For many of us, bottle feeding is a battlefield. Thankfully, great products go a long way in making the journey easier, so to help you out, we’re taking a deep dive into glass baby bottles and why so many parents have given plastic the flick.

So, why glass? Well, for starters, it’s the OG bottle material, trusted by parents for generations. It’s naturally BPA-free, so you can stop panicking over microplastics leaching into plastic and let your mini guzzle happily. Plus, glass is tough stuff. It can handle dramatic changes in temperatures and hot sterilisation cycles like a champ.

And then there are aesthetics – whereas plastic bottles discolour and turn an icky shade of yellow after a while, glass is crystal clear. And it stays that way.

What’s so good about glass baby bottles?

• They don’t stain or retain odours
• Resistant to heat and thermal shock
• Crystal clear and aesthetically beautiful
• Durable and very long-lasting (great hand-me-downs!)
• Safe for use in dishwashers, microwaves and sterilisers
• By using borosilicate glass, they’re reusable and recyclable
• They’re non-toxic and 100% free from chemicals that can leach into milk

But are all glass bottles created equal? Which are the best? Well, to point you towards a smart purchase, we’ve shortlisted the bottles other Aussie parents love right now. So grab your cuppa and get ready to find bub’s new bestie for milk time.

Are glass bottles better for baby?

Whether or not glass bottles are better for babies depends on your priorities as a parent. That said, glass bottles are widely loved by parents because they don’t leach nasty chemicals into precious milk, they’re easy to clean and they’re seriously tough.

Do you have to sterilise glass baby bottles?

Yes, you should sterilise glass bottles in your baby’s first year, just as you would plastic ones. According to Raising Children, feeding equipment should be sterilised up until 12 months of age to kill any germs that young immune systems aren’t ready to tackle.

11 Best Glass Baby Bottles In Australia For 2024

Whether your baby is exclusively bottle feeding or an occasional sipper, this list of bottles has something for every kind of guzzler. How did we choose? We genuinely want you to find products that work for you and make life easier, so we consulted with our huge community of mums and looked closely at reviews to see what’s making a positive difference in other families.

Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Glass Bottles 2PK, $26.99

Made with love using medical-grade recyclable glass, this twin pack is great value if you’re just getting started with bottle feeding. Each bottle holds 250ml and it’s not only stain-resistant, but 100% chemical-free – because nothing should interfere with baby’s milk. Suitable for the microwave, dishwasher and sterilisers, these bottles come with medium-flow anti-colic teats that mimic natural breasts and encourage easier latching.

Size and teat:

• 250ml bottle: medium-flow anti-colic teat (3 months+)

Philips Avent Natural Response Glass Bottles, from $21.95

Designed to help baby drink with natural rhythm, Philips Natural Response glass bottles are 100% BPA-free from top to bottom. The bottle uses premium borosilicate glass that’s resistant to thermal shock and heat. The carefully created non-drip teats have breast-shaped nipples and anti-colic valves to stop air from entering milk.

Sizes and teats:

• 120ml bottle: New Response Teat (0 months+)
• 240ml bottle: New Response Teat (1 month+)

BIBS Glass Bottle Sets, from $27.99

It may be known and loved for its natural rubber pacifiers, but BIBS glass bottles are creating a lot of buzz too! Available in two sizes, these sets include all of the components you need to start feeding, including bottle, teat, cap and valve. They use ultra-tough borosilicate glass and they’re available in a range of irresistible colours. Each comes with a slow-flow teat, with different flows available separately.

Sizes and teats:

• 110ml bottle: natural rubber slow-flow teat
• 225ml bottle: natural rubber slow-flow teat

Haakaa Glass Baby Bottle Generation 3, from $25.99

From an award-winning baby gear creator comes an ergonomic and easy-to-hold favourite. This third-generation glass bottle uses a reliable combination of temperature-resistant borosilicate glass and medical-grade silicone to see you right through your feeding journey. But what has parents raving is the off-centre silicone nipple on the teats that let bubs drink in an upright and comfortable position.

Sizes and teats:

• 120ml bottle: slow-flow teat for 0 months+
• 180ml bottle: variable flow teat for 6 months+
• 300ml bottle: variable flow teat for 6 months+

Dr Browns Options+ Glass Baby Bottles, from $19.95

The Options+ range of glass bottles by Dr Browns are some of the sweetest designs around and they come in five different sizes across wide and narrow neck styles. Each uses thermal shock and heat-resistant borosilicate glass and is super easy to clean. The lovely soft teats use food-grade silicone and work with the anti-clic system to endure smooth guzzling with fewer air bubbles.

Sizes and teats:

• 60ml bottle: preemie teat for 0 months+
• 120ml bottle: level 1 teat for 0-3 months
• 150ml bottle: level 1 teat for 0-3 months
• 250ml bottle: level 2 teat for 3 months+
• 270ml bottle: level 4 teat for 6 months+

NUK First Choice Glass Baby Bottle, $22.95

Loved for its stable base and ease of cleaning, the NUK First Choice Wide Neck Glass Bottle comes in a choice of 120ml and 240ml sizes. The orthodontic teat comes with a wide lip rest for baby’s comfort and the anti-colic valve helps keep bubbles out of milk. Designed to work in harmony with other NUK feeding products, it comes with a secure lid and silicone teat suitable from birth. (Note that this bottle is only compatible with NUK teats.)

Sizes and teats:

• 120ml bottle: size 1 (0-6 months) M (medium hole)
• 240ml bottle: seat 1 teat (0-6 months) M (medium hole)

Beaba 2-in-1 Glass Baby Bottle and Sippy Cup, $29.95

After a glass baby bottle that will take you right through toddlerhood? This is it! From Beaba, this genius baby bottle comes with nipple and sprout teats plus removable handles to allow your baby to take control of feeding when the time is right. It uses a combination of glass, silicone, polypropylene and TPE and comes with a silicone sleeve to protect the glass when in use. Totally watertight, this one is brilliant for when you’re out and about.

Size and teats:

• 210ml bottle: nipple teat and spout from 4 months+

Mininor Glass Baby Bottles, from $18.95

Danish-designed, these classically beautiful baby bottles use premium borosilicate glass that’s not only completely non-toxic but also lightweight. It’s ergonomically shaped to be easy for mum, dad and baby to hold, plus it’s safe to pop in the dishwasher, microwave, freezer or steriliser. Each bottle comes with an age-appropriate anti-colic teat, lovingly created to mimic natural breastfeeding. Bottles come with newborn teats, but other sizes can be purchased separately.

Sizes and teats:

• 160ml bottle: newborn-sized teat for 0 months+
• 240ml bottle: newborn-sized teat for 0 months+

Lifefactory Glass Baby Bottles, from $26.95

If you want to add a little flair to bottle feeding, these bottles are a must-see. Developed in line with a strong ecological focus, Lifefactory bottles are BPA and BPS-free, super tough and dishwasher-safe. Bottles come in two sizes and each includes a coloured silicone sleeve to protect the glass and provide extra grip while feeding. Little fingers will love the textural thrill of these!

Sizes and teats:

• 120ml bottle: stage 1 teat for 0-3 months
• 265ml bottle: stage 2 teat for 3-6 months

Baby Quoddle Glass Bottle 2PK, $49.95

One of the sweetest chemical-free feeding sets around, the Baby Quoddle twin pack includes your choice of 150ml bottles, 300ml bottles or a combination of the two sizes. Crafted using natural hevea rubber and hand-blown borosilicate glass bottles, these leave all the nasties associated with plastic in the dust and provide babies with a pure and ‘back to basics’ bottle.

Sizes and teats:

• 150ml bottle: newborn teats
• 300ml bottle: medium flow teats

Chicco Glass Wellbeing Bottle 2PK, $27.95

New to the Chicco lineup in 2024, these glass baby bottles are budget-friendly and fuss-free. They use ultra-durable borosilicate glass and they’re resistant to shock and heat. Aside from it being chemical-free, one of our favourite features is the drop-free cap – fantastic for when you’re on the move with bub for a busy day.

Size and teats:

• 150ml bottle: slow-flow teat for the first months of life

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Top image: BIBS World

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