Steriliser

[EimB]

Hey, I just have a quick question. I am going to get the Mam bottles for feeding, I am also going to get the tommee tippee perfect prep machine. I was wondering if anyone using the same bottles had a recommendation for a steriliser? Thanks :)

[SqidgeBum]

I used the round MAM steriliser that you pop onto the microwave with some water in the bottom for 5 minutes. It fits 6 bottles if you pop the tops into the bottles and shimmy things around a little. I found it fantastic. All bottles sterilised in 5 minutes at the end of the day, no chemicals, easy.

[SpillTheTeaa]

In all honesty if you wanted to save money you could just get the sterilising tablets.
Some of the MAM ones self sterilise so you don't really need one

[SpillTheTeaa]

I have the tommee tippiee steriliser and I don't rate it at all. Had to go through about 4 before one finally worked properly and the top tray always falls down when you remove the lid!

[Twiglet2353]

I use MAM bottles and the perfect prep and don't have a separate steriliser. I sterilise the bottles in the microwave after each use. In fact only have three bottles in use!

When I was combi feeding I used Milton to sterilise my breast pump x

[EimB]

Thank so much everyone :) I will be fully bottle feeding so thought it would be best to have a steriliser rather than using the self steriliser part. Good to know about the tommee tippie steriliser as that was one I was looking at. I see Mam have an electric one. Has anyone used this? Thanks

[SpillTheTeaa]

I only got the TT steriliser because I used TT bottles. If you're having MAM bottles though might as well try the mam electric Sterliser :)

[Pinktruffle]

Some of you have said about not bothering with a steriliser, would you still recommend that if you were solely bottle feeding?

Also, if I were only to get one, which is better - the steriliser or the prep machine?

[Shankairen]

If they self-sterilise in the microwave,don't bother as it only takes 3 minutes so it's much quicker. If you really want one then Mam do some and they have a microwave one. Also heard good reviews about the Tommee Tippee one and its always on sale

[Russell19]

As people have said, I thought the mam ones self sterilise in the microwave?

[InvisibleToEveryone]

If you are thinking about a microwave steriliser , check the internal dimensions of the microwave and the size of the steriliser.

As one of mine didn't fit.

[Thatsanicepear]

I just sterilise in a pan of boiling water every morning and that's worked really well. I didn't want to spend additional money or take up more space in my tiny kitchen with a specialist steriliser.

[Clemmie83]

I thought the mam ones self sterilised in the microwave so no need for a steriliser? That was the main reason I was planning on getting them! Is that not the case? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[Thatsanicepear]

Oh and I really recommend the perfect prep machine. I couldn't be without mine!

[SquigglyOne]

I use the tommee tippee steriliser and really like it. It does need descaling a lot though 😒

I exclusively bottle feed and definitely think you should get one - would imagine sterilising each bottle individually would be a right faff!

[dochas06]

We have an Avant steriliser, we use mam bottles and soothers, so the steriliser never get used

[dochas06]

Gets*
@SquigglyOne You can sterilise multiple mam bottles and packs of soothers in the microwave at once, you don’t need to do them individually.

[SquigglyOne]

Ohhh okay 🙈🙈
In that case you probably need to bother with a steriliser 😂😂

[SquigglyOne]

DONT need to 😂

[Albgo]

Tommee Tippee do two sterilisers - one that's electric and one for the microwave. Not sure which one others have said not to get? I have the microwave one and have had no problems at all.
Also another vote for the perfect prep machine - probably my best baby purchase.
I really like Tommee Tippee bottles too.