Pigeon Baby Bottles in the Philippines: Bonyu Jikkan vs Slim Type — A Complete Guide by Age & Material

Choosing the Wrong Baby Bottle Is an Expensive Mistake

You're standing in front of a screen full of Pigeon bottles — glass, PPSU, slim-neck, wide-neck, SS nipple, S nipple, M nipple — and your newborn is due any week now. Buy the wrong one and you're either re-buying nipples a month later or fighting nipple confusion between breast and bottle.

Pigeon has been Japan's most-used baby bottle brand in hospitals and maternity clinics for decades, but the brand actually runs two distinct bottle families side by side. Knowing which one matches your situation — not just "which bottle is popular" — is what actually saves you money and 2 a.m. stress.

Bonyu Jikkan vs Slim Type: Pigeon's Two Core Bottle Families

Bonyu Jikkan (literally "real breastfeeding feel") is Pigeon's wide-neck line built around a Latch-On Line guide, designed specifically for babies who go back and forth between breast and bottle. Slim Type is Pigeon's older, simpler slim-neck line — no Latch-On Line, just a stable no-roll glass body, popular as an affordable everyday bottle. Both come from the same 60-plus years of Japanese infant-feeding research, but they solve different problems.

We went through Pigeon's full official spec sheets for every bottle in this PH-available lineup — capacity, nipple sizing, material — to lay out exactly which bottle fits which stage, rather than just listing "best sellers." Let's start with the Bonyu Jikkan side.

Bonyu Jikkan Glass 160ml (Zoo Design) — For Newborns Combining Breast & Bottle

This is the glass version of Pigeon's flagship Bonyu Jikkan line, wrapped in a cheerful Zoo animal print. It ships with the Size SS round-hole nipple for babies from birth, paired with the Latch-On Line that guides a deep, breast-like latch.

Because it's glass, it holds up to daily boiling sterilization without scratching, clouding, or holding onto milk odor — a real plus in a hot, humid climate where bottles get boiled constantly. The trade-off is weight: glass is heavier and breakable, so it's better suited to home use than daily commuting.

Best for: newborns (0+ months) who switch between breastfeeding and bottle feeds and need a nipple shape that won't cause confusion.

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Bonyu Jikkan PPSU 160ml (Plain) — Lightweight Wide-Neck for Newborns

This is the PPSU (medical-grade, BPA-free plastic) version of the same Bonyu Jikkan design — same SS nipple, same Latch-On Line, but noticeably lighter than glass and shatterproof. If you've ever worried about a glass bottle slipping out of tired hands at 3 a.m., this solves that.

It's also the more practical pick when a yaya, lola, or partner is handling some feeds away from home — less to worry about if it gets dropped during a diaper-bag scramble.

Best for: newborns whose care is split across multiple people or locations, where shatterproof and lightweight matters more than the "feel" of glass.

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Bonyu Jikkan PPSU 240ml (M Nipple) — Stepping Up at 3+ Months

Same shatterproof PPSU body as above, scaled up to 240ml with the Size M Y-cut nipple for babies from around 3 months who are drinking bigger volumes. The Latch-On Line carries over too, so babies who started on the 160ml version don't have to relearn a new latch shape.

It's a natural pick for working or pumping moms who need one bottle that keeps working as feeds get bigger, without switching bottle families mid-routine.

Best for: babies 3+ months with growing appetites, especially in households juggling multiple caregivers.

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Prefer to skip the Latch-On Line altogether and stick with Pigeon's simpler, classic slim-neck shape? Here's the Slim Type side of the lineup.

Slim Type Glass 120ml — The Compact Starter Bottle

This is the smallest bottle in the lineup, sized for a newborn's typical 60–120ml feeds so milk doesn't sit around half-finished. It uses Pigeon's no-roll "Super Egg" body shape, which is genuinely easier to grip one-handed during groggy night feeds, and ships with a Size S round-hole nipple.

It's the simplest, most budget-friendly entry point into the Pigeon system — no Latch-On Line, no wide-neck design, just a reliable everyday glass bottle.

Best for: first-time parents who want an affordable, no-frills glass bottle for the very first newborn feeds.

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Slim Type Glass 240ml (M Nipple) — The Step-Up Bottle for Glass Loyalists

This is the Slim Type family's biggest size, built for babies around 4 months and up. It keeps the same no-roll "Super Egg" glass shape as the smaller sizes, now with a Size M round-hole nipple and dual air vents for a steadier, less gulpy feed.

If you started your baby on the 120ml Slim Type glass bottle and want to stick with glass as feeds get bigger, this is the next size up — same nipple-replacement system, same easy boiling routine.

Best for: babies 4+ months whose parents prefer to stay with glass through the step-up stage.

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Product	Line / Neck	Material	Capacity★要確認★	Nipple / Age	Best For
Bonyu Jikkan Glass Zoo	Bonyu Jikkan / Wide-neck	Glass	160ml	SS round-hole / 0+ mo	Newborn, breast+bottle combo
Bonyu Jikkan PPSU Plain	Bonyu Jikkan / Wide-neck	PPSU (BPA-free)	160ml	SS round-hole / 0+ mo	Lightweight, multi-caregiver homes
Bonyu Jikkan PPSU	Bonyu Jikkan / Wide-neck	PPSU (BPA-free)	240ml	M Y-cut / 3+ mo	Growing appetite, on-the-go
Slim Type Glass	Slim Type / Slim-neck	Glass	120ml	S round-hole / 0+ mo	First, smallest newborn feeds
Slim Type Glass	Slim Type / Slim-neck	Glass	240ml	M round-hole / 4+ mo	Glass loyalists, step-up size

How to Use & Sterilize Pigeon Bottles in the Philippines

• Both glass and PPSU Pigeon bottles in this lineup officially support boiling, steam, and sterilizing-solution methods — no special equipment needed for the stovetop boiling most PH households already do.
• Glass bottles are heavier and can shatter if dropped, so keep PPSU on hand for commutes, daycare drop-offs, or trips to the province.
• Nipple sizes (SS/S/M) are sold separately by Pigeon, so the same bottle body can usually move up a nipple size as your baby grows, instead of buying a whole new bottle.
• If multiple caregivers (yaya, lola, partner) handle feeds, label bottles by nipple size to avoid accidentally handing a newborn an M nipple.

FAQ: Pigeon Baby Bottles in the Philippines

What's the difference between Bonyu Jikkan and Slim Type? Bonyu Jikkan is Pigeon's wide-neck line with a Latch-On Line for babies combining breast and bottle feeding; Slim Type is the classic slim-neck line without the Latch-On Line, built for everyday no-roll convenience.

Should I get glass or PPSU? Both sterilize the same way (boiling, steam, or solution). Glass never absorbs odors or stains, while PPSU is lighter and shatterproof — better for travel, commutes, or homes with multiple caregivers.

What nipple size does a newborn need? Pigeon ships its 0+ month bottles with an SS or S round-hole nipple; babies typically move up to an M (Y-cut) nipple from around 3–4 months.

How do I sterilize a Pigeon bottle in the Philippines? Stovetop boiling is officially supported for both the glass and PPSU bottles in this lineup, alongside steam sterilizers and sterilizing solution.

Can I keep using the same bottle as my baby grows? Yes — Pigeon sells replacement nipples in S/M/Y-cut/L sizes, so within the same line (Bonyu Jikkan or Slim Type) you can size up the nipple instead of buying a new bottle body.

Building a full feeding kit? Browse our Nursing and Baby Care collections for replacement nipples, sterilizers, and more from Pigeon. Capacities and age recommendations follow Pigeon's official packaging — always double-check against the box for your baby's exact stage.