At a glance:
The stand out feature of these bottles is the genius self-sterilisation element. The ventilation holes ensure baby is not inhaling too much air, improving colic dramatically. They are also super reasonable and a brilliant product all round.
What they say:
“Life with a baby can be quite stressful. This is why the MAM Self Sterilising Anti-Colic bottle is the ideal support. Its sterilising function ensures that it is ready for everything: visiting relatives, travelling or meeting friends. The smart bottle is sterilised in an instant; simply heat in the microwave for three minutes with a little water and it’s ready to use. No additional product, no chemical additives – that’s how easy sterilisation can be. Peace of mind for parents and an ideal start in life for babies. The patented vented base of the MAM anti-colic bottle, ensures that babies can drink calmly and relaxed. The ventilation holes in the base regulate pressure balance and airflow, and as the bottle ventilates via the bottom, milk flows undisturbed without air bubbles – feeding without interruption.”
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Tested by mum Katie Marshall for the Mother & Baby awards 2018:
Would you recommend this to other mums?
I would highly recommend this product for a couple of reasons. The first is the quick and easy self-sterilisation and the second is the way the bottle was designed ergonomically. You can hold it very comfortably while feeding your baby and it makes the whole experience feel natural.
How did this product make your life easier?
This product has the amazing feature of self-sterilisation, which definitely makes my life easier! It can be done in a matter of minutes and speeds up the whole process of feeding which is great when you’ve got a hungry baby.
Would you choose this product to win?
I probably wouldn’t choose this bottle to win, purely because there is not the option to have a round teat on the bottle and my baby much prefers a round teat. But other than that I would 100% recommend this product!
What changes would you make to this product?
The only thing I would change would be to introduce round teats – maybe this is something that could be explored by MAM going forward.
Tested by mum Kerry Bailey for the Mother & Baby awards 2018:
Would you recommend this to other mums?
I would recommend these bottles to everyone I know as they are brilliant and the self- sterilising element make life so much easier. It’s so handy – when we went away for a couple of nights I didn't have to take the bulky steriliser with me, I just popped the bottle in the microwave.
How did this product make your life easier?
This product makes my life so much easier. As a busy mum of five, life can be pretty chaotic in the mornings. I find with these bottles that I wash them, sterilise them and then refill them all within five minutes. This saves me so much time in the mornings as well as last thing at night and I always have bottles ready to use.
Would you choose this product to win?
I would definitely choose this bottle over any others. MAM is far superior to any other brands I have tried and I don’t need a big, bulky steriliser anymore, which has changed my life on a day to day basis! Also, the bottles are not expensive compared to others on the market, which is the cherry on the cake.
What changes would you make to this product?
I honestly would not change anything about these bottles. They are easy to use and the teats are brilliant – I would recommend them to everyone!
Tested by mum Vicki Ashelford for the Mother & Baby awards 2018:
Would you recommend this to other mums?
100%! I would definitely recommend these MAM Easy Start Bottles to all mums. At first I was wary about sterilising in the microwave but it worked perfectly and I was happy with the results! My daughter took to the teat and loved the pink design. I also think they are exceptionally well priced!
How did this product make your life easier?
We were using Tommee Tippee bottles before testing these and my daughter wasn't getting on with them as I felt the teat was far too big. Since we’ve tried the MAM bottles, she loves them as the teat fits her mouth perfectly. Now she drinks all her milk, sleeps through the night and is finally putting on some weight. Thank you MAM!
Would you choose this product to win?
I think the MAM bottles should win a Mother & Baby award, they have been a lifesaver for me and I wish I had known about them earlier!
What changes would you make to this product?
Maybe they could come in boxes of six rather than three, as I find I use so many of them!
Tested by mum Amy Baker for the Mother & Baby awards 2018:
Would you recommend this to other mums?
Yes. The bottles have been so easy for my son to use, the teats have been ideal for him. They are very hygienic and I would particularly recommend them to a mum whose child has colic, as we found these were the only bottles that helped.
How did this product make your life easier?
My life became easier because the bottles were so quick to sterilise when out and about with my baby. Also, this bottle is the only one that did not give our son colic or reflux. In terms of cleaning, the bottom of it is removable, making it really easy to wash out and ensure all the milk residue comes off.
Would you choose this product to win?
I believe that the MAM Easy Start Bottles should win this category as they are great value for money, easy to sterilise and the best on the anti-colic market. Amazing!
What changes would you make to this product?
My son could not hold up the bottle himself as it was too heavy, but I think that will change once he gets a bit older and is not a reflection on the quality of the product.
Tested by mum Kirsty Ashcroft for the Mother & Baby awards 2018:
Would you recommend this to other mums?
Yes, I'd recommend this to anyone. The simple yet effective design of being able to take the bottle apart really gives me confidence that it is being cleaned thoroughly. Also, the fact that these can be sterilized on their own in the microwave is very useful, to the point where we have got rid of our standalone sterilizer.
How did this product make your life easier?
Self-sterilisation is a genius idea which has definitely made my life easier!
Would you choose this product to win?
Yes. Having tried so many products over the course of having three children, I can safely say that this is the best bottle we have used and I wish it has been around for my eldest child growing up. It’s fantastic!
What changes would you make to this product?
Nothing at all.