5 of the best thermal bottle carriers 2024
WHAT ARE THERMAL BOTTLE CARRIERS?
Thermal bottle carriers are useful for feeding on the go as they can keep baby bottles, or water to make formula up, hot or cold.
Many changing bags have integrated thermal carriers for baby bottles so you made not need to buy one.
How long can formula and breast milk stay out of the fridge?
Freshly-made warm formula should always be used within two hours. Expressed breast milk is fine for up to six hours.
If you add an ice pack, pre-chilled breast milk will stay fine for up to 24 hours and pre-chilled formula milk for 4 hours.
THE BEST THERMAL BOTTLE CARRIERS
This list has been narrowed down to the very best with thorough research and the following considered:
Consumer reviews
Best-seller lists
Recommendations from industry experts
Award-winning products
Personal experience and the products loved by other parents.
The list is updated annually. It was last updated on 13 January 2024.
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1. Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Insulated Bottle Bag
Designed for Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature bottles,
Pack of two bags that hold one bottle each. Good for saving space if you just need one bottle or if you want to have one hot and one cold bottle.
Has an adjustable strap to attach it to a buggy or bag.
2. Skip Hop Double Bottle Bag
Holds two extra large bottles.
Keeps them hot or cold for up to four hours.
Can also be used for snacks when your baby is older.
Interior mesh pocket for storage.
Wipeable lining.
Adjustable carrying/hanging strap.
Comes with a freezer gel pack.
Comes in three different designs.
3. MAM thermal Bag
Made from neoprene, this holds one standard-sized or wide-necked bottle.
It can maintain temperatures for up to four hours.
There is a wide zip opening and a carry/hanging handle.
4. Nanobebe bottle bag
This has a triple layer of insulation plus comes with a gel ice pack to keep bottle fresh.
It can fit three Nanobebe bottles plus other small accessories.
There is a strap so it can be attached to a buggy.
Machine washable.
5. BÉABA ISOTHERMAL BAG
This can be used to keep either food or baby bottles warm or cold.
Has a carry handle.
22cm high so fits most baby bottles.
Made from waterproof and stainproof fabric.
Can be folded for storage.
Available in black, grey and terracotta.
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