This machine is a genuine lifesaver for those bleary-eyed 3am feeds during the newborn phase, making bottles quickly and safely. Perfect for parents doing exclusive formula feeding from birth, but skip it if you're combination feeding or have limited counter space—it becomes less useful once baby graduates to larger, less frequent bottles.
⚠️The machine only gives you a short window to add the remaining water after the initial shot, which feels stressful when you're sleep-deprived and fumbling in the dark.
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Solid Choice
The Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep machine is a decent choice for formula feeding newborns, with features that make it easier to prepare bottles quickly. However, some parents find the short time limit and fluid ounce measurements frustrating, and feel the machine may be less useful as the baby grows older.
What parents love
Worth knowing
Best for
- Parents of newborns who are formula feeding or combination feeding
- Families looking for a convenient way to prepare bottles day and night
- Those who want an easy-to-clean machine that offers good value
May not suit
- Parents who prefer metric measurements over imperial
- Families who need to multitask during bottle preparation
- Babies who will be using the machine for an extended period beyond the newborn phase
Tips from parents
Use the app instructions rather than the booklet for an easier initial setup.
Be sure to clean the antibacterial filter regularly as recommended to maintain the machine's performance.
Consider the machine's bottle size capacity when selecting bottles, as it can only accommodate 4-11oz bottles.
