Having a bottle sterilizer is super important for keeping your baby safe and healthy. Here's a look at the top 3 bottle sterilizers on the market and why.
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Best Bottle Sterilizers
- Baby Brezza Advanced Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer (our top choice)
- Phillips AVENT premium bottle sterilizer and dryer (runner-up)
- Papablic bottle sterilizer and dryer
1. Baby Brezza Advanced Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer
Our top favorite is the Baby Brezza sterilizer and dryer for many reasons including the large capacity to hold lots of things.
It also has a HEPA filtration system for peace of mind.
What we like:
- It has a dryer as well as a sterilizer.
- It has 3 tiers to hold lots of items.
- Holds up to 8 bottles and 2 pump part sets.
- Keeps bottles and items inside sterilized for up to 24 hours until you open the lid.
2.Phillips AVENT premium bottle sterilizer and dryer
The runner up is Phillips AVENT sterilizer and dryer.
What we like:
- It's more affordable.
- It fits 6 bottles.
- It has a dryer and a sterilizer function.
- Keeps bottles and items inside sterilized for up to 24 hours until you open the lid.
What we don't like:
- A lot of moms have issue with calcium buildup on the heat plate.
3. Papablic Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer
The Papablic sterilizer and dryer is the most affordable option that still has a lot of good features.
What we like:
- It holds up to 11 bottles, depending on the bottle size.
- It's the most affordable option.
What we don't like:
- Only keeps bottles and items inside sterilized for 12 hours, or whenever you open the lid.
Why you need a bottle sterilizer?
Bottle sterilizers help sanitize bottles one step further than just washing it with soap and water.
If any of these apply, you might need a sterilizer too:
- Well water- while most cities with clean and treated water don't necessarily need a bottle sterilizer, if you are on well water it's a good idea. There are a lot more contaminants in well water, even if you are only using it for washing the bottle.
- Immunocompromised baby- babies in general have a low immune system, but some babies are at even more risk of getting sick from little things, like those with Leukemia or a baby in the NICU.
Can you sterilize bottles without a sterilizer?
Yes, you can sterilize bottles in boiling water for 10 minutes. If you choose this method, having glass bottles is probably a better solution for you.
Does a bottle sterilizer replace washing?
No, you still need to wash the bottle and all the parts first. Sterilizing is just the final step to making sure the bottles are germ-free.
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