Tommee Tippee
Tommee Tippee QuickDry Steriliser
Steam-sterilised and dry in 26 minutes, at a sensible price.
Best for Bottle-feeding households who want dry, ready-to-use bottles without paying Baby Brezza prices.
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Best bottle sterilisers in the UK (2026)
Electric steam, steam-and-dry and UV bottle sterilisers compared on speed, capacity, drying and running costs.
Quick picks
Best first
The shortlist
Philips Avent
Philips Avent Bottle Steriliser Advanced
A quick, no-nonsense steam steriliser that does the essential job for less.
Best for Anyone who wants fast, reliable steam sterilising and is happy to let bottles air-dry.
Baby Brezza
Baby Brezza SuperQuick Steriliser Dryer
Sterilised and dry in ten minutes, with room for eight bottles and pump parts.
Best for Exclusive bottle feeders and pumping parents who run the steriliser several times a day.
Baby Brezza
Baby Brezza Steriliser Dryer Advanced
Big capacity and 48-hour storage, but squeezed by cheaper and faster rivals.
Best for Families who need eight-bottle capacity but not the SuperQuick's speed.
Philips Avent
Philips Avent Bottle Steriliser & Dryer Premium
Solid steam and dry from Philips, but slower than the competition.
Best for Philips Avent bottle users who want drying in a slim unit.
Momcozy
Momcozy 8-in-1 Steam Steriliser and Dryer
Eight-bottle steam and dry for well under £100, with less independent evidence behind it.
Best for Budget-conscious families who want drying and eight-bottle capacity.
Tommee Tippee
Tommee Tippee Ultra UV Steriliser, Dryer and Storage
No steam, no water, no limescale, but UV has limits that steam doesn't.
Best for Parents who want a quiet, water-free steriliser that doubles as clean storage, and who'll load it carefully.
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| Product | Links | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommee Tippee QuickDry SteriliserGold Star | 8.1 | 8.6 | 8.8 | 7.4 | 7.2 | 8.0 | £100 | Amazon |
| Philips Avent Bottle Steriliser AdvancedValue Star | 8.1 | 8.6 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 8.4 | 9.0 | £65 | Amazon |
| Baby Brezza SuperQuick Steriliser DryerSplurge Star | 8.0 | 8.6 | 9.4 | 9.0 | 6.6 | 6.0 | £160 | Amazon |
| Baby Brezza Steriliser Dryer Advanced | 7.9 | 8.6 | 8.2 | 9.0 | 6.6 | 6.6 | £130 | Amazon |
| Philips Avent Bottle Steriliser & Dryer Premium | 7.6 | 8.6 | 7.8 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.8 | £115 | Amazon |
| Momcozy 8-in-1 Steam Steriliser and Dryer | 7.5 | 7.8 | 7.0 | 8.4 | 6.5 | 7.8 | £80 | Amazon |
| Tommee Tippee Ultra UV Steriliser, Dryer and Storage | 6.9 | 6.5 | 7.8 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 5.8 | £130 | Amazon |
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Before you buy
Buying guide
Steam, steam and dry, or UV?
Steam-only sterilisers, like the Philips Avent Advanced, take around 10 minutes, cost the least and do the core job well. Bottles come out wet, so you either use them straight from the closed steriliser or let them air-dry.
Steam-and-dry models add a fan and filtered hot air. A full cycle takes anywhere from 10 to 40 minutes depending on the model, but you get dry bottles you can assemble straight away, and most will keep them sterile in the closed unit for 24 to 48 hours.
UV sterilisers use ultraviolet light instead of steam, so there's no water and no limescale. The catch is that UV only reaches surfaces the light falls on, so items need to be properly clean and loaded with space around them. NHS guidance doesn't list UV as a method, which is why I rank it below steam.
Count your bottles (and pump parts)
Most electric sterilisers take six bottles. The Baby Brezza models and the Momcozy 8-in-1 take eight. If you're expressing, check pump parts will fit alongside the bottles: Baby Brezza says its steriliser dryers hold two full pump part sets as well. Capacity figures are often quoted for the maker's own bottles, so wide-neck bottles from another brand may fit fewer.
Descaling and filters
Steam sterilisers build up limescale on the heating plate, and in hard water areas that happens quickly. Descale when the maker says, and don't ignore alert lights where a model has one. Steam-and-dry models also have air filters that need replacing eventually: the Tommee Tippee QuickDry comes with two HEPA filters, and a replacement for Baby Brezza's Steriliser Dryer Advanced costs £10.99.
Do you need an electric steriliser at all?
No. A microwave steam steriliser (Tommee Tippee's costs around £30, for example), cold-water sterilising solution and boiling are all covered by NHS guidance. Electric models earn their keep if you're sterilising several times a day, want dry bottles, or don't have a microwave to spare. If you're using a formula prep machine, you still need to sterilise your bottles.
Questions parents ask
How long do I need to sterilise baby bottles for?
The NHS advises sterilising all feeding equipment, including bottles and teats, until your baby is at least 12 months old.
Does a dishwasher sterilise bottles?
No. The NHS says a dishwasher will clean feeding equipment but won't sterilise it. Washing bottles in the dishwasher and then sterilising them is fine.
Are UV sterilisers as good as steam?
UV sterilisers can be effective: Tommee Tippee says its Ultra UV kills viruses and 99.9% of harmful bacteria in tests. But UV only reaches surfaces the light falls on, so items need to be clean and loaded with space around them, and NHS sterilising guidance covers steam, cold-water solution and boiling rather than UV. I'd choose steam as your main method.
How long do bottles stay sterile in a steriliser?
It depends on the model. Philips and Tommee Tippee quote up to 24 hours if the lid stays closed, Momcozy says 24 hours for its 8-in-1, and Baby Brezza quotes up to 48 hours for its steriliser dryers. Once you open the lid, use things promptly. The NHS suggests keeping the teat and cap on the upturned lid of the steriliser, rather than on the worktop, while you make up a feed.
Do I need to wash bottles before sterilising them?
Yes. The NHS says to clean bottles, teats and other equipment in hot, soapy water as soon as possible after feeds, using a bottle brush kept just for bottles and a small teat brush, then rinse before sterilising.
Can I sterilise breast pump parts and dummies too?
Usually, yes. Most electric sterilisers here are designed to take accessories such as pump parts and soothers as well as bottles, and Baby Brezza says its steriliser dryers hold two full pump part sets. Check your pump maker's instructions too.