Best Bottle Brushes
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- Best Bottle Brush Overall : Philips AVENT Bottle and Nipple Brush
- Best Silicone Bottle Brush : Innobaby 2-in-1 Silicone Bottle Brush
- Best Long Bottle Brush : Dr. Brown’s 3 Piece Bottle Brush
- Best Small Bottle Brush : The First Years Sponge Mate Bottle and Nipple Cleaning Brush
- Best Baby Bottle Brush for Travel : OXO Tot Travel Size Drying Rack with Bottle Brush
- Best Baby Bottle Sponge Brush : Munchkin Sponge Bottle Brush
- Best Eco-Friendly Baby Bottle Brush : MAM Baby Bottle Cleaning Brush
- Best Baby Bottle Brush Cleaning Set : Boon Cacti Bottle Cleaning Brush Set
- Best Baby Bottle Brush Holder : OXO Good Grips Sinkware Caddy
A bottle bush is one of those registry items that you probably don’t give much thought to, but like your bottles and your bottle drying rack, it’s one of the things you’re guaranteed to use every day. That means it’s worth researching which brush will best fit both your bottles and your lifestyle. Even if you have a dishwasher, you may find yourself using a bottle brush when all the bottles are dirty, and you don’t have time to wait for it to run. A bottle brush also comes in handy if you want to give a quick clean to your pump parts.
Like bottles, bottle brushes will also need regular cleaning, and some are dishwasher safe, which makes the process easy. If you don’t have a dishwasher or your brush isn’t dishwasher safe, hot soapy water is the way to go. Remember to only use the bottle brush for bottles or your pump parts. You won’t want to use it on your pots and pans or even your regular dishes.
How often you want to replace your brush depends on the style. Ones with a sponge may need to be replaced as frequently as every 30 to 45 days. Brush ones can last until you notice any fraying bristles or other wear and tear. Silicone brushes generally last the longest. But it’s not just about the days on the calendar; use your judgment and replace a brush with flayed bristles, or that looks old.
Best Bottle Brush Overall
Philips AVENT Bottle and Nipple Brush
This Philips Avent brush has everything you want in a bottle brush. The combination of the long handle and the curved brush head allows you to reach all the parts of your bottles. It features a textured molded end designed to clean the nooks and crannies of the bottle’s nipples. As for the brushes, they have high-density durable bristles for effective cleaning but are soft enough not to scratch the insides of your bottle. Plus, you can hang the brush for fast drying or easy storage. The BPA-free plastic brush is dishwasher safe and comes in pink, blue and gray.
Dimensions: 11 inches
Best Silicone Bottle Brush
Innobaby 2-in-1 Silicone Bottle Brush
Silicone brushes offer many advantages, including that they’re naturally antimicrobial, mold resistant and long-lasting. You can pop this Innobaby 2-in-1 Silicone Bottle Brush in the dishwasher for a deep clean or remove the silicone brush portion and sterilize it in boiling water or the microwave. When it comes to cleaning bottles, parents like that this brush is flexible to clean the sides of the bottle and that it has an integrated nipple brush that cleans the molded plastic inside and out. It dries quickly, too, so you can stash it under the sink or in a drawer almost as soon as you’re done doing dishes.
Dimensions: 13.5 inches
Best Long Bottle Brush
Dr. Brown’s 3 Piece Bottle Brush
Parents love that this combo sponge and bristle brush allows them to thoroughly clean the bottom of even the tallest Dr. Brown’s bottles (and other brands, too). The bristles clean the side of the bottle without scratching, and the base has chevron channels to get into the grooves of the nipples. We recommend purchasing these in at least a three-pack as the sponge-style brush will need to be replaced every four to six weeks. It comes with a matching storage clip, so you can always have this brush handy.
Dimensions: 12 inches
Best Small Bottle Brush
The First Years Sponge Mate Bottle and Nipple Cleaning Brush
If you’re using bottles that are 5-ounces or smaller, you may find it unwieldy to clean them with a large bottle brush, which is where this First Years bottle brush comes in. It has two sponges on the top to clean the bottom of the bottle and bristles to scrub the sides. The cleverly designed brush has a fold-away nipple brush, and it stands upright on the wide base, no holder needed.
Dimensions: 3.5 inches long
Best Baby Bottle Brush for Travel
OXO Tot Travel Size Drying Rack with Bottle Brush
This brush that’s part of a travel set with a drying rack is name-checked as many parents’ favorite brush. Why? It has soft bristles that reach all the insides of the bottle, and it’s sturdy and durable. The brush snaps in two, and the handle hides a smaller thin brush for nipples and pump parts. It’s as perfect for traveling as it is for cleaning up after pumping on the go.
Dimensions: 8.9 inches long
Best Baby Bottle Sponge Brush
Munchkin Sponge Bottle Brush
You’ll be able to get every inch of your bottles clean with this three-in-one brush. It features absorbent sponges to wipe down all interior parts, plus brushes for deeper cleaning and a nipple brush that stashes away in the handle. Parents also appreciate that the base doubles as a stand to set upright next to their kitchen sinks. It is dishwasher safe, and the brand recommends replacing this brush every 30 to 45 days.
Dimensions: 11.42 inches
Best Eco-Friendly Baby Bottle Brush
MAM Baby Bottle Cleaning Brush
It can get discouraging having to throw away your baby bottle brushes regularly. Not only is this silicone brush longer-lasting than traditional bottle brushes with sponges and bristles, but the Austrian-based company is also a winner of the EU Product Safety Award. As for the brush itself, it’s made of BPA-free plastic with flexible no-scratch bristles and an ergonomically-shaped handle that reaches every spot in the bottle. It has a molded plastic nipple brush on the opposite end and a hole for hanging. Note that while it is dishwasher safe, it can’t stand up to hotter temps.
Dimensions: 11.81 inches
Best Baby Bottle Brush Cleaning Set
Boon Cacti Bottle Cleaning Brush Set
This all-in-one BPA and PVC-free silicone bottle brush set looks adorable as it sits next to your sink and it cleans your bottles in a multitude of ways. You'll get an array of cacti-themed brushes designed to clean not only bottles, but pump parts and sippy cups as well. The whole thing sits in a vase-like holder that will brighten up your kitchen sink area.
Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 10 inches
Best Baby Bottle Brush Holder
OXO Good Grips Sinkware Caddy
When your hands are wet and soapy, the last thing you have time for is looking for a spot to put down your bottle brush safely. This OXO sink caddy has two compartments so you can store the brush separately from your other dishwashing accessories and is tall enough to handle even the longest of brushes. It has a drip tray to catch the water and a spout for easy draining.
Dimensions: 5.59 x 3.89 x 5.82 inches
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