Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep Review 2025

Price on writing: £140

Overall rating:

Buy now from Amazon

Buy now from Tommee Tippee

What we like

Easy to set up and use for first time (our tester recommends using the app instructions rather than the booklet)
Makes formula feeding a newborn easier
Easy to keep clean
Good value for money even when combined with breastfeeding

What we don't like

Measurements are in fluid ounces rather than ml which can be confusing
You have just two minutes to mix the powder and hot water before the machine resets, making multitasking harder
Great for the newborn phase, potentially less useful as baby grows up

Key specs

Price on writing: £140 | Dimensions: 15.8 x 26 x 33cm | Colour options: Slate, chalk | Bottle feed capacity: 4 - 11oz (120 - 325ml) | Includes: Milk storage lid, anti-bacterial filter and Natural Start 150ml Baby Bottle

Read next: Discover our pick of the best breast pumps tried, tested and loved by real breastfeeding mothers

How we tested the Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep

Mum-of-one and parent tester Tamsin used the Perfect Prep over a testing period of several months while combination feeding her newborn. During this period, she used the machine for daytime feeds when she wasn't breastfeeding and for the occasional nighttime feed.

"As our newborn needs feeding every three hours, we used the Perfect Prep around four times a day on average." - Mumsnet tester Tamsin

Related: The best changing bags according to real UK mums

How easy was the Perfect Prep to set up and use first time?

"Set up was easy, with helpful instructions included with the machine and through the app. There was minimal set up required in terms of getting the machine going, and the main consideration was ensuring the filter was cleaned before use."

tommee tippee perfect prep machine in testing

"The machine is easy to use, but I’d suggest following the app instructions rather than the booklet in the box." - Mumsnet tester Tamsin

Read next: Our pick of the best nappies, reusable nappies, nappy bins and changing mats to make nappy changing a breeze

How does the Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep machine work?

"Measure out the formula powder, press how many fluid ounces of water you need and press the on button. The first shot of water comes out (hot), then you stir the mixture and put it back under for the cold water to be added."

"We use this when we’re at home and when I’m not breastfeeding, so for the afternoon and early evening feeds." - Mumsnet tester Tamsin

How long does it take to prepare a bottle?

"It’s super quick to prepare a bottle, I’d say on average it takes three minutes as I usually do it while I’m changing my son."

Related: The best wearable breast pumps and manual pumps according to UK mums

Does the Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep machine make formula feeding easier?

"It certainly makes formula feeding easier and quicker in comparison to waiting for a bottle to cool down in the traditional way. However, you do only have two minutes to mix the powder and hot shot of water, so if you're changing a nappy at the same time, you need to be aware of this. If you don't mix within the two minutes, the machine resets, and you need to let the hot shot come out before putting the cold shot in."

Tommee tippee perfect prep machine review image of machine in testing

Read next: Discover our fully-reviewed guides to the best sippy cups, nappy rash cream and nipple cream, tried, tested and approved

Is the Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep machine easy to clean?

"Yes, it's very easy to keep clean, and the app tells you how to clean it and when."

How long do you think you will use the Perfect Prep machine?

"We'll continue to use it while our son is a newborn, but as feeds start to reduce and we move to solids I can see us moving away from using it quite so much."

Related: The best sterilisers according to real parents

Tommee Tippee perfect prep machine with bottle and filter

What would you change about the Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep machine?

"The app is good in terms of keeping on top of cleaning, but I thought there’d be more features, such as starting the process hands-free. Also the measurements are in oz which can be slightly confusing when you're used to dealing with millilitres."

Read next: Potty training? We've got you covered with our guides to the best potties, travel potties and potty training pants

Do you think the Perfect Prep represents good value for money?

"We like the ease of use, so for feeding a newborn I think it is good value for money. However, if you have time, making a bottle the traditional way is just as easy!" - Mumsnet tester Tamsin

Overall verdict

"We like how easy and quick the Perfect Prep is to use - it certainly has made the process of formula feeding easier for us. I would recommend to parents of newborns."

We asked Tamsin to rate the Perfect Prep for the following:

Efficiency:

Ease of use:

Speed:

Ease of cleaning:

Durability:

Longevity:

Value for money:

Buy now from Amazon

About the editor

Jenny Wonnacott is a Content Editor for Mumsnet, specialising in writing, editing and optimising pregnancy and baby care content. As a member of the core Baby & Child editorial team, Jenny's area of expertise includes all things related to Feeding and Changing, from guides to the best breast pumps and baby bottles to highchairs and weaning books.

As a parent of three school-aged children, Jenny is passionate about making Mumsnetters' lives easier through rigorous research of all items recommended in reviews, features, and buyers' guides.

About Mumsnet reviews

All Mumsnet baby and child product reviews are written by real parents after weeks of research and testing. We work hard to provide honest and independent advice you can trust. Sometimes, we earn revenue through affiliate (click-to-buy) links in our articles. However, we never allow this to influence our coverage.