Bottle warmer?

kboston90 · May 2015

ftm and I plan on breastfeeding. I will have to pump when going back to work. I plan on using milk storage bags and I wondered if a bottle warmer was necessary? I read online that most people just run the bag under water to thaw it and bring it to room temperature. Any advice on this matter?

carleym93 · May 2015

I nannied for a baby with a bottle warmer, and I didn't find it to be helpful. For one, hers (and they may not all be like this, I haven't looked) didn't have a timer so I would pop the bottle in there, she'd get fussy or need a change and I'd realize after ten mins "ahhh I forgot about the bottle" and it would be so hot I could barely hold it. I'd end up having to run it under cold water anyway to cool it down. There may be some out there that allow you to set a time where it shuts off and stops warming but hers only had either a high or low setting. I always kept it on low but it was a pain. It was so much easier to just spend a couple minutes warming it under the sink. For that reason, I decided not to get one but some people have gotten them and love them!

hclzmm14 · May 2015

I had a Dr Brown bottle warmer and loved it! I could put the bottle in and take care of other things while waiting for it. Dr Brown's did have a timer and used steam to heat the bottle. You actually couldn't use it without setting a timer.

jesselayne8 · May 2015

I just run it under hot water or I put it in a cup of hot water.

stow2009 · May 2015

I found this review very helpful:

https://www.babygearlab.com/Bottle-Warmer-Reviews

Shows different warmers and pros/cons about each. Based on this, I would get the Kiindle Kozi because it doesn't kill nutrients in breastmilk by getting it too hot, but it does take longer to heat up the milk. We aren't going to purchase this, though, because hubby says he is fine running the bottle under hot water. I know people who swear by them, though!

deviduke412 · May 2015

Waste of money. Put the bag in the sink filled with hot water or a cup filled with hot water. This works extremely well for me as a nanny.

buckleyk · May 2015

We would microwave a mug of water and then drop throttle in. Worked for us!

kboston90 · May 2015

Thanks for the advice everyone!! I think I will just skip the bottle warmer then!

aschexn · September 2015

I'm bumping this post rather than start a new one. I just started pumping mainly to give myself a break every now and then. Debating getting a warmer just for the speed of it. Anyone have any other insight to offer? I'm looking at the dr browns and the first years brands. Thanks!

irohspupil · September 2015

I have the Boon bottle warmer and I'm pretty happy with it. It warms the bottle up faster than other (cheaper/free) methods.

JNOVA2015 · September 2015

We have the doctor Browns one and it works fine, but I wouldn't call it a necessity. It does have a timer, though! The only nice thing about the bottle warmer versus running it under warm water is that there are guidelines for how long to put X ounces in the warmer. It takes out the guesswork.

cseley321 · September 2015

I have an Avent warmer and it's okay, but I wouldn't bother with it if I had it to do over. There is no timer, so if you can't get back right away it will overheat

ChanelLovesB · September 2015

I have the kiinde kozi warmer for storage bags n bottles. It has a timer. We love it

Kwest1007 · September 2015

My doc said to just use water to bring it to room temp. She said once warmer than room temp, it starts "cooking" off the nutrients. Breast milk is also slightly cool as it comes out of breast so it's best for their tummy to keep it consistent.

Miz_Liz · September 2015

Love my Dr.Brown's but use distilled water.

Kimk1616 · September 2015

I have The First Years bottle warmer and cooler set. I don't really need the cooler part but love the warmer. We didn't use it at first but it has really come in handy. Warms the bottle a lot faster than just warm water but the milk is never too warm.

blovemama · September 2015

I know you're not suppose to do this, but I microwave the bottle and then shake it up really well. I always test it on my wrist. I asked my ped is there was a way to heat up a bottle b/c baby boy was hungry at end of appointment. He put it in the microwave, so I guess it's probably an okay thing to do. For frozen milk, I just stick it in the fridge over night or run it under hot water.

CaliforniaDream87 · September 2015

Completely unnecessary for us.We will run our storage bags under hot water. DD is used to getting her milk room temp anyway.

tylery · September 2015

I would use the Keurig to put hot water in a cup and let the milk sit in there for 3-5 minutes.
I did invest in a bottle warmer, (the munchkin brand) only for my husband's convenience when he has to babysit our daughter by himself. But to be honest the munchkin brand is junk

my mom bought a bottle warmer, I think it's the Avent express (?) and it does the job really quick, without being too hot!

gulimz · September 2015

Waste of money . I have one and it either heats too much or not at all. Hot water in a bowl works better IMHO

tsiviaw · September 2015

ChanelLovesB said:
I have the kiinde kozi warmer for storage bags n bottles. It has a timer. We love it

Yes yes and yes. It's soooo easy...love the kozi. It makes my life so much easier when the baby is crying and hungry. I would recommend 1000%

Baby2HG · September 2015

BritJonathan said:
I know you're not suppose to do this, but I microwave the bottle and then shake it up really well. I always test it on my wrist. I asked my ped is there was a way to heat up a bottle b/c baby boy was hungry at end of appointment. He put it in the microwave, so I guess it's probably an okay thing to do. For frozen milk, I just stick it in the fridge over night or run it under hot water.

Me too.

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