The best baby bottle 2017 roundup is best read as a comparison of bottle types and notable picks associated with that year, not as a single answer for every family. A search result records Wirecutter testing 17 baby bottles in 2017; that testing reference does not mean its current pick was the 2017 winner. [1]
No one bottle is right for every baby or caregiver, so the useful choice depends on what you want to compare and how a bottle fits your household. The sections ahead look briefly at bottle types, standout designs and award references, then offer a practical way to narrow your options.
Treat the 2017 label as context, not a promise that a product listing or award still reflects what is available now. For example, a bottle mentioned in a 2017 roundup may be one option to consider, while your final shortlist should be based on the preferences that matter to your family. The goal is to compare a few relevant choices without assuming that a single pick works for everyone.
How to compare bottle types
Bottle type is a useful starting point, but your feeding routine and preferences should guide the comparison. Glass and plastic are distinct categories; neither label alone tells you which option will suit your household. For example, you might shortlist a glass bottle and a plastic bottle, then compare their designs and current product details before choosing one to try.
Compare the material and design
Look at glass and plastic as separate choices rather than assuming one is automatically better. A Philips Avent Natural Glass listing, for example, identifies its bottles as borosilicate glass. [2] That gives you a concrete material detail to compare; it does not settle how the bottle fits your day-to-day routine.
Design is another comparison clue. Dr. Brown’s Options+ Glass Narrow Baby Bottles are described as having a venting system. [3] When you compare designs, note what each product listing actually specifies, then consider whether those details matter to the way you plan to feed and care for the bottle.
Match the choice to your routine
Think through a typical feeding before you pick a type. You may want to compare the bottle you use at home with one you would pack for an outing, or consider who will prepare and clean bottles during the day. Use those practical preferences to narrow your options instead of relying on a label by itself.
Keep the comparison grounded in your own household. For instance, write down whether you prefer glass or plastic, which design details you want to examine, and how the bottle will fit into your usual feeding and cleaning routine. Then compare a small set of options that meet those preferences.
Use awards as clues, not a verdict
An award can help you identify a bottle worth looking up, but it is not proof that the bottle is the best fit for every family. A 2017 What to Expect Awards result lists a winner in the Best Baby Bottle category. [4] Treat that recognition as one comparison clue alongside material, design, and your practical preferences.
The useful question is not simply which bottle received an award, but whether its type and design suit the way you expect to use it. Check the product’s current details before buying, and make your choice based on what works for your routine rather than assuming an award settles the decision.
Notable bottles and designs to consider
Wirecutter’s current listing names the Lansinoh NaturalWave Glass Bottle as the glass version of its top pick, while separately describing testing 17 bottles in 2017; that does not identify the glass bottle as a 2017 winner. [1]
Bottle | Material or design detail | What the listing says |
|---|---|---|
Lansinoh NaturalWave Glass Bottle | Glass version of Wirecutter’s current top pick | Listed as the glass version; distinct from the 2017 testing reference. [1] |
Dr. Brown’s Options+ Glass Narrow Baby Bottles | Glass, narrow design, venting system | Described as known for its venting system and dishwasher safe. [3] |
Philips Avent Natural Glass Baby Bottles | Glass; the listing names a 4-ounce, slow-flow version | Product listing describes a 4-pack and borosilicate glass. [2] |
These examples give you different design details to consider: a glass version tied to a current pick, a narrow bottle with a venting system, and a listed slow-flow option. [1][2][3] The product descriptions do not make the Philips Avent listing or Dr. Brown’s design a 2017 award winner, so treat them as examples to compare, not as historical award results.
If you are comparing them for your household, note which specific detail matters to you—for example, whether you want a narrow shape or a bottle described as dishwasher safe. Dr. Brown’s listing mentions both its venting system and dishwasher-safe construction. [3] The Philips Avent example is identified as a slow-flow glass bottle, while the Lansinoh description connects the glass version to Wirecutter’s current top pick. [1][2] Those are useful distinctions when you build a shortlist, but check the current product details before buying.
What 2017 awards can—and can’t—tell you
The 2017 What to Expect Awards included a Best Baby Bottle category. [4]
The award listing also mentions a separate 2016 award, so keep the years distinct: the 2016 result is not the 2017 result. [4]
Treat an award as a starting point
An award can help you identify a product that drew attention at the time, but it is not a substitute for checking the bottle itself. For example, a category award does not tell you whether a bottle’s current size, included parts, or other product details match what you need; check those details before buying.
The award reference provided here names the category but does not identify its winner. For that reason, this section does not attach the award to a specific bottle. That keeps the historical claim separate from product recommendations elsewhere in the roundup.
Check what is current
A past award and a current best-seller listing are different kinds of information. The Amazon Best Sellers result, for example, lists Philips Avent Natural Glass Baby Bottles; it does not connect that listing to the 2017 What to Expect award. [2] A current listing should not be used to infer what won an award in another year.
Before you buy, verify the product details on the current listing or packaging. Check that the name and version match the bottle you intend to purchase, and review what is included. That quick check can help you avoid relying on an old award reference when the item in front of you may have different details.
Choose the bottle that fits your routine
Choose a bottle by the material and design you prefer, then check whether its details work with your everyday feeding and cleaning routine. For example, think about where you will store bottles, how you plan to wash them, and whether you prefer a narrow or wider shape before narrowing your options.
Start with your preferences
Make a short list of what matters in your household. You might prefer a glass bottle, a plastic bottle, or a particular shape; then compare options that match those preferences rather than trying to judge every bottle at once. A product listing for Philips Avent, for example, describes a glass bottle in a four-ounce size with a slow-flow nipple. [2]
Design details can help you decide what to look at more closely. Dr. Brown’s Options+ Glass Narrow Baby Bottles are described as having a venting system and being dishwasher safe. [3] If dishwasher cleaning is part of your routine, that detail may be useful when comparing product listings; it does not tell you which bottle will suit your household best.
Picture a typical day
Consider how a bottle fits into your routine at home or when you pack for an outing. For example, you could check whether the shape and size feel practical for your usual storage space, and whether the product’s cleaning directions fit the way you wash feeding items. Treat these as questions to guide your comparison, not as promises about how a bottle will perform.
It can also help to compare the exact versions you are considering. Similar bottle names may refer to different materials, sizes, or included parts, so read the current product description before you decide. If you are comparing a glass option with a narrow design to another bottle, check each listing for the details that matter to you rather than assuming the designs are interchangeable.
Check before you buy
Product pages can help you confirm details such as material, size, and cleaning instructions; check the current listing before buying. That quick review keeps your choice grounded in the specific bottle available now, not just its name or an older mention.
A simple way to make your shortlist
Make your shortlist by choosing two or three bottles with materials and designs you prefer, then compare their current details and pick one to try. A product award or a place in a roundup can help you decide what to look at, but it doesn’t tell you which bottle will fit your household best.
For example, you might put a glass bottle and a plastic bottle on your list, or compare two designs made from the same material. Keep the choice practical: consider which options you want to handle during everyday feeds and which details you want to check before buying. Then narrow the list to one bottle that feels like a reasonable first try.
Before you buy, look at the product information for the specific bottle you’re considering. Confirm that its material and design match your preferences, and check current availability. That extra step matters for a roundup focused on 2017: the Lansinoh NaturalWave Glass Bottle is identified as a glass version of a current top pick, while the Philips Avent Natural Glass Bottle appears as a glass option in a best-seller listing. [1][2]
If you’re torn between options, write down what matters most in your routine—such as your preferred material or a design detail—and use that short list to compare them. You don’t need to treat an award as a final decision; use it as one clue, then choose one bottle to try based on what suits your household. [4]