Independent testers added BuubiBottle to their 2026 best baby bottles list

By the Quark Editorial Team. Published September 9, 2026. Medically reviewed by Dr. Yang on September 9, 2026.

We did not know this was coming. In August we sent two bottles to Mommyhood101, a review site that tests baby gear with real families instead of rewriting spec sheets, and then we waited. On September 9 they published their updated best baby bottles guide, and BuubiBottle is on it at number six of eleven, next to Comotomo, Philips AVENT, Dr. Brown's Options+, Tommee Tippee, MAM, Hegen, Nanobebe, Playtex, NUK and PopYum.

We had no input into what they wrote, no preview, and no money changed hands. So the useful thing we can do here is show you what they actually said, including the part we would rather they had left out.

What they liked

Their first note was about the nipple and the body together:

"combining an excellent breast-like nipple with a lightweight and durable bottle"

Their second was about the material. The BuubiBottle Mini and Max bodies are made from Grilamid TR-90 rather than the Tritan or glass most bottles use:

"premium transparent polyamide that's impressively clear like glass but much lighter"

Their closing line on the bottles was "we came away very impressed."

What they did not like

"The biggest drawback is price"

That one is fair and we are not going to argue with it. A Mini or a Max is $19.99 for one and $34.99 for two. That sits above the shelf price of a mainstream anti-colic bottle, and if you are buying six bottles to get through a week of night feeds, the difference is real money.

What you are paying for is the same two things their testers picked out: the nipple geometry and the TR-90 body. Whether that trade is worth it depends mostly on whether your baby moves between breast and bottle, because that is the case we designed around.

Why nipple shape is the part that matters

A baby who feeds both ways has to switch between two very different mechanics several times a day, and a teat that asks for a different mouth position than the breast is the usual reason that switch goes badly. This is a studied problem, not a marketing angle. Research in the Journal of Perinatology found that perioral movements and sucking pattern during bottle feeding with an experimental teat could be brought close to those seen in breastfeeding, which is the design target our RealFeel nipples aim at. The AAP's guidance on bottle-feeding basics covers the rest of what makes a feed go well, including pace and position.

About the material

Grilamid TR-90 is a transparent polyamide made by EMS-Grivory. It is used in eyewear frames and sports equipment because it takes impact without shattering and stays clear. In a bottle that means you get glass-like clarity, so you can actually see the milk line, without the weight of glass or the risk of a drop ending the feed. The original BuubiBottle uses Tritan; TR-90 is specific to the Mini, the Max and the Sip.

Common questions

Which BuubiBottles did Mommyhood101 test?
The Mini, which holds 5 oz, and the Max, which holds 8 oz. Both are TR-90.

Where does BuubiBottle rank on their list?
Sixth of eleven bottles in the guide published on September 9, 2026.

Did QuarkBaby pay for the placement?
No. We sent two samples in August at their request and had no say in the review, the ranking or the wording.

Is a BuubiBottle worth the extra cost?
It depends on your feeding pattern. If your baby takes both breast and bottle, the nipple shape is what you are buying and it is the thing reviewers keep naming. If your baby is bottle-only and settling well on a cheaper bottle, there is less reason to switch.

Is TR-90 the same as the plastic in most bottles?
No. Most clear bottles use Tritan, a copolyester. TR-90 is a transparent polyamide, which is why it reads as glass-like while staying light.

What is the difference between the Mini and the Max?
Volume only. The Mini is 5 oz for newborns and early feeds, the Max is 8 oz for older babies. Both take the same RealFeel nipples, and the Starter Set pairs them.

This article reports an independent review of our products. It is not medical advice. For guidance on feeding your own baby, speak with your pediatrician.

Sources

• Mommyhood101, Best Baby Bottles, updated September 9, 2026. All quotations above are taken verbatim from this guide.
• American Academy of Pediatrics, Bottle Feeding Basics, HealthyChildren.org.
• Segami et al., Perioral movements and sucking pattern during bottle feeding with a novel, experimental teat are similar to breastfeeding, Journal of Perinatology, April 2013.
• EMS-Grivory, Grilamid TR high-performance transparent polyamide.