Philips Avent SCF053 / 17 - Natural glass bottle, 240 ml

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Easier to clean: Glass baby bottles are much easier to clean than plastic because they are less likely to develop scratches that hold on to odors and residue. You can also plainly see when glass baby bottles are clean or dirty compared to plastic. Won’t break: Plastic bottles might wear out sooner than glass bottles, but they are relatively unbreakable, and you won’t have to worry about shattered glass. More difficult to clean: Plastic is prone to scratches, creating tiny spaces for bacteria to flourish and make cleaning difficult. No chemicals: Glass bottles contain no harmful chemicals, so there is no need to worry about chemicals leaching into your baby’s milk. Compatible with common breast pumps: Using glass bottles doesn’t mean you need to buy separate bottles to fit your breast pump. Many glass bottles work with common breast pumps. For example, glass bottles that work with Medela pumps include Lifefactory, Avent, Born Free, Evenflo, Joovy Boob, and Dr. Brown’s.

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Glass baby bottles are also a great alternative because they are naturally free of chemicals. "Despite the ban on BPA in infant feeding bottles, the AAP continues to recommend the use of alternatives to plastic, when possible, due to concerns of other lesser talked about harmful chemicals leaching from plastic—even those that don't contain BPA,” explains Cindy Scott, RD, CLC. HEVEA glass bottles can be hand washed or put in the dishwasher. Before using them for the first time, wash and sterilize the bottles thoroughly and leave the nipples in boiling water for five minutes. Evenflo glass bottles are made from tempered glass, which is stronger than regular glass, and if it breaks, it will shatter more safely into small pieces. The tempered glass is also recyclable. Both the Evenflo bottles and nipples are free of BPA, polycarbonates, PVC, and phthalates and are made of FDA-approved food-grade material. Can’t truly sanitize: Plastic can’t withstand the amount of heat glass can. Too-high temperatures increase the risk of melting and create leaching concerns.

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Glass baby bottles have been growing in popularity as moms are becoming more concerned about the chemicals in plastics. Years ago, it wasn’t easy to find a glass baby bottle, and they were costly. These days, they are available in some stores, and the price difference between glass bottles and plastic bottles has significantly decreased. Pros of Glass Baby Bottles Complete sanitization: You can heat glass to higher temperatures without worrying about any melting, so you can truly sanitize your bottles.

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Glass bottles are a common alternative to plastic that leave less residue behind, don’t absorb odors or stains, and are environmentally friendly, multi-purposeful, and easy to clean. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends using alternatives to plastic whenever possible. And as far as durability is concerned, most are made from tempered or borosilicate glass, which is stronger than standard glass and can withstand high heat. Less durable: Plastic bottles don’t last nearly as long as glass bottles. They’re more likely to get stained, scratched, or damaged and will eventually wear down. Still undecided on if you should choose glass or plastic? Well, there’s a third option you probably didn’t know about.Tastes better: Plastic bottles absorb odors and impart various “flavors” into breast milk or formula. Glass maintains the milk’s purity of taste.

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The Philips Avent Natural Glass Baby Bottle earned our top spot because of ease—it’s easy to clean, easy to feed, and easy to interchange the nipple on the bottle. The wide, silicone nipple is shaped like the breast to help promote a natural latch and make it easy for babies to latch on, especially breastfed babies who switch between bottle and breast. These glass bottles are made from borosilicate glass, so they can be moved from heat to cold without a problem. A potential downside of these is they are harder to clean with the removable venting system, especially if you don’t have a dishwasher. Heavy: Glass bottles are usually heavier, which can make it difficult for your baby to hold as they get older and can add additional weight to your diaper bag. Evenflo bottles are budget-friendly but are also great for on-the-go. The taller, more slender design of both the 4-ounce and 8-ounce bottles makes them easy to slip into a diaper bag. Plus, the twisted design on the glass makes it easy for the baby to hold so you can be hands-free when you’re out and about. Light: They are lightweight, making it easier for your baby to grip and hold on to their bottle as they get older.Studies show that chemicals like BPA can leach from plastic infant feeding bottles that are filled with warmed breastmilk or formula due to the high temperatures, exposing the infant to unwanted chemicals. Limiting the use of plastic infant feeding bottles by purchasing infant feeding bottles labeled as ‘BPA-free' and avoiding plastics with a recycle code of 3, 6, or 7 is desirable and recommended by the AAP. Despite the ban on BPA in infant feeding bottles, the AAP continues to recommend the use of alternatives to plastic, when possible, due to concerns of other lesser talked about harmful chemicals leaching from plastic—even those that don't contain BPA.” — Cindy Scott, RD, CLC Why Trust Verywell Family Dr. Brown’s bottles are specifically designed to reduce colic, spit-up, burping, and gas with their internal vent system. The filter is an additional green insert that works to send air through the vent and away from the milk. The bottles come with a flat cap so you can convert the glass bottle into a storage container for milk or food. If you breastfeed, you’ll love that most pumps attach directly to Lifefactory bottles and you can freeze the milk in the bottle versus transferring it to a bag. Lifefactory bottles are BPA- and phthalate-free. Absorbs odors: Plastic is known to absorb odors, so you’ll have to deodorize your bottles more often than if you use glass.