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A microwave steam steriliser is the no-fuss way to keep bottles, teats and small feeding bits clean in the early months. You add a little water, pop it in the microwave for a few minutes and the steam does the work, no chemicals and no tablets. It suits any parent who wants something quick on the kitchen worktop rather than a bulky electric unit that takes up its own corner.
What to look for
- Capacity. Check it holds enough bottles for one round of feeds so you are not running it constantly through the day.
- Microwave fit. Measure your microwave first, as the wider units do not fit every model and that is a common returns headache.
- Hold time. Some keep contents sterile for a good while if left sealed and unopened, which saves you doing it again before each feed.
Our pick
This compact steam unit sterilises a handful of bottles plus teats and a couple of accessories in around a few minutes, then keeps them sterile for up to a day if you leave the lid shut. It is light, easy to load and the parts wipe clean, so it works well for newborn through to weaning when you are still sterilising sippy cups and pump pieces. Ideal for small kitchens and for anyone who already owns a microwave and would rather not buy a separate plug-in machine.
You really do not need the priciest steriliser going. A simple microwave version like this does the same job as the electric ones for a fraction of the outlay, and most families find it lasts the whole feeding stage.