Comotomo Baby Bottle Double Pack, Green, 8oz

Nipple confusion is a big worry for many parents. For breastfeeding moms who want some freedom from feeding every three to four hours or having to pump at work, the wide, soft mound design of the Comotomo bottles makes for an easy transition. Cleaning is also simple, thanks to the wide neck that accommodates a dish sponge and BPA-free material that makes the bottles dishwasher safe.Pros• Wide nipple mound for easy latching• Wide neck makes it easy to hand-wash• BPA- and phthalate-free, 100 percent medical-grade silicone is safe to boil, put in dishwasher or microwaveCons• Hard to read measurement markings• Tips over easily• Nipple color turns cloudy over timeBottom LineThe soft, silicone material and wide, naturally shaped design of the Comotomo bottles helps prevent nipple confusion, making it easier to switch between bottle and breastfeeding.FeaturesIt’s common for breastfeeding moms to worry about whether baby is getting enough milk and gaining the recommended amount of weight, so finding a bottle that makes feeding simpler is key to easing anxiety. With my first son, I alternated between Philips Avent and Comotomo bottles and had no major problems. But when I tried introducing a Philips bottle to my daughter, Athena, when she was around 3 months old—to give myself a little freedom (she eats five times a day and still wakes up for a nightly feeding!)—she had a hard time latching on to the bottle’s smaller mound. So I tried the Comotomo bottle, and after taking a little time to get used to it, she was able to latch on and successfully release the milk.I think the Comotomo’s wide, soft mound and pliable nipple makes it easier for babies to transition from breast to bottle, since it more closely mimics a natural breast than most other bottles on the market. It also helps that the bottle is made of the same soft silicone material as the nipple, so her little hands can easily squeeze and hold onto it, just like she’s used to doing with my breast.At first, I was nervous that Athena might reject the breast if she started feeding from a bottle, but she’s been going back and forth pretty easily for about two months now with no issues. Still, as a precaution that my pediatrician recommended, I always angle her in more of a seated position for bottle-feeding so that the milk doesn’t come out too easily. I wouldn’t want her to start thinking that the breast is too much work by comparison.The Comotomo bottle comes with a slow-flow nipple for 0 to 3 months, but you can buy replacement nipples in slow, medium (3 to 6 months), fast (6+ months) and variable (6+ months) flow. The flow size isn’t labeled on the nipple itself, but the nipple hole changes depending on the size so once you open the package and start using them you’ll have to remember which is which—slow flow has one hole, medium has two holes, fast has three and variable has a Y-cut.Like the mound, the neck is also designed wider than other bottles, which makes it really easy to clean. No need to use a bottle brush—you can just reach in with a regular dish sponge. And since the bottles are free of BPA, phthalates and PVC, and made with medical-grade silicone, I can boil them and put them in the top rack of the dishwasher without worrying about them releasing any icky chemicals.PerformanceI have the green Comotomo bottles in both the 5- and 8-ounce sizes, and they’ve held up well, especially since I already used them with my son 18 months ago. The screw top is pretty leak proof, so you can toss it into a diaper bag and not worry about spills. I did have an issue with one of the tops on the bottle being screwed on so tightly that I couldn’t get it off (I blame my husband for that one!) and we had to throw it away. Otherwise, we’ve had no issues with the quality other than occasionally noticing a very subtle soap smell inside the bottle after washing. The Comotomo website says that may happen; they recommend sterilizing the bottles in boiling water for five minutes with a tiny bit of baking soda and then letting them air-dry (open side up) in a well-ventilated area.There are also anti-colic vents on the side of the nipple designed to help baby suck in less air, resulting in less gas, indigestion and spit-up. I can’t say I really noticed a difference when my son switched between bottle brands, but my daughter seems to have the same amount of burps and gas whether she breastfeeds or uses the Comotomo bottles, so I’m going to assume it works.One other thing I noticed is that over time the nipple changes from clear to cloudy with repeated washings. The good thing is it doesn’t affect the performance, but it just perpetually looks a little worse for the wear.DesignThe wide mound, rounded edges and lime green color on the screw top make this bottle nice to look at, and the silicone material makes it easy for baby to grip and hold onto.Since the silicone material is a bit opaque, I’ve found that the measurement markings on the bottle are hard to read (especially during nighttime feedings). To see how much Athena has consumed or whether she’s finished the bottle, I have to take it from her and hold it up for a closer look. Also, the soft material makes the bottle a little unstable when standing upright, as I learned the hard way when I accidentally knocked it over before screwing on the top, resulting in some spilled breast milk.

We love these bottles. They are so much easier to clean than other brands, and they are super easy for my 4 month old to hold on her own due to the shape and size. They don't leak and are a nice thick silicone quality.

These bottles are awesome and are worth the money! We were having a hard time getting our 5 month old son to finish his milk for the past month, but since we've started using these bottles he's been finishing them no problem. I'd accidentally bought nipples for this bottle and figured we'd buy the actual bottle and give something new a try. We were using the Dr. Brown bottles, which just have too many parts and didn't make the feeding process any easier. The Como Tomo bottles are an absolute dream compared to Dr. Brown's! They're easy to clean, easy to mix formula in, and designed and made very well. I would give these 10 of 5 stars if I could lol.

Great bottles. We will use these for the next. They are easy to use and easy to clean. The nipple does leak some on the 8oz size, but does not on the 5oz size.

Our son really likes this. We're tried Dr. Brown's glass bottle, Breastflow, Born Free glass bottle, and this is the best! Here are some cool things about this bottle:1. Not like other bottles, your milk does not get stuck anywhere in the bottle so there's no waste. Many bottles have "shoulders" so your milk can get stuck there. When you use the Breastflow bottle, the milk just get stuck in the nipple and our son can't get the last 0.5 oz out. You don't have this problem with the Comotomo bottles.2. It's very easy to clean. You don't need brushes. We use the Born Free brushes (BTW, it's my favorite) to clean them since we already have them at home to clean our BornFree bottles.3. It shapes like a breast so our son latches really well. When we were using the Dr. Brown's bottle, he has difficulty switching back and forth. Breastflow, Born Free, and Comotomo do not have this issue.4. It's made of silicone instead of plastic. We don't want to use plastic. Breastflow bottles were just a temporary thing because he was getting frustrated with the Dr. Brown's bottle. We switched from Breastflow to BornFree and he likes the BornFree bottles. However, now he's getting older, I'm concerned that it may be difficult for him to hold his bottle one day. Glass bottles just don't seem that safe for babies to hold. I did some research online and found that silicone can be an alternative. It's safe and unbreakable.5. The flow is very slow and our nanny said that when he falls asleep while feeding, the milk doesn't overflow his mouth (great to prevent ear infection).6. At first I was concerned that it can tip over easily but than we realized that it does not leak even if you do so.7. The cap seals off the nipple really well so you don't need a "travel cap" like most bottles do. One less thing to worry about. When we are out and about, sometimes I don't know what to do with the travel cap. Where should I put it? On the table in a restaurant? After we feed him the bottle, if he finishes it's easy, just put the cap back. But if doesn't finish the bottle, I don't want to put the travel cap back after leaving it on the table. So I ended up holding the bottle in my hand until we get home. Comotomo bottle does not have this problem, you just put the cap back and it's sealed again.Overall, whoever designed it really knows what he/she was doing and they really took care of the disadvantages of most bottles on the market. I just hope that they go on sale some day so we can purchase some more! The only problem with this bottle is that it's expensive, but I would say that you get what you pay for! If I hadn't bought 3 BornFree bottles already, I would buy more of these Comotomo bottles.