Premium pickBottles & formula prepBirth to 12 months
Philips Avent Electric steam steriliser and dryer
Sterilises and dries six bottles in one cycle, so you never towel-dry or wait for a rack to drain.
MamaLoop mums pick
We researched steriliser-dryers for families washing a lot of bottles every day. This Philips Avent unit holds up to six bottles plus teats and pump parts, sterilises in about ten minutes and sterilises and dries in about forty, so everything comes out ready to assemble. Bounty Parents lists it in its 2026 steriliser guide and Philips came top in Canstar Blue's 2026 bottle satisfaction ratings. Trade-offs: it is expensive and takes bench space, cycles can run longer than advertised, and boiling or a microwave steriliser does the same sterilising job for much less.
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Pros
- Sterilises and dries in one go
- Holds six bottles plus small parts
- Sterilise-only mode for a quick cycle
- Basket adjusts for smaller items
Cons
- Expensive
- Takes up bench space
- Full cycle is about forty minutes
Who it suits
- Exclusive bottle feeding
- Twins or busy households
- Parents expressing several times a day
Who should look elsewhere
- Small kitchens
- Occasional bottle use
Price
> $120
Typically $180–$250 at our last check (11 Nov 2026). Prices change — check the retailer.
Specs
| Parts count | Base, adjustable basket, lid |
|---|---|
| Pump compatibility | Holds pump parts that fit |
| Sterilising | Electric steam: about 10 min sterilise, about 40 min sterilise and dry (maker's figures) |
| Material | Plastic body; mains powered |
| Formula prep note | WHO advises making powdered formula with water of at least 70 °C; follow your formula tin's instructions |
| Capacity | Up to 6 Philips Avent bottles |
What to look for
- Descale regularly if you have hard water
- Check the RCM electrical safety mark on Australian stock
- Let it cool before opening
Where to buy in Australia
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Sources
- Philips Australia: Baby bottle steriliser and dryer premium
- Bounty Parents: The best sterilisers for baby feeding equipment
- ProductReview.com.au: Philips Avent steriliser dryer SCF293
- Pregnancy, Birth and Baby: Cleaning and sterilising baby bottles
- ACCC Product Safety: Recalls search (checked 11 Nov 2026)
Last checked 11 Nov 2026 · Report a problem with this pick