New Mum's Guide to Bottle Sterilisers: UV or Steam?
Before I got pregnant, I thought people still boiled their milk bottles or used sterilisation tablets. So I won't deny that when I first got hit with Instagram ads for the sleek Haenim 4G+ UV LED Steriliser , I decided almost immediately that I wanted it. I also realised from the various support groups I'm in that, like me, many considered UV options without knowing exactly what it entails, especially when it comes to what bottles may or may not be suitable for UV sterilisers. After some research (and listening to sales pitches at Mummy's Market), my preference changed to a 2-in-1 Steam Steriliser and Dryer with a HEPA filter instead. My main reasons are: Flexibility: I don't know yet which bottles my baby will take to, and I didn't want to run the risk of getting a UV steriliser only for the bottles not to be suitable for UV sterilisation. Check out this post for a quick guide to choosing bottles for newborns . Space and Functionality: I don't have a...