Bottle sterilizers

Electric, microwave, and UV sterilizers, some with dryers.

White countertop bottle sterilizer open with baby bottles on the rack inside

32models tracked
$7 to $399price range
4 bottles–13 bottlesbottles per load

Bottle sterilizers by budget

The 25 bottle sterilizers with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.

Budget-friendlyUnder $658

Mid-range$65 to $1108

Splurge$110 and up9

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UV Sterilizer and Dryer ProPapablic$129.99

All 32 bottle sterilizers

Must have:

✓ maker says yes ✕ maker says no ? not published Confirmed only Sort

Compare		Material	Sizes		BPA-free	Drying mode
	Ameda CleanEase Microwaveable Steam Sanitization Bagsfood grade PET and RCPP (retortable cast polypropylene) (per the maker)BPA-free	food grade PET and RCPP	–	$7.99	✓	?
	Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Proholds 4 bottlesDrying mode	–	–	–	?	✓
	Baby Brezza One Step Sterilizer Dryer Advancedholds 8 bottlesDrying mode	–	–	–	?	✓
	Baby Brezza ProWash 360 Bottle Washer, Sterilizer and Dryerholds 8 bottlesDrying mode	–	–	$329.99	?	✓
	Baby Brezza SuperQuick Baby Bottle Sterilizer and Dryerholds 8 bottlesDrying mode	–	–	–	?	✓
	Babymoov Turbo Pure 3-in-1 Bottle Sterilizer, Dryer & Purified Bottle StorageBPA-freeDrying mode	polypropylene	–	–	✓	✓
	Chicco 3-in-1 Steam Sterilizerholds 6 bottles	–	–	$49.99	?	?
	Chicco Advanced Sterilizer & Dryerholds 6 bottlesDrying mode	–	–	$79.99	?	✓
	Chicco NaturalFit Microwave Steam Sterilizerholds 5 bottlesBPA-free	–	–	$24.99	✓	?
	Dapple Microwave Sterilizer BagsBPA-free	–	–	$9.99	✓	?
	Dr. Brown's All-In-One Sterilizer & Dryerholds 8 bottlesDrying mode	–	–	$79.99	?	✓
	Dr. Brown's Baby Bottle Microwave Steam Sterilizerholds 4 bottlesBPA-free	–	–	$26.99	✓	?
	Dr. Brown's Electric Deluxe Baby Bottle Sterilizerholds 6 bottles	–	–	$69.99	?	?
	Dr. Brown's Microwave Sterilizer BagDishwasher safeBPA-free	silicone	–	$19.99	✓	?
	Grownsy 3-Layer Large Bottle Sterilizer and Dryerholds 10 bottlesDrying mode	plastic	–	$89.99	?	✓
	Grownsy 4-in-1 UV Baby Bottle Sterilizer and DryerDrying mode	–	–	$149.99	?	✓
	Grownsy EaseClean Pro Bottle Washerholds 8 bottlesDrying mode	–	–	$299.99	?	✓
	Grownsy Electric Steam Baby Bottle Sterilizer and Dryerholds 8 bottlesDrying mode	plastic	–	$68.99	?	✓
	Grownsy PureSwift Sterilizerholds 12 bottlesDrying mode	plastic	–	$59.99	?	✓
	Momcozy 3 Layers Fast Bottle Sterilizer and DryerDrying mode	–	–	–	?	✓
	Momcozy 4 in 1 Compact Bottle Sterilizer and Dryerholds 6 bottlesDrying mode	–	–	$64.99	?	✓
	Momcozy 8-in-1 Baby Bottle Steam Sterilizerholds 8 bottlesDrying mode	–	–	$84.99	?	✓
	Momcozy DeepClean Lite Baby Bottle Washer and SterilizerDrying mode	–	–	$299.99	?	✓
	Momcozy KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle Washer and Sterilizerholds 4 bottlesBPA-freeDrying mode	–	–	$299.99	✓	✓
	Papablic Baby Bottle Steam Sterilizer and Dryer Proholds 13 bottlesDrying mode	–	–	$114.99	?	✓
	Papablic Baby Bottle Washer, Sterilizer and Dryerholds 4 bottlesDrying mode	–	–	$289.99	?	✓
	Papablic Baby Sterilizer & Dryerholds 11 bottlesDrying mode	–	–	$69.99	?	✓
	Papablic SafeguardPlus Baby Bottle Washer System (P8Plus)Tritan plastic, stainless steel and silicone, holds 8 bottlesDrying mode	PP plastic	–	$399.99	?	✓
	Papablic UV Sterilizer and Dryer Proholds 11 bottlesBPA-freeDrying mode	–	–	$129.99	✓	✓
	Philips Avent Baby Bottle Sterilizer & Dryer PremiumDrying mode	–	–	–	?	✓
	Tommee Tippee Steridryer Electric Steam Sterilizer & Dryerholds 6 bottlesDrying mode	–	–	–	?	✓
	Ubbi Collapsible Microwave Sterilizer100% food-grade silicone (per the maker), holds 5 bottles	100% food-grade silicone	–	$39.99	?	?

Bottle sterilizers by the numbers

The 32 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

Bottles per load4 bottles to 13 bottles; the middle half 6 bottles to 8 bottles (24 of 32 publish it)
Cycle time2 min to 70 min; the middle half 6 min to 40 min (12 of 32 publish it)
Price$7.99 to $399.99; the middle half $49.99 to $149.99 (25 of 32 publish it)

Sterilizers side by side

From each maker's listing. A dash means the maker doesn't say.

Sterilizer	Power (maker)	Bottles	Cycle	Dries
Ameda CleanEase Microwaveable Steam Sanitization Bags	microwave	–	–	–
Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro	–	4	–	Yes
Baby Brezza One Step Sterilizer Dryer Advanced	–	8	–	Yes
Baby Brezza ProWash 360 Bottle Washer, Sterilizer and Dryer	–	8	60 min	Yes
Baby Brezza SuperQuick Baby Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer	–	8	10 min	Yes
Babymoov Turbo Pure 3-in-1 Bottle Sterilizer, Dryer & Purified Bottle Storage	plug-in	–	–	Yes
Chicco 3-in-1 Steam Sterilizer	plug-in (120V, 600W); also has a microwave mode (1,200W)	6	5 min	–
Chicco Advanced Sterilizer & Dryer	–	6	–	Yes
Chicco NaturalFit Microwave Steam Sterilizer	microwave	5	–	–
Dapple Microwave Sterilizer Bags	microwave	–	–	–
Dr. Brown's All-In-One Sterilizer & Dryer	–	8	–	Yes
Dr. Brown's Baby Bottle Microwave Steam Sterilizer	microwave	4	2 min	–
Dr. Brown's Electric Deluxe Baby Bottle Sterilizer	–	6	–	–
Dr. Brown's Microwave Sterilizer Bag	microwave	–	3 min	–
Grownsy 3-Layer Large Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer	plug-in	10	8 min	Yes
Grownsy 4-in-1 UV Baby Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer	–	–	70 min	Yes
Grownsy EaseClean Pro Bottle Washer	–	8	–	Yes
Grownsy Electric Steam Baby Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer	plug-in	8	–	Yes
Grownsy PureSwift Sterilizer	–	12	6 min	Yes
Momcozy 3 Layers Fast Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer	–	–	–	Yes
Momcozy 4 in 1 Compact Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer	–	6	–	Yes
Momcozy 8-in-1 Baby Bottle Steam Sterilizer	–	8	–	Yes
Momcozy DeepClean Lite Baby Bottle Washer and Sterilizer	–	–	–	Yes
Momcozy KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle Washer and Sterilizer	–	4	–	Yes
Papablic Baby Bottle Steam Sterilizer and Dryer Pro	–	13	–	Yes
Papablic Baby Bottle Washer, Sterilizer and Dryer	–	4	–	Yes
Papablic Baby Sterilizer & Dryer	–	11	30 min	Yes
Papablic SafeguardPlus Baby Bottle Washer System (P8Plus)	–	8	–	Yes
Papablic UV Sterilizer and Dryer Pro	plug-in	11	11 min	Yes
Philips Avent Baby Bottle Sterilizer & Dryer Premium	–	–	40 min	Yes
Tommee Tippee Steridryer Electric Steam Sterilizer & Dryer	–	6	40 min	Yes
Ubbi Collapsible Microwave Sterilizer	microwave	5	–	–

Types

By power type

Microwave: 6
Plug-in: 5
Not stated: 21

Shortlist: 2 models, each highest or lowest on one spec

Ranked on the maker's published numbers only. Not a safety or quality rating.

Most bottles per load PapablicBaby Bottle Steam Sterilizer and Dryer Pro 13 bottles
Most bottles per load: the Papablic Baby Bottle Steam Sterilizer and Dryer Pro at 13 bottles, per Papablic.

Price
$114.99
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Lowest price AmedaCleanEase Microwaveable Steam Sanitization Bags $7.99
Lowest price: the Ameda CleanEase Microwaveable Steam Sanitization Bags at $7.99, per Ameda.

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Bottles per load vs price

Each dot is one of the 20 bottle sterilizers with both specs published; further right is more bottles, lower is cheaper. Numbered dots are the shortlist.

Hover, tap or Tab to a dot to see the product. Exact numbers are in the table below.

1Papablic Baby Bottle Steam Sterilizer and Dryer ProMost bottles per load
2Ameda CleanEase Microwaveable Steam Sanitization BagsLowest price · not on the chart: no published bottles per load

All 20 on the chart, cheapest first

Chicco NaturalFit Microwave Steam Sterilizer5 bottles · $24.99
Dr. Brown's Baby Bottle Microwave Steam Sterilizer4 bottles · $26.99
Ubbi Collapsible Microwave Sterilizer5 bottles · $39.99
Chicco 3-in-1 Steam Sterilizer6 bottles · $49.99
Grownsy PureSwift Sterilizer12 bottles · $59.99
Momcozy 4 in 1 Compact Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer6 bottles · $64.99
Grownsy Electric Steam Baby Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer8 bottles · $68.99
Dr. Brown's Electric Deluxe Baby Bottle Sterilizer6 bottles · $69.99
Papablic Baby Sterilizer & Dryer11 bottles · $69.99
Dr. Brown's All-In-One Sterilizer & Dryer8 bottles · $79.99
Chicco Advanced Sterilizer & Dryer6 bottles · $79.99
Momcozy 8-in-1 Baby Bottle Steam Sterilizer8 bottles · $84.99
Grownsy 3-Layer Large Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer10 bottles · $89.99
Papablic Baby Bottle Steam Sterilizer and Dryer Pro13 bottles · $114.99
Papablic UV Sterilizer and Dryer Pro11 bottles · $129.99
Papablic Baby Bottle Washer, Sterilizer and Dryer4 bottles · $289.99
Momcozy KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle Washer and Sterilizer4 bottles · $299.99
Grownsy EaseClean Pro Bottle Washer8 bottles · $299.99
Baby Brezza ProWash 360 Bottle Washer, Sterilizer and Dryer8 bottles · $329.99
Papablic SafeguardPlus Baby Bottle Washer System (P8Plus)8 bottles · $399.99

Too close to label: a Dr. Brown's Baby Bottle Microwave Steam Sterilizer b Ubbi Collapsible Microwave Sterilizer c Momcozy 4 in 1 Compact Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer d Grownsy Electric Steam Baby Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer e Dr. Brown's Electric Deluxe Baby Bottle Sterilizer f Chicco Advanced Sterilizer & Dryer g Momcozy 8-in-1 Baby Bottle Steam Sterilizer

What to look for in bottle sterilizers

The range across every bottle or feeding product here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Bottles per load

How many bottles the maker says fit at once.

Baby Bottle Steam Sterilizer and Dryer Pro

4 bottlesmiddle 8 bottles13 bottles

Typical: 6 bottles to 8 bottles. 24 of 32 list it. Most bottles per load: Baby Bottle Steam Sterilizer and Dryer Pro.

Cycle time

The time the maker lists for one cycle. Drying, if any, can add more.

2 minmiddle 11 min70 min

Typical: 6 min to 40 min. 12 of 32 list it.

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

CleanEase Microwaveable Steam Sanitization Bags

$7.99middle $79.99$399.99

Typical: $49.99 to $149.99. 25 of 32 list it. Lowest price: CleanEase Microwaveable Steam Sanitization Bags.

Ask the meadow

Questions about bottle sterilizers

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

How often do bottles need to be sanitized?

Feeding: see the AAP's Starting Solid Foods page and the CDC's bottle and formula page. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

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