Can Avent baby bottles go in the microwave?

When using the microwave. When heating up your Philips Avent bottle in the microwave, please only place the container without screw ring, AirFree vent, nipple and cap. Always stir heated content to ensure even heat distribution and check the temperature before serving.

How long should I microwave to sterilize baby bottles?

Sterilizing baby bottles in the microwave Start with a clean microwave. Fill bottles about halfway with water. Microwave on high for one to two minutes. Using oven mitts, remove bottles from the microwave, dump remaining water out and let the bottles air dry.

What size microwave do I need for Avent steriliser?

It’s 2 minutes in 1100-1850w microwave, 4 minutes in 850-1000w microwave, 6 minutes in 500-850w microwave. Just add 200ml of water to the base and heat. The bottles are then sterile for 24 hours with the lid intact, and if you do need to re-sterilise it doesn’t take long.

Is it bad to microwave milk in bottle?

Heating breast milk or infant formula in the microwave is not recommended. Studies have shown that microwaves heat baby’s milk and formula unevenly. This results in “hot spots” that can scald a baby’s mouth and throat.

How long do you microwave Philips Avent sterilizer?

The microwave steam sterilizer can be used to sterilize baby bottles and other products in just 2 minutes, killing 99.9% of germs and bacteria. The exact length of the cycle depends on the wattage of your microwave, of course. 2 minutes at 1200-1850W, 4 minutes at 850-1100W, 6 minutes at 500-800W.

How much water do you put in the microwave steriliser?

How much water should I use in my microwave steriliser? We recommend using 7fl oz/ 200ml of water. Pour it straight into the base of the steriliser.

Can you use any bottles in an Avent microwave steriliser?

The microwave steam sterilizer has been designed to fit practically all microwaves on the market, keeping baby bottles and other products sterile wherever you are.

How long do bottles stay sterile Philips Avent?

up to 24 hours
Sterile for up to 24 hours if the lid is unopened The steriliser will keep its contents—baby bottles, breast pumps, etc. —sterile for up to 24 hours if the lid is unopened.