Latex teats are made of natural latex, a high-quality, natural material.
But Silicone teats are made of high-quality plastic and transparent silicone material which is temperature-resistant, whereby even direct sunlight does not cause the material to age.

Latex is a soft material, and it is more nipple-like than silicone, so if you are planning on combining bottle and breast feeding, latex teats may make this easier.

Silicone, however, gets scratched up more easily. Silicone teats should therefore be replaced at the first sign of teeth marks by your baby or other form damages.

Babies may initially reject a new latex teat because of the way it tastes, so it is advisable to place it in boiling milk for 3 minutes, as this will neutralize the taste. However, the fat in the milk will make the teat age more quickly. Latex teats only come in 2 sizes: Size 1 for babies from 0 to 6 months and size 2 for 6 to 18 months. Toddlers of 18 months and older are usually able to feed themselves, so from this age it is recommended. This is why silicone soothers are only available in size 1 and size 2.

Choosing between latex and silicone is completely up to you and will depend upon your and your baby’s needs.

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Philips Avent is a company based in England manufacturing baby feeding bottles  and other baby feeding and health accessories. Avent was established in the year 1984 to create a new type of baby bottle, and it was the first company to produce teats from odorless and tasteless silicones. In 2006, Philips got into a merger with Avent and the company is now known as Philips Avent. They are internationally recognized for their design leadership and have won numerous awards for their baby feeding products and bottles.

Philips Avent baby feeding bottles are designed to be comfortable for your baby and convenient for you. It is also the only brand to offer a complete range of interchangeable baby feeding products.

Proven to reduce baby wind and colic, and combines breast feeding and bottle feeding easily, Philips Avent baby bottles uses an exclusive one-way air valve that opens and closes with the baby’s natural suckling cadence. This regulates air flow and prevents a vacuum from forming, making it not only feel as close to natural breastfeeding as possible, but reduces the risk of colic and air in the tummy.

Philips Avent feeding bottles are considered one of the best because:

- It uses a durable silicone nipple, designed to encourage latch-on and reduce latex allergies. With these silicon nipples, you won’t face the problem of cracking or dissolution of nipples. Another good thing about these nipples is that they don’t make you go through the problem of discolored nipples.

- Is designed for easy cleaning and filling, where Philips Avent baby bottles include their tempo disposable Nurser System, for breastfeeding moms who prefer the convenience of disposable, pre-sterilized, pre-formed liners. The liners empty like breasts, enabling less air flow into the baby’s stomach, thus avoiding colic.

- Are available in several different bottle and nipple styles which are all part of one comprehensive, interchangeable feeding system. Philips Avent baby bottles easily attach to any Philips Avent breast pump for added breastfeeding convenience.

Philips Avent baby bottles are BPA free and are made from probably the safest plastic available, which is PES. PES or Polyethersulfone, is a polymer of extraordinary durability, known to be less absorbent and less reactive than other similar compounds. It is a BPA-free plastic that is relatively stable over a wide range of temperatures, resistant to most chemicals, and possesses self-extinguishing properties. PES gives baby bottles their golden glow and makes baby bottles even look safer.

Philips Avent baby feeding bottles are advertised as the top of the line in baby feeding products.

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