Electric steam sterilisers: These clean your baby's bottles, dummies and breast pump by using steam to kill germs. This is plugged into the mains which turns into steam and sterilises the items inside. You can also sterilise some breast pumps with a steriliser which can be incredibly useful. Sterilising safety Is it necessary to sterilise baby bottles? Accessibility: Is everyone that needs to use it able to use it? Will it work for a family with multiple children?

Ease of use: Do you find all the features useful? Are you able to fit it into your daily routine with baby easily? Laura: Knowing that the bottles are sterilised, killing such a high percentage of bacteria, is a big plus and makes me feel confident in using the steriliser. I like the fact that the steriliser beeps when the cycle is complete - alerting you to the fact that the bottles are ready to use, however the 35 minutes seems like a long cycle compared to other options on the market. One thing that I struggled with was to fit all six bottles in at once, I think that if this was improved then I would be more likely to recommend it to others. Using UV light, the Tommee Tippee Ultra is a safe and dry method of sterilising which kills 99.9% of harmful germs without using heat, steam or harsh chemicals. You can rest assured that it sterilises those hard to reach areas, getting rid of germs that may linger in bottles, teats, breast pumps and other accessories even after thorough washing.Microwave steam steriliser: These also use steam to sterilise your baby's bottles/your breast pump, yet unlike electric sterilisers, they do not need to be plugged in and work in the microwave. Once you've added water, the bottles and the cover, you can simply pop these sterilisers in the microwave. Always use the steriliser on a flat heat resistant surface and keep it away from inflammables and explosives. Press the on/off button then select the function you wish to use – sterilize only, dry only, auto sterilize and dry or storage function.

Steam sterilisers are now being developed with fast cycles, which is always a winner, and they're a great option if you don't have a microwave in your kitchen. Change the filter regularly, you can replace using the spare filter sponge provided and reusing filters by rinsing with warm water and allowing to air dry. We recommend that you clean your steriliser regularly, every 1-2 days to maintain its performance. To do so, follow these three simple steps… The option chosen will then flash to show the function when in use. The countdown timer will show how long is left in the cycle.Drying & storage function: Choose between a 30, 40 or 50-minute drying cycle. Use the storage function to store your sterilised bottles and accessories in a sterile environment The only downfall is you will need to clean or descale the elements every few weeks, which can be time-consuming. Electric steam sterilisers can also be quite bulky, so if you're pushed for space in your kitchen, this might not be the best option for you. Christine: I would definitely recommend this product to my other mum friends and colleagues. The product looks good sitting on your kitchen worktop, it's easy to use and makes life very easy knowing you’ve always got a clean sterilised bottle in there ready to go. It would also be easy to explain to someone else to use if you had grandparents/babysitters. Would you choose the Tommee Tippee Ultra above all others on the market?

Convenience: Does it make the task of sterilising easier and more efficient? Does it take up minimal time?Sanitising - This will kill bacteria, removing them from surfaces that your baby may be touching like the table. Do I need to sterilise bottles after every wash?