Feeding Bottle That Reduces Gas and Spit Up

The 8 Best Baby Bottles for Gas of 2022

Dr. Brown's Newborn Feeding Set keeps little bellies happy and comfortable

Updated on April 04, 2022

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Gas happens when air becomes trapped in babies' stomachs or intestines, and is usually caused by taking in too much air with their milk during feeding. While gas can be a huge source of discomfort for your baby, it is incredibly common among newborns due to their immature digestive systems.

The good news is that with the right bottle, you can help alleviate symptoms of many common feeding issues, including gas. We carefully looked over design, material, value, any additional features, and ease of cleaning when reviewing products.

Here are the best baby bottles on the market to help combat your baby's gas.

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Who else recommends it? Babylist also picked Dr. Brown's Newborn Feeding Set.

What do buyers say? 85% of 30,800+ Amazon reviewers rated this product 4 stars or above.

The Dr. Brown's Original Baby Bottle Newborn Feeding Set earned our top spot thanks to the bottles' special patented vent system. The bottles have a uniquely-designed vent system that mimics breastfeeding, and works as they suck the air out of the milk or formula to help eliminate colic, gas, and spit up.

This newborn feeding set comes with three 8-ounce bottles, two 4-ounce bottles, two nipples, storage caps, and cleaning brushes. While there's some extra cleaning involved with these bottles and the smaller parts, the bottles are dishwasher safe.

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At just under $1 a piece, the price for these bottles is hard to beat. They may help beat gas too, as they are designed to limit air flow. Printed with colorful designs, the bottles come with caps to keep the nipples clean, and they're BPA and PVC free.

Many customers say these bottles work just as well as more expensive bottles but at a fraction of the price. They say they're easy to clean and durable. While some report issues with the nipples collapsing, the manufacturer lists several simple-to-address reasons this may be happening, including the nipple not filling completely and the cap ring being on too tightly.

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Gas is bad enough, but your baby suffering from colic takes things to a whole new, uncomfortable level. While colic is defined by lengthy bouts of crying and is not necessarily caused by gas, babies with colic may have more gas because of all the air they take in when they're crying. To help provide relief, many parents turn to these anti-colic bottles from Playtex. They're specially designed with a vent on the bottom to help keep air from getting into baby's tummy. The bottle is also angled, which further helps with digestion.

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If your baby's gas comes with a side of spit up, these bottles from NUK may help. Each one is equipped with a specially designed anti-colic air system to help repel gas and spit up. And don't worry, the system is built-in, so there are no extra parts to clean. The nipples are also designed with multiple holes (three in a 5-ounce bottle) to more closely mimic a mother's breast than nipples with just one hole.

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If you're not sure how much of a difference a bottle can make, these bottles from Philips have been scientifically proven to reduce colic and general discomfort by reducing gas and spit-up. They're equipped with the company's special AirFree venting system, which helps reduce the amount of air your baby takes into their tummy.

They're designed to be easy to hold, and the nipple is structured to prevent it from collapsing, so your baby's meal can be as enjoyable as possible. There are only four parts per bottle, so washing is relatively simple compared to other bottles.

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Recyclable and safe for baby and the environment, these glass baby bottles from Evenflo are a go-to for many concerned parents. Gas worries are put to rest by the bottle's patented Proflo venting technology. Washing and reassembling the bottles is still relatively simple as each bottle only has three pieces. Bonus: they're dishwasher-safe and ergonomically designed, so they are easy to hold, too.

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Cleaning and sterilizing baby bottles can be time-consuming and tedious, requiring a brush and the removal of all the pieces. These bottles from Comotomo simplify the process and still provide a great feeding experience for most babies. They feature two anti-colic vents to keep air out of baby's tummy. Plus, the nipples are naturally shaped and have a wide mound so that baby can switch back and forth between breast and bottle without issue. The wide neck also makes the bottles easy to clean without the need for a brush.

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If you're breastfeeding and want to avoid nipple confusion issues, you want to use bottles that are as much like a mother's breast as possible, like these from Tommee Tippee. The flexible nipple is realistically shaped and made of a smooth silicone that mimics the feel of a mother's skin, while an anti-colic valve keeps excess air from reaching baby's tummy.

This package comes with six bottles in an array of rainbow colors that add a pop of fun to feeding time, too. Parents swear by these bottles, with many saying their breastfeeding little ones took to these when they wouldn't eat from other bottles.

Final Verdict

Dr. Brown's bottles (view at Amazon) have the best internal vent system for gassy babies. If you want one with fewer parts that's easier to clean, opt for Evenflo Premium Proflo Vented Glass Bottles (view at Amazon) or Comotomo (view at Amazon).

What to Look For in a Baby Bottle for Gas

Vent or Valve

Look for a removable vent or built-in valve or venting system to help extra air escape the bottle. This will reduce the amount of air the baby sucks in while eating, reducing air in the belly that can cause gas and discomfort. If you don't have a dishwasher or want cleaning to be easy (who doesn't?), opt for a bottle with a built-in valve versus a removable vent, so you don't have another piece to clean.

Slow Flow Nipple

Choose a slow-flow nipple if your baby is gassy. A slower flow of milk means that baby can suck gradually and more consistently without stopping as much. If milk flows too quickly out of the nipple, it can cause the baby to gulp more air and lead to tummy discomfort.

What Experts Say

"If you have a baby who struggles with gas, make sure that you are bottle-feeding the baby in an upright position and hold the bottle horizontally as well as allowing frequent breaks to avoid the baby feeding too quickly. Another way to avoid gas when bottle feeding is to burp frequently throughout the feed and at the end of the feeding.

"A slow flow nipple is preferred to aid the risk of the baby over distending his or her stomach, which can happen with quick milk feeds resulting in increased gas. It's important to allow the baby to lead the way with feeds—bottle feedings should take around 15 to 20 minutes and quick feedings (less than 5 minutes) are not recommended. Milk should flow gradually and slowly to avoid baby having to take excessive gulps and burps every ounce or two," —Cindy Scott, RD, CLC.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How does a vent in a baby bottle help with gas?

  While a baby is sucking on a bottle, air can get trapped in the nipple. If there is no vent or valve in the bottle or nipple, the baby will suck down this air along with the milk, which can cause gas and discomfort. Vents work to reroute the air out of the nipple and bottle, so the baby sucks just the milk. Some bottles, like Dr. Brown's, have a removable vent. Most bottles have a built-in valve in the nipple where trapped air can be released.

• Does warming a bottle help to reduce gas in a baby?

  "The temperature of the milk does not seem to have any difference on the impact of the baby developing gas or not," says Cindy Scott, RD, CLC. She is a registered dietitian, certified lactation consultant, and baby-feeding expert. "Slightly warmed breast milk seems to be the most widely accepted," Scott says.

  Instead, help reduce gas and discomfort in your baby by making sure they get tummy time; taking breaks while feeding; frequently burping throughout feeds; using a slow-flow nipple; and taking 15 to 20 minutes to feed your baby.

Why Trust Verywell Family

Julie Evans is a parenting and wellness writer with a master's degree in non-fiction writing from Johns Hopkins University.

Additional reporting by Lainey Younkin.

Lainey Younkin, MS, RD, LDN is a registered dietitian and toddler mom. She interviewed her trusted colleague, Cindy Scott, RD, CLC, registered dietitian and certified lactation consultant, for the most up-to-date, evidence-based recommendations on the best bottles for gassy babies, as well as other ways to reduce gas in bottle-fed babies.

Verywell Family uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.

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