Home / Our Partners 7 best bottles for every stage of growth Pediatricians approve, too! By Emily Glover sponsored by Dr. Browns February 1, 2023 Rectangle This article is sponsored by Dr. Brown's. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Motherly and mamas. Learning curves during first feeding sessions with your newborn. Bigger meals for your growing baby’s growing appetite. Transitioning to independently holding bottles and drinking from straws. Although every baby’s experience will look different, the universal truth is that feeding needs change—and the right bottles can help support this journey every step of the way. Whether you plan to use bottles sporadically or exclusively during the first few months, you will want to use those with a flow that’s ideal for little tummies. With proper flow and venting, the right bottle can help decrease incidents of spit-up, burping and gas. That’s why pediatricians and parents alike appreciate the Dr. Brown’s Natural Flow Anti-colic Options+™ bottles, which are clinically proven to reduce colic. With styles designed for preemies and babies with complicated oral feeding needs, too, every family can be set up for feeding success. As your baby grows and is ready to take on more independent feeding, the right sippy spouts and straws can help them feel empowered. For parents, this can also help ease the transition from bottles to sippy cups, which is recommended around your baby’s first birthday. These bottles will support your baby (and you!) during the first year and beyond. Dr. Brown’s Natural Flow® Anti-colic Options+™ Baby Bottles Newborn Feeding Set $28.99 This one set includes everything you need to get started with your bottle-feeding routine. The anti-colic vent on these bottles is clinically proven to reduce colic, which is music to any parent’s ears. And whether you are pumping, formula-feeding or doing a combination, Dr. Brown’s bottles are shown to better preserve nutrients in breast milk and formula—so your baby gets all the goodness they deserve. SHOP Dr. Brown’s Natural Flow® Anti-colic Options+™ Preemie Baby Bottle $11.99 for a 2-pack Dr. Brown’s® Natural Flow Anti-colic Options+™ Preemie Baby Bottles include a super slow flow nipple, which supports breastfeeding while decreasing spit-up, burping and gas. Ideal for tiny tummies or little ones with feeding challenges, your baby can seamlessly graduate from the 2-oz. bottles to a larger size when they are ready. SHOP Dr. Brown’s Natural Flow® Anti-colic Options+™ All-in-One Gift Set $99.99 In many cases, feeding your baby is a multi-step process that involves preparing formula, feeding and then cleaning everything. The simpler you can make the steps, the more time you have to focus on sweet bonding moments! Along with a formula mixing pitcher, bottle warmer and cleaning brush, this gift set includes several bottle and nipple sizes to keep up as your baby grows. SHOP Dr. Brown’s Natural Flow® Anti-colic Options+™ Narrow Glass Baby Bottle with Silicone Sleeve $18.99 for a 2-pack The Dr. Brown’s Natural Flow® Anti-colic Options+™ bottles babies, parents and pediatricians love in glass bottle form! The durable, heat-resistant glass bottles can withstand hot and cold temperatures, including the dishwasher or boiling water for sterilization. The 100% silicone sleeve helps protect the glass during use and cleaning. The consistent flow rate and breast-like feel of the nipples help promote a proper latch while keeping your baby happy as you’re switching between breastfeeding and bottle-feeding. SHOP Dr. Brown’s Natural Flow® Anti-colic Options+™ Wide-Neck Bottles $15.99 for a 2-pack Bottle-feeding often comes with a slight learning curve—but the Dr. Brown’s Natural Flow® Anti-colic Options+™ Wide-Neck Bottles make the experience simple, smooth and successful. A step up from newborn bottles, the wide-neck bottles are designed to keep the flow consistent while the vent system helps reduce spit-up, colic and tummy troubles. SHOP Dr. Brown’s Natural Flow® Anti-colic Options+™ Sippy Bottle Starter Kit $9.99 Introduce new drinking skills while keeping your baby’s tummy happy with the Sippy Bottle Starter Kit. For your little one, the bottle shape will feel familiar while the sippy spout will prepare them for even more independent feeding. Bonus: The spout fits any Dr. Brown’s Natural Flow® Anti-colic Options+™ Wide-Neck bottle. SHOP Dr. Brown’s Milestones™ Wide-Neck Sippy Straw Bottle with Silicone Handles $9.99 Your on-the-move baby can turn this sippy straw bottle any which way and the weighted straw stays upright. Better yet, the sliding cap allows you to take the sippy straw bottle while out and about without worrying about leaks or spills. The sippy straw cap and silicone handles fit Dr. Brown’s® Options+™ Wide-Neck 9 oz. bottles, so you’ll have even more options! SHOP Take a closer look at bottles and bottle-feeding accessories from Dr. Brown’s to support every milestone. The latest Baby H5 bird flu outbreak: What families need to know to stay safe Parenting After an IVF mix-up, two moms raised each other’s baby—here’s what happened (and how to protect your family) Baby Learn & Play Neuroscience says: Letting your child try and fail Is the key to effective parenting Baby Study reveals moms boost babies’ ‘love hormone’ by talking about feelings