In this Bottles showdown, Dr. Brown's takes the lead with a score of 8.5/10 vs MAM's 8.2/10. Dr. Brown's excels in overall performance, though MAM may still be right for specific use cases.

Dr. Brown's

MAM
R3 Research Verdict
In this Bottles showdown, Dr. Brown's takes the lead with a score of 8.5/10 vs MAM's 8.2/10. Dr. Brown's excels in overall performance, though MAM may still be right for specific use cases.
Research-backed recommendation
For most families, Dr. Brown's is our recommendation. With a score of 8.5/10 versus MAM's 8.2/10, Dr. Brown's delivers stronger overall performance in our testing.
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Both products meet our quality standards, but Dr. Brown's has the edge in our comprehensive evaluation.
Quick summary of each product's strengths and weaknesses
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A quick breakdown of how these products compare head-to-head
R3 composite score based on safety, efficacy, and value
Based on ingredient analysis, certifications, and third-party testing
Based on performance metrics and real-world effectiveness
Based on price-to-performance ratio and long-term cost
Lower price wins for budget-conscious shoppers
Both are established brands in this category
Personalized recommendations based on your priorities


Detailed attribute-by-attribute breakdown
| Attribute | Dr. Brown's | MAM | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Score R3 composite score based on safety, efficacy, and value | 8.5/10 | 8.2/10 | Dr. Brown's |
| Safety Score Based on ingredient analysis, certifications, and third-party testing | 8.5/10 | 8.7/10 | MAM |
| Efficacy Score Based on performance metrics and real-world effectiveness | 9.2/10 | 8.6/10 | Dr. Brown's |
| Value Score Based on price-to-performance ratio and long-term cost | 9.0/10 | 8.5/10 | Dr. Brown's |
| Price Lower price wins for budget-conscious shoppers | $7.99 | $9.00 | Dr. Brown's |
| Brand Both are established brands in this category | Dr. Brown's | MAM | Tie |
R3 composite score based on safety, efficacy, and value
Based on ingredient analysis, certifications, and third-party testing
Based on performance metrics and real-world effectiveness
Based on price-to-performance ratio and long-term cost
Lower price wins for budget-conscious shoppers
Both are established brands in this category
Both products are priced similarly at around $8. Price shouldn't be a deciding factor between these two options.
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