Also goodHighchairs & solids gearAround 6 months (starting solids) to ~3 years
Subo The Food Bottle
A refillable, non-squeeze bottle for puree and yoghurt on the go. Handy for outings, not a swap for the spoon.
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We like the Subo as a reusable option for days out instead of single-use pouches. It is a 210 ml bottle with a soft silicone spout and a platform inside that moves food up as your child sips, so it doesn't squirt everywhere when squeezed. It suits smooth or runny food like puree, yoghurt and smoothies. It comes with a wide spout for older children; for under-twos the maker recommends its small straw spout, sold separately. The balance matters: Australian and New Zealand child health services suggest offering pouch-style food on a spoon or in a bowl rather than letting babies suck it from a spout, and moving on to lumpier textures and finger food. So we see the Subo as a helper for outings, not how most meals happen. There are seven parts to wash, and the maker says not to let it become a soother.
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Pros
- Reusable, so less waste than single-use pouches
- Non-squeeze design, so fewer squirts and spills
- Top-rack dishwasher safe and can go in a steriliser
- Made in Australia and stocked at Coles as well as baby stores
Cons
- Child health services prefer spoon, bowl and finger food over sucking from a spout
- For under-twos the maker recommends a small spout that is sold separately
- Seven parts to take apart and wash after every use
- Only for smooth or runny food; some foods, like carrot, can stain it
Who it suits
- Outings, travel and the nappy bag
- Families who want a reusable alternative to squeeze pouches
Who should look elsewhere
- Everyday meals at home, where a bowl and spoon do the job
- Babies moving on to lumpy textures and finger food
Price
< $50
Typically $28–$35 at our last check (8 Nov 2026). Prices change — check the retailer.
Specs
| Capacity | 210 ml, adjustable for smaller portions |
|---|---|
| Material | Polypropylene cap, collar, base and tube; food-grade silicone spout, straw and valve; TPE and HDPE platform |
| Dishwasher safe | Top rack only; wash in warm (not boiling) water |
| Sterilisable | Yes, parts separated |
| Parts | 7 parts to separate for cleaning |
| Accessories | Handles, 5 mm straw spout, funnel and wash pouch sold separately |
| Suitable foods | Smooth purees, yoghurt, smoothies, soaked cereal |
| Age from | Around 6 months, once your baby has started solids |
| Spouts | Comes with a 12 mm spout for thicker food and older children; 5 mm straw spout (sold separately) recommended for under-2s |
| Made in | Australia (maker's statement) |
What to look for
- Offer most meals from a spoon, bowl or as finger food; use the bottle as an occasional extra
- Check food temperature before filling, and supervise every use
- Check the spout before each use and replace it if worn or torn
- No mandatory Australian standard covers food bottles; check the pack for food-contact plastics labelling
Where to buy in Australia
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