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Philips AVENT Microwave Steam Sterilizer
Last Updated: July 14, 2020 (Refresh Now)
9.3
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Ease of Use
174easy, easy to clean, convenient, use and clean, sterilizer
+99%
-1%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... It is perfect and very easy to use! ... "
" ... So easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... I love this, so easy and so much more affordable than a high-tech one. ... "
" ... It's quick and easy to use ... "
" ... One of the best things I bought after my baby got here, so easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use and way easier than boiling for sanitizing ... "
Storage
141sterilize, pacifiers, pump parts, sterilizing, microwave
+94%
-6%
" ... Perfect for sterilizing all baby bottles, pacifiers etc. ... "
" ... It holds short and tall bottles of all types (we use Dr Browns and they all fit). ... "
" ... It's comforting knowing the bottles I give my baby are sterile even when we're not at home. ... "
" ... I use it for my doctor brown bottles does the trick just fine ... "
" ... Used to sterilize my babies bottles, easy to use ... "
" ... Although it may not look it, it can hold a large capacity of baby items. ... "
" ... Much easier to boil the bottles ... "
" ... This makes sterilizing baby bottles fast and convenient. ... We have eight bottles that we rotate. ... We use advent (my preference) as well as off brand bottles. ... "
Cleaning
72bottles, easy to use, easy to clean, cleaning, use and clean
+97%
-3%
" ... Best to clean and doesn’t get moldy or crappy inside like some other sterilizers I’ve used. ... "
" ... Saves me a lot of time cleaning the bottles in between pumping session and feeding the baby. ... "
" ... Easy to clean , easy to use. ... "
" ... Cleans great, small but fits a small microwave so thats good if you dont have a large one. ... "
" ... Easy & clear to use, sterilizing well & leaves the baby bottles clean & spotless. ... "
" ... Being able to clean and sterilize everything quickly at the end of the night is essential to me so I can spend more time with my precious baby! ... "
" ... Easy to clean and real easy to use. ... "
" ... It’s very easy to clean and perfect for traveling ... "
Fit
47microwave, pump parts, fits a lot, sterilize, small microwave
+87%
-13%
" ... Can fit way more than advertised and I use it with medela bottles and pump pieces. ... "
" ... Fits all sizes of the Avent bottles ... "
" ... Duct tape is amazing. ... "
" ... The snaps lock into place easily and it's got a good seal. ... "
" ... you can fit a lot in it and its better for the environment. ... "
" ... I love how easy and fast this is to use and I love how I can fit more than a single bottle in it at a time! ... "
" ... Fits all bottles, nipples, and pumping accessories that we use. ... "
" ... The container fits a lot and doesn’t take long to run, so it’s much more convenient then waiting on the dishwasher to be done. ... "
Price
37money, waste of money, great value, sterilizer, priced
+92%
-8%
" ... Nice price point also! ... "
" ... Very happy with the price. ... "
" ... Good for the price. ... "
" ... We saved money and time with this one. ... "
" ... Great for the price. ... "
" ... Excellent product right priced ... "
" ... Love this product with this price ... "
" ... Good price point too. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
35easy to clean, use and clean, cleaning, clean, easy
+100%
" ... Great for cleaning my newborn's bottles ... "
" ... Easy & clear to use, sterilizing well & leaves the baby bottles clean & spotless. ... "
" ... It’s so easy to use, easy to clean, and fast! ... "
" ... It’s so easy to use and easy to clean. ... "
" ... Very quick and easy to use and clean! ... "
" ... It's also nice to sterilize other things like pacifiers and the bottle brush I use for cleaning. ... "
" ... Easy to use, easy cleaning, good product overall. ... "
" ... Easy to clean and easy to use. ... "
Size
29big, traveling, bulky, easy to use, size
+79%
-21%
" ... It is not easy for traveling since it is a bit of a larger container, but for home use it’s fantastic! ... "
" ... Easy to use, kind of bulky. ... "
" ... It can travel with us, it can be easily hidden in case of fancy guests, and frankly just makes my life easier. ... "
" ... I like the size ... "
" ... Compact and suitable for travel and fits in smaller size microwaves. ... "
" ... Portable and easy to use! ... "
" ... Also great for traveling ... "
" ... So much easier than those sterilizing bags. ... "
Overall performance
22done, gets the job, fast, easy to use, quick
+100%
" ... Easy to use and does the job! ... "
" ... Straightforward to use and gets the job done nicely. ... "
" ... It gets the job done perfectly. ... "
" ... The job is done very effortlessly and quickly. ... "
" ... Does its job. ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... It’s quick and gets the job done. ... "
" ... Does the job well. ... "
Water Usage
19boiling, much faster, much easier, sterilize, oz of water
+89%
-11%
" ... Literally just add water and microwave. ... "
" ... Incredibly simple to use, and much easier than the old boiling water method. ... "
" ... Much easier than boiling water. ... "
" ... So much easier than boiling water to sterilize items. ... "
" ... Would recommend as opposed to boiling water method. ... "
" ... I love this sanitizer, it’s very simple and works much faster than boiling water. ... "
" ... 7 oz of water close and steam. ... "
" ... It's so much faster than boiling water. ... "
Programs
19easy to use, bottles, water, sterilizer, timer
+89%
-11%
" ... You just need to put everything inside the box and place inside the oven. ... "
" ... I love how fast it is to use in the microwave. ... "
" ... This sterilizer is easy to use, will take any brand of bottles that you have, and is convenient because its timed in the microwave . ... "
" ... It is big so make sure you know how big your microwave is. ... "
" ... however all it is a microwave ckmpati let box . ... "
" ... The convenience of steaming bottles in the microwave is just fabulous. ... "
" ... Literally just add water and microwave. ... "
" ... This is a definitely a must to clean bottles and anything that is steam able in microwave. ... "
Product Reliability
16still, months, year, using, ago
+88%
-13%
" ... I didn’t think I’d need one since I was exclusively breastfeeding, but life happens and it turned out, I did need one! ... "
" ... Last 2/3 months. ... "
" ... Should last for at least a year. ... "
" ... and it has been working wonders. ... "
" ... I am using it for 4 months already ... "
" ... We had ours for almost a year now and it still works like brand new. ... "
" ... We've used this almost every day since we bought it and still no issues with it over 4-5 months. ... "
" ... Years later he’s alive and well! ... "
For Travel
15travel, since, big, large, travelling
+80%
-20%
" ... Also great when going back to parents home or short trip away since can used it as a container for the bottles and only need a microwave to sterlise while the electrical one is not handy. ... "
" ... When traveling I keep my pump parts and bottles in here and they stay clean and don’t get lost! ... "
" ... Travelling is easier too as I shove everything that I need inside here then lock it. ... "
" ... A must have for every new mama especially when travelling. ... "
" ... It can travel with us, it can be easily hidden in case of fancy guests, and frankly just makes my life easier. ... "
" ... It’s very easy to clean and perfect for traveling ... "
" ... We didn’t use this traveling because it is large, but since it is such a great deal we actually just bought one for my parents house so we can use it there too! ... "
" ... Also great for traveling ... "
Build Quality
14durable, material, sterilizing, roach, pieces
+93%
-7%
" ... No need to spend money on the higher priced ones, this one is sturdy and gets the job done! ... "
" ... Like the shape, holds enough pieces. ... "
" ... Very durable material also. ... "
" ... Muy buena calidad del material. ... "
" ... It's harder/thicker plastic than I expected and seems very sturdy. ... The snaps lock into place easily and it's got a good seal. ... "
" ... Product feels durable and is great however, is only ideal for Avent sized bottles. ... "
" ... Excellent quality, very durable . ... "
" ... The container itself is pretty sturdy and I don't feel like I need any gloves to take it out from the microwave once it is done sterilizing my stuffs. ... "
Water Resistance
13bottles, sterilize, oz of water, boiling water, baby shower gift
+85%
-15%
" ... baby shower gift made well ... "
" ... First I thought I don't need a sterilizer, I can just do the boiling water but I have twins so definitely I need one both are bottle feeding and as we're going through growth spurts they eating almost every hour and boiling the water started to become a pain so decided to buy this. ... "
" ... So much easier than boiling water to sterilize items. ... "
" ... I used this to sterilize all the new bottles, nipples, and pacifiers I received at my baby shower. ... "
" ... very practical and resistant. ... "
" ... I love that I don’t have to boil water to sanitize the baby’s items. ... "
" ... Much easier than boiling all the parts in water and then taking each one out . ... "
" ... Gave as a gift for baby shower ... "
Food Items
12stove, pop, 2 minutes, salad, pot
+83%
-17%
" ... ), microwave it for 4 minutes, and let it sit for 2 before opening it up. ... "
" ... I like that product as it is so easy to use , just 2 minutes in your microwave and it will be done. ... "
" ... With the advent steamer I just pop it in the microwave and it’s a built in timer and steamer in one. ... "
" ... It is the best thing after sliced bread. ... "
" ... Saves time unlike in the pot on the stove. ... "
" ... Just use your microwave with it and in 2 minutes you'll see that it really work great. ... "
" ... This is a great buy, microwave in 2 minutes. ... "
" ... Think of this very important today contraption as you would a salad spinner. ... I have two salad spinners both from oxo and this is like the big one. ... "
Marketplace
10exactly, described, amazon
+80%
-20%
" ... Just like as picture, love it. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Is a good trusted product. ... "
" ... product exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Thanks for selling the product on Amazon. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Shipping was fast, but I also have prime. ... "
For Kids
9bought, son, second, daughter, sterilize
+100%
" ... My wife and I had been using this steamer for all 3 of our children and love it. ... "
" ... I’ll admit we did not have one of these sanitizer thingys with child number one. ... "
" ... WOW, I wish they’d had these when my kids were babies. ... "
" ... I bought this for my daughter newly Mom and she luv this so much ... "
" ... We had this for our son 12 years ago, and we just bought another one for our newest daughter just born a week ago. ... "
" ... We bought this for our Grand daughter and her husband,They have a newborn boy, They absolutely love it,Saves from having to put the nipples in boiling water,just like advertised Takes 2 minutes in microwave ... "
" ... You can sterilize basically everything you use to feed your kids in here. ... "
" ... I had one for my first child and this was first on my list of must haves when I had my second. ... "
As Gift
8purchased, new, bought, baby shower gift, baby
+100%
" ... A great gift for expecting mothers. ... "
" ... This is going to be my go-to gift for new moms in the future. ... "
" ... Bought as a gift ... "
" ... I purchased this as a gift for someone. ... "
" ... I got this when I was pregnant with my first baby and it was the sweetest gift. ... "
" ... Purchased as gift for new mom. ... "
" ... This is the 3rd one I’ve bought as a baby shower gift and it’s always a unexpected top gift. ... "
" ... This was purchased as a gift ! ... "
Setup
7follow, read the instructions, instructions, directions, water
+86%
-14%
" ... Easy to use, follow instructions (7oz of water) ... "
" ... This is great - quick and easy to use so that everything is sanitized in a couple of minutes. ... "
" ... Really easy to use, just follow the directions. ... "
" ... definitely read the instructions, but super simple! ... "
" ... It was very easy to use and the directions were straightforward and easy to follow. ... "
Delivery
7sterilizer, product, packaged, delivery, delivered
+57%
-43%
" ... Fast delivery and very useful also very durable ... "
" ... I have never had a problem with this product it holds up well and it’s delivered well packaged. ... "
" ... Shipping quickly and packaged perfectly. ... "
" ... I expect a better packing next time. ... "
Washing
5washing, washes, use, items, everything
+60%
-40%
" ... It makes it so easy to do it every wash or couple of washes. ... "
" ... I use the top to wash the items (so they don't touch the sink) and then sterilize everything. ... "
" ... I’m a first time parent so doing this after washing the items just gives me an extra sense of safety before using them. ... "
Capacity
5microwave, family, even, bought, quite
+100%
" ... Some people say that I, as a father, was lucky to even be allowed in the delivery room. ... "
" ... It has a lot of room. ... "
" ... So i do have all the avent family products and that is why i bought this to Complete the collection really , this is quite big the instruction are not clear about time and potency of the microwave, and the bottle for the same brand not fit quite as expected ... "
" ... Feet the purpose. ... "
" ... Even bought a spare one for grandparents’ house. ... "
Product As Described
5described
+100%
" ... Just like as picture, love it. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... product exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
Heating
5microwave, water, stove, heat, boiling
+80%
-20%
" ... I’m sure they existed, but we relied on good old fashion hot, sometimes piping hot, sometimes just hot, water. ... "
" ... Makes sterilizing so much safer, easier and quicker than boiling a pot of water over the stove! ... "
" ... No need for the expensive sterilizers or boiling water on the stove - this guy does the trick in the microwave after 4 minutes! ... "
" ... I actually microwave it for an extra 30sec to a minute for an extra hot steam. ... "
Drying
5bottles, sterilizer, drying rack, well, time
+80%
-20%
" ... But if you want something that dries parts/bottles as well, this isn’t for you. ... I end up drying everything myself even after them sitting out for hours. ... "
" ... Bought this and it saves me so much time, I just pop everything in, 2 min done, and onto the drying rack! ... "
" ... If we don't need the bottles right away, we let them air dry. ... "
" ... Works well and easily doubles as a drying rack ... "
Cooling
4bottles, 2, sanitized, cool, pump
+100%
" ... I do love this sterilizer tho, it’s spacious and it does the trick in just 2 minutes. ... "
" ... It’s all sanitized in a total of 4 minutes (2 minutes in the microwave, 2 minutes to cool). ... "
" ... A few minutes and your bottles are sterilized. ... "
" ... Just add water, put in bottles, steam 2 minutes, and let cool 2 minutes. ... "
Wash Programs
3water, washes, use, saves, easy
+67%
-33%
" ... It makes it so easy to do it every wash or couple of washes. ... "
" ... You still have to hand wash but that is simple and saves lots of time and water. ... "
Gaming
3game, changer
+100%
" ... Love this steam sterilizer. ... "
" ... Game changer when compared to boiling parts, definitely never going back. ... "
" ... This sterilizer is a game changer. ... "
Packing
3packaging, sterilizer, new, material, box
+67%
-33%
" ... Great packaging, no damages to product. ... "
" ... I expect a better packing next time. ... "
Defective Delivery
3sterilizer, product, packaging, new, delivery
-100%
" ... Delivered in product box that was destroyed and opened. ... "
" ... I did not receive a new sterilizer based on how the outer and inner packaging appeared. ... "
" ... I received my order on an open box and it was dirty from outisde and worse from inside. ... "
Hair
3cut, cleaning, bottles
+67%
-33%
" ... I love this because it cut so much time from sterilizing any bottles or baby teethers or toys that are able to be put in to get sterilized. ... "
" ... Very helpful, cuts cleaning time down ... "
Comfort
3+33%
-67%
" ... It quickly became tiring and expensive. ... "
" ... Pain in the neck—and a waste of water/time! ... "
Battery Life
3life, time
+100%
" ... This is a life saver and time saver. ... "
" ... This sterilizer is a life saver. ... "
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