SOFTOUCH BPP STEP UP BOTTLE HANDLE (EN)

The Pigeon SOFTOUCH BPP STEP UP BOTTLE HANDLE is a bottle accessory designed to support your child’s smooth transition from nursing to independent drinking. It clips easily onto compatible Pigeon SofTouch™ BPP nursing bottles (240ml and 330ml) and gives little hands a comfortable grip, encouraging self-feeding and improving motor skills as they grow. Made with 20% bio-based plastic certified by ISCC and completely BPA/BPS-free, it’s a practical and safer choice as your bub learns to drink independently.

Yes, the Step Up Bottle Handle is simple to assemble and disassemble, making it baby-friendly and stress-free for busy parents. After feeds, just wash thoroughly with warm soapy water, rinse well and sterilise as you would with any bottle part. Cleaning regularly helps keep it hygienic and ready for your baby’s next feed or drink. It’s compatible with all Pigeon SofTouch™ BPP bottles (except glass), so you can swap it between bottles as needed without fuss.

You can introduce the Bottle Handle once your baby shows enough head and hand control to safely hold objects, typically around 6+ months or whenever they’re ready to explore self-holding a bottle. It doesn’t affect milk flow or the nipple position; it simply gives little hands something to grip, which encourages independence in drinking and helps develop fine motor skills. Just make sure it’s securely attached and check for wear regularly.

Absolutely. The Step Up Bottle Handle complements your baby’s early feeding milestones by helping them gain confidence holding and managing their own bottle, a key skill on the path toward cup and straw use. As noted in the Pigeon baby feeding milestones guide, helping children learn to hold their drink and transition from bottle to cup around 6–12 months supports healthy oral development and independent feeding habits. For more tips on feeding milestones and weaning strategies, check out Pigeon’s Baby Feeding Milestones: What to Expect in the First 18 Months blog.