Tommee Tippee Essentials 2 in 1 Cold Water and Microwave Baby Bottle Steriliser, 4-Minute Sterilisation Cycle

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It has two drying options and I leave everything in for half an hour after the drying has finished then assemble all the bottles so they're ready to use." Whether you use a container and sterilising tablets, a microwave machine or an electric steriliser, most options don't dry the bottles. That's where the Nuby electric steriliser and dryer is different, as it promises to dry your bottles within 35 minutes or 20 minutes for a fast-dry cycle. This compact, economical and easy-to-use microwave steriliser holds four bottles and includes a special tray for the teats and small parts. Philips’s ubiquitous Avent brand includes a microwave steam steriliser that is robust, roomy, safe and straightforward to use – though, like our tester, you’ll need to measure your microwave first as it won’t fit in especially compact appliances (it’s 16.6 × 28 × 28cm, for reference). The BPA-free bottles also promise to be anti-colic and offer a ‘SkinSoftTM' teat in different flows, to help your baby accept a bottle – which can be difficult if they've been exclusively breastfed.

It takes one touch of a button to start a cycle and, if you have any accompanying Tommee Tippee bottles, each bottle is clearly marked to show how much water to add to the steriliser – a thoughtful touch that our tester really appreciated. Tommee Tippee has put a great deal of thought into the redesign of their electric steam steriliser and it really shows. The Tommee Tippee Super-Steam Advanced Electric Steriliser is made from tough BPA-free plastics and is exceptionally straightforward to use, with plenty of room for bottles and breast pump parts over two tiers. Have multiple babies, use a lot of bottles per day or want to sterilise a variety of items including breast pumps, toys and dummies Do you have enough kitchen counter space to keep a sterilising unit out all the time? Would you want to if you did? Electric units usually stay plugged in on the counter – they’re too large to store and too bulky for it to be convenient to move them often. Electric sterilisers are units set over a heating plate that heats up water and sterilises the contents with steam. 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.It's not too bulky and claims to fit in most microwaves. Parents really like the ease of use and the cheap price of this, making it a good option when there are so many other items to buy for your baby. While they tend to take longer to sterilise things than a steam steriliser, the advantage of a UV steriliser is that you don't have to contend with equipment that's hot to the touch after sterilisation, making them a safer option for most households. You also won't need to do any descaling after use. What makes a steriliser safe?

You can even leave items in there for 24 hours and add others in. No electricity, no fuss, all done. It's an ideal solution for travelling and, as there aren't specific compartments, any bottles, dummies or small toys will fit. Not bad for a few pounds of initial investment. This holds up to six bottles and features a pouring spout so it's very easy to empty it. There's also a handy weight to make sure everything is submerged in the solution. With all the parts of the bottle cleaned, you can proceed to fill up the top compartment. As shown in the image, we placed the parts of the bottle in this formation because it provides plenty of space around the parts. Along with the parts of the bottle, you’ll want to remember to put the tongs in the top compartment too.

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Because travel sterilisers need to be compact enough to carry around, they’re usually short on bells and whistles. What we loved about the Milton Solo was that, travel steriliser or not, it’s more adaptable and comes with more useful design features than any other travel model we tested. This brilliant 2-in-1 option from Milton gives you the best of both worlds, with the option to either microwave or cold-water sterilise your baby’s bottles. The BPA-free tub is somewhat bulky but it’s lightweight, with a strong and sturdy carry handle that makes it an excellent choice for trips away when a microwave might not be readily available. Much like the brand’s cold-water option, the solution in this steriliser will also remain sterile for up to 24 hours, allowing you to conveniently use throughout the day or store overnight ready for the next morning. For cold water sterilisers, a full container will be very heavy and should be kept away from children so they can’t pull it over onto their head. Sterilisation fluid is made from sodium hypochlorite, a mild, non-toxic bleach that decomposes into water and a small amount of salt. By the time they’re a year old, your baby’s immune system is much better developed so you can ease off sterilising toys and dummies then. Baby sterilisers can be used for the obvious baby items such as bottles and dummies, but they can also be used to clean bottle teats, breast pumps and even non-baby objects such as cosmetic brushes and mobile phones. Whether they clean using steam, cold water or go in the microwave, sterilisers ensure your baby’s feeding equipment is free from harmful bugs and bacteria.

No drying feature, but any residual water is sterile, and the outside of the bottle can be wiped with a paper towel All done in five minutes and the bottles or bits can stay in the container with the lid on for 24 hours. It came with the warmer, bottles, bottle brush, bottle warmer bags and little tweezers." Transparency is really important to us and that's why we're always upfront about how we tested the products we recommend. We won't always recommend the cheapest products or the ones with the most extra features. We write about products that we feel offer the best value to most parents – the ones we'd recommend to our own friends and family. When the sterilising cycle is finished, either remove contents and use immediately or leave the lid closed and contents will remain sterile for up to 24 hoursStylish and useful, this steriliser cleans and dries up to six bottles at a time, and both the main trunk and arms are fitted with special steam outlets to make sure sterilisation is very through.

Using sterilizing equipment to clean baby bottles goes beyond just basic cleaning, it gives your little one added protection against bacteria that can cause some nasty tummy bugs. When to sterilize baby bottles Cold water sterilisers involve filling a container with water and adding sterilisation tablets or fluid to make a sterilisation solution. The active ingredient is sodium hypochlorite, which is a mild bleach that has been through a purification process to make it stable and non-toxic. It’s perfectly safe to use, but does smell vaguely of swimming pool.Finally, she looked at whether the steriliser represented good value for money considering the features it provided for a wide customer base, noting whether or not she’d buy another if the sample model broke. Relatively new to the steriliser market are UV sterilisers, which use UV light to kill bacteria. 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). If you buy the mam bottles they can just go in the microwave by themselves, would highly recommend!"Loved by Mumsnet user Roboticcarrot Our verdict Babies still need feeding on holiday (who knew?) so travel sterilisers are designed to provide a portable solution that works on the go.