Pigeon SofTouch Glass
A borosilicate glass bottle carrying Pigeon's celebrated breast-like silicone nipple - bought for the nipple more than for being a low-plastic vessel, with a plastic nipple ring at the seal.
The verdict: Minimal plastic contact
The glass SofTouch pairs a borosilicate glass body with the silicone SofTouch nipple many parents rate as the closest to breastfeeding. The nipple ring/collar that seats the nipple is plastic, so the milk path is glass and silicone with a plastic ring at the seal - minimal-contact. Pigeon also sells this bottle in PPSU and PP plastic; the glass version is the one to choose if you want the famous nipple with the least plastic in the vessel.
What it's made of
| Part | Material | Food contact |
|---|---|---|
| bottle body glass SofTouch body; the PPSU and PP versions of this bottle are plastic | Borosilicate Glass | Yes primary |
| nipple ultra-soft silicone SofTouch teat, widely rated as close to breastfeeding | Silicone | Yes primary |
| nipple ring / collar plastic ring that seats the nipple over the milk; specific resin not confirmed | Plastic other / unspecified | Yes incidental |
| cap / hood plastic cap/hood; specific resin not confirmed | Plastic other / unspecified | No |
Pigeon's reputation rests on the SofTouch nipple, and the glass SofTouch is the way to get that nipple on a non-plastic body. The bottle is borosilicate glass; the nipple is soft silicone shaped to encourage the same latch as breastfeeding. Pigeon sells the same bottle in PPSU and PP plastic, the more common versions overseas, so check which one you're buying (see notes).
Pros
- Borosilicate glass body instead of the PPSU/PP plastic versions
- The SofTouch silicone nipple is widely praised for an easy, breast-like latch
- Simple four-part design (glass, nipple, ring, cap)
Cons
- Glass body is heavier and breakable; many daycares ban glass bottles
Notes
- Make sure you're buying the glass SofTouch - the PPSU and PP versions look similar but the vessel is plastic
- The silicone teat comes in multiple sizes (SS, S, M, L...) for different ages
Common questions
Does the Pigeon SofTouch Glass have plastic in it?
Yes. On the Pigeon SofTouch Glass, the nipple ring / collar is plastic and sits in the food path. The rest of what touches your food is borosilicate glass. There is plastic in the cap / hood, which never touches your food.
What is the Pigeon SofTouch Glass made of?
Part by part, the Pigeon SofTouch Glass is: bottle body — borosilicate glass; nipple — silicone; nipple ring / collar — plastic; cap / hood — plastic.
Does the Pigeon SofTouch Glass have silicone in it?
Yes — the nipple is silicone on the Pigeon SofTouch Glass. That is a primary contact surface, not just a seal — your food is in direct contact with it.
Where is the Pigeon SofTouch Glass made?
The Pigeon SofTouch Glass is made in Japan.
Categories: Baby Bottles
Sources
Every material claim above is backed by these. This is the scattered info we centralized.
- manufacturer https://www.pigeon.com/products/bottlesandnipple/ Pigeon offers the SofTouch nursing bottle in glass, PPSU, PP, and T-Ester, with a silicone SofTouch nipple
- manufacturer https://za.pigeon.com/shop/bottles-cups/pigeon-softouch-3-nursing-bottle-glass-240ml/ Pigeon SofTouch III glass nursing bottle 240ml - glass body with silicone teat
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