Start with a few different kinds, so you can try them out and see what baby takes to. Then, be sure you have 5-10 of the winning bottle. Feel free to go glass, plastic, or a combo – it’s all a personal preference.

• Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Baby Bottle Gift Set $29
• Philips Advent Natural Glass Bottle $28
• Dr. Browns Anti-Colic Glass Baby Bottles $16
• Comotomo Baby Bottles $23

Be aware: some bottles (and their parts) are dishwasher safe, and some are not. Either way, you want a bottle brush to get rid of milk residue in tough to reach places. 

• OXO Tot Brush $8
• Innobaby Cleanin' Smart 2-in-1 Silicone Bottle Brush $13
• Dr. Brown's Bottle Brush $13

Bottles and all their parts can take up a lot of room. A thoughtfully designed bottle drying rack  accommodates all the parts without taking over your kitchen counter. 

• Boon Grass Drying Rack $25
• OXO Tot Drying Bottle Rack $20
• OXO Tot Space Saving Dryer Rack $25

This is one of those things that some parents swear by and others never take out of the box, but if your baby is finicky about milk temperature, it will take the stress out of getting the bottle at the perfect temp. Our advice? Register for it and save the receipt. You can always return it if the need never arises. 

• Baby Brezza Safe + Smart Warmer $70
• Philips Avent Fast Baby Bottle Warmer $50
• Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Deluxe Bottle Warmer $45

If you’re a germaphobe, this is a nice-to-have gadget that will give you peace of mind that your bottles have zero germs or bacteria. Some require the microwave, others simply the push of a button (but require some counter space). 

• Philips Avent Microwave Steam Sterilizer $32
• Baby Brezza One Step Sterilizer Dryer Advanced $120
• Dr. Brown's Electric Steam Sterilizer $70

Babies spit up (especially after a bottle). And some do it a lot. You want a legit burp cloth to clean up the milky mess (sorry, we’re giving it to you straight). We’ve made ours from two layers of super absorbent (and extra soft) organic cotton, and of course you have your pick of our cheerful prints. 

• Monica + Andy $9