Best Baby Bottles UK (2026)
Bottle use is very personal: what suits one baby won't suit another. This guide is based on Mumsnet's tested roundup (updated March 2026), where a mum-of-two tester spent several weeks washing, filling and sterilising each bottle, filled them with boiling water to time how long they could be held and check for squirting from the teat, dropped them on a hard floor, and scrubbed them hard to see whether markings came off. Bottles were scored on purchase and assembly, safety and stability, day-to-day use, cleanliness, looks and value, and Mumsnet also drew on parent recommendations. Prices shown are RRPs quoted by Mumsnet. If your baby is struggling to feed, speak to your midwife, health visitor or a feeding specialist.
We have not hands-on tested these products. Our picks are based on published independent tests and reviews, listed at the bottom of this page. How we pick.
Our top pick
MAM Easy Start Anti-Colic Bottles
Best overall
Mumsnet's Best Buy. Its tester found a solid bottle that handled all the tests brilliantly. It self-sterilises (add water and microwave for about three minutes), so no separate steriliser is needed, which suits travelling or small kitchens, and its vented, removable base helps a baby swallow less air. It's one of the most inexpensive on the market. It can leak if the top or base isn't screwed on properly, and the extra parts make assembly longer.
- Teat designed to mimic breastfeeding
- Anti-colic vented base
- Self-sterilising, so no steriliser needed
Quick comparison
| Product | Best for | Key spec | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAM Easy Start Anti-Colic Bottles | Best overall | 260ml (also 160ml), self-sterilising in the microwave, vented base, dishwasher-safe, BPA- and BPS-free | Check price |
| Lansinoh Feeding Bottles with NaturalWave Teats | Best for breastfed babies | 160ml and 260ml, NaturalWave silicone teat, vented, three-part design, dishwasher-safe | Check price |
| NUK First Choice+ Baby Bottles | Best budget | 150ml and 300ml, orthodontic-shaped teat, temperature indicator, anti-colic valve | Check price |
| Dr Brown's Options+ Anti-Colic Bottles | Best for colic | 150ml and 270ml, internal vent system, vacuum-free silicone teat, removable vent | Check price |
| Philips Avent Natural Response Baby Bottle | Best mid-range | 125ml, 260ml and 330ml, anti-colic valve, teat mimics breastmilk flow, leak-proof | Check price |
| Tommee Tippee Natural Start Anti-Colic Baby Bottle | Best multi-pack | 150ml, 260ml and 340ml, soft silicone valved teat, dishwasher-safe | Check price |
| Twistshake Baby Bottle | Best for on the go | 180ml, 260ml and 330ml, extra-wide neck, formula container and mixer net, dishwasher- and steriliser-safe | Check price |
Our picks in detail
Best overall
MAM Easy Start Anti-Colic Bottles
Mumsnet's Best Buy. Its tester found a solid bottle that handled all the tests brilliantly. It self-sterilises (add water and microwave for about three minutes), so no separate steriliser is needed, which suits travelling or small kitchens, and its vented, removable base helps a baby swallow less air. It's one of the most inexpensive on the market. It can leak if the top or base isn't screwed on properly, and the extra parts make assembly longer.
- Capacity
- 260ml (160ml also available)
- Teats
- Sizes 1 to 3, then X (faster flow) and non-spill
- Made from
- BPA- and BPS-free plastic and silicone
- Price guide
- RRP £18 for two
Pros
- Teat designed to mimic breastfeeding
- Anti-colic vented base
- Self-sterilising, so no steriliser needed
- Microwave- and dishwasher-safe
Cons
- Can leak if the top or bottom isn't screwed on properly
- Extra parts make for longer assembly
Best for breastfed babies
Lansinoh Feeding Bottles with NaturalWave Teats
Mumsnet's tester found it sturdily made, calling it 'quite frankly, indestructible': it showed no damage after scrubbing or being dropped, and didn't drip at all. Its big selling point is the soft NaturalWave teat, designed to encourage a baby's natural tongue movement, which suits newborns and breastfed babies and paced feeding. Mumsnet notes Lansinoh bottles are the ones most often recommended on its forums for babies used to the breast. It can discolour in a dishwasher with tomato sauce.
- Capacity
- 160ml and 260ml
- Teats
- Sizes 1 to 3
- Made from
- BPA- and BPS-free plastic and silicone
- Price guide
- RRP £13 for two
Pros
- Robustly made and clearly marked
- Three-part design is easy to assemble and clean
- Vented teat prevents baby swallowing air
- Made by breastfeeding experts
Cons
- Will discolour in a dishwasher with tomato sauce
Best budget
NUK First Choice+ Baby Bottles
Tried and tested by Mumsnet: cute, reasonably priced and often used in hospitals, with an orthodontically-shaped teat that many parents find easier for breastfed babies to latch onto. The easy-flow teat has its hole on the side, which means more accidental leaks and splashes than other bottles, though sealing discs are provided for transit. Volume markings are grey and hard to read in dim light, and the narrow neck needs a brush, which isn't included.
- Capacity
- 150ml and 300ml
- Teats
- Regular, large or small
- Made from
- BPA- and BPS-free plastic and silicone
- Price guide
- RRP £15 for three
Pros
- Orthodontic shaped teat
- Mumsnetters say they're great for combination feeding
- Reasonably priced
- Temperature indicator and anti-colic valve
Cons
- Grey volume marks are hard to see
- Can be prone to leaking
Best for colic
Dr Brown's Options+ Anti-Colic Bottles
Mumsnet says many parents with colicky babies swear by these, and the internal vent and vacuum-free teat are designed to reduce wind, reflux and burping. The vent can be removed as colic risk falls with age, so the bottle 'grows' with your baby. They are dishwasher-safe but a little fiddly to dismantle, clean and reassemble.
- Capacity
- 150ml and 270ml
- Teats
- Vented, silicone
- Made from
- BPA-free plastic and silicone
- Price guide
- RRP £26 for three
Pros
- Internal vent system designed to decrease reflux, burping and wind
- Silicone teats provide consistent, vacuum-free flow
- Vent system can be removed when not needed
Cons
- Fiddly to clean
Best mid-range
Philips Avent Natural Response Baby Bottle
Mumsnet found a good-quality, leak-proof bottle with a valved teat that mimics breastmilk flow and helps keep air away from the baby's tummy. Many Mumsnet users like it as a mid-range option, though there isn't much to set it apart from the crowd, and some Mumsnetters prefer Dr Brown's for colicky babies.
- Capacity
- 125ml, 260ml and 330ml
- Teats
- Vented
- Made from
- BPA-free plastic and silicone
- Price guide
- RRP £10 each
Pros
- Anti-colic valve keeps air away from baby's tummy
- Teat designed to mimic breastfeeding let-down
- Leak-proof, good quality design
Cons
- No real standout features from other bottles
Best multi-pack
Tommee Tippee Natural Start Anti-Colic Baby Bottle
Mumsnet found pretty basic but good-quality bottles, with a soft silicone teat that flexes and stretches like a real nipple and an ergonomic shape that supports a good latch. A multi-pack is a good way to try them. Some reviewers reported leaking during feeds, so make sure the lid is fastened properly, and the lid leaves a lip inside that can trap the last of the milk.
- Capacity
- 150ml, 260ml and 340ml
- Teats
- Silicone, valved
- Made from
- BPA-free plastic and silicone
- Price guide
- RRP £38 for six
Pros
- Cheap but still good quality
- Soft silicone teat flexes and stretches like a real nipple
- Good range of sizes
Cons
- Some reviewers reported leaking
- The lid leaves a lip inside that can trap the last of the milk
Best for on the go
Twistshake Baby Bottle
Mumsnet found a strikingly designed, tough BPA-free bottle with an extra-wide neck for easy cleaning and filling, plus a formula container and mixer net. The teat has an anti-colic air valve. It isn't compatible with breast pumps, and in the white model tested the white measurements were hard to see when it was full of milk.
- Capacity
- 180ml, 260ml and 330ml
- Teats
- Small, medium, large and extra large
- Made from
- BPA- and BPS-free plastic and silicone
- Price guide
- RRP £7 each
Pros
- Good quality BPA-free plastic
- Comes with a container and mixer net for formula
- Dishwasher- and steriliser-safe
Cons
- Less support and compatibility than other bottles, not compatible with breast pumps
- White markings on the white model are hard to see with milk in
Buying guide
What size bottle should I buy for a newborn?
Mumsnet suggests buying the next size up from the smallest, because your baby will be drinking more milk before you know it. What matters most is the teat flow rate: use the age guide on teats only as a rough guide.
How do I know when to move up a teat size?
Mumsnet says if your baby takes longer than 20 minutes to finish a feed, falls asleep regularly while feeding or tugs at the teat, it may be a sign they're ready for the next size up. Slow flow stops small babies guzzling and choking, while faster flow spares bigger babies from working too hard.
Which bottle is best for a breastfed baby or for colic?
Mumsnet's forums most often recommend Lansinoh for babies used to the breast, and Dr Brown's for colic. It is a matter of trial and error, though, since every baby is different. If feeding problems continue, ask your midwife, health visitor or a feeding specialist.
Do I need a steriliser?
Not with a self-sterilising bottle like the MAM Easy Start, where you add water to the base and microwave for about three minutes. Other bottles here are dishwasher-safe and can go in a separate steriliser, so check the manufacturer's instructions for sterilising.
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