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Choosing the Best Bottle for Your Baby

Making Sense of All the Choices

Bubble-free bottles are typically on the higher end of the price scale and require some maintenance, such as boiling the rubber ends. On the plus side, both ends screw off, making cleaning easy. Don't be scared by the look of the bottle, which upon first glance appears like it would leak – it doesn't.

This system can be a lifesaver for parents of multiples. The bottle fastens to a car seat or stroller. A 6-inch tube extends from the top of the bottle to a pacifier-like nipple, making it easy for a young baby, who can't hold a heavy bottle yet, to feed. Of course, these bottles shouldn't be used often, since holding and bonding with your baby during feeding is vital for development.

These bottles have separate compartments for pre-measured powdered formula and water. When you're ready to feed baby, you simply twist the top and the formula mixes with the water. These are great for traveling.

Still unsure? Just remember that choosing the right bottle is often a matter of trial and error: Your baby puts it on trial and tells you if you've made an error. For example, you may like the disposable bottles, while your baby hates them and refuses to eat from them. Before you stock up on one kind of bottle, give it a trial run. If you both like it, you've hit the jackpot.

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