Babies have very weak immune systems, especially right after birth, so sterilising all baby products that they put in their mouth like bottles or that are used in feeding like pump parts is critical to preventing bacterial infections. If you are wondering how to sterilize bottles, you should consider a baby bottle steriliser appliance.
What is a Bottle Steriliser Used For?
A bottle sterilizer is a machine used to kill germs and bacteria that remain on the surface of a bottle even after washing. The best bottle sanitisers will sterilise breast pump parts, baby bottles, pacifiers and teething toys. Wondering how to find the best baby bottle steriliser for you? Keep reading our guide to help you choose.
Choosing a Sterilising Method
Since there are an array of sterilizing approaches and products, this blog is designed to help you easily find the right sterilising approach, or best sterilizer for your needs so you can kill 99.9% of germs and keep your baby healthy!
Step 1: Determine if you want to sterilise only OR if you want to sterilise and dry together.
Some parents choose a steriliser only option because you can use products in your house like a pot, stove or microwave, you already have a drying rack and it's usually less expensive. Others choose to automatically sterilise & dry because it saves a lot of time and effort to combine these two steps and products stay sterile throughout the drying process, minimizing germ contamination.
Step 2: Determine which Bottle steriliser for you.
Sterilize Only: If you choose this approach, there are several options to consider:
- Boiling: You can boil a pot of water to sterilize bottles on the stove. As long as they stay under the boiling water for at least 5 minutes, they will be sterilized. One downside is the time and effort sterilizing baby bottles on stove takes – you have to babysit the bottles and make sure they stay under the boiling water because if they float and the boiling water doesn’t touch the bottles, they won't get sterilized.
- Microwave Steam Bags: You can also purchase microwave steam bags and place products inside along with some water. Downsides to this approach are these bags typically have limited capacity, they can only be used 20 times before wearing out and steam rushes out when you open the bag after microwaving which can burn your hands.
- Sterilisation machine for home: You can also buy a electric appliance that automatically sterilizes your bottles and pump parts with natural steam. Downsides to this approach are the cost vs the other methods.
Sterilise & Dry: If you choose this approach, there are two options to consider, both of which include automatic drying which saves time & effort and keeps your baby products sterile throughout the entire process:
- Steam Steriliser-Dryers: You can buy an electric bottle steriliser that uses natural steam to kill 99.9% of germs, then automatically dries bottles, pump parts and other accessories with hot air. These products make the entire process super easy. Downsides to this approach are these appliances cost more than a sterilizer only.
- UV Steriliser Dryers: You can also buy an appliance that uses UV light to kill 99.9% of germs, then automatically dries.
Is Steam or UV Sterilising Better?
There are a few downsides to UV bottle sterilisers. These appliances are usually much more expensive than a steam steriliser-dryer, plus they only kill germs if the light directly shines on the product surface. Most UV steriliser dryers rely on mirrors to bounce the light around inside the appliance, so there’s no guarantee it will directly shine on the entire surface area of your bottles or pump parts.
Baby Brezza Steriliser and Steriliser Dryers Comparison
Baby Brezza is the #1 brand of sterilisation machines for home to make sterilising and/or drying super easy! But which Baby Brezza steriliser is better? Here is an overview of our family of products to help you find the best bottle steriliser and dryer for your needs:
SUPERFAST Steriliser Dryer
For parents who want a super quick, efficient sterilising routine with minimal fuss.
Looking for speed? The Superfast Steriliser Dryer gets bottles and pump parts clean and dry in just 10 minutes flat. It's our fastest, most efficient steriliser yet, perfect for those nonstop baby days when every minute counts.
Key Features:
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Fastest steriliser on the market: start-to-finish in just 10 minutes
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Kills 99.9% of germs in 6 minutes; dries in only 4
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Holds up to 6 bottles and 2 sets of pump parts (fits all brands)
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Automatically sterilizes and dries—no manual work required
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Compact, space-saving design
Baby Brezza One-Step Steriliser-Dryer
For parents looking for an easy, all-in-one solution that combines sterilising, drying, and storage.
This is the original all-in-one steriliser and dryer that’s won over hundreds of thousands of parents. With the press of a button, it sterilises and dries your baby gear, no separate drying rack needed.
Key Features:
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Kills 99.9% of germs with natural steam
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Automatically dries bottles and pump parts after sterilising
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Holds up to 6 bottles and accessories
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4-in-1 functionality: sterilize & dry, sterilize only, dry only, or storage mode
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Keeps items sterile for up to 24 hours when unopened
Baby Brezza One Step Steriliser-Dryer Advanced
For busy families who want high capacity, faster cycles, and germ-filtered air for extra peace of mind.
Want all the bells and whistles? The Advanced version of our One Step Steriliser-Dryer offers more capacity, faster drying, and filtered air for even cleaner results, without adding work to your day.
Key Features:
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Holds up to 8 bottles and 2 full sets of pump parts
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33% faster drying time than the original One Step
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Includes HEPA filter for 95% germ-free drying air
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Modular design with customizable trays and bins
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4-in-1 functionality: sterilize & dry, sterilize only, dry only, or storage
Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro
For parents who want to eliminate manual washing entirely and streamline every step of the bottle cleaning process.
Say goodbye to scrubbing. The Bottle Washer Pro washes, sterilises, and dries your baby bottles and accessories automatically, saving you serious time and effort, no sink time required.
Key Features:
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The first and only automatic baby bottle washer, steriliser, and dryer
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Cleans bottles with powerful jets—no scrubbing needed
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Kills 99.9% of germs with steam; then automatically dries
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Holds up to 4 bottles and accessories
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One-step, hands-free operation