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The Best Bottles for Breastfed Babies

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There are many reasons why mothers, even breastfeeding ones, need to resort to the Bottle. It could be that you are trying to wean your little one off the breast, or you may be a working mom who needs to express your milk and store them away for later use, or it could simply be just a case of preference with formulas - whatever the reason is, you now need to look for the best baby bottles. 

Not just any baby bottle, but the best bottles for newborns. This is because if you breastfeed, there is a chance your baby may reject the bottle if it does not mimic the breast feel closely enough. Therefore, you need to find bottles that do so and these are usually bottles designed for newborns because, yes you've got it right, baby bottles for newborns are designed to resemble the breast best!

You also do not want to confuse your little one between the breast and bottle because if s/he takes a preference over either one, you are in trouble. Now, let's go straight to our review of the best baby bottles for breastfed babies and see which ones suit you best.

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1. Top 5 Best Bottles for Breastfed Babies 
1. Comotomo Baby Bottle
​2. Lansinoh mOmma Breastmilk Feeding Bottle
​3. Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Fiesta Bottle
4. Medela Breastmilk Bottle Set
​5. Playtex Baby Nurser Baby Bottle with Drop-Ins Disposable Liners
2. The Best Glass Baby Bottles
Philips Avent Natural Glass Bottles  

1. Top 5 Best Bottles for Breastfed Babies 

1. Comotomo Baby Bottle

Comotomo baby bottles have the best design in terms of having the closest mimic to breastfeeding. It is by far THE BOTTLE with the least bottle rejection or nipple confusion issues. 

This is thanks to its naturally shaped nipples that has a wide, soft mound.  With just one hole on its slow flow nipples, you can be assured that this is truly a slow flow bottle that expresses milk slowly into your baby's mouth so that choking and spit-ups can be minimised. 

And because newborns are more prone towards gas and colic, Comotomo bottles are also designed to combat this by having dual anti-colic vents to prevent unwanted air intake and reduce colic (click here to read more about our review on this function). 

Clinically proven to reduce colic and discomfort**, the Anti-colic baby bottle helps your baby sleep well and digest properly. Unlike other bottles, the Airflex venting system reduces air ingestion. As your baby feeds, the valve that is integrated into the nipple flexes to allow air into the bottle to prevent vacuum build up and vents the air to the back of the bottle. It keeps air in the bottle away from the baby’s tummy to help reduce gas, spit-up and burping.

Not only that, the base of this bottle is also soft and flexible so that baby can squish it when feeding, just like how she grab and squish against your breast. Both nipple and body of the bottle are made from 100% safe hygienic silicone that is safe in microwave, boiling water, dishwashers and sterilisers.

We think the Comotomo bottles are the best breastfeeding bottles to bring when you go travelling because they are very durable. Since it is made from silicone, it does not break easily and the lid snaps on very snugly to prevent any leaks. You also do not need to bring an extra bottle brusher because unless your hand is very large, you will be able to clean the insides of the bottle with your hand thanks to its wide opening.  

One thing that you might like to note is that it may be slightly hard to read the volume markings because they are engraved into the silicone. But it is also because of this engraving that the markings will not fade off after multiple washes.

All in all, we think Comotomo baby bottles are the best bottles for breastfed babies and we'd highly recommend them to any parent any day!

Not only that, the base of this bottle is also soft and flexible so that baby can squish it when feeding, just like how she grab and squish against your breast. Both nipple and body of the bottle are made from 100% safe hygienic silicone that is safe in microwave, boiling water, dishwashers and sterilisers.
Philips Avent Slow-Flow Nipples are a dual-hole extra-soft silicone nipple intended for infants older than one month, yet they can be used by breastfed babies of all ages. Working with your baby's natural feeding rhythm, the nipples let your baby control the flow, which can help reduce overeating and spit-up.
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​2. Lansinoh mOmma Breastmilk Feeding Bottle

The Lansinoh mOmma Breastmilk Feeding Bottle is another one of the best bottles for nursing babies. And we cannot talk about this bottle without mentioning its Natural Wave Nipple. 

Clinically proven to reduce colic and discomfort**, the Anti-colic baby bottle helps your baby sleep well and digest properly. Unlike other bottles, the Airflex venting system reduces air ingestion. As your baby feeds, the valve that is integrated into the nipple flexes to allow air into the bottle to prevent vacuum build up and vents the air to the back of the bottle. It keeps air in the bottle away from the baby’s tummy to help reduce gas, spit-up and burping.

The Natural Wave Nipple is ergonomically designed to encourage the same natural oral development in babies so that they can use the same feeding actions they have learnt at the breast with this nipple without much confusion. You can be assured of this fact because it has been clinically proven that the Natural Wave Nipple reduces nipple preference in established breastfed babies. Plus, it is 100% silicone which makes it soft and flexible for optimal compression. 

Like most good baby bottles, Lansinoh mOmma bottles are BPA free and anti-colic because they incorporate an air ventilation system (AVS) that helps reduce intake of gas, thereby reducing the potential of colic or spit up. With so little parts, these bottles are very easy to clean and assemble. 

What we also love about the Lansinoh mOmma bottles is that they are compatible with most breastpumps, which means you can pump directly into them for storage of later use because they also come with storage lids. However, if you have a huge supply, we will recommend getting storage bags instead because these will save you a ton of fridge space. If you don't already know, Lansinoh's Breastmilk Storage Bags are one of the best breast milk storage bags in the market!

If you are a breastfeeding working mom who regularly expresses milk to store them for later use, then we'd strongly recommend you getting the Lansinoh mOmma Breastmilk Feeding Bottle because not only does its breastpump compatibility save you much time and effort, it also has one of the best bottle nipples for breastfed babies. Your baby has the least chance of getting confused going back and forth between the breast and the bottle with this one!

Lansinoh mOmma bottles are also compatible with most breastpumps which means you can pump directly into these bottles for storage of later use because
Philips Avent Slow-Flow Nipples are a dual-hole extra-soft silicone nipple intended for infants older than one month, yet they can be used by breastfed babies of all ages. Working with your baby's natural feeding rhythm, the nipples let your baby control the flow, which can help reduce overeating and spit-up.
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​3. Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Fiesta Bottle

Another amongst the best baby bottles for newborns is the Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Fiesta Bottle that comes in an array of colours!

This bottle has an easy-to-latch on nipple that is designed with breastfeeding experts to best mimic the natural flex, stretch and movement of mom's breast. The soft silicone nipple feels like skin, and gently elongates and flexes during feeding to mimic natural breastfeeding action. Together with the bottle's super sensitive Easi-Vent valve, it encourages your baby's intuitive feeding action for comfortable, relaxed feeding while eliminating excessive airflow. 

he soft silicone nipple feels like skin, and gently elongates and flexes during feeding to mimic natural breastfeeding action. The soft silicone nipple feels like skin, and gently flexes during feeding to mimic natural breastfeeding action.
Clinically proven to reduce colic and discomfort**, the Anti-colic baby bottle helps your baby sleep well and digest properly. Unlike other bottles, the Airflex venting system reduces air ingestion. As your baby feeds, the valve that is integrated into the nipple flexes to allow air into the bottle to prevent vacuum build up and vents the air to the back of the bottle. It keeps air in the bottle away from the baby’s tummy to help reduce gas, spit-up and burping.

These plastic bottles are certified BPA and phthalate free as required by law and has a very simple design - the bottle, the nipple and the nipple ring. Despite looking very simple and plain, it is one of the sturdiest bottles we have reviewed so you do not have to worry about the bottle tipping over when full.  

Like the Comotomo, Tommee Tippee also has a relatively wide opening which makes it easy to clean. Nonetheless, it is also because of this that the bottle is not breastpump compatible because the opening is too wide to fit. If you want such convenience, this may not be for you, rather, we'd recommend going for the Lasinoh mOmma Breastmilk Feeding Bottle

However, if you want something relatively cheap and just wants the best bottle for breastfed newborn, then the Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Fiesta Bottles will do the job just as well.

The soft silicone nipple feels like skin, and gently flexes during feeding to mimic natural breastfeeding action. The breast like shaped nipple allows baby to latch on easily and further supports the transition between bottle and breast.
Philips Avent Slow-Flow Nipples are a dual-hole extra-soft silicone nipple intended for infants older than one month, yet they can be used by breastfed babies of all ages. Working with your baby's natural feeding rhythm, the nipples let your baby control the flow, which can help reduce overeating and spit-up.
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4. Medela Breastmilk Bottle Set

This set from Medela has everything you need from newborn to older age. It includes 3 breastmilk bottles (5oz), 3 solid lids, 3 slow-flow silicone nipples and 3 wide base collars and travel caps. 

Now, you should be familiar with the Medela brand name, it is after all, the brand that manufactures the best-selling breastpumps that are so well loved by many mothers across the world. Its bottles certainly do no disappoint, likewise! 

Clinically proven to reduce colic and discomfort**, the Anti-colic baby bottle helps your baby sleep well and digest properly. Unlike other bottles, the Airflex venting system reduces air ingestion. As your baby feeds, the valve that is integrated into the nipple flexes to allow air into the bottle to prevent vacuum build up and vents the air to the back of the bottle. It keeps air in the bottle away from the baby’s tummy to help reduce gas, spit-up and burping.

Perhaps the biggest feature that everyone loves about this bottle set is how convenient it is. From pumping up till storing, you can do everything in one go without switching bottles. These bottles are a perfect fit with all Medela breastpumps so if you have already owned, or are thinking of buying a Medela breastpump, then getting this bottle set will make your life so much easier. After pumping, just screw on the solid lid and store it in the fridge if not used immediately. When it's time to feed baby, simply screw on the nipple and you're good to go.   

The nipples that come with it are slow-flow ones, so that makes them best for breastfeeding babies especially newborns. In terms of choosing the best bottles to use while breastfeeding, the Medela Breastmilk Bottle Set is best for busy mothers who yearn for a convenient and fuss-free experience. 

Philips Avent Slow-Flow Nipples are a dual-hole extra-soft silicone nipple intended for infants older than one month, yet they can be used by breastfed babies of all ages. Working with your baby's natural feeding rhythm, the nipples let your baby control the flow, which can help reduce overeating and spit-up.
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​5. Playtex Baby Nurser Baby Bottle with Drop-Ins Disposable Liners

If you are looking for a relatively cheap baby bottle that fits all the criteria the "best bottles to use when breastfeeding" will have, then look no further, the Playtex Baby Nurser Baby Bottle with Drop-Ins Disposable Liners is your answer. 

The most distinctive feature of this bottle is certainly its lining of disposable liner. This has two functions - (1) to simulate the same suck, swallow and breathe patterns as breastfeeding and (2) to help keep out air and reduce colic. 

Clinically proven to reduce colic and discomfort**, the Anti-colic baby bottle helps your baby sleep well and digest properly. Unlike other bottles, the Airflex venting system reduces air ingestion. As your baby feeds, the valve that is integrated into the nipple flexes to allow air into the bottle to prevent vacuum build up and vents the air to the back of the bottle. It keeps air in the bottle away from the baby’s tummy to help reduce gas, spit-up and burping.

So how it works is that when baby feeds, the soft disposable liner inside the bottle will gently collapse, just like how the breast does naturally when breastfeeding, and this will not confuse baby even if you let her go back and forth between this bottle and your breast. While air is prevented from mixing with the milk, no excessive air will get into your baby's tummy and this reduce the chance of colic. 

If you have any concern over the liners, you have nothing to worry about. These liners are pre-sterilised and are disposable, which means you get to discard the liner after each feeding and this also means, one less thing to clean! Working mothers with busy schedules especially love this feature, we find! And if you run out of them, you can buy them separately at a very affordable price point without breaking your pocket. 

Having been clinically proven to allow a more natural feeding rhythm that promotes easy switching between breast and bottle feeding, the Playtex Baby Nurser Bottle with Drop-Ins Disposable Liners is certainly one of the best bottles for breastfed babies. It is also one of the best baby bottles for gas, and its price point is definitely an attractive plus!

best baby bottles for gas, not to mention being one of the
Philips Avent Slow-Flow Nipples are a dual-hole extra-soft silicone nipple intended for infants older than one month, yet they can be used by breastfed babies of all ages. Working with your baby's natural feeding rhythm, the nipples let your baby control the flow, which can help reduce overeating and spit-up.
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2. The Best Glass Baby Bottles

All of the above bottles are made from plastic but they are 100% safe because they are BPA free. However, we understand that some parents



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