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Philips Avent Express Microwave Sterilizer
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| Price: | $26.99 |
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Ships from and sold by Target.com/ITC
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Product Description
Use the power of your microwave to thoroughly sterilize infant feeding accessories in just four to six minutes. The rack holds up to four Avent Bottles or the Isis Breast Pump and its accessories (sold separately), plus microwave-safe plastic feeding utensils. Includes two 9-ounce Avent Reusable Bottles.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #95 in Baby Product
- Size: one size
- Color: one color
- Brand: Avent
- Model: 502
- Released on: 2007-04-15
- Dimensions: 11.30" h x 10.90" w x 6.50" l, 2.67 pounds
Features
- Combines the benefits of steam sterilization with the convenience of the microwave.
- Steam sterilize six bottles, nipples, and caps in as little as two minutes.
- Suitable for any microwave-safe plastic.
- Lightweight and compact--great for travel.
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Review
Sterilize six baby bottles in just two minutes: imagine what our grandparents would say! The Avent Express II Microwave Sterilizer is a modern-day technological wonder…and a joy for most parents, who will do anything for a little peace of mind and a few extra minutes to spare. Using a regular kitchen microwave, this lightweight sterilizer eliminates household bacteria and keeps contents sterile for up to 24 hours. It can be used to sterilize Avent feeding bottles of varying sizes (and their nipples, rings, and dome caps), Avent Isis breast pump accessories, Via cups and lids, Via Disposable Nursers, and other non-electrical Avent products. Its compact size and ease of use make the sterilizer perfect for traveling, too.
The Avent Express II Microwave Sterilizer effectively and quickly kills the kind of household bacteria that can wreak havoc on babies’ delicate new systems. Establishing a routine of washing bottles and pump supplies in gentle, soapy water, then sterilizing them, will ensure that baby will have a clean start in life.
No More Pots and Pans and Boiling Water
The Avent Express is simplicity itself once you get the hang of it. After reading the detailed instructions with great care (assembly and loading are not completely intuitive, and there are important details that can make all the difference in safety and effectiveness of the sterilizer), pour the correct amount of water into the base. Load the pre-washed bottles and feeding components into the appropriate spots in the plastic rack, position the lid over the sterilizer base and lock the clips into place. (You’ll hear a click.) Place the sterilizer in the center of the microwave, and select microwave wattage and timings (a chart is included to determine proper wattage and time). Allow the unit to cool for at least two minutes before removing the sterilizer from the microwave. Use the safety grips on the base—they stay cooler to ensure safer handling. If you don’t remove the lid, the contents will stay sterile for up to 24 hours.
Care and Cleaning
The all-plastic sterilizer is dishwasher safe. Always drain the excess water from the unit and rinse to prevent the build-up of limescale. Always store when the unit is completely dry.
What’s in the Box
The Avent Express II Microwave Sterilizer consists of a sturdy plastic base (11 inches in diameter) with safety grips; a bottle/accessory rack with dome cap stem, bottle cavity, nipple cavity, and Isis Breast Pump slots; and a lid with locking clips. It can be used with most standard microwaves with wattage range from 500 to 1,850 watts. The box also contains two nine-ounce Avent bottles with their rings, nipples, and dome caps, as well as a detailed and illustrated instruction manual.
Note: When taking the sterilizer out of the microwave, use great caution! It will still be hot, as will be the contents. When removing the lid, point it away from you to allow the steam to escape. Follow loading, assembling, and care instructions meticulously. --Emilie Coulter
Editorial Review
Harnessing the speed and convenience of your kitchen microwave, this Express Microwave Steam Sterilizer will save parents valuable time during bottle cleaning and preparation. The all-plastic sterilizer--which comes with two 9-ounce Avent bottles, including rings, nipples, and covers--can hold up to four Avent bottles and accessories and is small enough (10.75 inches in diameter) to fit easily into most medium-size microwaves. The sterilizer includes a specially designed rack that will hold the bottles, along with an Isis breast pump (not included). The easy-to-use Express Microwave Steam Sterilizer can sterilize your bottles and pump equipment in as little as four minutes, and it will keep its contents sterile for up to three hours if it is kept closed. --Chris Burns
Amazon.com Product Description
Sterilize six baby bottles in just two minutes: imagine what our grandparents would say! The Avent Express II Microwave Sterilizer is a modern-day technological wonder…and a joy for most parents, who will do anything for a little peace of mind and a few extra minutes to spare. Using a regular kitchen microwave, this lightweight sterilizer eliminates household bacteria and keeps contents sterile for up to 24 hours. It can be used to sterilize Avent feeding bottles of varying sizes (and their nipples, rings, and dome caps), Avent Isis breast pump accessories, Via cups and lids, Via Disposable Nursers, and other non-electrical Avent products. Its compact size and ease of use make the sterilizer perfect for traveling, too.
The Avent Express II Microwave Sterilizer effectively and quickly kills the kind of household bacteria that can wreak havoc on babies’ delicate new systems. Establishing a routine of washing bottles and pump supplies in gentle, soapy water, then sterilizing them, will ensure that baby will have a clean start in life.
No More Pots and Pans and Boiling Water
The Avent Express is simplicity itself once you get the hang of it. After reading the detailed instructions with great care (assembly and loading are not completely intuitive, and there are important details that can make all the difference in safety and effectiveness of the sterilizer), pour the correct amount of water into the base. Load the pre-washed bottles and feeding components into the appropriate spots in the plastic rack, position the lid over the sterilizer base and lock the clips into place. (You’ll hear a click.) Place the sterilizer in the center of the microwave, and select microwave wattage and timings (a chart is included to determine proper wattage and time). Allow the unit to cool for at least two minutes before removing the sterilizer from the microwave. Use the safety grips on the base—they stay cooler to ensure safer handling. If you don’t remove the lid, the contents will stay sterile for up to 24 hours.
Care and Cleaning
The all-plastic sterilizer is dishwasher safe. Always drain the excess water from the unit and rinse to prevent the build-up of limescale. Always store when the unit is completely dry.
What’s in the Box
The Avent Express II Microwave Sterilizer consists of a sturdy plastic base (11 inches in diameter) with safety grips; a bottle/accessory rack with dome cap stem, bottle cavity, nipple cavity, and Isis Breast Pump slots; and a lid with locking clips. It can be used with most standard microwaves with wattage range from 500 to 1,850 watts. The box also contains two nine-ounce Avent bottles with their rings, nipples, and dome caps, as well as a detailed and illustrated instruction manual.
Note: When taking the sterilizer out of the microwave, use great caution! It will still be hot, as will be the contents. When removing the lid, point it away from you to allow the steam to escape. Follow loading, assembling, and care instructions meticulously. --Emilie Coulter
Customer Reviews
Great Price for Peace of Mind
My mom bought this sterilizer for me with my first child and now 4 years later, about to give birth again, we purchased the same one again since it was so convenient. Sterilizing isn't completely necessary, I know, but with this product it is SO EASY I see no reason not to. I have several different brands of bottles and pacifiers and you can put them all in there. My microwave is 900W (I found out by typing in the model number online) so it just takes 4 minutes. We paid $30 at Target for it and I think it's worth it. Much faster than a dishwasher, cheaper than a counter-top sterilizer and you still get everything sterilized with hardly any trouble at all.
Avent system: excellent quality bottles and nipples, some concern about BPA with heating
Despite the concerns about BPA we are using these bottles for our daughter, and using canned formula to supplement breastfeeding. The concern with BPA seems to be heightened when the bottles are washed with hot water, or sterilized at hot temperatures. We bought this sterilizer, but have stopped using it. However, we still use the dishwasher, which is fairly hot. I am keeping an eye on Avent's statements:
http://www.avent.philips.com/en_US/products/philips_avent_on_BPA.asp?Int_origin=1_CP_baby_side_us_en_BPAStatmt
We keep using them because they seem to be really excellent bottles and nipples, she feeds easily and doesn't get a whole lot of gas. The nipples are designed so that you can graduate her to faster flow nipples as she gets bigger. We are hoping that the BPA concerns will turn out to be unwarranted.
Great product - especially for the price!
I have used the Avent "II" sterilizer found at other retailers. (probably not much difference between the two) I have been using the sterilizer for one month since having my twins. It has really been helpful cleaning non-Avent items (breast pump items, baby bottles, pacifiers, etc.) It can sterilize in 2 minutes (depending on the power of your microwave). You don't HAVE to have this sterilizer, but, it helps if you want to clean a few items without having to boil water each time or running your dishwasher.
It came with two small Avent bottles. I'm not reviewing the bottles themselves - that's another topic. However, this is a nice feature so you can try these bottles out to determine if you want to use their bottles or not.
