Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature

When it comes to purchasing bottles for your little one you would think all products are the same, right? Not exactly. See, it all depends on whether you're breastfeeding or using formula, have special needs or looking to prevent gas.

A previous post took Similac's SmartBottle and compared it to The First Years Breastflow. Although Similac is making great strives to produce a bottle similar to the breast, other companies have come forward with superior products. Let's look at the Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature.

The 9 ounce bottle (pictured right) features a mom-like nipple - fully set with vent - on a wide neck bottle. It's BPA free and breast pump compatible (check out the adapter sold here!). Not only does the wider design make it easier to hold, but allows for easier cleaning so you don't have to boil bottles after each use. When your baby is ready to move up in nipple size they can be purchased in 0+, 3+ and 6+ sizes.

If you're concerned with quality and ease of use you don't have to look much further. My baby (who was solely breastfed) latched straight onto her Tommee Tippee without a second thought. She loved the Breastflow, and equally favors the Tommee. She hasn't displayed any problems with gas (as she did with the Similac), and loves the stretchability of the nipple.

You will find Tommee Tippee products are rather affordable (pump adapter is only $5), especially when bottles are purchased in multiples. Target just happens to offer one of the better prices online, a three pack for $18, which calculates out to $6 a pop. However, you can always check eBay for some new bottles throughout the US, or bid on some used sets if you're comfortable sterilizing.