While there isn’t a single bottle that will work perfectly for every infant, the Chicco Duo Hybrid comes incredibly close. Across three years of testing, it continues to stand out from the pack with an innovative design that offers the best of both worlds: It’s made with an outer shell of lightweight plastic that’s bonded to an inner layer of patented glass. That means only glass ever touches baby’s milk, giving parents confidence in its safety, while the outer plastic layer eliminates the worry of breakage. In our product testing, this bottle performed exceptionally well in every category, earning it perfect scores across the board and making it the Best of The Bump award winner for overall best baby bottle for the third year in a row! (See all of this year’s Best of The Bump winners.)

With just three parts to assemble (four including the cap), I found the Chicco Duo simple to prep, even during those bleary-eyed, middle-of-the-night feedings. Clear, concise instructions walk you through cleaning, warming and nipple selection, so there’s no guesswork involved. What’s more, the measurement markings are etched directly into the bottle, so they won’t rub off with repeated washing—a small detail that makes a big difference over time.

I found the Chicco Duo’s slightly curved shape comfortable to hold, which also made it easy to position the bottle at the correct angle when feeding my 2-month-old. The soft, skin-like nipple encourages a proper latch, and the built-in anti-colic valve helps minimize gas and spit-up. My breastfed baby loved the feel of the nipple, and I loved the consistent performance. That said, it’s worth noting that it doesn't have the recommended, gradually tapering nipple shape for breastfed babies. While it worked well for my newborn, other parents may find it better to use these bottles once their little one’s breastfeeding habits are more established. But with overwhelmingly positive parent feedback and top-tier performance in our tests, the Chicco Duo Hybrid earns its spot as this year’s standout. After all, what could be better than a baby bottle that combines the peace of mind of glass with the practicality of plastic?

Number of bottles: 2 | Capacity: 5 fl. oz., 9 fl oz. | Material: PP Plastic (outer); glass (inner) | Number of parts: 4 | Dishwasher-safe: Yes (top rack only)

The NUK Perfect Match Slow Flow Bottle won a Best of The Bump award for best bottle for newborns because of its thoughtful design intended for those initial weeks of feeding. The nipple has a rounded, gradually tapered shape—a design that the lactation consultants we spoke to consistently recommended for encouraging a healthy latch and proper feeding technique from the start. “When considering bottles and nipples, what I look for is the shape of the nipple itself (not the placement of the nipple), the flow rate of the nipple and the firmness of the nipple,” says postpartum doula and lactation consultant Meema Spadola, CLC. Our tester, Vikki, couldn’t get over how successful the NUK’s nipple was for her 1-month-old. “To my surprise, she seemed happier and had less mouth repositioning and no gulping. Even though she's 1 month old and has been accustomed to a different nipple shape, she took the NUK Perfect Match bottle naturally,” Vikki praises. On top of the gradually tapered shape, it offers a slow flow, which all of our experts advise parents to use with young infants.

Additionally, the NUK stood out as an ideal choice for newborns due to its super-soft, skin-like silicone nipple, which Spadola recommends. The brand claims that their nipples are two times softer than those from its competitors, and Vikki agrees. During testing, she noted that it was super soft, telling us: “My baby was agreeable to the texture and softness of the nipple.”

To make feeding time even more straightforward for new parents, this bottle also features large, clear measurements along the side and a NUK SafeTemp indicator, so you’ll know when the contents are at the ideal temperature. All in all, this pick seriously won our tester over. Vikki tells us, “I'm actually so impressed [with the NUK] that I'm tempted to replace all of our bottles and use this exclusively.”

Number of bottles: 2 | Capacity: 5 fl. oz., 8 fl. oz. | Material: PP Plastic | Number of parts: 4 | Dishwasher-safe: Yes

If you’re looking for the best baby bottle to avoid nipple confusion, our top recommendation is the Evenflo Balance+ Wide Neck bottle. Developed in collaboration with pediatric feeding specialists, this Best of The Bump winner is designed to closely mimic breastfeeding and has a gradually tapered silicone nipple. This encourages a wide, natural latch, helping babies use the same sucking technique they do at the breast. “When babies are nursing, we want them to open wide to latch (or attach to the breast). This makes for more comfortable nursing and helps the baby remove milk efficiently,” Spadola explains. “When we use a bottle nipple that tapers gradually, it encourages babies to open wide, rather than pursing their lips and sucking at the nipple like a straw.” This facilitates a seamless transition between breastfeeding and bottle-feeding without disrupting established breastfeeding habits. What’s more, the included slow-flow nipple delivers milk at a gentle pace, allowing babies to feed without gulping. The one-piece integrated venting system also helps reduce air intake, which can minimize gas and fussiness.

Our tester, Payton, says her newborn didn’t miss a beat going between breast and bottle when using the Evenflo Balance+. “My daughter is 6 weeks old, and we found it was easy for her to latch to the bottle. In fact, she drank from this bottle as if she was breastfeeding with me,” she shares. Payton told us that her partner found it to be just as effective. “I’m exclusively breastfeeding and this bottle gives my husband the chance to feed our baby too. [He] said it was easy to feed her with it,” she says.

In addition to its effectiveness, Payton was a fan of the Evenflo Balance+’s durable construction. “The bottle is well-made, with thicker plastic, and it doesn’t feel flimsy,” she tells us. “I also loved that the cap had more of a grip to it so it’s easy to take the lid off with one hand.” It was also easy to clean, since “it doesn’t have too many nooks or crannies,” says Payton, who liked this bottle so much, she says she’d personally buy it for her family.

Number of bottles: 6 | Capacity: 5 fl. oz, 9 fl. oz. | Material: PP Plastic | Number of parts: 4 | Dishwasher-safe: Yes

Out of the dozens of bottles we’ve tested over the past three years, the Parent’s Choice Standard Neck Bottle (from Walmart’s in-house baby label) is not only the most affordable option, ringing in at just under a dollar, but it also scored highly in our product testing, making it the clear Best of The Bump winner for the best budget-friendly baby bottle. According to our tester Samantha, “I would absolutely recommend these bottles. I noticed no negative difference when feeding my 6-month-old compared to more expensive bottles we usually use.”

From the get-go, Samantha found the Parent’s Choice bottles a breeze to use with her 6-month-old. “This bottle was simple to feed my baby with. He was able to hold the bottle himself when the bottle was about half full,” she tells us. The bottle features soft, vented silicone nipples that are gentle on baby’s mouth while helping reduce gulping and fussiness. “My son seemed to enjoy the nipple shape. It filled his mouth in a comfortable way,” she says, adding that this minimized the gulping, drooling and leaking she’s experienced with other bottles. These bottles come with slow-flow nipples, which Samantha says were the perfect flow rate for her infant. “He wasn’t getting bored and chewing on the nipple because the flow was too slow,” she reports. “On the other hand, he wasn’t choking and dripping milk because the flow was too fast.”

The Parent’s Choice bottles are made up of just three parts, so they’re straightforward to clean and assemble. Samantha also appreciated how durable the bottle felt. “The plastic was good quality and didn't seem too flimsy,” she says. “The quality of the nipple was great. The plastic was substantial and thick while remaining flexible enough while baby was feeding.” The bottom line: For caregivers seeking value without compromising on functionality, the Parent’s Choice Standard Neck Bottle is an effective feeding option at a fraction of the cost of competing brands.

Number of bottles: 3 | Capacity: 9 fl. oz. | Material: PP Plastic | Number of parts: 3 | Dishwasher-safe: Yes

Parents of little ones who have digestive issues know the struggle of finding a vent system that does exactly what it promises. Thankfully, I found the AirFree vent on Philips Avent Anti-Colic baby bottles truly worked to reduce gas, which is why it's earned our Best of The Bump award for the best baby bottle for gassy babies a second year in a row. The unique design draws air away from the nipple so that it stays full of milk. This means that even when the bottle is horizontal during feeding time, the nipple remains full, so baby can feed from the upright position.

In my experience testing the Philips Avent Anti-Colic bottle, the AirFree vent system made a noticeable difference during feeds. Though my primarily breastfed 2-month-old needed a moment to adjust to the nipple, once he latched, the milk flow was steady and gentle, never overwhelming. With a very slow-flow nipple, this baby bottle is ideal for reducing swallowed air. At the time, my baby was going through a phase of frequent spit-up, but after using this bottle, he had no issues with gas or reflux. I was genuinely impressed!

While many anti-colic bottles have complex assemblies, this one features just one venting part, making it refreshingly easy to clean and set up. Even with the AirFree vent as an extra component, it locked in easily and was put together in a snap! Once assembled, the bottle feels durable and well-made, with a sturdy yet lightweight plastic construction. Meanwhile, the silicone nipple is soft and flexible while still substantial. Overall, I found this Philips Avent bottle to be a true winner for my gassy baby.

Number of bottles: 1 | Capacity: 4 fl. oz., 9 fl. oz., 11 fl. oz. | Material: PP Plastic | Number of parts: 5 | Dishwasher-safe: Yes (top rack only)

Glass baby bottles are classic for a reason. They’re incredibly durable, easy to sterilize, avoid concerns around microplastics and are natural conductors, which makes warming up milk a breeze. The Tommee Tippee Natural Start 3 Uses Glass Bottle stands out even beyond these features, earning it our Best of The Bump award for best glass baby bottle. Each is made from medical-grade, stain-resistant glass, which was loved by our tester, Laurie, mom of a 2-month-old, whom she describes as a “fussy feeder”. She tells us that she prefers glass bottles and was especially impressed by the quality of this set. Laurie praises it for being lighter and easier to handle than others she’s used previously. Most importantly, her infant fed comfortably and consistently from the Natural Start nipple, which is soft and flexible. “Overall, my baby does better with this bottle than any other one I have tried!” she raves.

Laurie found these Tommee Tippee glass bottles incredibly easy to prep and use. In fact, they can be cleaned in the microwave in just three minutes, eliminating the need for a separate appliance. “I love the self-sterilizing feature of this bottle. To clean [it], I usually just run water through it and use a soapy brush inside the brush to get rid of the cloudiness and just clean it up as well,” Laurie tells us. She was also a fan of the wide-neck of the bottle, which made it simple to fit a cleaning brush or drying towel inside.

Another reason these infant glass bottles stand out among the rest are their multipurpose design. As the name implies, the Tommee Tippee Natural Start 3 Uses Glass Bottle, Cup or Jar Set has three uses that meet your little one’s needs throughout their feeding journey. Every bottle in the set includes a lid and a cup ring, so it can be used for feeding, milk storage or as a training cup, making it a truly versatile option from the newborn stage and beyond. With durable materials, a responsive nipple and components that grow with baby, this set goes beyond your basic glass baby bottle, making it a sustainable option for any family.

Number of bottles: 3 | Capacity: 9 fl. oz. | Material: Glass | Number of parts: 12 | Dishwasher-safe: Yes (top rack only)

PPSU, or polyphenylsulfone, is a premium plastic used in medical-grade devices. It’s more durable and heat-resistant than typical plastic baby bottle materials (such as PP or PES), which means you can both freeze and heat milk directly in the same bottle without the material breaking down. It doesn’t absorb odor or color and holds up well to repeated sterilization, making it a reliable option for everyday feeding. It also only needs to be replaced after 12 months (compared to 3 months for standard PP bottles) which makes the higher price easier to swallow. For these reasons, PPSU bottles are steadily gaining popularity, and the Hegen PCTO Feeding Bottle was the most impressive of those that we tested, making it this year’s Best of The Bump winner for the best PPSU baby bottle.

Not only is this bottle incredibly high-quality, but it’s also one of the easiest bottles I’ve ever used, period. Hegen’s PCTO (Press-to-Close, Twist-to-Open) snap-close design is impressively convenient. The patented design is the world’s first no-screw thread closure, and I could secure it with one hand while holding baby on my hip. The bottle also has a unique square shape with rounded edges, which my 11-month-old was able to grab and hold independently. Better yet, when he dropped it, it didn’t roll away like other round bottles.

Overall, my 11-month-old was content when I fed him with this bottle. The nipple is positioned at a 20-degree angle to ensure upright feeding—traditional bottles have to be held up much higher to ensure the nipple is full of milk. Even better, the slow-flow nipple worked beautifully for my little one, who tends to gulp with faster flows. The parts felt sturdy and well-made, and I can tell they’ll hold up well beyond the infant stage. If you’re looking for a durable, easy-to-use baby bottle that’s safe for high-heat and won’t wear out over time, the Hegen PPSU is a fantastic option.

Number of bottles: 2 | Capacity: 5 fl. oz., 8 fl. oz. | Material: PPSU Plastic | Number of parts: 4 | Dishwasher-safe: Yes (top rack only)

Naturally antibacterial and impressively squeezable, silicone has become a go-to material for baby bottles. The Nanobébé Flexy Silicone Baby Bottle takes full advantage of the flexibility silicone offers, and it’s been named our Best of The Bump winner for the best silicone baby bottle for the second year in a row. Right away, I was struck by how my 11-month-old responded to this bottle. He handled it like he would my breast: Kneading it with his hands and visibly soothed by its soft, flexible shape. We’d tried other silicone bottles before, but none captured his attention or comforted him like the Flexy did.

I wasn’t the only parent who noticed the soothing effect the Flexy offered during feeding time. Erica, a survey respondent and mom to a 3-month-old, tells us the squeezable design helped ease her baby’s transition from breastfeeding to bottle-feeding. “Being able to squeeze the bottle to squirt milk into his mouth was crucial in helping get some milk into him until he figured out the latch,” she shares. During testing, I found that my baby latched beautifully to the thick, high-quality nipple. It was flexible enough for comfort but firm enough to prevent collapsing (even during teething!). The Flexy also features three anti-colic vents, which made a big difference for us, especially when my son began feeding more independently. And unlike other bottles with vented nipples, this one never leaked, whether during a feeding or bouncing around in my diaper bag during drop-off.

Assembling and cleaning the Flexy was also a breeze. The silicone bottle fits securely into the neck ring with a reassuring pop, and the bold volume markers etched into the bottle made it easy to track how much milk my baby drank. Plus, the bottle grows with your child: Nanobébé’s quick-click handles (sold separately) are perfect for encouraging self-feeding in older infants. All that’s to say, I think the Nanobébé Flexy offers an outstanding value for the price and I’d highly recommend it.

Number of bottles: 2 | Capacity: 5 fl. oz., 9 fl. oz. | Material: Silicone | Number of parts: 5 | Dishwasher-safe: Yes

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I'll admit I was initially skeptical about stainless steel as a material for a baby bottle, but after testing Pura Kiki’s infant bottle, I was genuinely impressed. There’s so much to love about this material when it comes to drinkware for adults, and the same extends to bottles for little ones. After testing multiple options, Pura Kiki was the clear Best of The Bump winner for the best stainless steel baby bottle for the third year in a row.

The Pura Kiki is made from 18/8 stainless steel, a premium composition known for its corrosion resistance and durability, and the quality stood out during testing. I used to associate stainless steel with heaviness, but the moment I unboxed it, I was struck by how lightweight it felt, while still maintaining a solid build. The material is shatterproof, non-toxic and comes with the added bonus of a lifetime warranty on stainless components. Better yet, it’s also naturally odor-resistant, so it won’t retain any milk smells over time.

Of course steel isn’t the only material used in the construction of this bottle—it also features thoughtful details made of medical-grade silicone, which I appreciated. The silicone cap kept the bottle light in my diaper bag, while the removable silicone sleeve made it easy to grip when preparing milk or feeding. It stays in place when you want it to, but slides off easily for cleaning.

The functionality of the Pura Kiki was super impressive; it didn’t leak during feedings or while in transit, and the vented nipple helped reduce gas. When stored in a cooler bag with an ice pack, the milk also remained colder longer than it did in plastic bottles. And while the opaque material makes it harder to see at a glance how much baby has eaten, Pura Kiki includes interior measurement markers so you can just unscrew the lid to check. They’re significantly more expensive than others at over $25 per bottle—but I found them well worth it, not just for the quality, but because the design transitions with your child. It’s compatible with straw and sippy cup lids, so it easily adapts to different feeding stages, which means you can keep using it as your family grows.

Number of bottles: 1 | Capacity: 5 fl. oz., 9 fl. oz., 11 fl. oz. | Material: Stainless steel | Number of parts: 5 | Dishwasher-safe: Yes