Rank #2 in Best Bottle Sterilisers 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Numbers That Don't Add Up
Tommee Tippee Microwave Steam Steriliser
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
This is the Tommee Tippee Microwave Steam Baby Bottle Steriliser, second in our guide to bottle sterilisers, priced at £16.99 and rated 4.7 out of 5 from 6,424 ratings. The listing's main claims are a sterilisation cycle of just 4 minutes in a microwave, up to four bottles ready for the next feed, and steam that kills 99.9% of harmful bacteria and viruses. That 99.9% figure is the stronger of the two numbers used in this category: Tommee Tippee, Philips Avent, Grownsy and Dr. Brown's all say 99.9%, where Milton says 99%.
The number that does not match the rest of the listing is portability. The bullets describe a unit "lightweight for travelling" and give a width of only 24 cm. The spec table underneath lists "Is portable: No", product dimensions of 27.8 x 27.5 x 15.3 cm, and an item weight of 200 g. The same table also gives "Material Type: Evergreen", which is not a material. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing as it was published — not from testing we carried out.
How those 6,424 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.7 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £16.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5, 6,424 ratings |
| Rating breakdown | 84% 5-star, 11% 4-star, 3% 3-star, 2% 1-star |
| Cycle time | 4 minutes (as listed) |
| Product dimensions | 27.8 x 27.5 x 15.3 cm (as listed) |
| Item weight | 200 g (as listed) |
| Material Type (as listed) | Evergreen |
| Is portable (as listed) | No |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I have been enjoying this so far after spending money on expensive sterilizer. This has been a life saver for me.”
Verified purchase“Perfect microwave steriliser. It comes in handy and very easy to use and clean.”
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 long is the sterilising cycle?
Tommee Tippee states a quick sterilisation cycle of just 4 minutes in the microwave.
How many bottles fit inside?
The listing says the cycle leaves up to 4 clean, sterile bottles ready for baby's next feed.
How long do the contents stay sterile after the cycle?
Up to 24 hours, according to the listing, when the lid is closed properly.
Does it kill viruses?
The bullet says the steam kills 99.9% of harmful bacteria and viruses without chemicals. The asterisk printed after "viruses" is not explained anywhere in the listing data.
Will it take bottles from other brands?
Yes. Tommee Tippee says the steriliser works with baby bottles from other brands, as well as soothers, breast pumps and other feeding accessories.
Is it suitable for travelling?
The bullets call it compact and lightweight for travelling, but the spec table lists "Is portable: No" and an item weight of 200 g, so the two sections of the listing disagree.
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