Baby feeding essentials designed to make bottle-feeding feel closer to breastfeeding, with breast-shaped teats and microwave sterilising. Tommee Tippee Natural Start Baby Bottles help parents feel more confident during nightly feeds and when switching between breast and bottle. Are these bottles the right choice for a newborn’s comfort and a busy household’s sterilising needs?
⚡ At a Glance
- • Feeding Comfort: Soft silicone teat shaped like a breast encourages a natural latch and paced feeding
- • Best for: Parents combining breast and bottle feeding who need easy transition and comfort
- • Not ideal for: Older infants who require faster flow teats or parents wanting single-use disposables
Breast-shaped soft silicone teats with a built-in anti-colic valve encourage paced feeding. Bottles are self-sterilising in the microwave in three minutes and are leakproof when assembled correctly.
Natural latch and paced feeding - with soft silicone breast-like teat
Soft silicone teats are moulded to resemble a breast and flex during feeds, allowing the nipple to stretch and the baby to draw milk at their own pace. The slow-flow design is specified for 0m+ to control milk delivery.
Encourages easier switching between breast and bottle and helps reduce gulping. High baby acceptance is reported, which can make feeding transitions less stressful.
Reduced air intake and calmer feeds - thanks to built-in anti-colic valve
An anti-colic valve is integrated into the teat to channel air away from the milk path and reduce the amount of air swallowed during feeding. The valve is stated to be proven to reduce air ingestion.
Less swallowed air can mean fewer windy, uncomfortable moments after feeds for some babies. Feeds often feel smoother and more settled as a result.
Quick sanitising between feeds - with microwave self-sterilising design
Bottle components can be assembled and placed in the microwave for a three-minute self-sterilising cycle, removing the need for a separate steriliser. The design is promoted as a simple rapid sterilising solution.
Three-minute sterilising saves time on busy days and ensures spare bottles are ready quickly. Particularly useful for overnight and travel use when fast turnaround matters.
✨ The 4 Key Reasons for Tommee Tippee Natural Start Baby Bottles
- Slow-flow teats - Encourage controlled feeds, reducing choking risk in newborns
- Anti-colic valve - Cuts air ingestion to ease wind and discomfort after feeds
- Microwave self-sterilising - Sterilise bottles in three minutes between feeds for convenience
- Leakproof cap system - Secure screw ring and cap prevent spills when carried in changing bags
📋 Technical Details at a Glance
- Category: Baby feeding bottles
- Brand: Tommee Tippee
- Capacity: 260ml
- Pack size: Pack of 6
- Age suitability: 0 months+
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are these bottles suitable from birth?
A: Yes, teats are slow flow and labelled for 0 months+, making them suitable for newborn feeding.
Q: How should I sterilise the bottles?
A: Assemble the screw ring, teat and cap and sterilise in the microwave for three minutes using the self-sterilising method described.
Q: Are the bottles leakproof and do they help with wind?
A: When the screw ring, teat and cap are secured the bottles are leakproof, and the built-in anti-colic valve is proven to reduce air ingestion, which can help reduce wind.
🏆 Our Verdict
Ideal for parents combining breastfeeding and bottle feeding who want a natural latch and fast sterilising. The unique selling point is the breast-shaped soft silicone teat combined with an anti-colic valve and microwave self-sterilising convenience. While cost may be a consideration for some families, long-term value comes from durable, reusable bottles that simplify cleaning and feeding routines.
