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Choosing a baby bottle can feel like a mammoth task, especially when you’re juggling the chaos of daily life with little ones. What most of us want is something practical, easy to clean and gentle on a baby’s tummy. And if you’d rather skip plastic, glass is well worth a look. For more feeding essentials, see my guides on best baby bottle sterilisers and best breast pumps.
In a Hurry? Quick Picks
- Best for combining breast and bottle: Philips Avent Natural Response Glass
- Most reviewed: Lansinoh Anti-Colic Glass
- Lowest price to start with: NUK Perfect Match Glass
- Best for colic and reflux: Dr. Brown’s Options+ Glass
- Best for quick sterilising: Nuby RapidBottle Glass
- Best natural rubber teat: BIBS Glass Baby Bottle
Why Choose Glass?
Glass isn’t automatically “better” than plastic, but there’s a lot to like:
- No plastic touching your baby’s milk
- Heat resistant, so it copes well with sterilising and warming
- Built to last, so it’s easy to reuse with a second baby
- The trade-off: it’s heavier than plastic and it can break if dropped
What to Look For in a Glass Anti-Colic Bottle
- The anti-colic design: It’s the vent or valve that helps reduce the air your baby swallows, not the glass itself.
- Teat shape and flow: Slow flow is ideal for newborns to prevent choking or overfeeding.
- Combination feeding: Some teats mimic the breast, which can help if your baby goes between breast and bottle.
- Weight and grip: Glass is heavy, especially the bigger sizes. A silicone sleeve can help with grip and drops.
- Number of parts: More parts means more washing up.
The Detailed Reviews
Philips Avent Natural Response Glass Baby Bottle
The Philips Avent Natural Response Glass is a great fit if your baby goes between breast and bottle. The breast-shaped teat only releases milk when your baby actively drinks, so they set the pace. It’s a 2-pack of 240ml bottles with medium flow (Flow 3) teats, and it has 4.6 stars from over 2,000 ratings on Amazon.
- Breast-shaped silicone teat supports a natural latch
- Borosilicate glass that’s heat and thermal shock resistant
- Anti-colic valve to help vent air away from baby’s tummy
- Good to know: it works differently to a free-flow bottle, so give your baby time to adjust
- Good to know: some reviewers find the glass a little heavy
Price: £21.99 for the 2-pack (about £11 a bottle).
Best for: Combination feeders who want a breast-like teat in glass.
Lansinoh Anti-Colic Glass Baby Bottle 240ml
The Lansinoh Anti-Colic Glass is the most reviewed bottle on this list, with 4.4 stars from over 2,100 ratings, and it’s easy on the budget. The listing describes it as made for breastfeeding and bottle feeding, and clinically proven to reduce nipple confusion.
- One of the lowest prices here
- Anti-colic design in a glass bottle
- Made with combination feeding in mind
- Good to know: this one comes with a medium flow teat, so check whether you need a slower flow for a newborn
Price: £10.75.
Best for: Parents who want a well-reviewed glass bottle without spending much.
NUK Perfect Match Glass Baby Bottle
The NUK Perfect Match Glass is suitable from birth, and it has an Amazon’s Choice badge and 4.6 stars from 330 ratings. The standout feature is the temperature control indicator, which is handy when you’re feeding half asleep at 3am.
- Temperature control indicator so you can check the milk temperature
- Anti-colic feeding bottle with an orthodontic teat
- Glass and silicone, with no plastic bottle body
- Good to know: it comes in several sizes and multipacks, so check you’re picking the right one
Price: £9.39 for 120ml, £9.99 for 230ml, and £36.05 for the set of 2 x 230ml and 2 x 120ml.
Best for: Anyone who likes the idea of checking milk temperature at a glance.
BIBS Glass Baby Bottle
The BIBS Glass Baby Bottle is the stylish one. It’s made from borosilicate glass with a natural rubber latex teat, and the listing describes it as anti-colic and BPA-free. It comes in 110ml and 225ml sizes, in a range of colours.
- Borosilicate glass
- Natural rubber latex teat
- Two sizes to choose from
- Good to know: it has a latex teat, so it’s worth checking if latex is a concern for your family
- Good to know: the price changes with the colour
Price: £13.46 to £17.95 for the 225ml, depending on colour. It has 4.2 stars from over 100 ratings.
Best for: Parents who want a natural rubber teat and a nicer-looking bottle.
Nuby RapidBottle Anti-Colic Glass Baby Bottles
The Nuby RapidBottle is made for busy parents. It’s silicone coated glass with breast-like teats and anti-colic valves, and the listing says it sterilises fast for quick, clean feeds. It’s a 2-pack of 9oz bottles with an Amazon’s Choice badge.
- Silicone coating on the glass
- Breast-like teats with anti-colic valves
- Fast sterilising
- Good to know: it has fewer reviews than the others (4.0 stars from 44 ratings)
Price: £19.99 for the 2-pack (about £10 a bottle), down from an RRP of £27.99.
Best for: Busy parents who want quick sterilising and a bit of protection around the glass.
Dr. Brown’s Options+ Anti-Colic Glass Baby Bottle
The Dr. Brown’s Options+ Glass is the one to look at if colic or reflux is the main worry. Dr. Brown’s says its internal vent system is clinically proven to reduce windy colic, and it’s designed to channel air away from the milk.
- Internal vent system designed to reduce air in the feed
- Use it with or without the vent, so it can switch to a teat-vented bottle once colic passes
- Available in 150ml and 270ml
- Good to know: more parts to wash, including the vent
Price: £12.39 for a single 150ml and £14.49 for a single 270ml on the Dr. Brown’s UK site. Twin packs are also available.
Best for: Babies with colic or reflux, and parents who don’t mind a bit of extra washing up.
Glass Baby Bottle FAQs
Are glass baby bottles better than plastic?
Not necessarily better, just different. Glass means no plastic bottle body and it handles heat well, but it’s heavier and it can break. Plenty of parents love it, and plenty are happy with plastic.
Do glass bottles help with colic?
The glass itself doesn’t. Any help comes from the vent or valve design, which is why I’ve only included glass bottles with anti-colic features. If you’re worried about colic, it’s worth chatting to your health visitor or GP.
Can you sterilise glass baby bottles?
Yes, glass is generally good with sterilising, but always follow the instructions for your specific bottle and teat. My baby bottle steriliser guide covers the options.
How do I stop glass bottles breaking?
A silicone sleeve helps with grip and drops, and it’s worth checking your bottles for chips or cracks before each use. If one is damaged, replace it.
What teat flow should I use for a newborn?
Slow flow is the usual starting point for newborns, to avoid choking or overfeeding. Check which flow comes in the box, as some bottles on this list come with a medium flow teat.
See more feeding recommendations in my 10 baby essentials that aren’t a waste of money, my back-to-school guide to lunch boxes and water bottles, or browse my full approved products guide.
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