Users' questions

How long does Avent steam steriliser take?

How long does Avent steam steriliser take?

The microwave steam steriliser can be used to sterilise baby bottles and other products in just 2 minutes, killing 99.9% of germs and bacteria. The exact length of the cycle depends on the wattage of your microwave. 2 minutes at 1200–1850 W, 4 minutes at 850–1100 W, 6 minutes at 500–800 W.

Which is the best electric steam sterilizer?

Best Electric: Philips AVENT 3-in-1 Electric Steam Sterilizer. This Philips 3-in-1 electric steam sterilizer has a customizable modular design with three size options. It can sterilize a full load of six bottles or just a few items like pacifiers, utensils, and breast pump parts.

How long does Avent steriliser last?

24 hours
The steriliser will keep its contents – baby bottles, breast pumps etc – sterile for up to 24 hours if the lid is unopened.

What’s the best steriliser to get?

  1. Best bottle sterilizer overall: Babymoov Turbo Pure Steriliser and Baby Bottle Dryer.
  2. Best premium bottle sterilizer: Mam Electric Steriliser and Express Bottle Warmer.
  3. Best budget bottle sterilizer: Boots Baby Electric Sterilizer.
  4. Philips Avent 3-in-1 Electric Steam Sterilizer.
  5. Nuby Electric Sterilizer and Dryer.

Do I have to dry bottles after sterilizing?

Can I dry baby bottles after sterilisation? Any water left inside the bottles after sterilisation is sterile and won’t collect germs so there’s no need to dry. In fact wiping the inside of a bottle after sterilisation could even add germs, so it’s best not to.

Are UV sterilisers better than steam?

Bottles can be taken straight out and used, unlike steam sterilisers when they are often very hot to the touch. They are very versatile so you can put a wide variety of objects in there. They generally have a much low power consumption compared to steam sterilisers. No chemicals required.

Is UV sterilizer better than steam?

Though UV light effectively kills bacteria like steam, its effectiveness is determined by where the light shines. Lastly, UV sterilizers tend to be smaller than steam sterilizers so you’ll need to use more often to sterilize the same amount of bottles, pump parts or accessories.

Is microwave or electric steriliser better?

Electric steam sterilisers require no chemicals or rinsing and simply plug in at the wall. They kill bacteria using the heat from steam. These sterilisers are often the most convenient way of sterilising, particularly if you have a lot of items to sterilise and you don’t have a microwave.