Philips Avent Express Baby Food and Bottle Warmer

Why Not Just Use the Microwave?
The microwave is never recommended for heating baby bottles or food. It's difficult to judge just how much time is needed, and even brief heating can create "hot spots," which can burn baby. In addition, important nutrients may be lost in microwave heating.

How About Just Putting the Bottle in a Bowl of Warm Water?
Sure, if you (and your baby) don't mind standing by the sink waiting for the water from the tap to warm up, then waiting for the bottle to warm, checking, checking again, and again…

Get Out of the Kitchen
Midnight runs back and forth to the kitchen are not high on the list of favorite activities for most parents. A pleasant bonus to using the Avent Express Warmer is that it can be set up in the bedroom, bathroom, nursery…anywhere there is an outlet. Having the bottle warmer and fixings set up close to the action (not too close, though—mind the safety precautions) can subtract minutes from the whole process. And as any parent will tell you, every minute counts.

What's in the Box
The Avent Express warming system includes bottle-warming unit, basket, feeding spoon, four-ounce Avent bottle with top (nipple not included), and instruction manual with time/temperature guide. All Avent products work together and are completely interchangeable.

Note: It is possible to overheat a bottle or jar of food with this system. If you find that a bottle is not warm enough after the allotted time, you may replace it in the warmer, but remember that, although the water surrounding the bottle will remain at a constant temperature, the contents of the bottle or jar will continue to heat. Always test the milk or food before feeding baby. Use all normal and necessary safeguards when using this electrical appliance. --Emilie Coulter

The unit does not have an automatic timer, which means YOU have to keep up with how long the bottle has been in the warmer. And when you are trying to deal with a fussy infant, it's easy to lose track of time and overheat the bottle.

The unit has no Off/On switch and must be unplugged after each use.

Another small annoyance is the bottle does not sit flat, but floats unevenly in the water while heating.

I finally purchased another model which included these features.


could be warmer oh no too hot !!!   February 10, 2002
nessiemonster (UK)
60 out of 61 found this review helpful

I bought the avent baby warmer and whilst not totally disappointed in it I also can not say that it is one of avents best products.
To list a few negative points
1- The product has no on/off button and personally I prefer not to take out plugs and leave them on the side when the surface is potentially wet also I have found that sometimes when removing plugs this can cause a spark which would be an unpleasant surprise for anyone however an adapter with an on off button does resolve this problem but adds cost to the product if you don't already have one.
2- The timings are not accurate which means I have to keep checking bottles so they don't overheat and when the bottle gets put back into the warmer the pressure of the bottle going into the water causes the water to overflow no matter how carefully done.

However on the positive side the warmer does heat the milk evenly and to a good temperature when kept an eye on and saves some time.

The best thing about any product is that it is designed so well that anyone can use it safely and effectively, the purpose of a great product is not to find ways of overcoming the products design faults. Having spoken to a many number of friends many of them agree that this product is a nice to have but by no means necessary.

However as with all avent products this is the best on the market so if you want a bottle warmer this is the one to buy.


not so warm review   October 29, 2001
58 out of 65 found this review helpful

AVENT has great products however this one is not one of them. Here are a few reasons I feel this way: This warmer lacks an "on/off" switch and must be unplugged with each use (which with early a.m. feedings is not always easy to remember). The absence of this feature also requires unit to be placed near an easy to reach outlet at all times. Due to the absence of any premeasured units for filling water into chamber, overfilling causes bottle floating and messy clean-ups. Lastly the specified times for proper warming in manual is not always correct , thus overheating is usually the result if you walk away.

This product does have a few good points: It fit almost all bottle types (both reqular, disposable and wide mouth). It's easy to clean. It allow fast warming of breastmilk (frozen),formula and baby food(that has been refrigerator). and finally IT'S BETTER THAN WARMING UNDER TAP WATER!!!


Definite Time Saver- 99% Satisfied   August 12, 2002
55 out of 57 found this review helpful

This is one of my favorite baby products as far as convenience goes. I've read several of the reviews here. I do agree that the absence of an on/off switch is somewhat of a nuisance, however this is my only complaint. With regard to a lot of the other consumer gripes and methods of use, I disagree and feel I must address them. Obviously, as with any new product acquired, it is usually most beneficial to a consumer to carefully read the instructions and follow them. The front of the warmer has a convenient diagram to remind the user of heating and timing settings per size and type of bottle. To warm regular Avent 4 oz. or 9 oz. bottles that have previously been refrigerated (~40 degrees), and for bottles prepared at around room temp (~70 degrees), the thermostat needs to be at 3. The water levels and heating times differ. I feel that I need to reiterate some of the instructions for any of you prospective consumers who would like to be well and accurately informed:

Hazard Warning:

-Always unplug when not in use.
-Always place bottle into warmer BEFORE adding water.
-Ensure water has been added before switching the unit on.
-When the feed has reached the required temperature, remove immediately. If left in the warmer, the temperature of the feed will continue to increase.

Instructions for use for regular Avent feeding bottles:

-Ensure basket is in place inside the warmer.
-Place the assembled, filled bottle in the warmer.
-For 4 oz. bottles, (slowly- to avoid air bubbles) fill the warmer with water to just above the level of milk in the bottle.
-For larger bottles, fill the warmer to 1/2 inch below the rim of the warmer.
-Never let the water level rise above the neck of the bottle, or spill over the edge of the warmer.
-Plug in the unit . Turn the dial setting to 3.
-The light will illuminate to indicate the warmer is working.
-When the water has reached the correct temperature, the light will come on and off to indicate that the water surrounding the bottle is kept at a constant temperature.
-Always shake the bottle gently and check the temperature of the milk by sprinkling a few drops on to your wrist before you feed your baby.

If you follow these instructions and set a timer you should have a perfectly warmed 4 oz bottle in 5 minutes for previously refrigerated bottles; a 9 oz (previously refrigerated) bottle will be warmed in 6 minutes. Times for heating bottles from room temp are 4 minutes for either size.

I personally own the regular Avent bottles. This warmer will also accommodate the Avent Disposable System bottles, Avent Magic cup, baby food jars, and other makes of bottles. Instructions for these vary slightly for heat settings and times.
The basket can also be removed to allow the varying types to fit inside.

Overall, I am very happy with this product. It has saved me a lot of time and headaches.