NUK
First Choice Baby Bottles, Glass, 240ml
6.9/10 overall£20.99 (4-pack)
An affordable, widely-stocked bottle with a temperature control indicator that changes colour if the milk is too hot.
The verdict
NUK's First Choice+ is an affordable, widely-stocked bottle at £20.99 for a 4-pack, with an orthodontic teat and a temperature-control strip that turns white if the milk's too hot. It's a sensible, low-risk first bottle - just don't expect Dr Brown's more thorough venting or premium teat shaping at this price.
NUK's First Choice+ range keeps things simple: an orthodontic teat shape designed to mimic breastfeeding's jaw movement, a single anti-colic air vent, and a temperature control strip on the bottle that turns from blue to white if the contents are too hot — a small, genuinely reassuring feature for anyone who's ever second-guessed a wrist-test.
It doesn't have Dr Brown's internal vent system or the more premium teat shaping of pricier bottles, but it's one of the most affordable, widely available options on UK supermarket and pharmacy shelves, which matters for a first bottle you're not yet sure your baby will take to.
Is the First Choice Baby Bottles, Glass, 240ml worth it?
- Genuinely affordable and widely stocked
- Temperature control strip is a simple, reassuring extra
- Orthodontic teat shape designed for a breast-like sucking motion
What are the downsides of the First Choice Baby Bottles, Glass, 240ml?
- Simpler single-vent system, less thorough than Dr Brown's internal vent
- Fewer premium touches than pricier bottles in this category
- Some babies take longer to accept the teat shape if switching from breast
Specs
- Capacity
- 300ml
- Teat shape
- Orthodontic
- Venting system
- Single anti-colic air vent
- Temperature control strip
- Yes
- Dishwasher/steriliser safe
- Yes
How we scored it
Anti-Colic Performance
How effectively the valve or venting system reduces air intake and wind/colic symptoms during feeds.
A single vent helps, but is less thorough than a full internal vent system.
Ease of Cleaning
Number of parts, dishwasher/steriliser compatibility, and how fiddly the valve is to wash.
Few parts and a wide neck make cleaning straightforward.
Teat Acceptance
How readily babies take to the teat shape, especially when switching between breast and bottle.
Orthodontic shape is generally well accepted, though individual results vary.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
How this review was done
We haven't used the First Choice Baby Bottles, Glass, 240ml ourselves yet. This review is built from NUK's published specifications and product information, and scored the same way as everything else on the site. We'll update it, and the badge above, once we've tested it hands-on.
How it compares
|  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £20.99 (4-pack) | £10.99 (2 bottles) | £19.99 (large set) | Around £11 (2-pack) |
| Overall score | 6.9/10 | 8.3/10 | 8.1/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Capacity | 300ml | 260ml | 320ml (Large) | 270ml |
| Venting system | Single anti-colic air vent | — | — | Internal vent tube, removable |
| Dishwasher/steriliser safe | Yes | — | — | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
What does the temperature control strip on the NUK bottle do?+
It's a strip on the bottle that turns from blue to white if the contents are too hot - a small but genuinely reassuring feature for anyone who's second-guessed a wrist-test before, and one of the simple extras that sets this range apart at its price point.
Is the NUK First Choice+ good for colic?+
It has a single anti-colic air vent, which is a simpler system than Dr Brown's internal vent tube and less thorough for babies with stubborn wind. It's still a reasonable everyday option, just at a much lower price than the more premium anti-colic systems.
Is the NUK First Choice+ a good first bottle to try?+
Yes - it's one of the most affordable, widely available options on UK supermarket and pharmacy shelves, which matters if you're not yet sure your baby will take to a bottle at all and don't want to spend a lot finding out.
Will my baby accept the NUK teat easily if switching from breastfeeding?+
The orthodontic teat shape is designed to mimic breastfeeding's jaw movement, but some babies take longer to accept it than a wider, more breast-like teat shape when switching from breast, so it may need a bit more patience during the first few feeds.
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Reviewed by
Sepehr
Software engineer, soon-to-be dad, uncle to four — the tech-obsessed half of the two of us testing this stuff. Currently building this site with my wife, ahead of our own baby arriving.