 Simple and Trouble Free. |
| Review Date: November 15, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Gary Peterson, San Diego, California USA |
Our newborn boy (now 6 weeks old) requires feeding about every 2 to 4 hours. That little task takes a lot of time and patience plus bottles, caps, nipples and other assorted items which are in continuous need of cleansing and care. We've set up a production line and the last item in the line is the Avent iQ 24 sterilizer.
The sterilizer is in operation off and on all day. It's simple to use and effective, as far as I can tell. It sure beats using the oven, that's for sure. It's been trouble free up to this point. I just put the stuff into the trays, add the water, turn it on and wait until the little electric tone tells me it's complete. What could be more simple? We are using the smaller bottles at present, but can easily switch to larger bottles as the baby grows. We use the sterilizer so steadily throughout the day that we've never used the long cycle. Our little baby-feeding cycle and production line seems to work fine. Now, if I could just get the feeding cycle extended to allow me adequate sleep.
Gary Peterson |
Convenience + Low Maintenance
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| Review Date: December 18, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Avid Reviewer, San Jose, CA |
Here's a quick rundown of the features
-- 2 Sterilization Modes --
1) 6-Minute Cycle
The bottles are sterilized in 6 minutes.
2) 24-Hour Cycle
The cycle sterilizes the bottles in 6 minutes and KEEPS the bottles sterilized for 24 hours, so they're ready for use right away within the 24-hour period.
-- Sterilization Status Notification --
1) Audible Alerts
The unit beeps to alert you at each phase of the cycle. Once the cycle is completed, it notifies you by beeping 5 times.
2) LED Display
The display is a standard 7-segment LED display.
The following lists what the display is used for:
- counts down the number of minutes till the contents are sterilized.
- flashes "0" when sterilization cycle is complete.
- displays 1, 2, or 3 horizontal bars to indicate the number of hours contents will remain sterile.
- in the 24-hour mode, horizontal bar alternates between ascending and descending to indicate that the sterilization is in progress
- in the 6-minute cycle, two lit sections encircle the "0" to indicate sterilization is in progress.
- "U" indicates the water level is too low.
- "n" indicates the water level is too high.
- The LED displays:
3 Horizontal Bars
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___ => contents will be sterile for 6 more hours
2 Horizontal Bars
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___ => contents will be sterile for 4 more hours
1 Horizontal Bar
___ => contents will be sterile for 2 more hours
No bars
=> contents are no longer sterile, so you would have to start the cycle over.
-- Sterilization Contents --
The unit has an upper and lower basket. The lower basket is for bottles. The upper basket can accommodate pacifiers, breast pumps, caps, and other items of comparable size. Remember, the sterilizer heats up to boiling temperatures, so be careful to sterilize only items you can boil.
-- Maintenance --
- Descaling
If you use tap water, the sterilizer has to be descaled every 4 weeks or so due to limescale buildup.
Use either citric acid (the link is provided for reference; comparison shop for the best deals) or vinegar. A sachet is included so you can experiment to determine which one works best. Descaling instructions are in the manual.
*TIP*
Use distilled water instead. The two gallon jugs with a dispenser or "tap" is available at your local supermarket at a very reasonable price. With distilled water, there should be practically no descaling needed.
- Washing
I recommend washing it before you use it the first time. After that, there should normally be no real need to wash it between subsequent uses, especially if you're using distilled water. If you need to wash it, I recommend hand-washing it rather than using the dishwasher so its plastic doesn't get stained from picking up any sauces or grease that are washed off your other dishes in the dishwasher.
-- Additional Points --
A few reviewers have voiced concerns about BPA (Bisphenol A), which is a chemical used to make some plastics. I do not wish to propagate a BPA-scare but I feel it's my responsibility to inform you, the consumer, about its potential toxicity. Wikipedia has some helpful information and a number of external links that will help educate you about BPA. (Google "Wikipedia Bisphenol A", without quotes, and click on the first link in the query results).
-- Conclusion --
The Philips Avent iQ24 Steam Sterilizer is ideal for busy moms (or dads). It offers a lot of convenience - you just set it and forget it - sure beats having to boil your bottles. Plus, it's almost maintenance-free. There you have it. It's pricey, but I think it's worth getting if you can afford it.
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Works well
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| Review Date: December 28, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Salseroboy, Houston, Texas USA |
| I bought this to sterilize the bottles for my baby. Works well. The nice part about it is that I was able to sterilize not just their brand bottles, but the Dr Brown, the Born Free, and the Madela breast pump bottles. My baby looks to have liked the Dr Brown bottles so this was great that we did not need to buy a specific one to work only with one type of bottle. |
works great
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| Review Date: August 9, 2009 |
| Reviewer: TrustNoone, tx usa |
pro: works great, lots of room, pretty fast..more room then munchkins brand
cons: price and although roomy i would have loved more space...have lots of bottles
got it for 66 dlls
ps use distilled water in all sterilizers/bottle warmers to avoid browning on bottom |
Gives you ONE less thing to worry about ...
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| Review Date: December 16, 2008 |
| Reviewer: mom2boyz, |
I LOVE Avent products. I only used Avent bottles with both my kids and I own both the Avent iQ24 Steam ELECTRIC sterilizer, as well as the Avent Steam MICROWAVE sterilizer. I like both of them ... and RECOMMEND them over boiling water in a pan any day. However (if price were not an issue), I do like the iQ24 a little better, simply because you can just plug it in, add water, and don't have to worry about taking something in and out of the microwave. It is very easy to use and the digital display tells you the status, so no guessing. You do pay for that added "convenience" and the bells and whistles of the digital display and alerts.
As for boiling water ... when you first bring your baby home from the hospital (whether it be your first, second, etc.), you are generally sleep-deprived and not exactly thinking at your best or clearest. The LAST thing you want to be doing in this state of mind is BOILING water on the STOVE TOP to sterilize bottles. You cannot/should not walk away from the boiling water to do other things (which is hard to do as a parent of a newborn). In a sleep-deprived state, if you walk away, you WILL at one time forget you had the bottles boiling. There is no safety mechanism ... the water will eventually evaporate ... and that is dangerous. This is why I like the Avent STEAM sterilizers ... they do the job without supervision, so you can do your job as a parent.
The GREAT thing about the iQ24, is you plug it in and put the bottles in to be sterilized. You can remove them in 6 minutes, or leave them there (where they will remain sterilized). You don't have to stay with the iQ24 to "supervise" it, as you do with boiling water. You can pick up a crying baby, change a dirty diaper, or just sit down and get some much needed rest. To me, that was the "priceless" part of the iQ24 ... that ONE less thing to worry about.
The Avent MICROWAVE steam sterilizer does essentially the same thing, but with less bells and whistles and less expense.
It also works great to sterilize pacifiers.
I give it 5 STARS ... just wish it weren't so expensive. :) |
Time Saving Versatile Sterilizer
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| Review Date: December 17, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Seanna, |
The Philips Avent iQ24 Steam Sterilizer is neat looking, easy to use and a blessing when you are trying to get yourself into a good routine to keep baby content. To get the Sterilizer up and running, you put the water into it, get your bottles etc. in the rack/basket and put the lid on. You then select the mode you want and hold the button to start the unit on its sterilizing cycle.
There is plenty of room in the Sterilizer and you can use it to sterilize bottles but you can also use it for sippy cups, breast pump parts, nipples, pacifiers etc. so the unit is very versatile. It takes around 6 minutes for it to do the sterilizing so it saves you time and energy. There is a digital display, electronic countdown, and sound alerts which let you know when things are done.
The unit has 2 modes; Mode 1 which sterilizes in 6 minutes and the contents stay sterile for 6 hours. Mode 2 which continually repeats the cycle so keeps the contents sterile for 24 hours which can be very useful. With our baby we need a constant run of bottles throughout the night so it is nice to have them sterilized and ready.
An important note is that this unit is not meant to clean things, it is meant to sterilize after you clean. So it is recommended that you clean your bottles etc. before you put them in the sterilizer and always put fresh water in the unit before you use it. This will make it work better and keep it from breaking. Trust me; once you get one of these you will become reliant on it!
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Philips Avent iQ24 Electronic Steam Sterilizer....
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| Review Date: December 18, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Judy Smith, jamestown, ky United States |
| The thing that most impressed me about this sterilizer is that it has a heavy duty cord. I am terrified of small cords and unplug my toaster and coffee pot after every use. This one is heavy and durable. Also the sterilizer is made out of heavy plastic and it is very durable looking also. I guess that's why it's so expensive. Alas, this is not a bottle washer so you still have to do that by hand, but after that you have it made. Just put a little water in bottom and sterilize your bottles for six minutes. There are 2 modes...mode 1 runs a single 6 minute sterilizing cyle, then keeps bottles sterile for 6 hours as long as lid isn't removed. Mode 2 keeps contents sterile for up to 24 hours by continously repeating the cycle throughout the day. You can also sterilize other boilable items in it like feeding cups, nipples, breast pump parts, etc. Just great! It is also guaranteed for 12 months but you do need to clean it out every four weeks with vinegar mixed with water. Since it's heavy duty plastic, the outside is easy to keep clean. The little cup that comes with it is in U.S. ounces and UK ounces both. Unit holds 6 bottles at a time. This is really nice and would make a great gift for the new mother. |
Load 6 bottles or 2 breast pumps add water, press button and it steralizes in 6 minutes! Very handy makes great gift
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| Review Date: December 18, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Mrs. R. Henderson, FLOMATON, ALABAMA USA |
Simply load, add water, press the button and let the Avent IQ24 Steriliser CLEAN! I prefer this one over the micorwave one.
Optional 6 hour mode sterilises in 6 minutes and contents are sterile for up to 6 hours if unopened.
Advanced digital display and sound alerts keep you informed throughout the sterilisation cycle.
Holds up to six 260 ml/9 oz Avent Bottles or two Philips Avent Breast Pumps and accessories.
The pause feature lets you remove items without interrupting the cycle giving you the freedom to make up the bottles when it suits you
It works quickly and continuously, keeping contents sterile for up to 24 hours.
I do not see need for 24 hr mode since mode 1 only takes 6 minutes and they stay clean for 6 hrs unopened.
Also add those pacifiers / binkies to be more germ free.
Comes in handy box with handle for ease of travel.
Remember does not come with bottles
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