Main downsides of Dr. Brown's sterilizers and sterilizer bags
What are the main downsides of these Dr. Brown's sterilizers and sterilizer bags?
Dr. Brown's AC230: It needs microwave access, does not dry items, has limited capacity per bag, and the contents come out very hot. Dr. Brown's AC177: Other users' comments are echoed that the unit does not clean bottles, so bottles still have to be scrubbed beforehand, which can feel tedious. Dr. Brown's All-In-One Sterilizer & Dryer: The drying cycle is reported as lengthy, roughly 1 hour 45 minutes depending on cycle. Dr. Brown's Microwave Steam Sterilizer Bags: The US store and maker pages say each sterilizer bag can be used up to 30 times before discarding, while the Australian maker page says up to 20; the sources disagree. The Australian maker page states plainly that bottles and parts are not included with the bags.
| Product | Why | Limits | Cleaning | Drying time | Bag reuse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Dr. Brown's AC230 sold by drbrownsbaby.com | It needs microwave access, does not dry items, has limited capacity per bag, and the contents come out very hot. | It needs microwave access, does not dry items, has limited capacity per bag, and the contents come out very hot. review | - | - | - |
| 2. Dr. Brown's AC177 sold by drbrownsbaby.com | Other users' comments are echoed that the unit does not clean bottles, so bottles still have to be scrubbed beforehand, which can feel tedious. | - | Other users' comments are echoed that the unit does not clean bottles, so bottles still have to be scrubbed beforehand, which can feel tedious. blog | - | - |
| 3. Dr. Brown's All-In-One Sterilizer & Dryer sold by drbrownsbaby.com | The drying cycle is reported as lengthy, roughly 1 hour 45 minutes depending on cycle. | - | - | The drying cycle is reported as lengthy, roughly 1 hour 45 minutes depending on cycle. blog | - |
| 4. Dr. Brown's Microwave Steam Sterilizer Bags sold by drbrownsbaby.com | The US store and maker pages say each sterilizer bag can be used up to 30 times before discarding, while the Australian maker page says up to 20; the sources disagree. | The Australian maker page states plainly that bottles and parts are not included with the bags. guide | - | - | The US store and maker pages say each sterilizer bag can be used up to 30 times before discarding, while the Australian maker page says up to 20; the sources disagree. guide |
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