With an Auto mode, you will be able to do any other stuff while having the bottles and accessories sterilised and dried. When the cycle is complete, the unit will beep 5 times and switch off automatically. This steam steriliser is a fantastic choice for busy parents.
The drying function is somewhat noisy.
Using no chemicals at all, this functional electric steriliser will remove 99.9% of bacteria from your feeding accessories. Moreover, if you keep the lid closed, it will help to keep them sterile for up to 24 hours. Designed with you and your baby in mind, the unit has an ergonomic touch control panel and boasts intuitive operation.
Bottle steriliser and dryer
~ 600 W
Up to 6 bottles with accessories
120 ml
Touch control panel
HEPA air filter, Non-skid feet, Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature 150 ml bottle, Anytime Soother 0-6 m included
1 year
This 4-in-1 machine can be easily transformed to perfectly fit both large and small feeding accessories. The sterilising process only takes 6 minutes, so you will have them ready for use in no time and without raising your energy bills.
The cable could be longer.
This powerful appliance features a short warm-up time. To enhance stability, the unit has ergonomic non-skid feet. You can use the included dishwasher basket for hassle-free accessories precleaning and then place it into the steriliser. An open design of the heating plate will ensure easy cleaning of the appliance.
Bottle steriliser
650 W
Up to 6 bottles with accessories
~ 100 ml
Mechanical button, LED indicators
Non-skid feet, Dishwasher basket, Tongs included
1 year
To accommodate both bottles and smaller items, like soothers or baby bottle tops, the appliance is equipped with a 2-tier stackable tray. After sterilising, you can use this ergonomic tray as a drying rack.
Because of limescale build-up, you will need to clean it regularly.
This functional, reliable and reasonably priced steriliser machine has a one-button operation. Easy-lift handles will prevent steam burns while you are opening the lid. The appliance can be used for sterilising most baby bottles, soothers and other accessories.
Bottle steriliser
~ 600 W
Up to 6 bottles with accessories
80 ml
Mechanical buttons, LED indicator
Non-skid feet, Easy-lift handles, 2-tier stackable tray can also be used as a drying rack, Tongs included
1 year
The Dr. Brown's electric steam steriliser comes with 2 HERA filters (each will last for up to 6 months) that will capture up to 95% of airborne particles to prevent them from getting into the air used for drying the baby bottles.
Sterilising plus drying cycle lasts for almost one hour.
Designed to save your precious time, this functional steriliser and dryer can hold up to 6 bottles with accessories, teethers, soothers, and more. The included measuring cup will help you add as much water as needed which makes setting up the unit a breeze.
Bottle steriliser and dryer
~ 600 W
Up to 6 bottles with accessories
110 ml
Electronic control panel, LED indicators
Non-skid feet, Measuring jug, 2 x HEPA filters included
1 year after online registration
An easy-to-clean integrated drip tray will protect the heating plate from milk droplets which will help to eliminate odours and prolong the unit's service life. It also has ergonomic pegs that will hold the bottles in place.
Positioning the cable in the cable storage could be easier.
The Philips AVENT SCF291/01 baby bottle steriliser will shut off automatically after a 10-minute operating cycle. Featuring an adjustable size, it will take less space when used for sterilising small items. The included tongs will allow you to remove sterile accessories without touching them.
Bottle steriliser
650 W
Up to 6 bottles with accessories
100 ml
Electronic control panel, LED indicators
Non-skid feet, Tongs included
1 year
Spend Less Time on Prepping
Allowing you to keep baby bottles and accessories immaculately clean without using chemicals, the Tommee Tippee WX-965D will help you save lots of time and effort. The unit utilises steam to kill 99.9% of harmful viruses and bacteria during its 10-minute sterilising cycle. The item is big enough to hold up to six standard baby bottles plus accessories. Surely enough, it can also be used for sterilising other items including breast pumps, soothers, and more.
In addition to sterilising your feeding gear, the appliance has a drying feature. To prevent dust and dirt from getting inside during the drying cycle, the machine is equipped with a HEPA air filter, just do not forget to change the filter every 6 months. You can use the bottles straight away or later on: the contents will stay sterile for up to 24 hours in case you keep the lid closed.
This functional device boasts an intuitive operation. It has a touch control panel allowing you to activate a sterilising or drying function, or push an AUTO button to have the contents both sterilised and dried. After the cycle is complete, the appliance will switch off automatically.
Summing up, this efficient steriliser and dryer will help you keep all your feeding accessories close at hand and ready for use.
Well-Thought-Out Design
Designed with the user in mind, the Philips AVENT steriliser can be assembled in several ways to perfectly suit your needs. For example, to sterilise soothers, you can put a small basket on the base. Using a large basket will allow you to sterilise breast pumps, toddler cutlery and plates and other medium-sized items. To prepare baby bottles, it is recommended to use both baskets. First, attach the larger one and place up to 6 bottles into it, then put the small one on its top and fill it with screw rings and other accessories. Whichever option you use, this functional unit will take minimum countertop space thanks to its slim design.
The highlight of this appliance is the included dishwasher basket that will allow you to easily clean smaller items before sterilising them. Just open the basket sections and place the teethers, soothers and baby utensils inside, put the basket in your dishwasher and have them washed. After the cycle is complete, place this ergonomic accessory into the large basket and run the steriliser.
The unit's operation could not be easier: when all the items are loaded, plug it in and push the power button. The Philips AVENT SCF286/01 takes little time to warm up, and you will have your feeding accessories sterilised in just 6 minutes. The machine will switch off automatically when the cycle is complete. After that, all accessories will remain sterile for 24 hours unless you open the lid. Sterilising and ready indicator lights will help you monitor the unit's operation; when the ready light goes out, you can safely open the unit.
In a word, making the sterilising process as easy as never before, this elaborately designed sterilizer machine will meet your baby's changing feeding needs.
Functional and Cost-Effective
Unlike most other sterilisers that use one or more baskets, this unit has a 2-tier stackable tray and a lid with walls that go down to the base. You can use the lower tier for bottles and the upper one for bottle accessories, soothers and other small items. That way, you will be able to sterilise up to 6 bottles at a time; if you need more space for taller bottles, simply remove the upper tray. The item is not only compatible with baby bottles of most brands, but it can also be used for sterilising breast pumps and various feeding utensils.
The machine boasts a one-button operation and after the sterilising cycle (that only takes 5 minutes), it will shut off automatically. The lid is equipped with easy-lift handles that will allow you to safely open the unit and use the bottles straight away. If you want to prepare the accessories for later use, please don't open the lid, and the contents will be sterile for up to 24 hours—a great feature for overnight and early morning feeds.
Maintaining the unit is also quite simple. Just pour out any remaining water and clean the appliance with a damp cloth after you unplug it and let it cool. It is also recommended to regularly descale the item.
Wrapping it all up, if you are looking for a moderately-priced and functional baby bottle steriliser, this model will be a good choice.
Sterilise, Dry, and Store
This functional electric steam steriliser is just what you need to keep the feeding accessories absolutely clean and dry and at hand when needed. Easy to set up and use, it generates steam to kill harmful bacteria, viruses and mould. After sterilising, you can use the bottles as soon as the unit cools down, which will take about 10 minutes. Or, you can have the bottles and other accessories dried. Actually, the appliance has 3 operating modes: sterilising only, drying only and an Auto setting that combines both. Also, it is great for storing all accessories because the lid prevents airborne particles from getting inside.
To use the appliance, you will need to add enough water into the base, which is easy to do thanks to the included measuring cup. Then, attach the removable basket and put the bottles or other items into it. The set includes a handy accessory tray that will help you sterilise smaller parts, teethers, soothers, etc and an ergonomic lid. On the control panel, there are 4 buttons and indicator lights, allowing you to see which setting is activated. The Dr. Brown's steriliser comes with 2 HEPA filters that will remove dust and dirt from the air used for drying.
All in all, this functional unit will allow you to sterilise and dry a variety of feeding accessories and keep them close at hand and organised.
Roomy Inside, Compact Outside
Let's look at the Advanced Bottle Steriliser by Philips. The unit comes with a capacious basket that can hold up to 6 bottles. Moreover, the purchase includes a smaller basket that will allow you to conveniently place removable bottle parts. When you don't use the appliance for sterilising bottles, you can put the smaller basket right onto the base and use it for sterilising teethers, soothers and other tiny items. In just 10 minutes, your accessories will be free of bacteria and viruses. You can leave them inside the unit to use within 24 hours, or take them out for drying. By the way, the purchase includes tongs for removing sterilised items without touching them.
Unlike its rivals, this baby bottle steriliser uses a handy removable drip tray with 6 pegs that will keep the bottles in place. Besides, it will help prevent any milk droplets from getting onto the heating plate, and hence, it will allow for eliminating odours. After use, the drip tray is easy to wash under a tap.
To put it in a nutshell, the Philips AVENT SCF291/01 sterilising machine offers plenty of room for all your feeding accessories, and yet, the appliance takes minimum space thanks to its adjustable size. One more pleasant bonus is its affordable price.
What Is a Baby Bottle Steriliser?
Baby bottle sterilisers are exactly what the name suggests—they're appliances that sterilise baby bottles. Of course, generally speaking, they're able to do much more than that. We've covered these devices' advantages and aspects in the What Features to Compare and Did You Know sections, so we'll be keeping things brief here.
Aside from everything we've addressed there, these steam cleaners differ construction-wise. More often than not, these mobile cleaning systems incorporate removable parts that you can configure in many ways to accommodate various different items at once.
The best baby bottle sterilizers incorporate automatic drying and shut-off functions. In other words, the machine will automatically start drying the items after sterilising them and automatically shut off after completely drying these items.
Also, more often than not, these appliances will let you store the bottles inside, keeping them in a sterile environment for 12-24 hours depending on the model.
These baby monitors will provide the necessary peace of mind and let you keep tabs on the baby without having to be present in the room. These baby swings, on the other hand, will keep them comfortable and engaged.
What Features to Compare
Type
Though dubbed bottle sterilisers, these appliances are usually able to do more than that. Quite often, these machines will also be able to deodorise bottles, keeping them fresh and pleasant. At the same time, most electric sterilisers can be used to dry the bottles. Sometimes, these machines will even let you quickly warm up milk and food bottles. Though rare, certain models are even capable of dehydrating food, so you can use them to dry fruits.
Apart from that, again, despite the "bottle" in the name, these machines will usually let you work with more than baby bottles. Using these appliances, you'll be able to treat and sanitise breast pumps, pacifiers, teethers, plastic toys, and more.
Capacity
Generally speaking, baby bottle sterilisers are able to accommodate somewhere between 5 and 10 bottles at once. That being said, these advertised numbers can be quite misleading. First, the people behind these products seldom specify the bottles that you'll be able to put inside these machines. Second, sometimes, you're able to accommodate the advertised number of bottles plus various feeding items, while other times you'll have to choose between bottles and these items.
Water Reservoir
This one's pretty straightforward. More often than not, these sterilisers boast water tanks with a capacity somewhere between 3.5 and 5 ounces. These numbers will determine how long the machine will be able to sterilise without refills. Generally speaking, these machines will be able to last somewhere around 15-20 minutes depending on that capacity.
Controls
These machines are seldom especially intricate/complicated. Most incorporate basic knobs that let you access the machine's settings. Sometimes, these devices come equipped with LCD screens and more sophisticated touch buttons but even then, you shouldn't have any issues figuring them out.
Extras
There are many things we can talk about that more or less fall under the "extras" category. First off, most half-decent baby bottle sanitisers come equipped with non-skid feet to make sure you're able to use the machine anywhere you want without taking the surface into account.
Apart from that, these devices often come supplied with measuring cups and tongs to comfortably refill the tank and load/unload the bottles/feeding accessories.
Other than that, you should also pay attention to various features and functions, including whether the screen is backlit or not, whether the device has any solutions that keep the steriliser machine quiet, and so on and so forth.
Did you know?
Many parents argue that bottle sterilisers are not necessary. Now, they're not necessarily wrong. However, we would argue that you cannot go wrong investing in these little machines.
As some probably know, in the early 1800s, the infant mortality rate was unfortunately high, especially among those babies who were bottle-fed. As the years went on, we've managed to figure out that the biggest reason behind this phenomenon was the bacteria that children would ingest through these bottles.
That's when mothers started sterilising baby bottles. In other words, you can do that without any cunning devices. That's usually the case with these devices. You don't buy them because you need them. You buy them because they make your life easier. That's a sentiment we can very much extend towards baby bottle sterilisers.
Convenience
First and foremost, these devices are convenient. Your baby will wake you up in the middle of the night, and all you'd want to do is quickly feed the baby so that you can go back to sleep. Using these sterilisers, you'll be able to sanitise and prepare clean bottles within minutes, while doing so manually will usually take you at least 20-30 minutes. That said, some models are so compact you can take them with you while travelling.
Ease of Use
Of course, there's nothing difficult about boiling a pot of water and soaking baby bottles in this boiling water. However, it takes time to heat the water and effort to carefully unload the bottles from the pot. That's not the case with baby bottle sterilisers. These devices are handy, convenient, and easy to use. You won't have to worry about burning your hands when retrieving the items. You won't have to prepare pot(s). You won't have to do much at all. You fill the appliance's tank, throw the bottles/feeding items into the machine, and off you go. Plus, these appliances rarely consume that much energy, so you won't have to worry about increased electricity bills.
Quickness
Again, the biggest selling point here is speed. Generally speaking, these machines are able to sterilise bottles within 5-10 minutes. You don't even have to be present. Can you say the same about the aforementioned orthodox methods? Not really. That's why more and more parents these days opt for these devices.
Maintenance
Having said all that, there are downsides to these machines, mainly the maintenance part. Sure, generally speaking, most half-decent baby bottle sterilisers are not that hard to maintain. More often than not, these devices incorporate some anti-limescale solutions. The parts are usually removable, so you can clean them separately and assemble the device back together with ease. You'll probably occasionally have to treat them with vinegar to completely prevent limescale but, as far as we're concerned, that's not the biggest price to pay.
Conclusion
When it comes to baby bottle sterilisers, we believe that the upsides far outweigh the downsides and recommend most parents with newborns/infants/toddlers to, at the very least, consider the machines that we've added to this list.