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Pigeon Glass Nursing Bottle Wide Neck 5.4 oz/160 mL 2-pack (SS nipple) vs Tommee Tippee Natural Start 3 Uses Glass Bottle, Cup or Jar Set, 9 oz (549508)

The short answer

Tommee Tippee Natural Start 3 Uses Glass Bottle, Cup or Jar Set, 9 oz (549508) comes out ahead overall with 7.3/10 against 7.1/10 for the Pigeon Glass Nursing Bottle Wide Neck 5.4 oz/160 mL 2-pack (SS nipple). Pigeon Glass Nursing Bottle Wide Neck 5.4 oz/160 mL 2-pack (SS nipple) is stronger on feeding performance and ease of cleaning. Tommee Tippee Natural Start 3 Uses Glass Bottle, Cup or Jar Set, 9 oz (549508) is stronger on ease of use & handling and value. At current verified prices, the Tommee Tippee Natural Start 3 Uses Glass Bottle, Cup or Jar Set, 9 oz (549508) costs about $15.51 less.

Scores by criterion

CriterionPigeon Glass Nursing Bottle Wide Neck 5.4 oz/160 mL 2-pack (SS nipple)Tommee Tippee Natural Start 3 Uses Glass Bottle, Cup or Jar Set, 9 oz (549508)
Feeding performance 7.8Babylist says lactation professionals recommend it and praises the sloped nipple and vent. Its flow is slower than other brands, and there is no hands-on lab score. 7.0The nipple has an anti-colic valve, but Babylist reports mis-threading leaks and Milkology a faster flow.
Health & materials 7.5Borosilicate glass, and CR found no lead in the coatings in 2025, after the 2024 printed-marking lead issue. 7.5Borosilicate glass with a silicone nipple. The BPA-free claim is the manufacturer's, with no independent lab test.
Durability & breakage protection 6.5Borosilicate glass resists heat, but no sleeve is included. 6.8Thick glass, but no sleeve.
Ease of cleaning 8.0Wide neck and few parts. Babylist calls it easy to clean. 7.0Wide neck and few parts, but it doesn't fit standard bottle washers.
Ease of use & handling 7.0Wide neck and a light 5.4 oz size, but Pigeon's flow scale differs from other brands. 8.0Converts to a food jar and an open cup.
Value 5.5About $16.75 per bottle from a third-party seller on Amazon. 7.8$6–$8.33 per bottle depending on the retailer and the unconfirmed Amazon pack count.

Specifications

SpecPigeon Glass Nursing Bottle Wide Neck 5.4 oz/160 mL 2-pack (SS nipple)Tommee Tippee Natural Start 3 Uses Glass Bottle, Cup or Jar Set, 9 oz (549508)
Bottle body material Glass Glass
Glass type Borosilicate Borosilicate
Other milk-contact parts Silicone vented nipple; collar Silicone nipple; collar
BPA-free (manufacturer claim) Yes Yes
Protective sleeve/coating included No No
Available sizes 5.4, 8.1 9
Neck type Wide Wide
Anti-colic system Vented nipple Anti-colic valve in nipple
Bottles in listed pack 2 bottles —
Approx. price per bottle 16.75 USD —

Pigeon Glass Nursing Bottle Wide Neck 5.4 oz/160 mL 2-pack (SS nipple)

Pros

  • Sloped nipple designed for babies switching between breast and bottle
  • Wide neck with few parts
  • Easy to clean, per Babylist
  • Borosilicate glass
  • No detectable lead in current coatings in Consumer Reports' 2025 test

Cons

  • Expensive per bottle
  • 2024 lead-in-printing history on earlier bottles
  • Uses its own flow-rating scale, so sizing nipples takes care
  • No hands-on lab score

A good fit for combo-fed babies if the price works for you. Buy fresh stock from a trustworthy seller and take advantage of the simple, easy-to-clean design.

Full Pigeon Glass Nursing Bottle Wide Neck 5.4 oz/160 mL 2-pack (SS nipple) review →

Tommee Tippee Natural Start 3 Uses Glass Bottle, Cup or Jar Set, 9 oz (549508)

Pros

  • Converts to food jar and open cup
  • Wide neck with a breast-like nipple
  • Large 9 oz capacity
  • Borosilicate glass
  • Recommended by Babylist, Milkology and Mommyhood101

Cons

  • Cap can leak if mis-threaded
  • Flow is faster than Dr. Brown's, per Milkology
  • Doesn't fit standard bottle washers
  • No sleeve and no independent lab or hands-on test of the glass version

A practical choice for families who like gear that keeps working past the bottle stage. Check the set contents when buying and thread the cap carefully.

Full Tommee Tippee Natural Start 3 Uses Glass Bottle, Cup or Jar Set, 9 oz (549508) 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.