Tommee Tippee

Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Baby Bottle

F
Ranked #18 in Baby Bottles
0 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

No page in the retrieved evidence names this specific model. It is included as the archetypal coasting-on-an-old-reputation buy. It trades on a decade-old reputation while the brand's current verified ratings sag, and the Lansinoh Feeding Bottle does the breast-like nipple better.

Consolidated from 21 cited sources across 16 outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

  • 1 enthusiastic source
  • 17 positive sources
  • 2 mixed sources
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Flagged as a product to avoid

7 of 11 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

Still cross-shopped on the strength of a roughly decade-old reputation while the brand's current bottle line shows poor verified buyer satisfaction on Trustpilot; the Lansinoh Feeding Bottle does the breast-like nipple better.

Flagged 17 September 2026
  1. Still cross-shopped on the strength of a roughly decade-old reputation while the brand's current bottle line shows poor verified buyer satisfaction on Trustpilot; the Lansinoh Feeding Bottle does the breast-like nipple better.

    Flagged 17 September 2026
  2. A superseded legacy line the brand itself has moved on from, coasting on its breast-like reputation, and the brand's successor line scores 1.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot, so there is no reason to buy into this ecosystem's current direction. The breast-like nipple marketing overpromises for gassy or colicky babies.

    Flagged 16 September 2026
  3. A best-selling starter bottle the current testing consensus has moved past on breast-like flow and venting, with a fast flow that many babies outgrow immediately. The Lansinoh Feeding Bottle is the recommended alternative.

    Flagged 16 September 2026
  4. It coasts on shelf dominance while current expert guides from Wirecutter, Babylist and MacroBaby all rank other brands first, and its bag-style wide teat is a known latch-refusal risk for breastfed babies with a valve design that has dated badly. Lansinoh or Evenflo Balance + Wide are the better buy.

    Flagged 16 September 2026
  5. Real-world testing found the nipple collapses and the flow drips too fast, squirting when temperature-tested despite matching the stated flow rate; the brand's better-regarded current model is the Advanced Anti-Colic.

    Flagged 16 September 2026
  6. Owners report the nipple collapses during feeding and the bottle drips too fast, squirting when tested for temperature. A nipple that fails at its one job is disqualifying, and its heavy distribution is exactly why it traps new parents.

    Flagged 16 September 2026
  7. Coasts on bestseller status while parents report the soft wide nipple and valve collapsing, slow or erratic flow, and gas; the Dr. Brown's Options+ Anti-Colic Baby Bottle is the better anti-colic buy.

    Flagged 16 September 2026

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Pros & cons

  • ✓ Widely stocked and easy to find on shelves
  • ✓ Breast-like nipple that defined the category's wide-neck era
  • ✓ One of the best-selling bottles in the category
  • ✓ Still a mainstream recommendation across current buying guides
  • ✓ Two-part bottle with a wide flexible nipple, very little to wear out or misassemble
  • ✗ Still bought on the strength of a roughly decade-old reputation
  • ✗ The brand's current bottle line shows poor verified buyer satisfaction on Trustpilot
  • ✗ Fast flow that many babies outgrow immediately
  • ✗ Current testing consensus has moved toward other systems for breast-like flow and venting
  • ✗ Bag-style wide teat is notorious for latch refusal in breastfed babies

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 6 articles, 14 video reviews and 1 community source

17 positive sources

T TRUCARE FZC TRUCARE FZC · channel
Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature baby bottles are accepted by babies and recommended by mums because their breast-like teats flex like mum and help encourage a natural latch. It’s also comforting to know that 97% of mums would recommend our Advanced Anti-Colic bottles, with 85% noticing a reduction in colicky discomfort. Complete with both classic Closer to Nature and Advanced Anti-Colic bottles, this set gives you the freedom to choose which bottle works best for your baby.
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S Smyths Toys Superstores Smyths Toys Superstores · 1.1M subscribers · Feb 2022
With our award-winning Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature baby bottle, switching between breast and bottle feeding has never been simpler. With our breast-like teat and built-in anti-colic valve, it could just be the best thing for baby, since you!
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B buybuy BABY buybuy BABY · channel
http://www.buybuybaby.com/store/product/tommee-tippee-reg-closer-to-nature-reg-3-pack-9-ounce-clear-baby-bottle/1042398523?Keyword=Tommee+Tippee+Closer+to+Nature+Baby+Bottle The innovative Closer to Nature Baby Bottle by Tommee Tippee is specially designed to make switching between breast and bottle feeding easier for you and your baby. Its compact shape allows feeding in a more natural position and is easy to hold. Thank you for watching.
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B BabyCenter BabyCenter · 705K subscribers · Mar 2022
See why Shelley - and baby Felicity - love the Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature bottle.
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M Mother & Baby Article · Oct 2020
Chantelle: This is a really good product for transitioning from breast to bottle. The soft teat really helps and the shape of the bottle is really good for child development. It’s easy to grip and means baby can be more independent with feeding. They are easy enough to clean (although the teats could be improved) but overall an amazing product.
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T TTPM Baby Gear Reviews TTPM Baby Gear Reviews · 18.9K subscribers · Apr 2018
Less gas, less spit up, and less fussing: all promises of the Tommee Tippee Advanced Anti-Colic Bottle. Using three-piece anti-colic technology, this bottle draws air away from milk or formula. The star valve keeps milk from traveling back up the tube for no leaks. Plus, there is a heat-sensing straw for when you warm up the milk!
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L Littlewoods Article
Happy Feeding [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These bottles are well designed.Easy to assemble,clean and sterilise either in steam steriliser or in the microwave.They are very lightweight and comfortable to hold whilst feeding.Really helped with the colic.My baby is a lot more happier and settled now.
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T TTPM Baby Gear Reviews TTPM Baby Gear Reviews · 18.9K subscribers · Mar 2020
Product Info: The Tommee Tippee Closer to Natural Baby Bottle is an eco-conscious, long-lasting, reusable, and convertible baby bottle. It has an original breast-like shape and a natural feel, as the smooth silicone anti-colic nipple flexes like mom's for an easy latch and seamless breast-to-bottle transition.
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B Baby Product Reviewer Baby Product Reviewer · channel
Our Closer to Nature bottle has guaranteed acceptance by newborns and infants, and together with a super-sensitive anti-colic valve it is the best thing for baby since you—making feeding easier for everyone.
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T TTPM Baby Gear Reviews TTPM Baby Gear Reviews · 18.9K subscribers · Jan 2018
Product Info: The Closer to Nature Anti Colic Bottle is a 9-ounce plastic baby bottle with lots of features that help both parent and child. The contoured shape of the bottle allows parents to hold it easily and eventually allows baby to grip as well. The textured design of the nipple helps with latch and transitioning between nipple and bottle and the patented air vent sucks out the air to help reduce air in baby’s milk.
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T Tell Me Baby Melissa · reviewer · Mar 2022
I’ve been using the Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Essentials Starter Kit and it’s been a great help in our daily routine.
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A Aprille Escueta Aprille Escueta · 8.2K subscribers · Jan 2019
So far we're still using this bottle and until they're fully weaned, I'm not getting any other bottle than this tommee tippee bottle.
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T TTPM Toy Reviews TTPM Toy Reviews · channel
The Easi-Vent valve makes feeding comfortable for baby. The bottle is curved making it easy for babies to hold.
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M Mama Cassidy Reviews Mama Cassidy Reviews · 278 subscribers · Apr 2024
She was able to switch back and forth from nursing to bottle with no confusion. Highly recommend!
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L Le Minh Tam Le Minh Tam · channel
This is the best Nipples in the marketplace with cheap price that you can easily afford.
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T TRUCARE FZC TRUCARE FZC · 104 subscribers · Jul 2023
With our award-winning Closer to Nature baby bottle, switching between breast and bottle feeding has never been simpler - in fact it has been voted as mum’s #1 bottle for switching between breast and bottle! . With our breast-like teat and built-in anti-colic valve, it could just be the best thing for baby, since you! Inspired by mum, designed by experts.
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T TRUCARE FZC TRUCARE FZC · 104 subscribers · Jul 2023
With our award-winning Closer to Nature® baby bottle, switching between breast and bottle feeding has never been simpler – in fact it has been voted as mum’s #1 bottle for switching between breast and bottle! With our breast-like teat and built-in anti-colic valve, it could just be the best thing for baby, since you! Inspired by mum, designed by experts.
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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #18 of 18 on our baby bottles tier list, in F tier. That placement draws on 21 cited sources across 16 outlets.

None of the 20 sources with a clear view is critical of it. Still bought on the strength of a roughly decade-old reputation. The brand's current bottle line shows poor verified buyer satisfaction on Trustpilot. Fast flow that many babies outgrow immediately. Current testing consensus has moved toward other systems for breast-like flow and venting. Bag-style wide teat is notorious for latch refusal in breastfed babies.

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