Budget pickBottles & formula prepBirth to 12 months (change teat flow as baby grows)
Tommee Tippee Natural Start baby bottle
An inexpensive anti-colic bottle with a choice of two teat shapes, good for finding what your baby likes.
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We researched Natural Start because it is cheap to try and easy to find in Australian supermarkets, pharmacies and baby stores. It replaces the older Closer to Nature range and offers two teat shapes: a triangular Deep Latch and a ridged Wide Latch, so you can swap if your baby fusses. One Fine Baby ranked it first in its 2026 bottle round-up. Trade-offs: the brand's acceptance figure comes from its own small survey, some parents find the flow too quick or the teat firm, and anti-colic valves help some babies but not others. Buy one first, start with the slowest teat, and pace feeds.
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Pros
- Low cost to try
- Two teat shapes to choose from
- Built-in vent in the teat
- Sold almost everywhere
Cons
- Some find the flow quick even on slow teats
- Anti-colic effect varies by baby
- Older Closer to Nature teats are not the same
Who it suits
- Trying a first bottle without spending much
- Combination feeding
Who should look elsewhere
- Families wanting glass bottles
Price
< $30
Typically $15–$35 at our last check (11 Nov 2026). Prices change — check the retailer.
Specs
| Teat flow stages | Extra slow to fast; start slow |
|---|---|
| Parts count | Bottle, teat with vent, collar, cap |
| Pump compatibility | Check your pump's adapters |
| Anti colic claim | Maker claims a vent 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 the slowest teat
- Pace feeds and watch for cues
- Replace teats that are cracked or sticky
Where to buy in Australia
- Buy at Chemist Warehousechemistwarehouse.com.au
- Buy at Baby Buntingbabybunting.com.au
- Buy at Big Wbigw.com.au
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Sources
- One Fine Baby: Best bottles for babies in Australia (updated October 2026)
- Chemist Warehouse: Tommee Tippee Natural Start first feed bottle
- Canstar Blue: Baby bottle brand ratings 2026
- Pregnancy, Birth and Baby: Cleaning and sterilising baby bottles
- ACCC Product Safety: Recalls search (checked 11 Nov 2026)
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