Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Anti-Colic Options+ review

Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Anti-Colic Options+ ranks first because it is the bottle on this list most focused on colic, at the lowest price for a single bottle. Dr. Brown's says the internal vent system and silicone nipple work together to give vacuum-free feeding and a consistent flow, so babies feed at their own pace without swallowing excess air, and that the system is clinically proven to reduce colic. The brand cites an IQVIA Health ProVoice Survey 2025 for its claim of the No. 1 pediatrician recommended bottle in the U.S. A practical detail is that the vent can be taken out once your baby feeds well, so you do not need to switch bottles. The 8 oz narrow bottle comes with a Level 1 slow flow nipple, and Level 2 and Level 3 nipples cost $5.99 per 2-pack. The cost of the vent is extra cleaning: more pieces go through the brush and the top rack every day. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Parents of babies with colic, gas or spit-up

Price

$8.99 for one 8 oz narrow bottle on the Dr. Brown's US store when checked.

Price Regular price $899 $8.99 Shipping calculated at checkout.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Internal vent system that Dr. Brown's says is clinically proven to reduce colic and helps reduce spit-up, burping and gas
• Vent can be removed as feeding develops, so the same bottle keeps working
• 8 oz bottle ships with a Level 1 slow flow nipple
• Breast-like nipple shape meant to support a proper latch
• Safe on the dishwasher top rack, in electric and microwave sterilizers and in boiling water

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Single 8 oz bottle costs $8.99, so you can test it before buying a set
• Strength: Dr. Brown's says the bottle is used in hospitals and NICUs
• Strength: Replacement Level 2 and Level 3 nipples sell in 2-packs for $5.99
• Weakness: The internal vent system adds parts to wash compared with one-piece vents
• Weakness: Dishwasher use is limited to the top rack
• Weakness: Narrow 8 oz bottles are harder to fill with formula than wide-neck rivals

Key facts

• Price: $8.99 per 8 oz bottle when checked
• Anti-colic design: Removable internal vent system
• Included nipple: Level 1 slow flow
• Cleaning: Dishwasher top rack, electric or microwave sterilizer, boiling water

Where it ranks

Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Anti-Colic Options+ is No. 1 in our Best Baby Bottles verdict.