NUK
First Choice Baby Bottles, Glass, 240ml
6.9/10 overall£20.99 (4-pack)
An affordable, widely-stocked bottle with a temperature control indicator that changes colour if the milk is too hot.
NUK's First Choice+ range keeps things simple: an orthodontic teat shape designed to mimic breastfeeding's jaw movement, a single anti-colic air vent, and a temperature control strip on the bottle that turns from blue to white if the contents are too hot — a small, genuinely reassuring feature for anyone who's ever second-guessed a wrist-test.
It doesn't have Dr Brown's internal vent system or the more premium teat shaping of pricier bottles, but it's one of the most affordable, widely available options on UK supermarket and pharmacy shelves, which matters for a first bottle you're not yet sure your baby will take to.
What we liked
- Genuinely affordable and widely stocked
- Temperature control strip is a simple, reassuring extra
- Orthodontic teat shape designed for a breast-like sucking motion
Where it falls short
- Simpler single-vent system, less thorough than Dr Brown's internal vent
- Fewer premium touches than pricier bottles in this category
- Some babies take longer to accept the teat shape if switching from breast
Specs
- Capacity
- 300ml
- Teat shape
- Orthodontic
- Venting system
- Single anti-colic air vent
- Temperature control strip
- Yes
- Dishwasher/steriliser safe
- Yes
How we scored it
Anti-Colic Performance
How effectively the valve or venting system reduces air intake and wind/colic symptoms during feeds.
A single vent helps, but is less thorough than a full internal vent system.
Ease of Cleaning
Number of parts, dishwasher/steriliser compatibility, and how fiddly the valve is to wash.
Few parts and a wide neck make cleaning straightforward.
Teat Acceptance
How readily babies take to the teat shape, especially when switching between breast and bottle.
Orthodontic shape is generally well accepted, though individual results vary.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
The alternative
Tommee Tippee
Closer to Nature Baby Bottles, Pack of 2, 260ml
The UK's best-selling baby bottle, with a breast-like teat and anti-colic valve for an easy switch between breast and bottle.