Philips Avent Natural Response Bottles Review 2026 — What 16,573 Parents Say
Switching between breast and bottle — or just want a bottle that won’t overwhelm a fast-feeding baby? The Philips Avent Natural Response range is one of the most-reviewed bottles on Amazon.ca, and we read through 16,573 verified parent reviews to summarise what buyers actually report. If bottles are on your list, see also our Dr Brown’s Anti-Colic Bottles review.
A breast-to-bottle-friendly bottle whose nipple only releases milk when baby actively sucks — summarised from 16,573 Amazon.ca reviews. Easy to clean, anti-colic, great for combo feeding; just match the flow to your baby.
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What is it?
The Philips Avent Natural Response bottle is an anti-colic baby bottle built around a nipple that only releases milk when your baby actively sucks — mimicking the pause-and-go rhythm of breastfeeding. This 3-pack of 4oz bottles (Slow Flow / Flow 2) uses a twin-valve anti-colic system, has just two parts to assemble, is BPA-free and dishwasher-safe, and fits the wider Philips Avent range.
Who it’s for
- Combo-feeding parents switching between breast and bottle — the Natural Response nipple is the headline reason buyers pick it.
- Babies who choke or gulp on fast-flow bottles — milk only flows on active sucking.
- Parents who hate fiddly cleaning — just two parts, no extra inserts.
- Not ideal for parents who want a single bottle that grows with baby without buying new flow levels.
What 16,573 parents actually said
Across 16,573 verified Amazon.ca reviews the Natural Response bottles average 4.7 / 5, with 86% of buyers leaving five stars and 93% rating four stars or higher. Parents repeatedly describe switching from other brands — Dr Brown’s, Lansinoh — and finding these easier to clean (no inserts), leak-free, and gentler for combo-feeding babies. The main thing to get right is the flow level for your baby’s age, which we cover below.
What parents loved
“The nipple only releases milk when the baby actively sucks, which prevents them from choking or getting overwhelmed by a fast flow.” Parents combo-feeding say it helped baby keep a strong latch.
— Verified buyer · 5★“Easy to take apart, wash and put back together… doesn't leak.” With only two parts and no anti-colic inserts, buyers contrast it favourably with fiddlier bottles.
— Verified buyer · 5★“The anti-colic valve really helps — my baby seems more comfortable with less gas and fussiness compared to other bottles we tried.”
— Verified buyer · 5★What frustrated some parents
One parent had “a mixed experience” noting the flow can be tricky — you have to match the nipple flow to your baby's age, since too slow frustrates older babies and too fast overwhelms newborns.
— Verified buyer · 5★ (mixed)Buyers point out nipples should be swapped every few months (and bottles when discoloured), which adds a small ongoing cost over time.
— Verified buyersAbout 829 buyers (5%) left one or two stars. At publish time Amazon's full review feed was unavailable, so beyond the flow caveat above we can't yet confirm other complaint themes — we'll expand this once that data is accessible.
— TinyVerdicts — how we read the dataBest for / skip if
Best for
- Combo-feeding parents who switch between breast and bottle
- Babies who gulp or choke on faster-flow bottles
- Parents who want minimal parts to wash and sterilise
Skip if
- You want one bottle that grows with baby without buying new flow levels
- You prefer glass bottles for everyday use (Avent sells a pricier glass version)
- You need a heavy-duty vented system for severe reflux
Our verdict
At $21.99 CAD for a 3-pack, the Philips Avent Natural Response bottles earn a Parent Verdict of 9.0 / 10. The Natural Response nipple is a genuine standout for combo-feeding and gulp-prone babies, and the two-part design makes cleaning painless. Just buy the right flow level for your baby’s stage and plan to replace nipples periodically. For easy, leak-free, breast-friendly bottles, they’re among the best-reviewed picks on Amazon.ca.