Review of Bornfree Plastic & Glass Baby Bottles
Buy BornFree™ Bottles
From £12.99 for Twin Pack 160 ml (5 fl oz)
The bottles also come in twin-pack 260ml (9oz.) for £13.99. They have a wide neck , are made of Bisphenol-A Free plastic. They have an innovative air vent that helps eliminate colic symptoms. Each bottle comes with a level 1 teat and a cover.
After a four week struggle with breast feeding, I bought a BPA free breast pump and searched online for safe glass bottles. After checking out US blog sites dedicated to non-toxic baby bottles I found BornFree who had started operating in the UK and provided both BPA-free plastic bottles and glass bottles. I purchased glass bottles online and they arrived on time and well packaged.
Quality
All BornFree products are 100% BPA-Free. They are also free from Phtalates and PVC, all of which is very clearly labelled on the packaging. My four week old baby son took to the bottles very well. There are five different teat flows available. My son is now 5 months old and although I have tried him with the faster flow teat he refuses every flow apart from the original level 1 teat that came with the bottles.
[rating:5/5]
Ease of Use
The measurements are clear and easy to read on the plastic bottles but more difficult to read on the glass bottles. The bottle has six parts including the bottle cap, is easy and quick to assemble.
[rating:4/5]
Cleaning
The separate parts wash well in the top rack of the dishwasher and also in soapy water. There is no sticky residue left on the glass bottles. I bought a microwave sterilizer and bottle brushes online from BornFree. I called the UK office and they helpfully gave me the dimensions of the sterilizer so that I work out if it would fit in my small microwave. Don’t be put off by the yellow tinge to the plastic bottles. If you prefer a cleaner looking bottle the glass bottles are clear and very easy to clean.
[rating:4/5]
UK Availability
I travelled to four different ‘Babies R Us’ stores in an attempt to buy the glass bottles but they only had the plastic BPA free bottles in stock. I now use the plastic bottles when ‘out and about’ and the glass bottles at home.
[rating:2/5]
[rating:overall]
Key Benefit: Option of excellent anti-colic glass bottle, which is the safest option.
Disappointing Feature: Glass bottles are heavier to carry and inevitably more prone to breakage.
Manufacturer Information:
BornFree™ has developed a range of products baby bottles, cups and accessories that is totally free of the potentially dangerous chemicals Bisphenol-A (BPA), Phthalates and PVC.
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