Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Wide-Neck Nipple, Level 2 (6 pack)
The right medium flow refill for Options+ wide neck bottles, and only for those bottles.
The short version
- Parents using Dr. Brown's Options+ wide neck bottles
- Babies who take a long time to finish a bottle on Level 1 nipples
- Your bottles are narrow neck Dr. Brown's or another brand
- Your baby feeds well on Level 1; there is no need to move up by age alone
What owners like
- The Options+ system lets parents drop the vent later, which cuts down on parts to wash
- Flow levels are spelled out clearly, so moving up a stage is simple
Common complaints
- With the vent in place there are several small parts to clean with different brushes
- Some parents report leaking from Options+ bottles, though many do not
Based on Dr. Brown's product pages and nipple level guide, plus one hands on Options+ bottle review from Baby Foode reviewed by a pediatric occupational therapist. Themes cover the bottle system as a whole, not this nipple pack alone..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
- Jan 2023
First bought.
Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.
What it does
Six medium flow silicone replacement nipples for Dr. Brown's Options+ wide neck bottles, labeled for babies 3 months and up.
- Medium flow, one step up from Level 1
- Wide, sloped nipple shape that Dr. Brown's describes as breast like
- Works with the bottle's internal vent, which Dr. Brown's markets as anti colic
- Maker says flow is consistent from nipple to nipple within a level
- BPA free silicone, per the maker
The obvious refill if you already feed with Dr. Brown's Options+ wide neck bottles and your baby is working too hard on Level 1. The catch is fit: these only suit Dr. Brown's wide neck bottles, so they do nothing for other brands. Go by your baby's feeding cues rather than the age on the box.
How it compares
Specs
- Flow
- Level 2, medium
- Suggested age
- 3 months and up (maker)
- Count
- 6 nipples
- Material
- 100% silicone
- Fits
- Dr. Brown's Options+ wide neck bottles
- Care
- Top rack dishwasher, electric and microwave sterilizers, or boiling water (maker)
Worth knowing
- Dr. Brown's notes that a baby's preferred flow rate may differ from the suggested age range.
- The maker suggests Level 2 if a pediatrician has recommended thickening milk; follow the doctor's advice on flow.
Questions
When should a baby move to Dr. Brown's Level 2 nipples?
Dr. Brown's suggests it when feeds on Level 1 take longer, or when baby fusses or falls asleep while eating. The age guide is 3 months and up.
Do Dr. Brown's wide neck nipples fit narrow bottles?
No. Wide neck nipples are made for Options+ wide neck bottles; narrow bottles take the standard nipple.
Are Dr. Brown's nipples dishwasher safe?
Yes, top rack only, per the maker. They can also go in electric or microwave sterilizers or boiling water.
What are Dr. Brown's nipple levels?
Preemie, Level 1 (0m+), Level 2 (3m+), Level 3 (6m+), Level 4 (9m+) and Y cut (9m+, for thicker liquids).
Sources
- Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Wide-Neck Baby Bottle Silicone Nipple (Dr. Brown's)
- Dr. Brown's Nipple Level Guide (Dr. Brown's)
- Difference between standard/narrow and wide-neck (Dr. Brown's)
- Dr. Brown's Options+ Bottle Review (Baby Foode)
Researched 2026-10-01. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.