Philips Avent Advanced Bottle Steriliser, Kills 99.9% of Germs*, 10 min Sterilising Cycle - SCF291/01

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After the 60 seconds elapsed, we removed the strips and checked them - according to the Quantadose strips, the device was emitting UV in the UV-A and UV-B range, but it wasn't detectable in the UV-C range. Second, the system is slower than steam sterilizing by at least 2 minutes assuming you are using both top and bottom racks. While we tested, we took notes about the pros and cons of each model, including their reliability, effectiveness, compatibility with various bottle types, and ease of use. We were able to test out this particular model at a local daycare center that uses it to sterilize pacifiers after they fall on the floor: they rinse them off and put them into the sterilizer for 60 seconds, and then pop them back into the baby's mouth!

Once it's loaded up, you can use one of the three features: sterilize only, sterilize and dry, or dry only. If you press the sterilize and dry button once, it will sterilize and then dry for 45 minutes (the default setting). So be careful not to slide it back under upper cabinets, or near anything you worry about getting steam on it (like little kids' hands). In New England in an air-conditioned home, we were able to consistently get everything dry with the 45-minute drying setting, but if you're in a more humid area then definitely go for the 60 minutes. The Munchkin Portable UV Sterilizer and Sanitizer take some of that ultraviolet (UV) power and pack it into a super compact system that is the perfect size for sterilizing pacifiers, baby bottle nipples, personal hygiene products, and little toys.The Tommee Tippee bottles are relatively short and wide, with an hourglass shape that is pretty distinctive. Some minor gripes include some rusty-looking deposits on the heating element after a couple of weeks (which cleaned off easily with white vinegar), and no drying function which leaves everything dripping wet at the end of the cycle. Another aspect that sets it apart is the 36-hour storage feature, meaning that items inside will stay sterile for up to 36 hours after the cycle completes, so you don't need to take them out immediately.

There is a drip tray underneath the appliance that you need to empty before using, as it is designed to let some of the steam escape through the bottom during sterilization.But that's not to say it doesn't fit other bottles, including the wider-mouth bottles too - it does! So Munchkin definitely needs to work on their product design a bit - maybe big stable carrying handles on the sides?

In our testing, we used each sterilizer over a dozen times, tried to fit 5 different baby bottle sizes and shapes inside (and pacifiers and more! It all seemed a bit too simple, so we had to give it a shot ourselves and test it using the Quantadose Rapid UVGI test strips to see whether it lived up to its claims. Based on expert reviews and parent recommendations, the Philips AVENT 3-in-1 Electric Steam Sterilizer is one of the best baby bottle sterilizers available. As a general rule, most microwaves (850-1000 watts) will require 4 minutes, but if you're using a smaller and weaker microwave (500-800 watts) then it will take 6 minutes, and a more powerful microwave (1100-1850 watts) will take about 2 minutes. Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureas, Streptococcus agalactiae, Cronobacter sakazakii, Salmonella enterica, Listeria monocytogenes.

Of course, you will also want the sterilizer to meet your style preferences, fit easily into your kitchen, and meet your budget constraints. We think so, especially if you like the compact design and don't want to separately hand-dry or leave the bottles on a drying rack after sterilizing.

Pressing the button a couple more times will let you toggle through the three different drying time options. The controls were intuitive, the rack and lid were easy to pull off and put back on, and the water reservoir was large and easy to fill. You will be super impressed with the Baby Brezza electric sterilizer - it has versatility, convenience, usability, and reliability, all wrapped up in a package that is relatively compact! You don't want them to be touching each other (keep them at least a half inch apart from each other), and you don't want them closer than about 1" from the dual UV lights at the top.

It includes tongs to help you pick up the hot items, but it does not include a measuring cup for the water (7 ounces). In our testing, we found that everything worked perfectly: it steam sterilized the bottles very well, it achieved the 250 degrees F standard according to our digital thermometer, and the cool-down cycle was sufficient to make things easily removed without worrying about a plume of steam when you opened the lid, or trying to pick up steaming hot items. In the meantime, we think this is a great and inexpensive option for parents looking to save counter space and simplify their lives a little bit.