The best sterilisers in Australia
However you're feeding your baby, all new parents will probably need to invest in some kind of a steriliser
Whatever way you’re getting your baby fed, all new parents need to invest in some kind of a steriliser to ensure all that fiddly feeding equipment stays sterile and free of nasty bacteria.
Whether you go for an electric, microwaveable or cold water model, we share our favourite sterilisers for keeping your little one’s feeding equipment bacteria-free and safe.
Bounty Baby Award Winners – Best Sterilisers
The winning baby products of the year have all been exhaustively tried, tested and voted on by parents and bubs.
This year the awards were 100% voted for by Australian parents with more than 110,000 votes on a range of products from nappies and car seats, to prams and breast pumps, judging each one on quality, value for money, user-friendliness and innovation.
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The winners of the Best Sterilsers are:
Gold Award: Tommee Tippee Ultra UV 3-in-1 Sterilser, Dryer & Storage
Silver Award: Phillips Avent Steriliser & Dryer
Bronze Award: Milton Antibacterial Tablets
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The best sterilisers for baby equipment
GOLD AWARD
Tommee Tippee Ultra UV 3-in-1 Steriliser, Dryer and Storage, RRP $319.95
The Ultra UV steriliser is the fuss-free and super clean way to sterilise, dry and store your baby’s bottles in a sterile environment. The UV steriliser is designed to kill viruses* and 99.9% of bacteria without using heat, steam or harsh chemicals. You can sterilise all baby’s feeding equipment including bottles, teats and soothers using the bacteria killing power of ultraviolet light – no water, no steam. No more wet bottles. Just clean, dry and sterile feeding accessories that protect tiny tummies.
SILVER AWARD
Philips Avent Electric Steam Steriliser & Dryer SCF293/00, RRP $249.00
This electric steam steriliser and dryer uses jets of filtered air to dry before turning off. It is quick and hygienic, using only steam to kill 99.9% of germs to give parents peace of mind.
- All in one, space saving design
- Integrated drip tray
- Sterilise and dry in just 40 minutes
BRONZE AWARD
Milton Antibacterial Tablets, RRP $10.95
Consistent award-winners, Milton Antibacterial Tablets use a cold water sterilisation method that sterilises in just 15 minutes and kills 99.9% of germs. Made solution is effective and reusable for 24 hours and comes in a convenient 30 tablet pack which is mess free, easy to use and great for use when travelling or on the go. Manufactured in Ireland.
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New Beginnings UV 2 in 1 Steriliser & Dryer, RRP $214.95
2022’s Silver Award winner is always a firm favourite with parents. New Beginnings UV 2 in 1 Steriliser and Dryer is the perfect compact unit you need to dry, sterilise and store your feeding accessories.
This handy unit dries in 41 minutes and sterilising in 11 minutes! Compact, streamlined and silent, the UV steriliser and dryer doesn’t require much bench space and looks great anywhere!
Cherub Baby natristeam microwave sterilising steam bags, RRP $21.95
These innovative time-saving microwave steam bags sterilise all baby accessories in only three minutes!
Even though they are portable and quick to use, they are still as safe as a steriliser, killing 99.9% of the most harmful germs and bacteria.
They save you from having to use a steriliser when travelling and give you the reassurance of being able to sterilise anywhere.
Milton 2 in 1 Combi Steriliser Starter Kit, RRP $54.95
The Milton 2 in 1 Combi Steriliser is designed to be quick and easy to use, keep baby safe and give parents complete peace of mind.
Unique safety vent technology gently release the pressure, it’s fast and easy – sterilises in just two minutes in the microwave or 15 minutes with cold water. Stays sterile for longer for 24 hours and spill free, with strong carry handle. .
