Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Glass, 4 oz 4-pack (SB44024) vs NUK Simply Natural Glass, 4 oz 3-pack
Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Glass, 4 oz 4-pack (SB44024)
The short answer
Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Glass, 4 oz 4-pack (SB44024) and NUK Simply Natural Glass, 4 oz 3-pack finish almost level in our scoring (7.7 vs 7.9 out of 10), so the right pick depends on what you value most. Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Glass, 4 oz 4-pack (SB44024) is stronger on health & materials and ease of use & handling. NUK Simply Natural Glass, 4 oz 3-pack is stronger on ease of cleaning and value. At current verified prices, the NUK Simply Natural Glass, 4 oz 3-pack costs about $11.81 less.
- Choose the Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Glass, 4 oz 4-pack (SB44024) if: Parents of gassy or colicky babies who want a glass bottle that has been independently lab-tested clean, at under $8 a bottle.
- Choose the NUK Simply Natural Glass, 4 oz 3-pack if: Most parents who want a glass bottle that scored well in hands-on tests, resists leaks and has a wide neck, at the lowest per-bottle price.
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Glass, 4 oz 4-pack (SB44024) | NUK Simply Natural Glass, 4 oz 3-pack |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding performance | 8.5Babylist and Milkology rank it top for feeding and anti-colic. Some parents see collar leaks, and the long nipple makes some babies gag. | 8.3BabyGearLab gave it 79/100 overall, the best of the glass bottles it tested, and 9/10 for leakage. The nipple must be positioned correctly. |
| Health & materials | 9.2Borosilicate glass, and the Options+ glass line is clean in CR's BPA, lead and phthalate test. | 8.0Borosilicate glass and 8/10 eco-health from BabyGearLab. The CPSC recall applied to a different UK-market product. No CR chemical test. |
| Durability & breakage protection | 6.5Borosilicate glass resists thermal shock, but no sleeve is included. | 6.5No sleeve, and BestReviews advises checking for hairline cracks. |
| Ease of cleaning | 6.0The vent insert and reservoir add parts. It is top-rack dishwasher and sterilizer safe. | 7.5Wide neck, few parts, top-rack dishwasher safe. |
| Ease of use & handling | 7.5The narrow neck fits standard pumps and the vent can be removed. | 7.0The wide neck is easy to fill, but the white markings are hard to read (Mommyhood101). |
| Value | 8.0$7.95 per bottle, with replacement nipples and vents widely available. | 9.0$6.66 per bottle with the top tested glass score. |
Specifications
| Spec | Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Glass, 4 oz 4-pack (SB44024) | NUK Simply Natural Glass, 4 oz 3-pack |
|---|---|---|
| Bottle body material | Glass | Glass |
| Glass type | Borosilicate | Borosilicate |
| Other milk-contact parts | Silicone nipple; internal vent insert/reservoir; collar | Medical-grade silicone nipple; collar |
| BPA-free (manufacturer claim) | Yes | Yes |
| Protective sleeve/coating included | No | No |
| Available sizes | 4, 8 | 4, 8 |
| Neck type | Narrow | Wide |
| Anti-colic system | Internal vent (removable) | Vent in nipple |
| Bottles in listed pack | 4 bottles | 3 bottles |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes | Yes |
| Empty weight (BabyGearLab measured) | — | 5.8 oz |
| Approx. price per bottle | 7.95 USD | — |
Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Glass, 4 oz 4-pack (SB44024)
Pros
- Consumer Reports found no BPA, lead or regulated phthalates in the Options+ glass line
- Established anti-colic vent that can be removed later
- Recommended by Babylist and Milkology
- Borosilicate glass resists thermal shock
- Four-pack at a modest per-bottle cost
Cons
- More parts to clean because of the vent
- Occasional collar or nipple leaks, usually fixed by reseating
- Longer nipple can cause gagging in some babies
- Narrow neck is slower to fill
A smart pick for gassy or colicky babies, and for parents who want lab-backed materials. It ranks just behind NUK because the vent means more washing and there is no comparable hands-on lab score.
Full Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Glass, 4 oz 4-pack (SB44024) review →NUK Simply Natural Glass, 4 oz 3-pack
Pros
- BabyGearLab Editors' Choice for glass (79/100)
- Leakage scored 9/10 in hands-on testing
- Wide neck and few parts make cleaning easy
- Borosilicate body, BPA-free
- Lowest cost per bottle in this lineup
Cons
- White volume markings are hard to read
- Asymmetrical nipple needs careful positioning
- No protective sleeve included
- Reviewers note it may encourage a lazy latch in some breastfed babies
The most balanced glass bottle we found. Strong hands-on results, a wide neck and a low per-bottle cost make it the default choice for most parents. Add a sleeve separately if drops worry you.
Full NUK Simply Natural Glass, 4 oz 3-pack review →Both products are part of our guide The Best Glass & Non-Toxic Baby Bottles of 2026, where you can see every pick, how we score and current prices from each retailer.