Hands-on review
By Priya Nair, IBCLC · Lactation consultant & feeding editor
Updated June 1, 2026
The internal vent clinically reduces colic and gas. It scores strongest on best-in-class anti-colic; the main trade-off is most parts to wash. A confident baby bottle pick for the right shopper.
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The internal vent clinically reduces colic and gas. Here is how the Dr. Brown’s Options+ held up against the rest of our baby bottles rotation, and where it fits.
On our six-axis scale the Dr. Brown’s Options+ averages 8.6/10, with its highest marks for best-in-class anti-colic and vent removable later. That makes it a dependable everyday baby bottle rather than a one-trick option.
Pros that stood out: Best-in-class anti-colic, Vent removable later. Trade-offs to know about: Most parts to wash.
Certification: BPA-free. We weight safety heavily in this category, and the Dr. Brown’s Options+ clears the bar; build quality is in line with its $16–$18 price.
If best-in-class anti-colic is your priority, the Dr. Brown’s Options+ is an easy recommendation. If most parts to wash matters more, compare it against the other picks in our best baby bottles guide.
What parents tell us most often: best-in-class anti-colic.
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Dr. Brown’s Options+
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