Philips Avent 3-in-1 Electric Steam Steriliser - SCF284/01 1 Count (Pack of 1)

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Made from tough plastic with a good seal, a cool marked area to hold the bag without burning fingers, and a hole to pour out the water safely before opening, they’re safe and well-designed. Microwave, travel and cold water sterilisers can be cleaned with hot soapy water as needed, and many can also go in the dishwasher (check the manufacturer’s instructions first). Sterilise the bottle parts by boiling them for 5 minutes, or sterilise them in a Philips Avent steriliser. Sterilizes in just 6 minutes with the press of a button; progress indicator light indicates when contents are sterile; contents remain sterile for up to 24 hours when kept inside the sterilizer with the lid unopened. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions exactly, especially when positioning items in the steriliser and adding the correct amount of water or sterilisation solution.

To reduce limescale build-up, pour out the water after every use and wipe down with a soft damp cloth. Midwife and antenatal teacher Kate Bennett says, “Babies are particularly vulnerable to infections from bacteria, viruses and fungi in their first year of life as their immune systems are very immature. She spent six months testing the shortlisted products with her own bottles and breast pump parts, each for a minimum of 10 days. If sterilisation fluid is accidentally ingested by a child, Milton advise: “Because of the salt in the solution in the bottle, the child will usually spit the fluid out, or, at worst, be sick.If you prefer, you can put bottles through the dishwasher (check your breast pump instructions to see which parts are dishwasher-safe, if any) – just make sure bottles, lids and teats are facing downwards, and remember that dishwashing cleans items but doesn’t sterilise them so you’ll still need to do that. It involves dissolving tablets or fluid into a sturdy five-litre container of water and submerging items in it for 15 minutes as per manufacturer instructions. The Milton Cold Water Steriliser, for example, is a large five-litre bucket and, with the right number of tablets, an even bigger container could be used, which puts no limit on the amount of equipment you could sterilise at once (great for parents of multiples!

Generously sized for a bottle or breast pump parts, it can be microwaved or used with cold water sterilising solution, whichever works best for where you are. 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. The bottle comes apart and can be assembled in such a way that they work as their own steam steriliser in the microwave, making keeping them hygienic a doddle. It’s good practice to reduce the risk of needless germs from feeding equipment in particular as this can make your baby very poorly, including symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea and oral thrush. With an innovative vented teat, they're great for preventing colic by limiting the air that your baby swallows while they feed.Just add water, load the steriliser with your bottles, breast pump or accessories and select the mode. The sterilisation cycle is just five minutes, one of the shortest from an electric steriliser we tested. You just fill the bucket with cold water and add a sterilising tablet or capful of liquid and it's good for 24 hours!