Criteria for Selecting a Baby Bottle Sterilizer
1, Material of the Bottle Sterilizer Chamber
Eliminate all BPA-containing plastics from the list of baby feeding essentials.
2, Electric or Microwave Sterilization
Tool for Microwave Sterilization
Pros: Simple and reliable, quick and convenient, break-resistant, easy to carry.
Electric Baby Bottle Sterilizer
Pros: Automatic shut-off system, versatile in design and features.
Cons: Bulky, complex installation, minimum 8 minutes sterilization time including heating, requires regular descaling.
3, Capacity of the Bottle Sterilizer Chamber
Typically, a larger capacity helps you save time sterilizing throughout the day, especially for babies who frequently bottle-feed.
4, Suitability for All Types of Baby Bottles
If you purchase baby bottles before getting a sterilizer, this factor is crucial. It will save costs and offer flexibility in choosing bottles for sterilization.
5, Power, Sterilization Time, and Storage Duration
Generally, power inversely correlates with sterilization time. Lower power extends the time for heating and water evaporation, and vice versa.
The perspective is that bacterial elimination efficiency reaches nearly 100%. Higher continuous heat will eliminate bacteria approaching absolute values. With a high-power machine, the sterilization time is longer, resulting in lower residual live bacteria. Thus, the storage time for cooled bottles is extended.
Note that the storage time of the bottle is calculated without external bacterial intrusion. After sterilization, optimal bottle storage is achieved by not opening the lid to expose it to external air.
Typically, manufacturers set storage times within an average safe range of about 3 hours. Machines with longer storage times not only depend on specifications such as power and time but also on special designs, such as locking systems and tight seals between components.
6, Correlation between Price and Functions of the Machine
Premium electric sterilizers are equipped with electronic chips for additional features such as programmable time and signaling the sterilization process through light signals or digital screens (also known as electronic sterilizers). Some machines may add functions like drying, warming milk, or combining electric sterilization with microwave-compatible bottles, making them 2-in-1.
Multifunctional machines usually come with a higher price tag than a simple electric sterilizer. Choose according to your family's needs and budget. A basic sterilizer still eliminates all bacteria to protect your beloved baby.
7, Consultation Services and Warranty Policies from the Supplier
For reliability, avoid purchasing floating sterilizers; opt for genuine imported products. Distributors often protect consumer rights by offering additional services such as trials, returns for new purchases, and free home delivery and returns for warranty claims.
Here are 7 criteria and tips for buying a baby bottle sterilizer. Hopefully, this information will help mothers choose the right bottle sterilizer for their beloved babies.