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Evenflo Classic Glass Bottle 8 oz, 3-PackEvenflo Classic Glass Bottle 8 oz, 3-Pack
Buy new: $3.57
Pros: affordable, simple/not a lot of parts, bpa-free, glass is dishwasher safe, "hexagonal" shape means tipped bottle doesn't roll away (as opposed to Dr Brown's perfectly round bottles), fits standard breast-pumps Cons: glass is heavier and more breakable, no sophisticated venting for colicky babies
Evenflo Classic Clear Bottles 8 OZ - 3 PKEvenflo Classic Clear Bottles 8 OZ - 3 PK
Buy new: $4.99
These were my 1st choice alternative to the Evenflo glass bottles, with most of the same pros and cons, but these are polypropelene instead of glass. In contrast to other bottles with more sophisticated vent systems below, Evenflo nipples have an integrated "micro-vent," which just means that the nipple rim has a small slit for air to displace the milk.
Comfi Nipples - 2pk - Slow FlowComfi Nipples - 2pk - Slow Flow
We got these to replace the brown latex-rubber nipples that came with our Evenflo bottles. Those nipples had only a small slit--a little square indent in the bottom edge--to vent air into the bottle as the milk is sucked out. But these have Evenflo's "patented micro-air vents" which is a fancy way of saying that the nipple has two little air holes on either side of the bottom edge.
Born Free: 9oz Glass Bottle w/ Level 1 Nipple - SingleBorn Free: 9oz Glass Bottle w/ Level 1 Nipple - Single
Buy new: $8.50
If you want glass, this is a good vented, wide-neck alternative to the Evenflo glass bottles. Also, I have read that Dr Brown's wide neck vent system can fit on Born Free Bottles. So if you're a fan of Dr Brown's (which makes a glass option) but you want a wide neck bottle, then this might be for you.
Born Free 9-Ounce Wide Neck BornFree Bottles Twin PackBorn Free 9-Ounce Wide Neck BornFree Bottles Twin Pack
Buy new: $13.97
Pros: BPA-free (and free of basically any other know contaminants as well), special vent Cons: pricey, special vent requires extra effort every time you make a bottle or clean the bottle
Dr. Brown's 2-pack 7-ounce Standard Feeding System Glass Baby BottlesDr. Brown's 2-pack 7-ounce Standard Feeding System Glass Baby Bottles
Buy new: $12.96
This glass option is good for being BPA-free, and a good alternative to the Evenflo glass bottles if you need a more sophisticated vent.
Dr. Brown's BPA Free Polypropylene 8 oz Bottle - 3 PackDr. Brown's BPA Free Polypropylene 8 oz Bottle - 3 Pack
Buy new: $12.98
I tried these because they are about the same size/shape as the Evenflo bottles that my son is used to, but the vents are a pain and my son didn't need them after using the Evenflos, so I returned them. I suppose these would be a good, less expensive, regular-neck alternative to the Born Free bottles.
Sassy Baby's Mam 9 oz. Boy 3 pack BottleSassy Baby's Mam 9 oz. Boy 3 pack Bottle
Buy new: $19.99
Nice polypropelene, BPA-free. But the one I bought is 11 oz (so the bottom doesn't unscrew) and the 11oz comes with fast flow nipple, but no stopper disc?
Thinkbaby Twin Pack Baby Bottles, Orange, 2 Pack, 9 OunceThinkbaby Twin Pack Baby Bottles, Orange, 2 Pack, 9 Ounce
Buy new: $15.22
They're BPA-free, but from the reviews I've read it sounds like the nipples collapse easily, so you might wind up replacing the nipple with another brand if you get these. Like Born Free, these only come in wide neck. Company founder used to work for Born Free. Eco-friendly, recycled packaging.
Green to Grow Baby Bottle Regular Neck - 10 oz.Green to Grow Baby Bottle Regular Neck - 10 oz.
Buy new: $11.61
Pros: simple/not a lot of parts, bpa-free, fits standard breast-pumps, made from same PES plastic as Born Free and thinkbaby, eco-friendly company, also available in a wide neck Cons: pricey (but comparable to other BPA-free options), no sophisticated venting for colicky babies
Nuby 3 non drip baby bottles set 7 oz BPA FREENuby 3 non drip baby bottles set 7 oz BPA FREE
I almost bought these in the store, but when I checked online for opinions there weren't many reviews to go by. But they're BPA-free, and the nipples have little "nubs" that are supposed to help soothe teething babies' gums
Adiri BPA Free Natural Nurser Ultimate Bottle Stage 3 Orange, Fast Flow (6+ months)Adiri BPA Free Natural Nurser Ultimate Bottle Stage 3 Orange, Fast Flow (6+ months)
Buy new: $10.25
These seem like the ultimate. BPA-free, with an integrated bottle/nipple design. Also the most expensive, and from the reviews it sounds like filling the bottle from the bottom can be a pain.