The best baby bottle warmer will save tired parents tons of time and hassle and get a hungry baby fed faster. A warmer that heats quickly and evenly is what Sarah Huff, baby gear product expert at BabyQuip, would consider most important. “It should also be easy to use with minimal effort—think simple buttons and user interface,” she says.
Look for a warmer that specifically states it can be used for breast milk if your little one is breastfed. “This is extremely important because if breast milk is overheated it will lose its nutritional value,” says Lactation Education Counselor Nannie Reinert at Dream Baby Sleep.
The second thing she’d look for is an auto shut-off feature for when the milk is done warming up. “This way the nutrients stay protected and the bottle doesn’t get too warm for the baby.” And be sure to find one that’s easy to clean. Hygiene is of the utmost importance.
Portability is also a key element. Look for something compact and easy to move around the house, suggests Huff. “Use the warmer for more than just bottles or for more than just one type of bottle. Look for a warmer that can be used with a variety of different bottles and one that can heat other things, like food pouches, jars and breast milk bags.”
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Best overall
Philips AVENT Fast Baby Bottle Warmer
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This top-rated baby bottle warmer ticks all the boxes. It’s compact, multi-functional, easy to use and true to its name. We love that it heats up five-ounce bottles in just a few minutes. It will also keep bottles warm for up to an hour with an automatic shut-off feature after sixty minutes.
Prep in advance and have bottles ready to go when your little one wakes or just gets hangry. We especially love how intuitive it is. Set the dial to the correct milk volume and sensors will automatically detect the starting temperature and heat it to the ideal temp with a simple push of a button. Because who has time to think when there’s a baby screaming in your ear?
This bottle warmer is compatible with most leading brands and can defrost frozen breast milk safely as well. When your mini milk monster starts solids it even works to warm up baby food jars too. It also works perfectly on our favorite bottles for breastfed babies.
Pros
- Easy to use
- Works fast
- Heats formula, breast milk and baby food jars
- Works with most bottles
- Easy to clean (one of the most important factors in choosing a bottle warmer)
- Automatic shut-off
- Keeps milk warm for up to an hour, heating evenly without hot spots
Cons
- Expensive, but worth it for all the smart features and ease of use
