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Plastic-Free Rating
Baby & Kids
Mainstream Brand
Baby & Kids·Evenflo

Balance + Wide Neck Glass Bottle

B
PFR Grade
Good — mostly plastic-free with minor concerns
The bottle itself is 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, PVC, and phthalate-free.
PFR Recommended

The Evenflo Balance + Glass Wide Neck Baby Bottles are designed to support healthy bottle feeding, featuring a naturally sloped nipple for a wide latch and an anti-colic system. The bottles are made from durable, thermal shock-resistant tempered glass.

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
8
Packaging
7
Transparency
7
Durability
8

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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Low Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

The bottle itself is 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, PVC, and phthalate-free.

Synthetic Plastic Content
%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Evenflo's Balance + Wide Neck Glass Bottle is made from Tempered glass bottle, silicone nipple, polypropylene cap/collar. Certifications: BPA-free, PVC-free, Phthalate-free.

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

Evenflo Balance + Wide Neck Glass Bottle

Health Risk

Potential for microplastic exposure from silicone nipple and polypropylene parts, especially when heated. Some users report issues with vacuum sealing and leaking.

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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