Best for Feeding

From the moment your child is born, your world will revolve around feeding. Whether it’s midnight sessions or that first taste of green beans, their little mouths will be busy exploring new textures and flavors. From highchairs and bibs to bottles and baby food makers, there’s a lot of gear to consider.

Not sure what products you’ll need? It’s easy to get overwhelmed when the market is chock full of seemingly helpful feeding gadgets and tools. But buying things on the fly usually results in cluttered counters and overflowing cabinets—the last thing any parent wants. To help you minimize the gear you’ll need from baby to toddler, here are the feeding products worthy of the Parents' 2023 Best for Baby Awards. 

Best Anti-Colic Bottle

Dr. Brown’s Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Baby Bottle

Why It’s a Winner: Whether you chose to bottle feed or breastfeed/chestfeed is a completely personal decision. But if you chose to go the bottle route, either intermittently along with breastfeeding/chestfeeding or exclusively on its own, Dr. Brown’s Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Baby Bottle is a great choice. This bottle is a tried-and-true favorite that offers vacuum-free feeding along with a patented vent system that’s been clinically proven to prevent colic and decrease burping, spitting up, and gas. The breast-like nipple offers a continuous flow so that babies can feed at their own pace. 

What Parents Are Saying: One mom tester who exclusively breastfed her tot before giving a bottle says, “the slow flow nipple simulated the milk flow from the breast well. The baby had no issues with the bottle and drank a full 2.5 ounces in around 20 minutes.”

Price: $17.99/3-Pack

Best Silicone Bottle

Nanobébé Flexy Silicone Baby Bottle

Why It’s a Winner: The ultra-soft silicone of the Nanobébé Flexy Silicone Baby Bottle makes the transition from breast/chest to bottle easy, thanks to a non-collapsing nipple and breast-like shape and feel. The non-tipping base makes it easy to take on the go, and the easy-to-read volume scale makes tracking your baby’s progress a breeze. The wide-mouth design is simple to clean either by hand or in the dishwasher. And for those wanting to eliminate plastic, the parts are made with naturally hygienic, food-grade silicone that’s BPA-free, phthalate-free, lead-free, and PVC-free. 

What Parents Are Saying: One parent raves about the soft silicone because it feels safer to use. Another plus? “I love that it has anti-colic venting, but without the inside parts, so I have less washing.”

Price: $24.99/3-Pack

Best Baby Food Maker

Quook Baby Food Maker by Quark 

Why It’s a Winner: Making baby food is harder than it looks. With all the chopping, steaming, puréeing, and straining, it could take hours out of your already busy day to make your baby a home-cooked meal. The Quook Baby Food Maker by Quark, a 5-in-1 food processor with a built-in steamer, does the job for you by making preparation, cooking, and cleaning easier. Plus, it has a handy bottle-warming function too. Thanks to minimal, dishwasher-friendly parts, clean-up is also a breeze. The digital touch control panel is user-intuitive and lets you decide on the texture, cooking times, and more. 

What Parents Are Saying: “Quook was easy to use, easy to set up, and, so far, easy to clean,” says one parent, who has tried multiple kitchen items in the past to make baby purées. “The bottle warmer and sterilization are also a nice bonus!”

Price: $149.99

Best Feeding Utensils

Busy Baby Bungee Bib and Utensil Set 

Why It’s a Winner: Have a messy eater on your hands? Chances are you do. Playing and experimenting with food is part of the fun, but this product cuts down on the mess. Mealtime meets playtime with the Busy Baby Bungee Bib and Utensil Set, a silicone bib that uses straps to attach utensils and toys. By keeping everything within reach and off the floor, clean-up is easier than ever. The wide, deep bib pocket catches food and crumbs and then doubles as a storage space for the straps, toys, and utensils so you can wrap it all up for safe transport from table to sink (or restaurant to home). 

What Parents Are Saying: The simplicity of this product is a win. “Simple to put together, simple to use,” says one parent, who set it up on the baby’s highchair and has been using it every day since. This tester loves how much her son gets to explore while eating, and “the toys and utensils stay clean a little longer, and we can focus on feeding him.”

Price: $24.99

Best Highchair

Ergobaby Evolve 3-in-1 Highchair 

Why It’s a Winner: Ergobaby's Evolve 3-in-1 Highchair offers tool-free conversion for every stage of growth—from highchair, to chair, to kitchen helper. The dishwasher-safe tray is a plus, as are the wipeable surfaces. The minimalist design, available in two wood finishes, makes it a welcome addition to your dining décor without looking like another clunky piece of baby gear.

What Parents Are Saying: Along with the chic look of this highchair, one parent loves how easy it was to put together. “It definitely could be a one-person job,” she says. “And if you have a crawling baby roaming around, it is very helpful!”

Price: $349

Best Cost-Effective Highchair

IKEA Antilop Highchair 

Why It’s a Winner: IKEA is known for its high-functioning, minimalist designs, and the Antilop Highchair is no exception. And at just $30, you can't beat the price. Plus, it’s easy to take apart and bring on the go whether you’re visiting a friend or eating at a restaurant. The raised edges offer spill protection, so your floors stay mess-free. Users love that it can be stored when not in use, making it a definite space saver.

Price: $29.99

Best Formula Tech

Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced

Why It's a Winner: No more blurry-eyed measuring and shaking in the middle of the night. The Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced has gained cult-status by formula parents everywhere, and for good reason. What’s often referred to as the Keurig of baby products, this fully customizable formula maker dispenses 2-10 ounces of body temperature formula to the perfect consistency every time and works with virtually all types of formulas and bottles. Our experts agree this is a must for families.

“There's no more guesswork with water temperature, as the Brezza will ensure each bottle is served at a safe feeding temperature for babies,” says Anna Balagtas, founder of Pocket Doula.

Price: $184

Best Wearable Breast Pump

Elvie Pump

Why It’s a Winner: The Elvie Pump is the smallest hands-free all-in-bra breast pump on the market. It’s also the quietest, thanks to a patented pumping system that oscillates 21,000 times per second, meaning it’s beyond human hearing. You really can’t compete with that! The SmartRhythm pumping feature is customizable to your needs. Choose from multi-switch to optimize your milk output—express and collect for heavier letdowns, slow and gentle for sensitive nipples, and more.

Price: $299/Single, $549/Double

Best Breast Pump With a Mission

Rumble Tuff Breeze Breast Pump

Why It’s a Winner: With the Rumble Tuff Breast Pump, you get a medical-grade pump at an affordable price. It weighs less than a water bottle and fits in the palm of your hand for easy pumping at home or on the go. It adapts to your unique expression and stimulation pattern with a three-phase expression program plus a memory setting. No power, no problem—the Rumble Tuff easily converts to a manual pump, too. 

What Our Experts Are Saying: This pump comes with support, which is critical for new parents. “Every pump that you purchase from them comes with a 30 min IBCLC virtual meeting, so if a new family doesn't have great lactation coverage through their insurance (which by the way, this pump can be covered by insurance too!), they can purchase this pump and get the support they need to begin their breastfeeding journey,” says Natalie Diaz, founder of Twiniversity.

Price: $159.99

Best Handheld Breast Pump

Haakaa Manual Pump

Why It’s a Winner: The Haakaa Manual Breast Pump expresses milk using the power of suction. All you have to do is squeeze, attach to your breast/chest, and let it work its magic. The Haakaa is one solid piece with no added parts, so it’s easy to clean and sterilize after every use. The wide base makes it perfect for a variety of sizes and shapes and the super soft silicone makes it comfortable for sensitive skin. It’s a no-fuss option that will do the job well.

Price: $12.94

Best Bottle Cleaner

Nanobébé E-Brush Electric Bottle Brush

Why It’s a Winner: You don’t know “ick” until you’ve discovered a long-forgotten bottle behind the couch or in the backseat of your car. The Nanobébé E-Brush Electric Bottle Brush will have it good as new in no time. It’s fast and quite therapeutic to get your bottles this clean. Plus, you can use it to clean other things like pump parts, sippy cups, and more. The built-in rechargeable battery connects via a quick-snap magnetic port and holds charge for weeks. 

What Parents Are Saying: “It made me feel like our bottles were extra, extra clean after using this product,” says one parent.

Price: $34.99

Best Feeding Support Pillow

Boppy Organic Bare Naked Original Nursing Pillow

Why It’s a Winner: The Boppy Organic Bare Naked Nursing Pillow is made from 100% organic cotton fabric with a hypoallergenic fiberfill. Like all Boppy pillows, it offers superior ergonomic support while nursing, bottle feeding, and bonding. Whether you cradle, cross cradle, football hold, or bottle feed, you will be comfortable in whatever position you choose. The U-shaped design also allows comfort for those recovering from c-sections. Parents also use the Boppy for supported tummy time and sitting practice. Talk about a multi-functional product!

What Parents Are Saying: Parents love that this nursing pillow is cute and also made from organic materials. But its versatility is another perk. “I was unable to breastfeed, so I am looking forward to using the Boppy more in the future for baby support to sit and tummy time,” says one parent.

Price: $35