Designed for babies aged 3 months and older, the Tommee Tippee Natural Start Anti-Colic Baby Bottle is an excellent choice for parents seeking to reduce feeding discomfort caused by colic. Its innovative **anti-colic valve** and convenient **self-sterilising feature** offer ease of use and peace of mind, empowering parents with a practical solution for daily feeding, though individual baby preferences for teat shape should always be observed.
Natural Start Teat: Designed to mimic the natural flex, stretch, and movement of a mum's breast, encouraging an easy latch for babies. This helps in combining breast and bottle feeding.
Anti-Colic Valve: An integrated valve located within the teat helps to prevent symptoms of colic by venting air away from your baby's tummy during feeding, reducing gas and discomfort.
Self-Sterilising Function: For ultimate convenience, the bottle can be sterilised in a microwave in just 3 minutes. Simply fill the base with 50ml of water, place the teat and cap on top, and heat. This eliminates the need for a separate steriliser when on the go or for quick sanitisation.
340ml Capacity: This larger size is ideal for babies 3 months and older, accommodating bigger feeds as your baby grows and their appetite increases.
BPA-Free: All components of the bottle are free from BPA, ensuring safe feeding for your little one.
Pack of 2: Comes in a convenient twin pack, providing a spare bottle or allowing for back-to-back feeds.
Reduces Colic Symptoms: The advanced anti-colic valve is highly effective in minimizing air intake, contributing to a more comfortable feeding experience and fewer colic-related issues.
Convenient Self-Sterilisation: The microwave self-sterilisation feature is a game-changer for busy parents, offering a quick and efficient way to sanitise bottles without extra equipment.
Larger Capacity: The 340ml size is perfect for growing babies, reducing the frequency of refilling during longer feeds.
Breast-Like Teat: Many babies transition easily between breast and bottle due to the familiar feel of the Natural Start teat.
Durable and Safe Materials: Made from high-quality, BPA-free plastic, ensuring longevity and peace of mind.
Teat Preference: While designed to be breast-like, some babies may still have a preference for other teat shapes or brands.
Microwave Requirement: The self-sterilising function relies on access to a microwave, which might not always be available (e.g., when travelling without one).
Cleaning Multiple Parts: Despite self-sterilisation, the bottle still consists of several parts that require manual cleaning before sterilisation, which can be time-consuming.
Reduces Colic Symptoms: The advanced anti-colic valve is highly effective in minimizing air intake, contributing to a more comfortable feeding experience and fewer colic-related issues.
Convenient Self-Sterilisation: The microwave self-sterilisation feature is a game-changer for busy parents, offering a quick and efficient way to sanitise bottles without extra equipment.
Larger Capacity: The 340ml size is perfect for growing babies, reducing the frequency of refilling during longer feeds.
Breast-Like Teat: Many babies transition easily between breast and bottle due to the familiar feel of the Natural Start teat.
Durable and Safe Materials: Made from high-quality, BPA-free plastic, ensuring longevity and peace of mind.
Teat Preference: While designed to be breast-like, some babies may still have a preference for other teat shapes or brands.
Microwave Requirement: The self-sterilising function relies on access to a microwave, which might not always be available (e.g., when travelling without one).
Cleaning Multiple Parts: Despite self-sterilisation, the bottle still consists of several parts that require manual cleaning before sterilisation, which can be time-consuming.
The Tommee Tippee Natural Start Anti-Colic Bottle is engineered to provide a comfortable feeding experience for babies aged 3 months and up. The anti-colic valve is key to its performance, working tirelessly to draw air away from the milk as your baby feeds. This mechanism is designed to reduce the ingestion of air bubbles, a common cause of gas and discomfort, leading to a calmer baby post-feed.
In real-world scenarios, parents often report a noticeable difference in their baby's fussiness and burping frequency when using these bottles. The 340ml capacity is particularly useful as babies grow, allowing for substantial feeds without needing to prepare multiple bottles. For instance, during evening feeds or when out and about, this larger volume can be a lifesaver.
The self-sterilising feature shines in its practicality. Imagine you're visiting friends or family, and you need a sterile bottle quickly. Instead of carrying a bulky steriliser or relying on boiling water, you can simply add water, pop the bottle in a microwave, and have it ready in 3 minutes. This convenience makes it an excellent choice for travel or everyday use where time is precious.
Always ensure the anti-colic valve is clean and clear of any residue to maintain optimal airflow.
Check the teat flow rate regularly; as your baby grows, they may need a faster flow teat, which can be purchased separately.
When self-sterilising, ensure the bottle parts are correctly assembled to allow the steam to circulate effectively.
Disassemble: Before first use, fully disassemble all bottle components: bottle, teat, screw ring, and cap.
Clean: Wash all parts thoroughly in warm soapy water. Use a bottle brush to ensure all milk residue is removed from the bottle and a small teat brush for the teat.
Sterilise: For first use, or prior to each use, sterilise all components. You can use the self-sterilising method (see below), a traditional steriliser, or boil in water for 5 minutes.
Assemble: Once dry and sterile, assemble the bottle by placing the teat into the screw ring, pulling it through until secure. Then screw the ring onto the bottle.
Age: Suitable for babies 3 months and older, typically requiring a medium or fast flow teat, depending on individual feeding speed.
Teats: Compatible with Tommee Tippee Natural Start teats. Other Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature teats are also generally compatible, allowing you to customise the flow rate as your baby develops.
Accessories: Works seamlessly with other Tommee Tippee Natural Start accessories like bottle warmers and sterilisers.
Washing: After each feed, wash all parts immediately. This prevents milk residue from drying and becoming harder to remove. All parts are top-rack dishwasher safe, but hand-washing is recommended for longevity.
Self-Sterilising:
Pour 50ml of cold water into the bottle base.
Place the clean teat and screw ring inside the bottle, followed by the cap.
Loosely place the bottle in the microwave for 3 minutes (timing may vary based on microwave wattage).
Allow to cool for 2 minutes before removing. Carefully pour out any remaining water. Always handle with care as contents will be hot.
Storage: Store cleaned and sterilised bottles in a cool, dry place. Avoid direct sunlight or extreme heat.
Teat Replacement: Teats should be inspected regularly for wear and tear (e.g., holes, stickiness, cracks). Replace teats every 2-3 months, or sooner if any damage is observed, for hygiene and safety.