Biberons anti-coliques par budget : £27 vs £50 vs £100

Buyer's Guide - Baby Bottles

Choosing your baby's first bottles feels like it should be simple, but one look at the feeding aisle and you are comparing vented bases, breast-shaped teats, and materials you had no idea existed. Every set on this list tackles colic and gas, but the technology, materials, and extras shift significantly as the price goes up.

We have pulled together three anti-colic bottle sets at different price points so you can see exactly what your budget buys. Whether you want solid basics, clever self-sterilising convenience, or chemical-free glass, there is a set here for every Nest.

• Budget pick (around £27): Philips Avent Natural Response Gift Set
• Mid-range pick (around £50): MAM Easy Start Anti-Colic Starter Set
• Premium pick (around £100): Philips Avent Glass Natural Baby Bottles

Philips Avent Natural Response Gift Set - around £27 / 10

If you want a reliable bottle set that handles combination feeding without the premium price tag, this is where to start. The Natural Response teat only releases milk when your baby actively drinks, letting them pause to swallow and breathe at their own pace, just like breastfeeding. The wide, breast-shaped silicone teat helps babies latch on comfortably, which makes switching between breast and bottle far less stressful.

An integrated anti-colic valve channels air back into the bottle rather than into your baby's tummy, reducing gas and discomfort. It is not the most aggressive colic system on the market, but for general use it works well. The set includes four 260ml bottles with flow 3 teats (1 month+), and the entire range is compatible with Philips Avent breast pumps, so you can pump straight into the same bottles. Parts are dishwasher safe and there are only a few pieces per bottle, making cleaning genuinely quick.

The trade-off at this price is the material. These are polypropylene plastic bottles, BPA-free but still plastic. If microplastic concerns keep you up at night, the glass option further down this list addresses that directly. Some parents of very colicky babies also report that a more aggressively vented system like the MAM works better for severe cases.

MAM Easy Start Anti-Colic Starter Set - around £50 / 10

The MAM Easy Start is the set that parents with colicky babies swear by. Its patented vented base is more aggressive than a simple valve, allowing air to flow into the bottle rather than mixing with the milk. MAM says this reduces colic symptoms in 80% of babies, and parent reviews consistently back that up, with many reporting noticeable improvement within a day or two of switching.

The SkinSoft silicone teat has a texture designed to feel like skin, which helps babies accept the bottle more readily. MAM reports a 94% acceptance rate, and the symmetrical shape means it fits naturally in the mouth regardless of which way round it goes. The starter set includes two 130ml bottles with size 0 teats (extra slow, ideal for newborns), two 160ml bottles with size 1 teats, four 260ml bottle bodies, a Start soother for 0 to 2 months, an extra-soft bottle spout, and clip-on handles.

The standout feature is self-sterilising. Each bottle disassembles and the body doubles as a microwave steriliser: add water, place the parts inside, three minutes in the microwave, done. No standalone steriliser needed, which is brilliant for travel and saves worktop space at home.

The catch is the number of parts. Each bottle breaks down into six pieces for cleaning, which takes longer than simpler designs. Some parents also report occasional leaking, usually caused by assembling the bottle while parts are still hot or not seating the rubber seal properly. The low-volume markings (under 60ml) are printed on the lid rather than the main body, which can be fiddly when measuring small newborn feeds.

Philips Avent Glass Natural Baby Bottles - around £100 / 10

If the words "microplastics" and "leaching" make you uneasy, these glass bottles exist specifically for your peace of mind. Made from pharmaceutical-grade borosilicate glass, they are naturally free of BPA, BPS, phthalates, and every other plastic-derived chemical. The non-porous surface never absorbs odours, stains, or flavours, and it will not cloud or warp no matter how many times you sterilise it.

The bottles use the same proven Natural Response teat system as the plastic Avent range, so you get the same controlled flow and breast-like latch. The integrated anti-colic valve works identically too, channelling air away from your baby's tummy. Where these bottles earn their premium is longevity and purity. Borosilicate glass handles rapid temperature swings without cracking, going straight from the fridge to a bottle warmer with no drama. Many parents report that a single set of glass bottles outlasts two or three rounds of plastic equivalents.

The trade-off is weight. Glass bottles are noticeably heavier than plastic, which means you should be holding these during feeds rather than letting your baby self-feed. They are also less practical for the changing bag, especially if you are already carrying everything else a baby requires. Drop testing shows they handle counter-height falls well, but silicone sleeves (sold separately) add extra grip and shatter protection if you want the insurance.

At around 100 pounds for four 4oz bottles, the upfront cost is steep. But parents who choose glass rarely go back to plastic, and the per-feed cost drops the longer you use them.

Quick Comparison

Feature	Avent Natural Response (£27)	MAM Easy Start (£50)	Avent Glass (£100)
Material	Polypropylene (BPA-free)	Polypropylene (BPA-free)	Borosilicate glass
Anti-colic system	Integrated valve	Vented base	Integrated valve
Self-sterilising	No	Yes (3 min microwave)	No
Set contents	4 x 260ml bottles	4 bottles + soother + spout + handles	4 x 120ml bottles
Teat type	Natural Response (flow 3)	SkinSoft (sizes 0 and 1)	Natural Response (flow 1)
Breast pump compatible	Yes (Philips Avent)	MAM pump only	Yes (Philips Avent)
Dishwasher safe	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parts per bottle	3-4	6	3-4
Rating	7.8	8.3	8.7

The Nest Verdict

All three sets deliver on their anti-colic promise, so the real decision comes down to what matters most to you beyond reducing gas.

The Philips Avent Natural Response set is unbeatable on value. For under 30 pounds you get four bottles with a teat system that genuinely supports combination feeding, and the whole lot works with Avent breast pumps. If you are starting out and not sure what your baby will prefer, this is the lowest-risk entry point.

The MAM Easy Start earns its mid-range price with the strongest anti-colic performance of the three and a self-sterilising trick that eliminates the need for a separate steriliser entirely. If your baby is struggling with colic or you want the convenience of sterilising in three minutes wherever there is a microwave, the extra cost pays for itself quickly.

The Philips Avent Glass bottles are the long-game choice. The upfront cost stings, but parents who switch to glass consistently say they wish they had done it sooner. No clouding, no odour absorption, no microplastic worries, and a set that will still look new when your second child arrives.

Our advice: start with the Avent Natural Response if budget is tight or you are combination feeding. Move to MAM if colic is your primary concern. And if chemical-free feeding matters more than anything else, the glass set is worth every penny.