Dr Brown

All of the plastic and phthalates talk has got mothers in a tizzy over which bottles are best for baby. Glass bottles have been on the market for decades, but newer brands are heeding mommy's concerns and introducing modern models of the classic baby feeding utensil.

Simple: The old-school company Evenflo manufactures glass bottles with a silicone nipple at a bargain price. Three eight–ounce bottles will cost you less than $6.
Swank: A little more cash will get you the patented Dr. Brown's internal vent system. Unfortunately, it requires more cleanup but if it helps reduce colic, it may be worth it. Two seven-ounce bottles will run you $15.

Which bottles do you prefer?

Like strollers, cribs, and nearly everything else baby–related, I was stumped when I had to buy bottles for my baby. Unaware of which brand or style to purchase, I went on the advice of fellow mothers and bought a supply of Dr. Brown's.

My friends said that the patented internal-vent system incorporated in the Dr. Brown's Natural Flow bottle helped their babies avoid gas, indigestion, and, in some cases, colic. I was sold. My only problem was that the bottles were only available in plastic, which is a serious downer for mothers like myself trying to avoid it.

But alas, Dr. Brown's has boarded the glass-bottle train. In December, the manufacturer began selling its genius bottle in glass form ($13 for two 3.5-ounce bottles). And late next month, the brand will be introducing its newest line of polypropylene baby bottles.

Which do you prefer: plastic, polypropylene, or glass bottles?