years later, I looked into all the different types of bottles. There were a lot more on the market this time around too. I went to the store and picked each up to feel the difference, read what the bottles were made for and from, and the pricing on each.

We landed on two different brands; Tommee Tippee and Comotomo. I also received a Medela pump that came with bottles. All three of these bottle choices were great with our second baby. Our third baby seems to only like Tommee Tippee. She has a great latch on the breast but when it comes to Comotomo, her latch is off.

There are three different types of bottles: plastic, silicone, and glass. Silicone is the new favorite for many. Plastic is the most concerning because of the health risks it may have on your child (read more here). Glass is an old time favorite but can be on the heavier side, obviously. Glass can also be tricky in the middle of the night when you are half awake and probably a little clumsy.

Then there are bottle nipple types like wide, narrow, and natural. Next concern is if your baby is gassy, not so gassy, breastfeeds, formula feeds, or wants a more slow flow of milk.

I know, I know! Way too many choices but I have some goodies that will help you decide a little further before your baby arrives. These are my top suggestions on where to aim your focus. Once baby gets here and you begin to figure them out and what they gravitate toward, you can change your bottle type or keep it the same.

tommee Tippee

The first bottle I suggest is more geared toward a baby that has colic or becomes gassy easily. We used this bottle with both of our youngest babies even though only one of them had acid reflux. That bottle is the Tommee Tippee.

Tommee Tippee bottles come in sizes 5 oz and 9 oz. They have newborn feeding sets, anti-colic and close to nature bottles, an array of different colors, and silicone bottles. They are round and easy for baby to hold.

Dr. Brown’s Natural Flow

Dr. Brown’s is the #1 pediatrician recommended bottle and I couldn’t agree more. They offer plastic and glass bottles with a natural flow nipple, a wide-neck nipple, and a narrow bottle nipple. Sizes range from 2 oz to 9 oz.

The bottle’s vent system is “proven to help preserve bottle milk nutrients and aids in digestion for a better night’s sleep.” The bottles vent system can be removed later on so you do not have to switch up to a different bottle when they conquer that stupid colic.

My favorite part of these bottles is the length of the bottle compared to other bottles which are more round.

Medela Breastmilk Bottle

Medela Breastmilk Bottle was one I would have never taken a second look at. It wasn’t until I received my breast pump (free-get yours here) and tried them out for me to realize how great of an option they are. The fact you can pump straight into the bottle was the clincher for me. These bottle are for babies that do not have any issues with gas buildup.

If you are trying to find a bottle that can go from cupboard to breast pump then straight to your baby’s mouth, this is your winner.

Nanobebe Baby Bottle

The Nanobebe baby bottle comes single or you can get an entire feeding set. The feeding set can be used for breastfeeding or formula feeding. You can pump directly into this bottle as well! It is designed to preserve nutrients in milk and formula and can be stacked for better storage.

The nipples on both types of bottles are the same so baby will like either bottle if they are content with the nipple. I have heard others state this bottle is portraying more of a breast-like-bottle but their babies like the way a regular plastic or silicone bottle feels more.

I personally like this bottle because I am a breastfeeding mama. Not sure about you but have you ever seen a breastfeeding baby when they eat? They knead. This bottle is more like a breast so they may be more comfortable with it.

Lasinoh Momma Feeding Bottle

Again, considering I am now an exclusive breastfeeding mom. I appreciate a good bottle that resembles a mother’s breast. This bottle has my top respect as well as many lactation consultants. The nipple mimics the real thing and the venting system is superb. After all, Lasinoh has been around for over 50 years.

If you didn’t know, Lasinoh has 100% insurance covered breast pumps!

Which five bottles are our go-to’s?

1. Tommee Tippee
2. Dr. Brown’s Natural Flow
3. Medela Breastmilk Bottle
4. Nanobebe Baby Bottle
5. Lasinoh Momma Feeding Bottle

We also recommend two other brands which have held true and we think you may like too. Comotomo because they are silicone and have a squished feel for baby to hold. Philips Avent Natural if you are looking for a bottle that will not leak whatsoever unless baby is sucking. If baby lets go of the bottle, the milk will stay put.

Bottles to stay away from

In my own personal opinion, I would stay away from generic store bought bottles. After using them for our first baby boy, I will never use them again.

If you have tried out any of these bottles that we recommend, let us know in the comments why you loved or couldn’t stand them!