The report card
- Even, safe warming25% of score8.6
Steady Warm uses a warm water bath for breast milk, Quick Warm uses steam for formula and food, and it switches off automatically when done.
- Speed15% of score7.4
Quick Warm is the fast option; Steady Warm is deliberately gentler. Baby Brezza doesn't give a single headline time.
- Ease of use20% of score7.8
Nine presets based on volume, starting temperature and bottle material take out the guesswork, but there are more choices to make.
- Versatility15% of score8.6
Takes virtually all bottles, frozen or thawed milk storage bags and baby food jars.
- Cleaning & upkeep10% of score7.0
Straightforward, with a measuring cup for filling. Anything that heats water needs descaling now and then.
- Value for money15% of score7.3
Around £75 is on the high side for a home warmer.
The full review
Baby Brezza's home warmer stands out for having two distinct modes. Steady Warm uses a warm water bath to warm or defrost breast milk gently, which Baby Brezza says preserves its nutrients in a way steam warming doesn't. Quick Warm uses steam to warm formula and baby food fast.
Rather than a dial and a guess, you choose from nine pre-programmed settings based on how much milk there is, its starting temperature and the bottle material. The warmer picks the time and switches off when it's finished.
The basket takes virtually any bottle, breast milk storage bags (frozen or thawed) and baby food jars, which is a big plus if you pump and freeze. John Lewis customers give it 4 out of 5 across around 40 reviews at the time of writing, a little below the best here.
At around £75 it costs slightly more than the Philips 2-in-1, which adds sterilising. The Brezza's edge is its dedicated breast milk mode and bag compatibility.
Pros and cons
What I like
- Dedicated water-bath mode for breast milk
- Warms and defrosts milk bags as well as bottles
- Nine presets for volume, starting temperature and bottle material
- Automatic shut-off
What I don't
- More settings to choose than simpler warmers
- Owner ratings a little lower than the Philips
- Pricier than most home warmers
Key specs
- Modes
- Steady Warm (water bath), Quick Warm (steam)
- Presets
- 9, by volume, starting temperature and bottle material
- Compatibility
- Most bottles, milk storage bags, baby food jars
- Shut-off
- Automatic
- Warranty
- 12 months, plus 6 months extra when bought direct
Head-to-heads
What I read
This is a research-led review. These are the main sources behind the scores, alongside patterns in verified owner reviews. How I review.