Tommee Tippee Travel Food Warmer

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Heating breast milk or formula to the perfect temperature in a matter of minutes, a bottle warmer takes the hassle out of preparing your baby’s bottle, leaving you safe in the knowledge that its contents aren’t so hot as to scald your little one’s mouth or too cold that they turn up their nose at it. So we've scoured the Mumsnet forums to bring you tried-and-tested bottle warmer recommendations from real parents.

Whether it’s the middle of the night or you’re catching a flight, a bottle warmer can be a game-changing gadget. We’ve rounded up the eight best for whenever – and wherever – your baby needs a feed. Bottle warmers for the car have different power options as opposed to what you might consider for something in-flight or at the airport. Some bottle warmers only function when plugged into the car adapter. You will also want one that fits easily into most cup holders to avoid any unwanted spills.

Regardless of how long your car ride, flight, or seafaring voyage may be, it’s best to choose a travel bottle warmer with a speedy warm-up time. I can speak from experience that while you can get your baby on a fairly routine schedule, there are still those times when they suddenly become ravenously hungry. Listening to escalating hunger screams while it takes 45 minutes for their bottle to heat up to lukewarm is simply a recipe for disaster. Car vs. Plane Warming times depend upon capacity and starting temperature of feed. Warming time of 4 minutes is based on heating a 5oz serving of milk from ambient room temperature (20°C). You should clean your flask before and after each use. The most effective way to wash the flask is in warm soapy water, making sure to rinse thoroughly afterwards. You should ensure the flask is dried before storage. How It Works: Perhaps you’re one of those seasoned traveling mums who has mastered the art of breastfeeding on the go, to which I both applaud and admire you! You might only need a bottle warmer for places like the airport or in your hotel room because you’ve managed to get in enough nursing or well-timed pumping sessions during the day. If you’re like me, this could never be achieved without a quality nursing cover, which is also something I never left home without!

What's more, you can prepare a whole 1.1l tank of water at a time, so you're ready for multiple night feeds, just in case. The water is dispensed in 60ml shots, so you don't even need to worry about measuring quantities. If you're looking for convenience, the Milky Now is for you. How It Works: Although most newer models of cars have USB ports as well as car adapters, not everyone drives the latest model. This is precisely why the Kiinde Kozi has my vote for the best warmer for the car. You just need to fill it with piping hot water, and it keeps warm bottles at that temperature for hours. Gradual, gentle warming helps to preserve the goodness and vital nutrients in your baby’s food and heats it to a comfortable body temperature that feels natural to baby. It also helps to prevent hot spots that could burn your baby’s mouth. Once the warm is complete, simply remove the bottle from the warmer and avoid touching the water inside.

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Does it need to be versatile? Some bottle warmers double as sterilisers, while others have an in-built timer or maintain the ideal milk temperature for a certain amount of time, for example. WARNING: Flask can contain boiling water - a potential scalding hazard. Ensure lids are securely fastened. Open with care. Keep out of reach of children. However, newer portable bottle warmers like Baby’s Brew make it really easy to warm a bottle from anywhere since they are wireless. Can I take a portable bottle warmer on a plane? How do you warm up milk on a plane? How It Works: If you’re looking to go a little more high-tech on your road trip and want to bypass the need to stop for hot water, the PUNCIA Smart Beast is an excellent alternative. This warmer plugs into the car adapter and fits into most cup holders. It’s compatible with most standard size bottles, and can also heat milk stored in bags as well as formula. We used a Nûby bottle warmer for our bottles (Mam)."(Recommended by Mumsnetter InpatientGardener) Our verdict