Compare the top 3 bottle sterilisers in Australia 2026

For most parents the Dr Brown's Microwave Steam Steriliser at around 34 dollars is the best place to start, because microwave steam is the fastest and cheapest way to sterilise a few bottles - it fits up to 4 bottles, runs in as little as 2 minutes and comes with tongs, as long as you have a microwave free. Step up to the NUK at 49 dollars or the Tommee Tippee Microwave at 50 dollars if you want a 4-minute microwave cycle from a recognised feeding brand, or the Philips Avent at 55 dollars if you want a widely owned microwave unit with a huge review base that keeps contents sterile for up to 24 hours. Pick the Milton at 73 dollars if you want the cold-water method - no power at all, just the solution and 15 minutes - which is the standout for travel, camping and anywhere a microwave is not guaranteed, and it holds the largest happy review base here. The premium choice is the Tommee Tippee Ultra UV at 247 dollars: it sterilises and dries six bottles with UV light and no steam, heat or chemicals, so it is the most hands-off option, though it is by far the most expensive and takes 35 minutes per cycle.