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Babies laugh an average of 300 times a day. Adults manage about 60.
UV sterilization is genuinely effective and the dryer function is a game-changer, but the confusing dual timing system and fairly loud operation can be frustrating. Perfect for parents who want chemical-free sterilization and have counter space to spare, but skip if you have an open-plan kitchen where noise matters or primarily use colored bottles.
⚠️Clear bottles take 40 minutes to sterilize while colored bottles need 60 minutes because UV can't penetrate pigmented plastic as effectively—easy to forget when you're sleep-deprived.
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Solid Choice
The Tommee Tippee Ultra UV 3-in-1 Electric Steriliser & Dryer is a decent choice for sterilising baby bottles, though it has some quirks parents should be aware of. While it effectively kills bacteria, the varying sterilisation times for clear and coloured bottles can be confusing.
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Tips from parents
Be sure to follow the specific sterilisation times for clear and coloured bottles to ensure effective disinfection.
Check that your MAM bottles and other feeding equipment fit properly in the steriliser before use.
Regularly clean the steriliser according to the manufacturer's instructions to maintain its performance.
Consider running the steriliser during nap times or when your baby is not in the room to minimise disruption from the drying cycle noise.
Our most energy-efficient steriliser
The UV steriliser uses the least amount of electricity to sterilise baby bottles when you use the sterilise-only function***
Fast sterilisation
Sterilises clear bottles in 10 minutes* and coloured bottles in 35 minutes, killing viruses, 99.9% of bacteria and mould**
Drying & storage function
30, 40 or 50-minute drying cycle. Use the storage function to store your sterilised bottles and accessories in a sterile environment
Capacity
The Ultra UV Steriliser can sterilise and dry up to six baby bottles at once
Safety
The UV Steriliser has an auto shut down feature when the door is opened, and it uses steam-free sterilising, so bottles are cool to touch once sterilised.
