Let’s Talk Bottles: MAM Anti-Colic Bottle Review
When you’re choosing a baby bottle, small design details can make a big difference during everyday feeds. MAM is well-known for their anti-colic system and their unique base vent, but how does the bottle actually perform in real life?
Here’s a simple, honest breakdown of the MAM Anti-Colic bottle.
What Makes the MAM Anti-Colic Bottle Different?
MAM approaches anti-colic design differently from most brands. Instead of only using a vent in the teat, they add a second venting system in the base. This creates smoother pressure balance inside the bottle, which helps reduce air bubbles and feeding discomfort.
The bottle also has a distinctive shape and a firm teat texture — all elements that impact feeding experience.
Let’s look at each feature in detail.
✔️ Dual Air Vent System
MAM includes:
A vent in the teat, and
A venting membrane at the bottom
Together, these help keep air out of the milk and support a calmer, more even feed.
✔️ Firm Silicone Teat
The MAM teat is firmer than many other brands.
This can be great for:
Babies who prefer a more structured teat
Babies with a stronger latch
Reducing teat collapse
However, for babies who like soft, breast-like movement, the firmness may take some getting used to.
✖️ Not Easy to Open With One Hand
The cap and collar require a little more grip and pressure to open.
This makes one-hand opening difficult, especially when holding a baby in the other arm. It’s not impossible — just not designed with this feature in mind.
✖️ Hard to See Milk Under 60 ml
A practical issue I personally noticed:
If you have less than 60 ml, the measurement markings sit too high to easily check how much milk is left.
This can be inconvenient for:
Newborn feeds
Top-ups
Tracking small amounts of expressed milk
✔️ No Milk Left Behind
Thanks to the bottom vent and shape, milk flows freely to the teat.
This design helps ensure:
No milk gets trapped in corners
No pooling at the base
Every drop reaches the teat
This is especially helpful when using expressed breast milk, where every millilitre matters.
✔️ Easy to Clean
Because the base unscrews, you can access the entire inside of the bottle easily.
Cleaning is quick and thorough, with no hidden areas where milk can get trapped.
✖️ Many Parts to Wash (Can Feel Inconvenient)
Compared to simpler bottles, the MAM Anti-Colic bottle has more parts, including:
Bottle body
Teat
Collar
Cap
Base ring
Venting membrane
This means:
More pieces to disassemble
More pieces to reassemble
More washing and drying time
Higher chance of losing a small part
For some parents, this is not an issue because of the strong anti-colic performance.
For others, especially during busy days or night feeds, the number of parts feels inconvenient and time-consuming.
Final Thoughts
The MAM Anti-Colic bottle offers excellent anti-colic performance and some unique features parents genuinely appreciate. Its dual-venting system, firm teat, and self-sterilising base make it stand out.
However, the extra parts, harder one-hand opening, and low visibility for small milk amounts are important practical considerations.
As with all bottles, the best choice depends on what works for your baby — and what fits your daily routine.
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