Small Bottles (4-5 Oz)
Small bottles are perfect for the first few months when your baby takes only a few ounces during a feeding. Have six to eight on hand if you are bottle-feeding exclusively and wash once or twice a day. A wide-neck bottle (short and wide) is more comfortable to hold and further reduces air bubbles.
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$19
BornFree is a leader in BPA-free bottles and is the most widely available BPA-free option. In addition, this bottle features an inner valve that prevents leaking, even when you shake the bottle -- a sensible innovation. The smaller version means less air in the bottle for the first few months of feedings.
$17
Think Baby is a BPA-free leader and has taken steps to reduce or eliminate other toxins as well. Only three parts to handle (less than competitors), and the caramel color is a unique touch. The smaller version means less air in the bottle for the first few months of feedings.
$17
A Green to Grow bottle is not the least expensive or easiest to find, but it is a hip green option. We like this company's moxie -- and their smiley logo on the bottle. A little pricey and obscure (but perfect if you prefer pricey and obscure), but look for them to quickly expand distribution. The smaller version means less air in the bottle for the first few months of feedings.
$12
Yes, this is your mother's Playtex Nurser -- think of it as retro or a family tradition. It also happens to be BPA-free and many nursing moms swear by it when their little ones refuse other bottles. The disposable liners, while not environmentally friendly, do nearly eliminate air and make clean-up a snap. The Playtex Nurser system is also less expensive than other BPA bottles but requires the ongoing purchases of liners.