Our pick for most familiesBottles & formula prepBirth to 12 months (change teat flow as baby grows)
Philips Avent Natural Response baby bottle
An easy-to-find bottle with slow-release teats, stocked by Big W, baby stores and online retailers.
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We researched bottles knowing that every baby has opinions, so we picked the one that's easiest to live with in Australia. Natural Response bottles and teats are stocked by Big W, Baby Bunting and online retailers, so replacements and the next flow size are never far away, and Philips Avent topped Canstar Blue's 2026 survey of Australian bottle buyers. The teat is designed to release milk only when baby actively sucks. Anti-colic claims vary by baby, so buy one or two first. Trade-offs: babies can take a few tries to get the flow going, and the wide shape takes more cupboard and steriliser room.
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Pros
- Bottles and teats widely stocked in Australia
- Teat releases milk when baby actively sucks
- Range of flow sizes as baby grows
- Brand rated highest by Australian bottle buyers (Canstar 2026)
Cons
- Some babies take a few tries to get the flow going
- Wide bottles take more steriliser space
- Anti-colic claims vary by baby
Who it suits
- Most families mixing breast and bottle
- Parents who want easy-to-find replacement teats
Who should look elsewhere
- Babies who refuse a wide teat (try another shape)
Price
< $30
Typically $13–$32 at our last check (8 Nov 2026). Prices change — check the retailer.
Specs
| Teat flow stages | Several flow sizes sold separately; start slow |
|---|---|
| Parts count | Bottle, teat, collar, cap |
| Pump compatibility | Check your pump's adapters |
| Anti colic claim | Maker claims a valve in the teat; effect varies by baby |
| Sterilising | Steam, boiling or chemical, until 12 months |
| Material | BPA-free polypropylene; silicone teat |
| Formula prep note | WHO advises making powdered formula with water of at least 70 °C; follow your formula tin's instructions |
What to look for
- Start with a slow-flow teat
- Replace teats that are cracked or sticky
- Sterilise until 12 months
Where to buy in Australia
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Last checked 8 Nov 2026 · Report a problem with this pick