Along with such an assistant for many young mothers, such as a bottle warmer, you can notice a later invention - a sterilizer. With its help, your favorite devices for feeding a baby are correctly sterilized. And many parents hardly imagine how they did without them before.
In this article, we will talk about how to choose a sterilizer for bottles, which brand to give preference to, and make a short overview of the most popular models.
Sterilizer Characterization
Bottle sterilizers are devices that can significantly save time on caring for your baby’s dishes. With it, you can easily process cups, bottle accessories, nipples, soothers, spoons, medicinal dispensers, drinkers and jars for food. The device will very effectively eliminate all pathogenic bacteria.
The sterilizer can operate on battery or power supply. It is intended to combat microbes that are on the surface and inside of children's devices for feeding. The hot steam blow function is one of the most popular types.
Modern sterilizers for baby bottles are classified into mobile and home. The first are suitable for use at home and in the car. They can be connected to the car cigarette lighter. Such a device has a compact size and the presence of many additional accessories. Portable models have a lot of built-in auxiliary functions, which include grinding products, steaming and more.
Selection tips
When choosing the best option for a sterilizer, you should pay attention to the following important points:
- security level;
- case material;
- capacity of the device.
One of the main selection criteria is safety. It is quite convenient and important that the sterilizer shuts itself off. Pay attention to the cord, which should be long, which will allow you to place the device in any convenient place. For example, near a crib or ironing board. Also, the presence of alarm detectors does not hurt, then mom will not have to run to the kitchen every five minutes - the signal will notify you that the process is complete.
Another important role when choosing a device should play the material. It is preferable to choose frame elements made of environmentally friendly materials. Surely, everyone heard at least a fleeting name for environmental plastic. It does not melt at high temperatures and is strong enough.
How to choose a sterilizer
The main selection criteria will be:
- volume;
- value for money;
- list of functions;
- availability of additional features.
If you decide to purchase a similar device, then first decide on the model. After that, you need to familiarize yourself with the detailed information about it in the instructions for bottle sterilizers and with the reviews of experienced parents. Be sure to check how versatile the device is. Children grow up, and with them the volume and size of children's dishes increase. Consider options that accommodate devices of different sizes and in different quantities at the same time. In addition, there are models that sterilize only branded dishes.
If you take into account all the parameters, then the power will not be in the very last place. It is from this parameter that the quality of the processing of dishes directly depends. Best designed for 700 watts. At the same time, the sterilization time cannot exceed 10 minutes.
Types of models and sterilization
Before buying a device, pay attention to its key characteristics:
- Type of sterilization - modern parents prefer the most popular hot steam sterilization. Meanwhile, there is also cold sterilization - using a special chemical solution or ultraviolet. Sometimes cold sterilization is preferable, because not all materials of care items and bottles can withstand high temperatures.
- Power source - if the sterilizer for bottles is electric, then the device can start working if there is electrical power. This group also includes microwave sterilizers. Appliances that involve UV sterilization typically take energy from rechargeable batteries or batteries.
- Capacity of the device - according to the characteristics of the child’s nutrition and personal preferences, you can choose a sterilizer for one bottle or more - for 3-5. In sterilizers of larger capacity, you can sterilize other children's things - toys, dummies, cups and even breast pumps.
Manufacturer's Reviews
It has been noticed that conversations about whether a sterilizer is needed for bottles or not are mainly conducted by those mothers who do not have such a device. In their reviews, the happy owners of sterilizers highlight several of the most effective and successful models and manufacturers:
- The most popular and best seller is the Philips Avent brand sterilizer. The brand name itself implies a wide range and selection from the simplest models to the most advanced with a very wide functionality.
- Chicco Sterilizers are next in popularity. They are no less high-quality, have additional functions, but have the advantage of being more affordable.
- Among European models, the Tefal sterilizer-heater is considered popular.
- The Chinese sterilizer Maman, despite its origin, is very popular among mothers. According to parental reviews, the bottle sterilizer of this model is popular due to its low cost, durability and ease of use.
Philips electric sterilizer
The adjustable size of the Philips AVENT SCF284 / 03 bottle sterilizer allows you to hold the necessary items for sterilization. However, it does not take up much space. The size of the device depending on the needs is easily changed:
- small size - for dummies;
- medium size - for plates, breast pumps, forks and knives;
- large size - to accommodate 6 bottles.
The device sterilizes accessories and bottles in just 6 minutes. At the end of the cycle, it automatically turns off to reduce power consumption and additional security.
Sterilization of bottles with both wide and narrow necks, as well as breast pumps and accessories will provide you with freedom in choosing children's dishes. At maximum load, the sterilizer holds six 330 ml bottles.
The sterilizer will help protect your child from especially harmful milk bacteria until his immunity is sufficiently strong. The principle of operation of the sterilizer is based on the method of steam sterilization, which is used in medicine and is simple, fast and effective. The contents will remain sterile for 24 hours if you do not open the lid.
Chicco for microwave
Chicco's Steam Bottle Sterilizer naturally and economically disinfects baby dishes and other devices in the microwave.
The principle of operation of the device is based on the use of the unique properties of steam and, depending on the type of microwave, allows 4 bottles and accessories to be sterilized in a few minutes.
The sterilizer will ensure the destruction of 99.9% of harmful viruses, fungi and bacteria in microwave power up to 1200 watts.
When the lid is closed, the dishes remain disinfected for 24 hours. At the end of the sterilization, it is convenient to grab the hot bottles equipped with special forceps.
2 in 1 bottle sterilizer
The compact Tefal TD 4200 device allows you to simultaneously warm baby food in one bottle and sterilize another.
The convenient and easy Tefal heater-sterilizer is simply indispensable for mothers who use complementary foods, combining it with breastfeeding. Thanks to its portability, you can even sterilize bottles, even if you get out of town or on a visit, just like at home.
The heater warms your child to the optimum temperature more evenly than in a microwave or pan. This Tefal model is an excellent solution to travel heating and sterilization problems:
- at a temperature of about 95 degrees, natural steam sterilization with hygiene of 100% is carried out;
- the special design in the form of double walls is responsible for safety in order to avoid burns;
- suitable for all types of bottles and accessories;
- at the end of the heating, an automatic shutdown is provided;
- a built-in drawer is equipped for storage of accessories;
- in 3 minutes he warms a bottle with a capacity of 240 ml.
Convenient on trips
The Avent bottle sterilizer is combined with most modern microwave ovens. It is convenient to take it with you on a trip thanks to its compact design.
Just pour water into the apparatus, load objects and place in the microwave for 2 minutes. There are latches on the side panel of the sterilizer for added safety, which ensure reliable closure of the lid and prevent water from spilling during removal of the device from the furnace. Thanks to the unheated side handles, the sterilizer is removed without risk to health.
Wide functionality allows you to control the flow of fluid into the tank. You can easily monitor and adjust power consumption. AVENT manufacturer guarantees long service and quality.
Maman LS-B701
Sterilization for bottles and accessories in this model of the sterilizer occurs in the microwave with the help of steam generated inside the device from heating the water poured into it.
The volume of the device allows you to simultaneously sterilize up to 6 containers of different sizes.
Thanks to the removable basket for packing items that comes with the kit, it is possible to place in the sterilizer along with bottles various accessories: a nipple, a dummy or parts of a breast pump.
The sterilizer is made of a safe material that does not contain bisphenol-A, which emits harmful substances when heated.