NUK Simply Natural Glass Review

NUK has been in the baby business for over 50 years and makes a wide variety of children's products for those with little ones running around. Their Simply Natural Glass bottle is a perfect combination of quality and affordability, earning it a place in our review.

Performance Comparison

The NUK has only three parts in total, all of which are easy to clean.

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Likes

The primary advantage of this bottle is that it is glass. The borosilicate glass makes the NUK extra durable and resistant to thermal shock. The volume markings are white numbers painted on the outside of the bottle that we thought would be difficult to read against the background of white milk, but it turned out not to be a problem as there is enough contrast between the two whites to see the numbers easily.

The nipple on this bottle is another high point with many features that are designed to give it a more breast-like feel. It has an extra-wide nipple mound and is made with softer than average silicone. The orthodontic shape is skinny in the middle and larger and slightly flattened at the top. Depending on the flow rate of the nipple, you either get 3, 6, or 9 holes in the tip, rather than one hole that gets larger or smaller. All of this combined makes for a more familiar feeding experience for babies who transition between breast and bottle.

With only one plastic part on the bottle, the contents have little to no contact with potentially leaching chemicals. The wide-mouth opening makes it easy to clean and transfer liquids, but you will still probably need a bottle brush for the 8 oz version and will need a nipple brush for either one.

A natural and easy latch was attained with the NUK nipple.

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Dislikes

We were disappointed that there is no protective sleeve available for this bottle. Drops and bumps are inevitable, and we think many parents would appreciate an extra layer of protection for a glass bottle used near a baby.

We also don't like the one vent hole in the nipple, that is meant to be positioned directly under the baby's nose. This, in combination with the asymmetrical shape of the nipple, means that you must twist the bottle to the correct position for every feeding instead of just popping it in. If the nipple is positioned incorrectly, it may feel awkward for the baby, and the nipple vent has a higher chance of being blocked, causing nipple collapse or feeding frustration.

Baby will probably not be able to hold the bottle on their own until they are a little more grown up.

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Conclusion