Philips Avent Microwave Steam Sterilizer for Baby Bottles, Pacifiers, Cups and More (model SCF281/02)

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The Philips AVENT Microwave Steam Steriliser not only looks nicer and holds more bottles than others on the market, it does the job - and fast! With no need for steam, tablets or a microwave, this innovative UV steriliser from Nuby is a game-changer. They range from microwave-safe plastic bags to countertop units that double as bottle warmers and dryers.

Some countertop sterilizers use UV light instead of steam to sterilize, but neither the AAP and CDC have weighed in on whether UV light works as well as steam to disinfect. Sterilise easily, anywhere Wherever your day takes you, you can sterilise your baby's bottles and accessories quickly and safely. The First Years sterilizer sanitizes your bottles or other feeding supplies and, if you choose, dries them for 40 to 60 minutes, then shuts off by itself. The caveat is that you’ll need a microwave to use them, which might not always be available – and, more importantly, sterilising just two bottles at a time won’t be feasible if you’re bottle-feeding full-time. Ultra fast and convenient Philips Avent Microwave Steam Steriliser's lightweight, compact design makes it ideal for use in and out of the home.

You'll love its compact design with two stackable trays that have enough space to fit a wide range of bottles and all of your accessories. If you prefer, you can put bottles through the dishwasher (check your breast pump instructions to see which parts are dishwasher-safe, if any) – just make sure bottles, lids and teats are facing downwards, and remember that dishwashing cleans items but doesn’t sterilise them so you’ll still need to do that. Not bulky, doesn't rely on electricity so it's great not to keep unplugging other appliances as we only have five sockets on our worktop. They're affordable (each steamer bag can be reused up to 20 times) and can be compactly stashed in your diaper bag if you need to sterilize while of the house.

Several make loud beeps at the beginning and end of their cycle and some even during, making a dishwasher-like hum. Their versatility means that you can use them to pretty much sterilise anything, including mobile phones and keys, however some UV sterilisers may not be suitable for sterilising natural rubber and latex (think certain dummies and the ever-popular Sophie La Girafe). I have to get everything washed after putting [my kids] to bed and have it completely dry for reassembly the next morning. This is because milk and milk curds can remain in small amounts in the teat and bottle, and the bugs that feed on them can cause stomach upsets. It holds up to six bottles, but would fit four comfortably along with breast-pumping stuff and dummies.There’s an alarm that tells you when the bottle is done sterilizing, and an auto shut-off feature helps avoid the risk of overheating. Keep them in the Baby Brezza without opening the lid, and everything stays sterile for up to 24 hours. The AAP also recommends sanitizing breast pump parts daily, especially if your child is younger than 2 months, has a weakened immune system, or was premature.

Just feeding your baby a bottle is a complicated and multi-step process, so a sterilizer that gives them one less thing to worry about is helpful. Our content is doctor approved and evidence based, and our community is moderated, lively, and welcoming.They’re usually generously sized, so can handle up to a day’s worth of bottles all at once, and require almost no preparation and no further outlay to use them regularly. Because travel sterilisers need to be compact enough to carry around, they’re usually short on bells and whistles. BabyCenter is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. Midwife and antenatal teacher Kate Bennett says, “Babies are particularly vulnerable to infections from bacteria, viruses and fungi in their first year of life as their immune systems are very immature. Protecting our babies from germs is every parent's priority, so sterilising bottles, teats, breast pumps and dummies is a part of every new parent's life.

To use the sterilize function, simply put the bottle on the internal peg and the nipple and other accessories in the lid. Versatility: If you want to use your sterilizer to clean pump parts, children's toys, or pacifiers, you'll need to make sure it can do so. Many recommend using distilled water; make sure what yours requires and have distilled water ready if needed.The electricity required to run a cycle in one of these will almost always cost less than using a microwave steriliser. If sterilisation fluid is accidentally ingested by a child, Milton advise: “Because of the salt in the solution in the bottle, the child will usually spit the fluid out, or, at worst, be sick. After sterilizing, you can remove the ultra-clean contents for use, or leave them inside: the sterilizer's safety clips keep the device shut and everything sanitary for up to 24 hours. Whether you want the ease of a sterilising solution, a steam-sterilising microwave option or the latest electric all-rounder, we've looked at all the options on the market.