10 Best Bottle Warmers for Breastmilk and Formula

1. Philips Avent Electric Bottle Warmer

Warms milk and baby food quickly, gently and safely, even from frozen

Our top choice for the best bottle warmer this year is the Philips Avent Electric. It warms milk and food quickly and evenly, 150mL of milk in just three minutes, gently swirling water around the milk to avoid dangerous hot spots and retain the nutrients in the milk.

Easy to operate with a simple dial, it features a defrost setting which allows you to easily and safely defrost frozen food or milk, and a keep warm setting to maintain the correct temperature if baby is not yet ready for his bottle.

A helpful warming guide is included so you can know how long it will take to warm your bottle, however remember to keep an eye on the time as there is no timer built into the device, automatic shut off or alerts, and the unit will continue to heat until you turn it off manually. 

Designed to suit all Avent bottles and containers, both glass and plastic, you’ll also find many other bottles will fit into this generously sized unit, with the exception of particularly long bottles which might be too tall for the comparatively shallow basket.

2. NUK Thermo Express

Simple one press operation with overheating technology for safety

Our choice for best bottle warmer for glass bottles, the Thermo Express features a very handy and practical removable basket that allows you to lift bottles in and out of the unit easily and avoid burns to yourself.

It is, however, not designed to be used with breast milk storage bags, nor frozen milk as it will only effectively warm from either room temperature or cold (refrigerated) milk and food.

For a quick and gentle warm, NUK Thermo Express ticks all the boxes. Compatible with all commercial baby bottles and glass baby food jars, it uses steam to gently warm milk and food to the correct temperature safely. 

Simply add the specified amount of water depending on your bottle size, and then one press of the single button is all it takes to begin the super fast warming process, taking just 90 seconds for a 120mL bottle. You’ll know when the unit is warming, indicated by the warming light which will switch off automatically when the optimal heat is reached. Overheating technology ensures that the bottle never gets too hot, and as soon as the water has evaporated the unit turns itself off automatically.

Despite its generous interior space, Thermo Express still manages to boast a compact, space saving design so you can pack it neatly away after use with ease.

3. Tommee Tippee 3-in-1 Advanced Bottle and Pouch Warmer

This all-in-one unit quickly warms all types and temperatures of milk

The Tommee Tippee 3-in-1 is an all-in-one bottle warmer and is a favourite of Australian mums for its versatility and ease of use. Suitable for breastmilk, formula, bottles, pouches and breastmilk storage bags, it’s compatible with most branded bottles and pouches and will effectively heat milk from room temperature, cold or even frozen.

The clever automatic timer accurately heats milk to room temperature in as little as four minutes, based on a 150mL bottle of room temperature milk. Whilst certainly not the fastest on the market, Tommee Tippee 3-in-1 makes up for this with its intelligence - working out the optimal heating time based on bottle type, volume and starting temperature, automatically ceasing to heat when this is achieved and switching to the keep warm setting, letting you get on with other important tasks in the meantime. 

Simple to use with just three easy read operation buttons, Tommee Tippee 3-in-1 also features an easy-lift cradle to easily and safely lift and lower bottles and pouches. It’s compact in size and doesn’t make loud noises when in use so it won’t disturb your sleeping baby, but the beep to alert you that heating has finished is so quiet you could almost miss it yourself so don’t forget to check back.

4. Beaba Baby Milk Bottle Warmer

Patented steam heating system for super safe and accurate warming

Boasting a patented steam heating system as well as an ultra compact, unique and stylish design, the Beaba Baby Milk Bottle Warmer is perfect for those looking for a super fast and accurate solution to warming baby’s milk. 

Heating bottles in less than two minutes, the highly accurate timer can gauge when the milk has reached the correct temperature depending on the size and material of the bottle and instantly switches off when this is achieved, alerting you with an audio signal. The airtight bell lid keeps bottles warmer for longer than traditional, open topped bottle warmers, and it’s insulated to prevent accidental burns to your hand.

Beaba Baby Milk Bottle Warmer works hard for you as not only does it heat milk and baby food effectively and safely, it also hygienically steam sterilises individual bottles, bottle parts and dummies for two-in-one function, and is compatible for use with all commercial baby bottles.

5. Chicco Bottle & Baby Food Digital Warmer

12 settings to accurately warm bottles of almost any temperature, volume or size

Designed to warm milk and food in all shapes and sizes of bottles and containers, this Chicco model offers the best in terms of customisation and is a brilliant choice if you have multiple children with different bottles, or a range of differently sized bottles and food containers needing to be warmed. 

With 12 different warming settings and preferences, you can program this clever bottle warmer depending on the size, type and volume of the bottle or container and whether the starting temperature is room temperature, cold or frozen. Whichever settings you choose, Chicco Bottle & Baby Food Digital Warmer will do the rest, resulting in perfect temperature milk or food with no hot spots.

We recommend the Chicco Bottle & Baby Food Digital Warmer as the best bottle warmer for breastmilk as it can preserve high levels of your breastmilk’s nutrients thanks to the customisable programming, which allows the most appropriate warming, in turn reducing inefficient heating that can destroy nutrients.

The large digital display features an illuminated countdown so you’ll know how long there’s left to go. There’s also an optional timer delay to keep milk warm after it’s finished heating and automatic shut off so baby’s milk doesn’t overheat. 

Compatible with almost all bottles and baby food jars, a removable insert is included which holds baby food jars and very small bottles so they don’t get lost inside the unit.

6. Dr. Brown's Deluxe Baby Bottle Warmer

Simple, effective and safe electric steam warmer with both audio and visual alerts

A simple, no fuss and effective solution to bottle warming, Dr. Brown’s Deluxe Baby Bottle Warmer uses electric steam to safely and quickly warm bottles whilst retaining maximum nutrients. With a quick one button start, it’s extremely easy to use and program and cleverly remembers your preferred warming settings for added convenience.

Audio and visual alerts on the LCD display screen let you know when the heating cycle is finished, and for safety it shuts itself off automatically after ten minutes to avoid overheating.

Its compact design lets it sit unobtrusively on your countertop ready for its next use. Designed for use with most bottles and baby food jars, not just the Dr. Brown brand, it includes an adjustable inner basket to perfectly fit small bottles and baby food jars.

This is the perfect choice for busy parents who are warming many bottles of milk each day because of its simplicity - simply pop the bottle in, press the button and return just minutes later to perfectly warmed milk.

7. Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep Day and Night

Best choice for formula fed babies who feed through the night

If your baby takes bottles of formula overnight, Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep Day and Night will be an absolute lifesaver. It takes just two minutes to perfectly prepare a bottle so you can feed baby faster and everyone can get back to sleep!

There’s no need for fancy distilled water and you can safely use water straight from the tap thanks to the filtration membrane which effectively eliminates harmful bacteria and contaminants.

Simply dispense the correct amount of formula in your bottle, place it in the dock, and with the press of a button the purified water will be dispensed at the correct temperature ready to serve. The initial 70ºC “hot shot” of water effectively kills any bacteria that may be present in your formula for the highest level of hygiene.

We love that the whole operation is close to silent, ensuring your sleeping bub isn’t disturbed. The inbuilt, gentle glow night light lets you see what you’re doing and the tank lights are softly illuminated so you can see if it needs refilling in the dark.

Equally useful during the day, this product can help you prepare bottles up to ten times faster than boiling and cooling water using your kettle, saving you precious time when you have a crying baby to attend to.

8. Tommee Tippee Travel Bottle and Food Warmer

Simple and convenient solution to warming bottles on-the-go

This ultra convenient portable baby bottle warmer is perfect for travel, whether it be a short day trip or a longer holiday or adventure. You can also buy compatible insulated bags from Tommee Tippee to keep prepared bottles warmer for longer.

So simple in operation yet so useful, it’s suited for warming breastmilk, formula and baby food. Securely holding hot water in its thermal flask for 8-12 hours with no electricity required, it’s guaranteed to be leakproof so you can toss the compact unit into your nappy bag with confidence until it’s time for the next feeding. 

To use, simply fill the flask with boiled water for transportation and when it’s time to make a bottle, carefully pour the water into the insulated container lid and pop the bottle inside until warm. With no electric functions, you will need to use your judgement as to when the bottle is adequately warmed and remember to always test the milk on your inner wrist before serving to bub.

9. Papablic Portable Travel Bottle Warmer

Mini portable bottle warmer that fits most popular bottles

Perfect for bottle feeding families on-the-go, the Papablic Portable Travel Bottle Warmer allows you to warm bottles quickly, electricity free, no matter where you are in the world.

This vacuum insulated flask is made from rust-proof and BPA-free materials, which keeps water hot all day and can warm a bottle fairly quickly - pretty good considering it can be used absolutely anywhere. Simply fill the flask with boiled water before you leave and when it’s time to use, place the bottle in the beaker and carefully pour in the hot water.

We love that this bottle warmer is very lightweight and compact. It doesn’t take lots of space and can easily fit in any nappy bag. It also features an easy pour lid designed to eliminate spills for safety, especially important if you’re also juggling a hungry, squirming baby. 

The best feature for the Papablic Portable Travel Bottle Warmer is that it fits most of the popular bottles such as Medela, Dr.Brown, Philips Avent, etc. However, bear in mind that it doesn’t compatible with Comotomo and Tommee Tippee bottles. So it’s a major pullback for mums who are using those brands. 

10. The First Years 2-in-1 Bottle Warmer

Compact and versatile with simple, user friendly operation

The First Years 2-in-1 Bottle Warmer is suitable for effectively warming all your baby food and milk items from bottles to breast milk pouches to jars of puree, making this a really versatile option for all babies in their first year. 

Our favourite feature is that the prep for this bottle warmer is so easy - you can prefill the special water vial ahead of time so when you need to use it, all you need to do is press “on” - no more rummaging around needlessly in the middle of the night.

You can also use this handy warmer to sterilise dummies and other small items, and it includes a little guide that estimates the time needed to warm different amounts which is attached to the unit for handy reference. Be aware though that we found it wasn’t the most accurate so a bit of trial and error will probably be needed, and remember to always test before giving it to baby.

Its compact size fits neatly on your bedside table, kitchen bench, anywhere you need it, and its power cord is generous in length too. You’ll know when it’s finished warming as the power light will turn off, and with auto shut off, it’s safe in operation even if you forget to turn it off yourself.