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Philips Avent 3-in-1 Electric Steam Steriliser - SCF284/01 1 Count (Pack of 1)

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Consider how many bottles or other pieces you want (or need) to sterilize simultaneously. Because bottle sterilizers come in varying sizes, they don’t always hold the same amount of items. For example, if you’re the parent or caregiver of twins, opt for a large bottle sterilizer, like the Papablic Electric Steam Sterilizer and Dryer, which fits up to 11 bottles and accessories, such as pacifiers, plastic toys, and teethers. Even if you don’t have twins, a bigger bottle sterilizer accommodates enough bottles for a day of feeding, breast pump parts, and more. On the other hand, some units only hold one bottle, such as the BÉABA BabyMilk 3-in-1 Bottle Warmer, so you can sterilize as you go (and save counter space).

However, the Tommee Tippee steriliser unit, by comparison, took much longer to cycle. It was also hotter to handle, for longer, after finishing. This meant when we needed a bottle in a hurry a safe grip on the unit was essential. The Philips unit had a safe handle grip which keeps cooler for handling, a big plus compared to the Tommee Tippee steriliser ‘s bare heated plastic. All bottle sterilizers on our list are compatible with most bottle brands, shapes, and sizes. For example, you don’t have to only use Dr. Brown’s bottles with the Dr. Brown’s Deluxe Bottle Warmer and Sterilizer—this unit is compatible with all of the company’s bottles and most other brands.

To select the best bottle sterilizers, we spoke with Tomomi Hayashi, MD, a California-based board-certified pediatrician, and Arunima Agarwal, MD, a New York-based board-certified pediatrician to find out what to look for in a bottle sterilizer and the benefits of bottle sterilization. We also reviewed guidance from the AAP, the CDC, and Texas Children's Hospital, on why it’s important to sterilize baby bottles. Moreover, we also put 20 bottle warmers, including some bottle warmer and sterilizer combos, through multiple tests at the Verywell Testing Lab in New York City with the help of Ebony Barrett, PNP. We filled baby bottles of various sizes and shapes with milk and turned on the warmers, noting how long it took to prepare the bottle warmer and sterilizers for use. Parenting editors set a timer on their phones to determine the timing of the warming process. After the warming cycles, we carefully removed bottles, swirling milk to ensure warming was evenly distributed. Next, we tested the temperature of the milk by lightly pouring it on the inside of the wrist. Moreover, we used a liquid thermometer to measure the temperature of the milk. Lastly, we unplugged each unit, waited for it to cool down, and cleaned them according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. One of the most essential features of a bottle sterilizer is bottle compatibility, Dr. Hayashi recommends. Consider what types of bottles the sterilizer allows, whether shape, size, or material, and if you have to accommodate a lid for sterilization. Some bottle sterilizers don’t allow glass, Dr. Hayashi explains, such as the GROWNSY 9-in-1 Bottle Warmer, while others struggle to close properly with tall baby bottles. Ease of use, Ease of clean/descale, Clever Design, Flexibility, Build Quality and Overall Energy Use.

The Philips unit boasted a six minute cycle with auto shut off, for us this varied between 6-8 minutes. We’d like to say it was down to variations in the amount of water add manually by us, but we monitored it with the same liquid quantity and it still varied by up to a minute. Although, this variation doesn’t make too much difference the kwh’s do add up on an energy bill. We appreciate how easy it is to use the sterilizing function thanks to clear manual instructions (push one button after adding some water, and you’re good to go). On the other hand, the warming process was slightly confusing, and difficult to tell if it was working or not. Depending on the volume of the milk, the timer shows the number of minutes necessary to warm the milk, but the process is not intuitive. For this review we wanted to compare the Philips Avent unit against it’s main competitor, Tommee Tippee steriliser. Why? Well when it’s 10:30pm in the evening and you’re deciding who’s washing up the bottles and who’s getting up during the night, we needed something that works. We’ve used both units, and thought it worth sharing our insights for others to make those night time feed more smooth for bottle fed babies. Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie.This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items. To return faulty items see our Returning Faulty Items policy. We appreciate the clear instructions that are easy to follow, like putting water into the base at the “MAX” line and putting the steam plate on top. There’s even a light beeping sound to alert you when the bottle is done warming, but it’s not loud enough to disturb a sleeping baby.

In addition to warming bottles, baby food jars, and milk storage bags, the First Years Gentle Warmth Bottle Warmer features a sterilizing function to clean baby bottles and pacifiers. The compact size of the First Years bottle warmer and sterilizer saves space on the kitchen counter. However, in return, you can only warm or sterilize one bottle (or pacifier) at a time. Still, it’s large enough to accommodate different bottle sizes, making it compatible with most brands.

Another great feature is the easy-to-navigate digital screen that allows you to customize times and temperatures. There’s also a built-in light to help you see in the dark for middle-of-the-night feeds. This electric Baby Brezza bottle sterilizer holds up to six bottles of different shapes and sizes, plus accessories and pump parts. We appreciate the stainless steel heating plate to protect against water or rust build-up regardless of how often you use it. However, it's hard to reach for cleaning purposes. On the plus side, the bottle sterilizer is impressively quiet. After it finishes sterilizing in eight minutes, it automatically switches to drying mode and shuts off in just one easy step. Both units are BPA free and boast the same claims of 99.9% effectiveness at removing bacteria. The Philips unit has most customisation for a variety of needs and the holders for bottle caps and teats means no more caps being cascaded over the kitchen floor as you try to pull one out in the middle of the night while blurry eyed.

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