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New babies are very vulnerable to infection – especially stomach bugs. It’s therefore very important to ensure that baby bottles are 100% sterile before use. Baby milk (human or formula) is a great medium for harmful bacteria to grow in. You therefore need access to a baby sterilizer to ensure that bottles are sterilized properly.

Choosing a baby sterilizer can often be a little confusing as there are so many options. It’s quite normal therefore to feel very overwhelmed by the choice that’s available. However, if you complete your research carefully you will in fact conclude that there are just three types of products available – electric steam sterilizers, microwaveable sterilizers and chemical sterilizers. You need to think carefully about what you want out of the product when making your choice.

One of the big advantages of steam sterilizers is that they have their own heating element. All you need to do is add a small amount of water and push a button. The sterilization cycle is 100% automated and bottles remain sterile for some time after the cycle is complete (provided that the compartments are not opened). If you are away from home they can be taken away with you. Some of them are however quite big and bulky and may be more expensive in comparison to the alternative options.

A microwaveable sterilizer requires access to microwave. Just add water, place the sterilizer in the microwave and set it going for the required time. These can be a problem however if you are away from home or are using your microwave for cooking.

If you spend a lot of time away from home or want the freedom to be able to sterilize your bottles without access to electricity or a microwave then a chemical sterilizer is the obvious choice. However, you need to consider whether you want to risk exposing your baby to synthetic chemicals.

As with purchasing any electrical product it is sometimes more sensible to go for a well known brand. These may be more reliable and you get access to better help and support. Another variable to consider is the capacity of device that you need. For example, if you normally breast feed your baby and use the bottle infrequently then a small device will probably fulfill your requirements.

When choosing also think about the quality of the bottles that come with the product. For instance, some will come with highly advanced teats manufactured using medical silicone to mimic the structure and function of the human breast.

As you can see buying a baby steriliser probably isn’t as difficult as you first thought. For more assistance in making this important decision have a look at our website for an even more detailed discussion. We will also tell you why we believe that the electric steam baby steriliser is our favorite.

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