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WIRED
15-07-2025
- General
- WIRED
We Tested Several Baby Bottle Washers to See if They're Worth the Splurge
Skip to main content Keep your baby's bottles sanitized and ready to go with these handy gadgets. All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. If you're in the bottle-washing phase of your life, you know what a task it is to sanitize them. Sure, hand washing the nooks and crannies of parts with a bottle brush is tedious, but the real toll is the precious time the chore takes away from your baby. And you don't know chapped hands until you've been wrist-deep in hot, soapy water multiple times a day. Enter the baby bottle washer: A unicorn for new parents. Just plop in the dirty bottles, fill the water reservoir, and in less than two hours you have sparkling-clean, ready-to-go bottles. It's a game changer, and I've lost count of 'well in my day …' comments I've received during the testing process of these miracle machines. The technology is pretty new, so there aren't a ton of options on the market. But here at WIRED, we're getting ahead of the curve and have tested every baby bottle washer available to see if the appliance is worth it. Be sure to read our other baby gear guides, including the Best Baby Carriers, Best Breast Pumps, Best Baby Monitors, and Best Strollers. Having never heard of the Grownsy before I tried it, I was really impressed by this sterilizer. The interior cavity is deep, and the tray is wide enough to hold a variety of bottle and pump parts without issue. I had no trouble fitting everything from tall eight-ounce bottles to short, wide ones and pump flanges inside the machine. The machine has four core modes—Quick Wash (19 minutes), Normal Wash (29 minutes), Sterilize and Dry, and Storage—customizable into nine combinations, so you can mix‑and‑match cycles to suit your schedule. After the cycle is done, the machine enters a 72-hour storage mode, circulating HEPA-filtered air to keep bottles sterile inside the chamber. The Grownsy is surprisingly quiet—there are no rumbling sounds, just the subtle sounds of swishing water, which I find calming in a quiet house during nap time. The dirty water output is via a hose, so the device must be placed next to a sink to empty during the cycle. So if you're tight on space near your sink, this machine may not be for you. But if you've got the room, it's an efficient and reliable option, and it's less expensive than its competitors. Dimensions 16.5 inches tall by 12.5 inches wide by 12.5 inches deep Bottle capacity recommendation Up to 4 Parts storage Adjustable Cleaning modes 4 modes (Quick Wash, Normal Wash, Sterilize and Dry, and Storage) Full cycle length 81 minutes Detergent Grownsy detergent tablets only Drainage method Hose Sterile storage window HEPA-filtered chamber for up to 72 hours Water jets 26 high-pressure jets I like to think of the Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro as the pioneer of bottle washers. It paved the way for what I think will be a booming baby product in the next few years, and the Brezza specifically is consistently a top seller across retailers, so it felt like a natural to try first. The Brezza does what it promises. It washes and sterilizes well, and it uses less water than many competitors—great if you're working with limited filtered or purified water. Like most bottle washers I've tried, some pieces may still come out a little wet even after the dry cycle, but that's pretty standard. With that said, this bottle washer comes with some trade-offs—the biggest being its size. Not only does it look (and sound) like a rocket ship on the counter, but you also need to take into consideration the clearance needed above the machine so that steam won't warp your cabinets. For something that takes up that much space, it's surprisingly particular about how you load it. The racks are fixed and shallow, which works fine for standard bottles, but wide bottles or pump flanges can feel cramped or tip over if you're not meticulous. And taking the lid off when it's full can be awkward; it's easy to knock things over if you're not careful. If counter real estate is limited or you need flexibility for various bottle sizes and pump parts, it can be a bit picky, but if you're looking for a dependable, hands-off solution to bottle cleaning, the Baby Brezza is a solid pick. Dimensions 16.5 inches tall by 12.5 inches wide by 12.5 inches deep Bottle capacity recommendation Up to 4 Parts storage Fixed Cleaning modes 4 (Wash, Dry, Sterilize, and Full Cycle) Full cycle length 90 minutes Detergent Baby Brezza detergent tablets only Drainage method Internal water tank Sterile storage window HEPA-filtered chamber for up to 72 hours Water jets 20 high-pressure spray jets The Momcozy KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle Washer is sleek and looks as good on a countertop as any hefty tabletop washing machine can. It comes in a clean, soft white with teal accents and blends into most kitchen decor. In terms of appearance—and even some facets of performance—the Momcozy and the Grownsy machines are strikingly similar, though a few subtle differences set them apart. The analog on the front of the Momcozy bottle washer shows you how much time is left in the current mode it's running, rather than the whole cycle, which can be confusing if you're pressed for time and need clean bottles. The machine also has a rapid wash cycle option, which is a quick 19 minutes, but you can't pair Rapid Wash with Dry. To me, this kind of defeats the purpose of the quick-wash option; I'd probably just wash by hand if I needed bottles in a rush. But overall, the number of modes that the Momcozy can perform is more than the others. From observation, the Momcozy's water jets don't seem as powerful as those of its competitors. The spray appears gentler, which is great for noise control but made me question its cleaning power. I occasionally noticed some residue on intricate bottle and pump parts, especially compared to the Brezza, which definitely sounds like it's working hard. Dimensions 13.4 inches tall by 9.8 inches wide by 16.1 inches deep Bottle capacity recommendation Up to 4 Parts storage Adjustable Cleaning modes 4 modes (Quick Wash, Normal Wash, Sterilize and Dry, Storage) Full cycle length 99 minutes Detergent Momcozy detergent tablets only Drainage method Hose Sterile storage window HEPA-filtered chamber for up to 72 hours Water jets 26 high-pressure spray jets Can I Wash Other Baby Items in a Bottle Washer? AccordionItemContainerButton Yes. Check the instructions of the specific bottle washer you're using, but most machines can wash things like pacifiers, breast pump parts, and small toys and teethers, so long as the pieces are steam-resistant. How Often Should I Clean a Baby Bottle Washer? AccordionItemContainerButton It's a good idea to give your baby bottle washer a good cleaning every one to two months, especially if you start to notice milk residue or hard water buildup. How Do I Clean a Baby Bottle Washer? AccordionItemContainerButton Most manufacturers suggest running a cycle with a vinegar and water solution or a descaling product made for steam cleaners. Follow the instructions for your machine, and make sure to rinse all parts well afterward. Do I Have to Use the Brand's Detergent Tablets? AccordionItemContainerButton As far as we know, yes. All bottle washing machines are calibrated for their own dissolvable tablets. Can I Wash Glass Bottles in a Bottle Washer? AccordionItemContainerButton Yes. Just make sure the glass bottles are dishwasher-safe, and handle them carefully when loading and unloading, especially because glass will hold heat from the dryer. Also avoid sudden temperature swings (like moving an ice‑cold bottle straight into a hot cycle) to prevent cracking. How Long Does a Typical Cleaning Cycle Take? AccordionItemContainerButton Cleaning times vary by machine and by which mode(s) you choose. Expect a cycle to take from 20 minutes for a quick wash to about 90 minutes for a full wash-sterilize-dry cycle. AccordionItemContainerButton I tested these bottle washing machines in my own kitchen as a new parent to a now 8-month-old, starting when my daughter was around 3 months. I tested each machine for at least a month, running two cleaning cycles a day early on when she was still taking bottles overnight. Now that she's sleeping through the night, we've settled into one full wash per day. I tested a variety of items—narrow and wide-neck bottles (both glass and plastic), breast pump parts, pacifiers, and teethers—to see how each machine handled different shapes, materials, and levels of breast-milk and formula residue. 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The Sun
03-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
I was left with horrific burns after my MAM baby's bottle exploded – I'm terrified I'll be scarred for life
A FIRST-time mum fears she'll be scarred for life after a baby bottle 'exploded' on her tummy and thighs - spraying her with scalding formula. Megan Elston says she was preparing her seven-month-old Koah Keidel's evening feed on May 1st using a MAM Baby bottle that she had been using for the last three months. 9 9 9 After waiting 20 minutes for the boiled kettle water to cool down she says she filled the 9oz bottle and added the milk formula. But just before the 23-year-old went to shake the cup to mix the solution, she claims the bottle exploded at both ends - spilling liquid over her thighs and lower tummy. Shocking photos show the full-time mum's inner thighs with large red burns on them, which then developed into blisters. After taking a 15-minute shower to try and cool her wounds, Megan went to North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple, North Devon, where she claims her left leg felt like it was 'on fire'. There, she had the blisters popped and bandaged and was prescribed antibiotics before being discharged to recover at home. Now healing, Megan says she fears she will be left scarred for life and feels self-conscious about wearing shorts and dresses this summer. The mum-of-three is raising awareness about what happened to her after using a MAM Baby product to stop it from happening to other parents. MAM Baby said they were 'very concerned' to hear about Megan's injury and have requested her bottle so they can thoroughly test it and investigate the circumstances around the accident. Megan, from Westward Ho! in Devon, said: "I was just sterilising bottles like I normally do. "I boiled the kettle and waited 20 minutes and then put the water in the bottle and put the powder in. Mum shares horrifying photos after baby bottle 'explosion peeled half her nipple off' "I put the lid on and I hadn't even shook it yet and the lid just popped off. "Both the top and bottom popped off and it kind of exploded. "I waited for 20 minutes because any longer than 30 minutes and the water wouldn't be warm enough to kill the bacteria. "The formula went over both of my thighs and some of my belly. Started to blister Luckily my baby was in the other room when this happened. "The blisters all started coming up. At the hospital they popped the blisters on one leg and dressed them. "When they started to blister it felt like my leg was on fire. "I then went to the doctors the following day as I had woken up and the other leg had started to blister too. All I can say is make sure you're not holding your baby when you're putting the bottles together Megan Elston "It wasn't painful getting them popped but getting the burns dressed was painful as it was sore to touch. "I was worried that I'd be left scarred for life. It's such a big area and summer is coming up too." Since the accident, Megan says she has been back to the doctors and hospital a few times to have her burns cleaned and re-dressed. Megan is now raising awareness about what happened to her as she claims she followed the correct procedure when making Koah's milk formula. 9 9 9 Megan said: "Koah is seven months old and I have been using MAM bottles since he was born. I used the smaller bottles and now I have moved up to the 9oz ones. "I moved onto this bottle about three months ago and have never had any issues before with them. "Koah has a bottle at least five or six times a day so I am very used to doing this procedure. "All I can say is make sure you're not holding your baby when you're putting the bottles together. "It's left me feeling self-conscious and quite rubbish. I'm quite conscious of going out in little dresses and shorts now." Megan says she has since reached out to MAM about her burns and says they have told her to send the bottle back to them so they can investigate further. 9 9 A MAM spokesman said: "The safety of our customers and their babies is at the forefront of everything we do and MAM is committed to ensuring the highest quality standards. "All of our products are rigorously tested and meet applicable safety standards. The bottle type in question is certified to EN standard 14350:2020. "We are very concerned about Megan's injury and have requested that we collect her bottle to enable us to thoroughly test it and investigate the circumstances around the accident. "Clear instructions on safe use are supplied with every bottle. "These include never pouring boiling water into the bottle and allowing boiled water to cool for at least 20 minutes before introducing it to a bottle to reduce the risk of scalding. "While preparing a bottle, we recommend that you never do it with a baby close by. "You should always wrap it in a towel or cloth to ensure the base is tightly screwed on and any shaking should be done gently over a sink with the base facing away from you." How to treat burns Your skin has three layer; the outer layer (epidermis), the dermis (which contains vessels, nerves, hair follicles) and the deeper layer of fat (subcutis). A full thickness burn is when all layers of skin are damaged, while a superficial burn is when only the top layer has been effected. The NHS says to treat a burn: Immediately get the person away from the heat source Remove any clothing or jewellery, including babies' nappies, but do not move anything that's stuck to the skin Cool the burn with cool or lukewarm running water for 20 to 30 minutes – do not use ice, iced water, or any creams or greasy substances like butter Make sure the person keeps warm by using a blanket, for example After cooling the burn, cover the burn by placing a layer of cling film over it – a clean plastic bag could also be used for burns on your hand Use painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen Raise the affected area if possible to reduce swelling If it's an acid or chemical burn, dial 999, carefully try to remove the chemical and any contaminated clothing, and rinse the affected area using as much clean water as possible You should go to a hospital A&E department for: All chemical and electrical burns Large or deep burns – any burn bigger than the injured person's hand Burns that cause white or charred skin – any size Burns on the face, neck, hands, feet, any joints or genitals
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
I was left with second-degree burns after a baby bottle exploded on my chest
A young mother has claimed a baby bottle 'exploded' on her chest - drenching her with scalding formula that 'peeled half her nipple off'. Leona Downie, from Blackpool, Lancashire, says she was preparing five-month-old Arlo Minles's milk formula on April 30 with the same MAM Baby bottle she'd used since he was born. The 18-year-old claims she waited 15 minutes for the boiling water to cool down in the kettle before pouring it into the bottle and adding milk formula. But she says when she shook the bottle to mix the milk it burst open at both ends and 'exploded' over her chest. 'I then remember hearing a bang and both the top and the bottom [of the bottle] blew off', Leona said. 'It exploded. All the hot milk went all over me. My whole body started burning and I thought I was going to die. 'The burn was on the whole of my left boob. All the skin started peeling off straight away. It was red and very sore. I screamed and burst out crying. Leona says she immediately began to scream and jumped into a cold shower to ease the burning sensation, feeling like she was 'being stabbed'. She added: 'I was in a lot of pain and couldn't stop thinking about it. It was horrible and felt like I was continuously being stabbed. It was a second-degree burn. I was worried it was going to scar for life.' The mother rushed to Blackpool Victoria Hospital's A&E unit where she was told she had suffered second-degree burns from the hot milk solution. Horrifying photos show the teenager's left breast bright red where the hot milk formula had burnt off her skin. After having the dead skin removed from her 11cm-long burn site, a nurse dressed her wound and discharged her from hospital. 'It peeled half of my nipple off so I haven't really got a nipple. This was from the burn. 'The burn site was 11cm long and 5cm wide and this covered my nipple. I won't wear low cut tops anymore due to my scar as it's quite ugly.' The full-time carer hopes to warn other parents about what happened to her while using a MAM Baby product. MAM Baby say they're 'very concerned' by Leona's injuries and are currently investigating. 'I boiled the kettle and left the water in for a little bit. The kettle was only half full,' Leona said. The Blackpool native has been using the MAM baby bottle since her son Arlo's birth five months ago, she says The MAM Baby instruction manual says 'cooling time of at least 20 minutes is suggested by MAM for the boiled water to cool enough to be used for making up a bottle. 'However, depending on the volume, the water still may be very hot after this time and you must be careful to avoid scalding'. Leona said she had prepared Arlo's feeds in this bottle since he was born on December 6 last year. 'It's not a new bottle. I have had them for five months and used them since Arlo's birth. I use bottles like this every night and it's the first time it has happened. 'I use this bottle up to three times a day and I always make sure the top and bottom are screwed on properly as they both come off.' Following her scalding, Leona says she has emailed a complaint to MAM Baby and is now using a different bottle brand to feed Arlo with. She is speaking out about her experience to warn other parents about what happened to her. 'The pain only stopped a couple of days ago,' Leona continued. 'My skin is really tight so I can hardly move my arm and it's just scarred. 'Mums need to be careful. These bottles are supposed to be safe for them to be using around the baby, and they obviously aren't. 'This bottle is meant for hot milk to go in. Your kettle water has to be 70 degrees to kill the bacteria in the formula. 'I let the kettle water cool down for 15 minutes before putting it in the bottle to make sure it was safe for my baby and safe to shake as well.' A spokesperson for MAM said: 'The safety of our customers and their babies is at the forefront of everything we do and MAM is committed to ensuring the highest quality standards. 'All of our products are rigorously tested and meet applicable safety standards. The bottle type in question is certified to EN standard 14350:2020. 'We are very concerned about Leona's injury and are currently arranging for her bottle to be collected to enable us to thoroughly test it and investigate the circumstances around the accident. 'Clear instructions on safe use are supplied with every bottle. 'These include never pouring boiling water into the bottle and allowing boiled water to cool for at least 20 minutes before introducing it to a bottle to reduce the risk of scalding. 'While preparing a bottle, we recommend that you should never do it with a baby close by and always shake gently with the base facing away over a sink while wrapped in a towel or cloth.'
