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Plastic-Free Rating
Baby & Kids
Mainstream Brand
Baby & Kids·Dr. Brown's

Natural Flow Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Glass Baby Bottle, with Level 1 Slow Flow Nipple

D
PFR Grade
Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution
This bottle is made of glass, which is a plastic-free material for the main body. However, the nipple, cap, and collar are made of silicone and polypropylene, which are plastics. It is BPA-free. The anti-colic system is a good feature for baby health.
PFR Avoid

This glass baby bottle features an anti-colic internal vent system clinically proven to reduce colic, spit-up, burping, and gas. Its breast-like nipple promotes natural latch-on, easing the transition between breast and bottle feeding.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
4
Packaging
3
Transparency
4
Durability
5

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

This bottle is made of glass, which is a plastic-free material for the main body. However, the nipple, cap, and collar are made of silicone and polypropylene, which are plastics. It is BPA-free. The anti-colic system is a good feature for baby health.

Synthetic Plastic Content
%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Dr. Brown's's Natural Flow Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Glass Baby Bottle, with Level 1 Slow Flow Nipple is made from Borosilicate glass bottle, silicone nipple, polypropylene cap/collar. Certifications: IQVIA Health ProVoice Survey 2025 (Pediatrician Recommended), Parents - Best for Baby Awards - Winner 2022, Babycenter Editor's Choice - Love it Award 2021.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

Contains:Silicone, Polypropylene
1

Various plastic chemicals

Source

Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Glass Baby Bottle, with Level 1 Slow Flow Nipple

Health Risk

Potential for microplastic exposure from silicone nipple and polypropylene parts, especially when heated.

Who Is Most At RiskEveryone

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.

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