From the principle of use, the bottle sterilizer is roughly divided into the following types

Steam sterilizer: The principle is the same as boiling, it takes about 15 minutes, and it can be used with the bottle drying rack. If the water is not drained and cleaned regularly, the milk protein can easily breed bacteria when it is wet. Pay attention to whether the lid material is non-toxic at high temperature.

Steam disinfection + dryer: The above functions are combined with drying, so it is not easy to produce bacteria. It saves time and effort, but the disadvantage is that it is more expensive.

UV disinfection machine. Using ultraviolet rays to destroy the bacterial structure, making it unable to continue to replicate, so there is no need to add water, and generally has a drying function. Older babies' tableware, pacifiers, toys, etc. can also be disinfected.

Microwave Sterilizer/Pouch: Used to hold baby bottles and put them in the microwave for heat sterilization. The capacity is generally small, and the advantage is that it is cheap.

Key points for choosing a baby bottle sterilizer: budget, number and size of baby bottles, easy to clean, practicality (whether it needs to be used to sterilize toys), the operation should be simple and easy to understand (this is especially important if the elders are helping to take care of the children), whether it is applicable For other brands of baby bottles, do they come with accessories such as baby bottle clips. If you have a newborn kit, it may be more cost-effective to buy it with a bottle and bottle brush.