Best Bottle Warmers
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- Best Bottle Warmer for Breast Milk : Kiinde Kozii Safeheat Pro
- Best Compact Bottle Warmer : Philips Avent Fast Bottle and Baby Food Warmer
- Best Modern Bottle Warmer : Boon Orb Bottle Warmer
- Best Bottle Warmer for Multiple Kids : Dr. Brown's Deluxe Baby Bottles Warmer
- Best Bottle Warmer for Multitasking : Chicco NaturalFit Digital Baby Bottle Warmer
- Best Bottle Warmer for Travel : Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Travel Bottle and Food Warmer Set
Some people say that you don't need a bottle warmer — and for some families, that may be true. But just as rice is easier to make in a rice cooker than a pot, formula, breast milk and baby food can easily be popped into a bottle warmer, taking most of the guesswork out of preparing baby's bottle.
What you need to know about bottle warmers
- Prep the baby bottle first. Most bottle warmers can't defrost frozen breast milk and the ones that can might still overheat it, resulting in a loss of nutrients. It’s better to thaw frozen milk in a bowl of warm water or in the fridge overnight before using the warmer.
- Read the fine print. With improper use, almost all bottle warmers can overheat and scald milk, resulting in a breakdown of nutrients. Be sure to read directions carefully and remove the bottle promptly.
- Make sure to test it. While a baby bottle warmer can be a big help, you will always need to test the final temperature of your baby's bottle or food before offering it to your little one. Shake a few drops on your inner wrist is the best way — it should feel lukewarm, never hot.
- Don't use the microwave. Never warm milk or baby food by boiling or warming it in a microwave‚ which heats the milk or formula unevenly, causing hot spots. A bottle that feels tepid on the outside may be scorching at its center, causing your baby’s mouth to burn, and destroying the nutrients in milk.
While it's tempting to go high tech, remember that you're trying to simplify your life. Your bottle warmer should make warming milk or baby food much easier than sitting a bottle in a bowl of hot water.
Below, the best baby bottle warmers to make your life a little easier.
Best Bottle Warmer for Breast Milk
Kiinde Kozii Safeheat Pro
This bottle warmer uses a warm, nutrient-safe water bath to gently heat breast milk, formula and pureed food in bottles or bags. The water in the Kozii warms quickly after you set the built-in timer to a desired warming time. It also comes with an attachable water filler and a lift-out basket, making it easy to fill the stainless steel chamber and retrieve the bottle or bag once it's ready. And while the warmer automatically shuts off when the timer ends, the water doesn't drain by itself, so you'll need to remove the bottle or bag promptly. Reviewers love how easy it is to clean, and also praise Kiinde's customer service.
Weight: 2.32 pounds
Dimensions: 7 x 6.7 x 6.65 inches
Best Compact Bottle Warmer
Philips Avent Fast Bottle and Baby Food Warmer
This affordable warmer has bottles and baby food ready in three minutes. The indicator lights tell you when the unit is on and when baby's meals are ready and operation is as simple as adding water. The unit is also compact enough to fit on a nightstand, so you don't have to head all the way to the kitchen for night feedings.
Weight: 1 pound
Dimensions: 6.3 x 6.89 x 7.29 inches
Best Modern Bottle Warmer
Boon Orb Bottle Warmer
Perfect for a kitchen outfitted in sleek appliances, the Orb looks modern and fun. This unit uses steam inside its sphere to warm bottles and baby food jars (there's a separate basket for jars) and automatically turns off when a warming cycle is complete.
Weight: 1.5 pounds
Dimensions: 5.5 x 6.2 x 6.2 inches
Best Bottle Warmer for Multiple Kids
Dr. Brown's Deluxe Baby Bottles Warmer
Perfect for families with two or more who are still using bottles, this baby bottle warmer can warm bottles back to back without having to replenish the water. It uses steam to heat the bottle and features a programmable LCD control panel, but can be turned on with just one button.
Weight: 2 pounds
Dimensions: 5.5 x 7.9 x 9.6 inches
Best Bottle Warmer for Multitasking
Chicco NaturalFit Digital Baby Bottle Warmer
Another bottle warmer that’s safe for breast milk, this one promises to preserve the nutrients in milk with settings created specifically for defrosting. One big bonus? There's a timer delay option, meaning you can set up the bottle and warmer, tend to baby and have her meal ready right when you need it. It automatically shuts off so you don’t need to do anything but feed baby when the time is up.
Weight: 1.6 pounds
Dimensions: 5.5 x 5.5 x 6.8 inches
Best Bottle Warmer for Travel
Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Travel Bottle and Food Warmer Set
Even those who don't use an electric bottle warmer at home might find this travel set handy. The metal thermos keeps water warm while you’re out with baby. When it's feeding time, simply pour the warm water into the ceramic container, then submerge your bottle in the water until it’s warmed through. Note: Do not accept a used unit, as those sold before May 2016 were recalled due to reports of overheating.
Weight: 12 ounces
Dimensions: 3.9 x 3.6 x 7.7 inches
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