MAM Electric Baby Bottle Steriliser & Express Bottle Warmer; with 6 Functions – includes 1x 160 ml Easy Start Anti-Colic Bottle & 1x MAM 0-2 Months Start Soother (Designs May Vary)

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By the time they’re a year old, your baby’s immune system is much better developed so you can ease off sterilising toys and dummies then. Admittedly more of a bottle ‘maker’ than a warmer, Tommee Tippee’s Perfect Prep Machine is nevertheless lauded by thousands of parents due to its ability to produce a tip-top formula feed in just a couple of minutes. Using tap water that passes through a filter to remove any impurities, the device initially releases a shot of hot water to kill any bacteria present before topping up the bottle with cooler water to reach the ideal temperature. We used one from eight weeks and it saved my sanity."(Tried and tested by Mumsnet user Theresamagicalplace) Our verdict

Getting the water level right can initially involve a bit of trial and error, but this isn’t an issue once you’ve worked out the right amount for the item you’re warming with the help of the chart provided. The MAM Baby Easy Start 17 Piece Set features 6 Easy Start 160ml Anti Colic bottles with Size 1 teats, 6 Easy Start 260ml bottle bodies, a super soft bottle spout and handle, along with a handy newborn soother, and a slow and medium flow teat to customise baby's feeding time. We spend hours researching, speaking to parents, analysing data and listening to experts before we test out the products on our shortlist.An easy switch from manual to electric can be made in two simple steps, and the pump comes with a 'one size fits all' funnel, designed to make it feel more comfortable against the skin. Most of them are cup-shaped microwave sterilisers large enough for one bottle or one breast pump – though you might not always have access to a microwave when away from home so look out for ones that can be used with cold water solution as well. I have the Nuby UV one and I love it. I wash the bottles and let them air dry and then put them in there dry for three minutes and it's done! If you're formula feeding Nuby had a sale on their UV steriliser and Rapidcool (can make milk to NHS recommendations and they be cool in 3/4 minutes) bundle." Loved by Mumsnetter Grace185 Our verdict The items are sterile after a manufacturer-recommended 15-minute cycle – the NHS recommends 30 minutes – and remain so for as long as they’re in the solution. Plus, they don’t need rinsing off when they’re needed. Items can continue to be added and removed as necessary over 24 hours when the solution will need to be remade. The innovative MAM Steriliser & Bottle Warmer features six valuable functions to make everyday life easier for parents and more hygienic for babies.

However, Kate says, “It is always recommended to sterilise your baby’s bottles and teats for as long as you continue using them. This is because milk and milk curds can remain in small amounts in the teat and bottle, and the bugs that feed on them can cause stomach upsets.” How do I sterilise baby equipment? Microwave steriliser bags have also become more popular in the last few years. These are reusable pouches made from a tough plastic and work by sealing baby equipment in the pouch with some water and microwaving for a set time. These tend to be more roomy than the cup model, with the best fitting two bottles in at a time, and able to be reused around 20 times per bag.There’s a Tommee Tippee flask that you can put the bottle in to warm up. I’d go for that, can take it out with you then as well." (Suggested by Mumsnetter NakedAttraction) Our verdict Electric sterilisers sold in the EU should have the CE marking somewhere on the box or instructions. This indicates that the steriliser complies with relevant EU legislation on health, safety and environment standards.

The device starts to cool down, all the LEDs are lit. Allow the steriliser to cool before removing the lid. This stops after 4 minutes with 2 long beeps. Perhaps better known for its classically-designed kettles and toasters, British brand Dualit has now launched a baby range that includes this functional and fuss-free offering to deliver warm milk on the double. Electric sterilisers are units set over a heating plate that heats up water and sterilises the contents with steam. They’re usually generously sized, so can handle up to a day’s worth of bottles all at once, and require almost no preparation and no further outlay to use them regularly. This only applies to electric sterilisers but is worth bearing in mind nonetheless. Several make loud beeps at the beginning and end of their cycle and some even during, making a dishwasher-like hum.Can only sterilise two bottles per cycle – so if you’re getting through more than four bottles a day it’s fairly labour-intensive The disadvantages are the smell, the need to continually buy new tablets and the inconvenience of keeping a large container full of water in a corner of your kitchen – especially relevant if you have other small children. 2. Electric steriliser Relatively new to the steriliser market are UV sterilisers, which use UV light to kill bacteria. Their versatility means that you can use them to pretty much sterilise anything, including mobile phones and keys, however some UV sterilisers may not be suitable for sterilising natural rubber and latex (think certain dummies and the ever-popular Sophie La Girafe). There are four main sterilisation units on the market: cold water sterilisers, microwave sterilisers, electric sterilisers and travel sterilisers. They all have their own pros and cons. 1. Cold water steriliser We’ve teamed up with Emma’s Diary to put the award-winning MAM 6-in-1 electric steriliser and bottle warmer through its paces – and it turns out it’s way more than just an electric steriliser!