REASONS TO BUY
Lightweight
Durable
REASONS TO AVOID
Small nipple
Too narrow
Hard to read measures
Too many parts
Dr. Brown's Standard BPA-free Review
In our opinion, this bottle is just not user-friendly enough to recommend
Dr. Brown's BPA-free bottle
Credit: Lindsay Ellis
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The Skinny
One of the most popular bottles in the anti-colic line up, Dr. Brown's is unique for it's two part "straw" vent. Although we noticed a slight reduction in baby burps, we don't feel it warranted the extra parts and care that this bottle requires. You can read about our similar experience with Dr. Browns Glass version of this bottle.
Our Analysis and Test Results
We were curious to see what all the fuss was about with Dr. Brown's signature vent system. We feel the premise makes sense, but it didn't effect our little tester enough to make up for the extra parts and cleaning required. We are grateful they include a tiny brush to aid in getting that straw clean, or it would have really been a hassle.
Likes
When assembled correctly, we liked that this bottle didn't leak.
Feels lightweight, yet durable.
Made in the U.S.A!
Dislikes
Extra pieces take extra time and care to clean and assemble. It is also very narrow which added difficulty to filling and cleaning.
The nipple is very soft and definitely on the small side. We prefer a wider nipple base.
The measurement markings are extremely hard to read!
Conclusion
Too many pieces that just weren't worth the effort in our tests. If you want to try the Dr. Brown's system, we'd recommend Dr. Browns Glass version for the health aspect.
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Lindsay Ellis
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