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A baby bottle warmer is a must-have for any new parent. Besides being more effective than microwaves, it unchains parents from the kitchen for baby’s many necessary feedings.

It’s important to duplicate the natural body temperate milk your baby needs. Many mothers favor the microwave — a few zaps and luke warm milk can be perfected. Unfortunately this dependable kitchen appliance has several flaws. First of all, microwaves don’t always heat milk evenly. Hidden hot spots can be dangerous for your baby. Secondly, the intense heat of microwave currents can also cause the bottles’ plastic toxins to seep into the milk.

While these two reasons alone should steer you clear of the microwave method and think of a baby bottle warmer instead, when preaching these setbacks and dangers to new mothers, I’ve found the most convincing case to be the stationary limits of the microwave.

Let’s be honest, busy moms can’t be chained to the microwave for all their child’s infancy! Thank goodness for portable baby bottle warmers. From running errands to extended traveling, there are a variety of lightweight and efficient warmers.

For shorter trips away from the house a thermos type insulator might do the trick. The insulator can be filled with boiling water before you head out. These are the least expensive option and most eco-friendly. However these baby bottle warmers may only stay the perfect temperature for a couple hours.

Car outlets offer a surprisingly dependable warming source en route to your destination. Unnecessary cigarette lighters can now be used as a source of energy for baby bottle warmers. This may soon become the hottest baby car accessory since the portable car seat.

Baby bottle warmers can be helpful to have in other places around the house, like your bedside table. Middle of the night feeding can be quickly taken care of with automatic steam heaters. A trip to the kitchen can be traded for a few extra minutes of shuteye. These electric warmers oftentimes feature more than one bottle holder and a nightlight.

And that’s only the beginning! The numerous different models of baby bottle warmers on the market can meet any mother’s particular bottle warming need. No matter what model of baby bottle warmer you choose, one should always proceed with caution when feeding your baby. Always do the tried and true method of testing a drop of milk on your wrist. If it is comfortable to the touch you can be sure your baby will be safe. You can also read about baby bottle sterilizers in this Adorababy article.

Whenever you buy a baby bottle for your baby or toddler you will find instructions telling you to sterilize the bottle. Usually instructions will tell you to drop the bottle and adjoining pieces into a pot of boiling water. This method may have been the most effective way before the advent of a baby bottle sterilizer, which has now provided an alternative.

There are a number of baby bottle sterilizer models on the market to choose from. Microwave compartments, microwavable bags and electric steamers are just a few. The microwave sterilizer container is simply a container that is microwave safe.

Water is added to the container, you then place the bottle inside of this container and microwave away. Make sure to read instructions on the bottle carton and complete according to the directions on the package. This is safe, convenient and easy to use. A disadvantage is its size. It may not fit into all microwave ovens.

An alternative to the microwave container method is the microwavable bag. This is a bag that you put the bottle in and straight into the microwave. It is also probably the cheapest way in terms of paid bottle sterilizing methods. You can use each several times before discarding it.

An electronic baby bottle sterilizer is a little more complex. It is a separate container that heats electronically in order to disinfect the bottles. Adjoining pieces of the bottle, like the nipple and ring can also be included. You may have a problem with the size of the bottle and the size of the baby bottle sterilizer, i.e., bottle not fitting. That can easily be avoided and is not a major issue.

The most simple way and effective way of sterilizing baby bottles is the microwave container. This is reliable and you do not have to worry about any parts malfunctioning as with the electric baby bottle sterilizer. Sometimes it is hard to pay a lot for just a plastic container, but for new parents it may be worth the investment.

The electronic sterilizing method is good for use in the home. As long as there is an electric outlet you can plug it right in. This means you can put it anywhere in your home, including your bedroom for convenience. With some electric sterilizers you can also use it to sanitize other toys your child gets into their mouth, like chew toys or pacifiers.

If you are traveling, the microwave bag may be the option for you. It is easy to pack and carry. As long as you have access to a microwave you will be able to sterilize your baby’s bottles, and accessories.

Before purchasing a baby bottle sterilizer it will save you headaches if you make sure that it will fit the bottles you already have. It is also convenient to think about how your bottles will get bigger as your baby grows as well. Although sanitizers disinfect the bottles, make sure you wash the bottles after they have gone through this process. The usual recommendation for washing bottles is warm water and soap.