Philips Avent 3-in-1 Steam Sterilizer Review and Demonstration

A lot of people either love or hate this sterilizer! I'll demonstrate its usage and explain its features, and share some of my first hand experiences with it. I also explain the features/defects that people complain about too.
Let me know if you have any questions!

[@ummfatimahzahra]

Thank you so much for this video! My daughter is premature, so this is hand me down machine with no instructions. Very clear and easy to follow. Thank you, your a life saver!!

[@CluelessDad]

you can still find the documentation online I think if you have specific questions too. Good luck.

[@alekskostov3551]

Awesome review! I absolutely love the 'bonus info segments' and I hope you keep making such content-rich videos. Keep rocking!

[@tin11x0]

Not sure why i assumed it would be more complicated than this, but this is a great video 😆👍🏽

[@dontouchmy0o]

Great review! Thank you 👍

[@ValennaPFrassino]

Thank you for the video. My aunt handed this sterilizer to me. I don’t like that it only has one button as I was so confused to how long I was supposed to leave it on I did not know that it would shut off by itself. This video helped so much.

[@CluelessDad]

great. thanks. You can also probably find the original manual online in PDF form if you need more info.

[@ofureomogiade3670]

Nice reviews.so helpful.

[@pokpok80]

Very helpful review!

[@imanebabar7353]

Do you have to wash the sterilizer daily after each use?

[@rislikoybaykhanova4362]

So helpful. Thanks

[@yangk7619]

I see that you have the Hong kong model so it's probably 220V. Does it work with 110V as well? Say if you go to Japan or North America. We will be getting a voltage convertor but it's a hassle to move around. Thx!

[@aaartsygal]

Merci yesal Hayem shad lav video erik nor kenetsi ayesor ter bidi kordsadsem

[@sarapakbaz8362]

Can you use any set of bottles? Or does it have to be avent bottles? Also, can I sanitize the sections that come apart in the dishwasher. It was given to me second hand as well and I'd like to give it a clean first. Thank you!

[@CluelessDad]

should work with any bottle or any item as long as its placed in the proper orientation.

[@Gphi77]

Does it need to be unplugged after sterilization if you want to keep the bottles in there forn24 hours?

[@CluelessDad]

I would recommend unplugging it after use for sure. keeping it sterile inside has everything to do with not opening it. it doesn't run any kind of periodic on-off cycle after its run (the water is mostly boiled off by then, and you'd have to open it to refill.... so just unplug it and leave it closed.

[@morfeas1132]

Can i put from another manufacturer bottle? Like Dr Brown or Nuk or is just Avent bottles?

[@CluelessDad]

any should work.

[@seminasemy]

Which water is put for sterilization, hot or cold in the sterilizer?

[@CluelessDad]

doesn't matter, probably cold water is better (hot water may have more minerals from the water heater that would leave scaling...).

[@nethminihaththotuwa9225]

Hi I thought three in one model has the drying function as well. I ordered three in one model online and they sent me this model which only sterilise without drying

[@Publicchannel5]

Which model has dryer in philips.

[@johanessvaldez5448]

Do you need to dry the bottles/pump after sterilizing?

[@CluelessDad]

no, it's sterile in there, so until you open it, nothing will be growing inside even if its still wet.

[@fzrn4638]

Hi, i bought a used sterilizer (not avent) and it doesn’t turn off automatically when i sterilize my bottles and i didnt realize until i came back to check 30 minutes later.. is it safe to sterilize that long? Will the bottles release its chemical?

[@CluelessDad]

Was there still water boiling the whole time? I think the biggest risk is the chance that the heating element will start a fire (once the water run outs). I think the bottles will be ok with the steam. if the water has run out, the bottles or case of the steamer might also melt, so in that case you need to worry about chemicals coming out....

[@fzrn4638]

@@CluelessDad thank you for your reply! Fortunately there was still some water on the heating plate

[@CluelessDad]

@@fzrn4638 ok, maybe that one shut off early before the water boiled off, and there was still steam coming up at a slower rate....

[@velli1948]

Loving the eye tracker really informative on what people should be mindful of during matches.

[@alicechan9285]

Do you find it it gives off a plastic smell after the steam?

[@CluelessDad]

no, I haven't. some people say there's a burnt smell, but that may be due to the minerals/chemicals in your water.

[@ishan360]

Can we use tap water?

[@CluelessDad]

Yes. but you may get scaling on the heating element after a while.

[@shyshy2008]

Do I have to use distilled water? Can I use tap water?

[@CluelessDad]

Tap water is fine, but depending on what's in your tap water (mineral wise), you may need to 'descale' it once in a while. you can use vinegar to disolve and wipe away the minerals that build up on the heating element in the base (I have a video for that here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJnMaJhtmZuqg7s )

[@shyshy2008]

Thanks!!

[@mayradasilva1022]

How do you dry the parts? If you dry them with a paper towel doesn't it defeat the purpose of sterilizing it?

[@AaronNeckerman]

yeah me neither

[@DannyL87]

Im subbing i am a clueless dad lol

[@Paitent12345]

Can you put metal in it?

[@CluelessDad]

Yes, should be fine, but be careful, I imagine the metal will be hot to the touch for a lot longer when its done. use tongs to pick up any metalware right after it stops.