What is good sterilizer "Avent" for the microwave

Every mother asks a question - to sterilize dishes for a baby or not? And which is better to use for this method? Some do so, like our grandmothers - put bottles in a water bath. Modern parents, who save their time, choose a more “advanced” method - they buy a special sterilizer, which you just need to put in a microwave oven (microwave). Today we look at the features of the device "Avent" from the company Philips.

Should I sterilize dishes for infants

Some do not do this, but most parents prefer to protect their baby from various unpleasant sores, including stomatitis and gastroenteritis. Since the infant's immunity is weak and the body is not strong, it is simply necessary to sterilize the bottles.

This should be done for at least a year from birth, so AVENT is a device that will settle in your kitchen for a long time. And maybe not - depending on how you will use it.

The sterilizer appeared back in the 80s of the last century, but since then only its appearance has changed, its functions and method of use have remained exactly the same. Exists two kinds sterilizers: the first - electric, mains-operated, the second - placed in a microwave. "Avent" from the company Philips falls into the second category.

What is a device

Avent sterilizes steam bottles by performing it quickly and efficiently. No chemicals are used..

Four bottles are placed in the device. In some models, sterilizer bottles are included, in others they need to buy their own. Suitable appliance for all microwave ovens.

"Avent" is very easy to use, it does not even require instructions. It is enough to pour water, put the bottle and place the device in the microwave. The sterilization process will take from 2 to 6 minutes.

The device is equipped with latches that securely fix the cover, and the side handles do not heat up.That is, when using a sterilizer, it is very difficult to burn yourself and spill hot water.

Advantages and disadvantages

This device has enough advantages:

• Sterilized bottles (or other dishes) quickly and efficiently. In a few minutes, up to 99.9% of bacteria and microbes are destroyed.
• Compact and lightweight, you can take it with you on trips.
• If you close the lid, the contents of the device will remain sterile for 24 hours.
• The microwave oven sterilizer Avent is easy to use and does not even require instructions.
• Fits most microwave ovens.
• Handles do not heat up, and the cover is securely fixed. When used, even the mother who is holding the child with one hand will not suffer, the second cuts the salad and cooks the soup, and in the breaks it sterilizes the bottles.
• For reliable sterilization it takes several minutes: with a microwave power from 1200 to 1850 W, 2 minutes are needed, with a power from 850 to 1100 W - 4 minutes, and with a power from 500 to 800 W - 6 minutes.
• Universal, that is suitable for any bottles. The dish will fit dishes with a wide and narrow neck. Also suitable for pacifiers, cutlery and even breast pumps.

Judging by the customer reviews, there are drawbacks:

1. Due to its large size it is not suitable for small microwave ovens.
2. It takes a lot of time to sort the items by hole.
3. High price.
4. If you are not careful, you can get burned.
5. Not absolutely necessary thing in the household.