As a general rule, most microwaves (850-1000 watts) will require 4 minutes, but if you're using a smaller and weaker microwave (500-800 watts) then it will take 6 minutes, and a more powerful microwave (1100-1850 watts) will take about 2 minutes.

So Munchkin definitely needs to work on their product design a bit - maybe big stable carrying handles on the sides? Babymoov is best known for their awesome baby food maker, which we review in our best baby food makers article.When it's done, it goes through a cool-down period (the blue snowflake light will be on), and then the green check mark will light up showing you that it's completed. This system is relatively simple in comparison to many of the other systems on this list, and don't let the 3-in-1 label fool you: it's only a bottle steam sterilizer, and it does not perform any drying function. In our testing, we used each sterilizer over a dozen times, tried to fit 5 different baby bottle sizes and shapes inside (and pacifiers and more! Rather than sending steam throughout a big enclosed space, this sterilizer nicely targets the inside of the bottles with a series of stems that send steam directly into the bottles while also steaming the outside space through bottom tray slots. Note that we also review the Gourmia Jr Steam Sterilizer in our Best Baby Bottle Warmers article, since it includes both a sterilizer and warmer function.

You will be super impressed with the Baby Brezza electric sterilizer - it has versatility, convenience, usability, and reliability, all wrapped up in a package that is relatively compact! Microwave bottle steam sterilizers and electric steam sterilizers are both good options, but only if they are used exactly as suggested by the manufacturers. Note that all of the stems are removable and can be moved around to fit various shapes and sizes of items. The controls were intuitive, the rack and lid were easy to pull off and put back on, and the water reservoir was large and easy to fill. We do want to trust Munchkin that the device is indeed effective, but these results were less than compelling.Rest assured that as doctoral-level scientists, parents, and the owners of this small business, we have over 20 years of combined experience testing and reviewing over 2400 different baby and toddler products. Sterilise easily, anywhere Wherever your day takes you, you can sterilise your baby's bottles and accessories quickly and safely. You'll probably never use the tongs, unless you're as neurotic as me, or if you're donating pumped milk and need to keep things strictly sterile.