Rank #4 in Best Bottle Sterilisers 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Numbers That Don't Add Up
Tommee Tippee Electric Steam Steriliser
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
This is the Tommee Tippee electric steam steriliser at £39.99 — the black model the listing calls a 5-minute cycle — and it sits at number four in our bottle steriliser ranking. Its Amazon listing shows 4.2 out of 5 from 4,316 ratings, with 226 in Baby Products and 5 in Bottle Sterilisers.
The number worth pausing on is in the spec table: for an electric steam steriliser, it gives "Material composition: Cotton". Nothing in the five bullets mentions fabric — they mention a two-tier rack, easy-lift handles, a one-button start with auto off, and a unit weighing 1.55 kg at 36.2 x 47.4 x 28.6 cm. Two of the claims carry asterisks (viruses*, 24 hours**) that the listing never footnotes, and the five-minute cycle that appears in the product title is not repeated anywhere in the bullets. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from testing by us.
How those 4,316 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.2 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £39.99 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.2 out of 5 from 4,316 ratings |
| Bottle capacity | Six bottles (based on 260ml Tommee Tippee bottles) |
| Cycle time | 5 minutes (stated in the product title only) |
| Claimed kill rate | 99.9% of harmful bacteria, plus viruses* |
| Sterile hold time | Up to 24 hours** with the lid closed |
| Material composition (as listed) | Cotton |
| Best Sellers Rank | 5 in Bottle Sterilisers (226 in Baby Products) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Works wonderfully and does not take up lots of room on the counter. Much faster than other sterilisers I've used and so highly recommended”
Verified purchase“Was bargin for the prize since it's a Tommie tippee baby bottle steriliser too works grand”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Bottle Sterilisers 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Numbers That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
How many bottles does the Tommee Tippee electric steam steriliser hold?
Six bottles, based on 260ml Tommee Tippee bottles. The listing adds that you can also sterilise breast pump parts, soothers and other feeding accessories.
How long is the sterilising cycle?
The product title calls it a 5-minute cycle. The bullets only say one-button start and an auto off function, and do not repeat a cycle time — the five minutes comes from the title alone.
Does it use chemicals to sterilise?
No. The listing says it uses 100% natural steam and is chemical-free, and claims it kills viruses* and 99.9% of harmful bacteria. The asterisk on viruses is printed in the bullet, but the listing does not show what it refers to.
How long do the contents stay sterile after the cycle?
Up to 24 hours** if you leave the lid closed, or you can remove the contents and use them immediately. As with the viruses claim, the double asterisk is in the listing but its condition is not shown.
What material is the Tommee Tippee model 42322210 made from?
The spec table says "Material composition: Cotton". That is what the Amazon listing states for this electric steam steriliser.
Is the Tommee Tippee steriliser well rated?
Its listing shows 4.2 out of 5 from 4,316 ratings, and it is ranked 5th in Bottle Sterilisers on Amazon.
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