Avent Express Microwave Steam Sterilizer
- Brand: Philips AVENT
- Nursing and Feeding Type: Bottles and Accessories Sterilizers
- Type: Nursing and Feeding
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Squeaky Clean for Baby and Easy for Mommies & Daddies
Pros
Easy to store, peace of mind, CLEAN BABY THINGS!
Cons
steam can burn if you're not careful
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
Highly Recommended! Durability and ease of use combine with cleanliness to create a winning combination!
We bought the Avent Express Microwave Steam Sterilizer before our baby was born. I was (and am) very concerned about killing germs on things that go into my baby girl's mouth. Even after 18 months, we still use it. We have sterilized bottles, pacifiers, sippy cups (and all of the accompanying pieces), toys and more.
The sterilizer is easy to use -- simply load, pour in water, and zap it for a few minutes -- and convenient. There are no excess small pieces to lose and the entire contraption can store easily on a shelf or in a cabinet. The thing I like the most is the peace of mind that her sippies are *clean* when I give them to her (never mind that they will hit the floor and be dragged all over the house within 10 minutes). I also love that things can be stacked inside of the sterilizer. I saw another machine that required the items to be cleaned in a single layer. Stacking allows you much more "in between time" for cleaning. I can put at least 5 of the small Avent sippies (or 4 large ones) plus all of the sippy parts and several pacifiers in one load. The micro time is under 5 minutes, so you can have a fresh batch of clean utensils quickly.
The Avent sterilizer is a sturdy hard plastic. There is a clear plastic top, the hard plastic base, and a holding tray inside with holes in it. I don't believe this thing will ever destruct! We've used it almost every day (when she was a baby sometimes several times a day!) and there is no wear and tear AT ALL! We are very pleased with the quality of the item.
My only caution is NOT about the product -- which I love -- but a concern for safety. Once you take the sterilizer out of the microwave, let it cool. If you try to dive in too quickly, you can get a steam burn. Likewise, keep the sterilizer away from children.
Overall, I love the sterilizer and would purchase another if I had to. I know some disapprove of sterilizing items for various reasons, but it gives me a peace of mind. I am pleased with the performance and quality of the Avent sterilizer as well as the ease of use.
The sterilizer is easy to use -- simply load, pour in water, and zap it for a few minutes -- and convenient. There are no excess small pieces to lose and the entire contraption can store easily on a shelf or in a cabinet. The thing I like the most is the peace of mind that her sippies are *clean* when I give them to her (never mind that they will hit the floor and be dragged all over the house within 10 minutes). I also love that things can be stacked inside of the sterilizer. I saw another machine that required the items to be cleaned in a single layer. Stacking allows you much more "in between time" for cleaning. I can put at least 5 of the small Avent sippies (or 4 large ones) plus all of the sippy parts and several pacifiers in one load. The micro time is under 5 minutes, so you can have a fresh batch of clean utensils quickly.
The Avent sterilizer is a sturdy hard plastic. There is a clear plastic top, the hard plastic base, and a holding tray inside with holes in it. I don't believe this thing will ever destruct! We've used it almost every day (when she was a baby sometimes several times a day!) and there is no wear and tear AT ALL! We are very pleased with the quality of the item.
My only caution is NOT about the product -- which I love -- but a concern for safety. Once you take the sterilizer out of the microwave, let it cool. If you try to dive in too quickly, you can get a steam burn. Likewise, keep the sterilizer away from children.
Overall, I love the sterilizer and would purchase another if I had to. I know some disapprove of sterilizing items for various reasons, but it gives me a peace of mind. I am pleased with the performance and quality of the Avent sterilizer as well as the ease of use.
