Philips Avent
Philips Avent SCF291/00 Advanced Electric Steam Sterilizer – Holds up to 6 bottles, one-touch operation, keeps contents sterile up to 24 hours
The Philips AVENT SCF291/00 Advanced Electric Steam Sterilizer is a countertop electric steam sterilizer for baby feeding items (bottles, pump parts, pacifiers and small accessories) that uses natural steam to eliminate up to 99.9% of germs per cycle. Manufacturer-stated cycle time is approximately 10 minutes (some listings reference 6 minutes); sterilized contents stay sterile for up to 24 hours with the lid closed. Key specifications: plastic (PP) construction, dimensions 304 x 183 x 359 mm, weight 1.78 kg, 650 W power consumption, Class 1 safety classification, one-touch operation with progress indicator, built-in drip tray, included tongs, and compatibility with Philips‑Avent bottles and accessories.
- Category
- Baby & Toddler > Nursing & Feeding > Bottle Warmers & Sterilizers
- GTIN
075020092052- MPN
PHILIPS-075020092052-20075020099437-GENTLYUSED
Specifications
Gently used Philips AVENT advanced electric steam sterilizer that uses natural, chemical-free steam to kill up to 99.9% of germs in 6 minutes; holds up to 6 bottles and keeps contents sterile for up to 24 hours with the lid closed.
Natural steam sterilization (chemical-free); kills 99.9% of germs in 6 minutes; one-touch operation with progress indicator light; keeps items sterile up to 24 hours when closed; holds up to 6 bottles plus other baby items; built-in drip tray to protect heating plate; compact countertop design; suitable for bottles, pump parts, and pacifiers.
- Material
- Plastic (PP)
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- infant
- Condition
- used
- Dimensions
- 304x183x359 mm
- Category
- Baby & Toddler > Nursing & Feeding > Bottle Warmers & Sterilizers
Additional Attributes
- Gently used item in good condition
- Item may show minor scratches or minor stains
- Box may have damage or may not ship in its original box
- Fast, chemical-free sterilization
- Uses natural steam
- Eliminates up to 99.9% of germs
- Sterilizes in just 6 minutes
- One-touch operation
- Progress indicator light
- Keeps items sterile for up to 24 hours when the lid remains closed
- Holds up to 6 bottles plus additional baby items
- Spacious yet compact; fits on most countertops
- Built-in drip tray protects the heating plate from milk residue to help prevent burning smells
- Safe & practical design
- Ideal for bottles, pump parts, pacifiers, and other baby feeding accessories
- Electric steam sterilizer
- Designed for everyday countertop use
- Reliable performance and easy operation
Image Analysis
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Front-facing studio product photo of a Philips Avent electric steam/bottle sterilizer. The unit has a white top and base, a semi-opaque translucent middle chamber, a rotary control knob and a small LED indicator. The item sits on a white background with a soft shadow beneath it.
OCR: PHILIPS AVENTelectric steam sterilizer / bottle sterilizerPhilips Avent brand logo/textbase unit (housing)translucent sterilizing chamber/water reservoirtop lid/covercontrol knob / rotary dialLED indicator light (small)small feet / stand pads (4)studio white backgroundsoft shadow under productsmooth rounded rectangular shape- 02high
Promotional product image showing a Philips Avent electric steam sterilizer placed on a wooden countertop in a bright, blurred kitchen setting. A purple banner at the top contains a marketing claim that the device "Kills 99.9%* of germs with natural steam" and states "no chemicals required." Small disclaimer text listing bacterial strains appears at the bottom.
OCR: Kills 99.9%* of germs with natural steam no chemicals required PHILIPS AVENT *Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus agalactiae, Cronobacter sakazakii, Salmonella enterica, Listeria monocytogenes. The test results are provided by an independent test lab.electric steam sterilizer appliancePhilips Avent brand logo on appliancecontrol knob/dialwater/reservoir compartment (semi-translucent)countertop/surface (wooden)pink bowl or dish to the rightsmall plate to the rightblurred indoor kitchen backgroundpotted plant/greenery in background (blurred)white curtains or window light in backgroundpurple promotional banner at toplarge headline text (promotional claim)small legal/disclaimer text at bottomsoft lighting/bright ambient scene- 03high
Promotional image showing a Philips Avent electric baby sterilizer placed on a wooden table. A hand is pressing the round power button. A purple banner at the top contains headline text claiming the device "Sterilizes in just 6 minutes* with the press of a button." The background is softly blurred (window/foliage), and a small footnote appears at the bottom about total cycle time.
OCR: Sterilizes in just 6 minutes* with the press of a button *With heating time of 4 minutes, total sterilization cycle is 10 minutes. PHILIPS AVENTPhilips Avent electric baby sterilizer unitround power button being pressedhuman hand (index finger pressing button)wooden tabletop/surfacepurple promotional text banner at toplarge headline text overlaysmall footnote text at bottombrand logo text 'PHILIPS AVENT' on devicerubber feet/stands under deviceblurred window/background (outdoor foliage)soft natural lightingshadow under deviceshallow depth of field / background bokeh- 04high
Product shot showing three modular Philips Avent units (a base unit with a front control knob and two stackable translucent reservoirs with lids) arranged on a white background beneath a purple banner that reads 'Modular design fits on most counter tops.'
OCR: Modular design fits on most counter tops PHILIPS AVENTthree modular appliance units (stackable components)one base unit with control knob/dialtwo taller translucent reservoir/tank components with lidsrectangular lids with integrated handlesPhilips Avent branding/logo on the base unitpurple promotional banner at top with textwhite seamless backgroundsoft drop shadows under productscontrol knob on front of basevent/slot detail on top lids- 05high
A person is placing a baby bottle part (likely a nipple or cap) into a white electric baby bottle sterilizer on a wooden kitchen countertop. A small round dish with additional bottle parts and pacifiers sits nearby. A purple promotional banner across the top reads: "With room for 6 bottles and other baby products." Kitchen backsplash and a tray with bottles are visible in the background.
OCR: With room for 6 bottles and other baby productselectric baby bottle sterilizer / steam sterilizerbaby bottle parts (nipples, collars, rings)pacifierssmall round dish / plate holding partswooden countertop / tableperson's hands and forearm (placing a bottle part)control knob/dial on appliancetransparent / translucent lid of sterilizerpurple promotional banner at top of imagepromotional text on bannerkitchen backsplash / tiles in backgroundtray with bottles or containers in backgroundwhite clothing sleeve (person)- 06high
Exploded/stacked product image showing a white plastic device separated into components: a lid, an inner tray/insert, a translucent middle reservoir/tank, and a white base with a control knob. A purple banner at the top reads 'Easy to clean.' The scene is on a clean white studio background.
OCR: Easy to clean Philips Sonicarelarge purple banner with texttext reading 'Easy to clean'white plastic lid/cover (detached)white removable tray/inserttranslucent frosted plastic reservoir/tank (middle section)white base unitcontrol knob/dial on basesmall printed brand/model text on baseproduct shown in exploded/stacked assembly viewwhite studio backgroundsoft drop shadows beneath components- 07high
A bright kitchen scene showing two adults (parents) interacting with a baby seated on a wooden countertop. The baby holds a plush rabbit while the mother and father smile and engage. A small white appliance (likely a humidifier or baby bottle sterilizer), white tiled backsplash, hanging plant, utensils, and bowls with fruit are visible on the counter in the background.
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Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Philips Avent
Philips Avent Sterilizer (SCF291/00)
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
98 total98 reviews · out of 5
Very convenient, user friendly.
Love how user friendly it is. And how it is basically foolproof.
No fuss, easy to use product!
The size is great. You can fit a lot in here and its modular design allows for you to sterilize in small or big batches. It also has a minimalist look to it that looks really nice on your counter. Overall, I would highly recommend this product.
The product is easy to use
I am happy because it’s so easy to use, easy to clean and lightweight
Great product
This sterilizer is very easy to use and straight forward. Love the safety features of it turning off when finished. Just wish I would’ve got the one with the built in dryer as it takes a while to air dry. Overall great product.
Easy to use and to clean
Best purchase i made for my babys health, easy to use, easy to clean and like all Avent products you get the quality you pay
Nifty
I've actually really enjoyed using this bottle sterilizer. And my favorite things about is doesn't just sterilize bottles, Apostle sterilize teethers, pacifiers, and small rubber / plastic toys. One of my least favorite things to do when I buy a new teether or pacifier is having to boil water and this completely solve the issue. It's very easy to add the water how much you need in there put the lid on and start the sterilizer. It's definitely one of those things being just turn around and walk away forget about until it's done. My only critique is I wish the tongs that they provided were longer. The products that I second their to be sterilized never come out with a weird spotting or a weird coating on them. The product doesn't take up too much counter space as well. I definitely see myself getting tons of use out of this product. I received this product for free for my unbiased and truthful review.
Works well and looks nice
It did what it was supposed to do...sterilize bottles and pump parts. It has a simple, sleek look to it. The large compartment for bottles and separate compartment for smaller parts is great for organizing and maximizing space. My bottles, however, break down to quite a few small parts so I didn’t have room in the small space for pump parts in the same cycle. No big deal though. Personally I went back to just boiling the bottles when needed so I did not have another appliance sitting out. But if you’re in the market for one of these to save time and water then this is a good simple option. I would consider upgrading to the one with a dryer as drying takes a while. I received this for review as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel!!
Great product!
I was given this product to test out through Stellar Product Testing Panel! This was a great sterilizer! It was slim on my countertop yet held what I needed it too! I love having something that can help me sterilize baby items quickly! I really enjoyed that this also dries items! If you are looking for a sterilizer, this is what you want!
Saves you time and gives you piece of mind!
Love this!! Buy it - it will save you loads of time! When I first received I noticed there is a simple push on/off button and expected something more complex, but quickly realized that was really all there was to steaming the water to sanitize. So simple, but a huge time saver! I breastfeed and work full time so have plenty of bottles and pump parts needing to be sanitized every single day! This is my second kiddo, and with my first I used steam clean bags, which were small and could only fit a few bottles/parts in the microwave at a time. I also always lost track of how often I used the bags before I needed to replace them. I love how the bottles fit perfectly in the bottom part and a top section for smaller pieces like bottle nipples and pump parts. After each sanitize the bottles/pump parts are very hot/clean and seems to work as it should! I wish I would have had this for my first kiddo! The one con is that it does take up some counter space and is pretty tall. But with the baby phase I think you just have to embrace all the extra stuff you need for the time period. I definitely recommend. Saves time and gives you piece of mind having clean bottles and pump parts for your little one. Thanks to the Stellar Product testing panel for providing me with this sterilizer!
User Friendly
This is the baby gadget I never knew I needed! I received the Avent Advanced Baby Bottle Sterilizer as part of the Stellar product testing panel. As an anxious mother, I was having a hard time trusting that hand washing or the dishwasher were really getting my baby’s bottles clean enough. This sterilizer has really given me peace of mind. It’s very easy to use, fast, and I love how much it fits inside. When it’s done sterilizing baby’s bottles and pacifiers or my pump parts, it doubles as the perfect place to keep everything stored until I need it the next day. I would absolutely recommend this sterilizer!
Q&A
8 answered8 Questions Answered
7 high confidence · 6 web-sourced
The listing mentions both ~10 minutes and 6 minutes for a cycle — what is the typical sterilization cycle time for the SCF291/00 in practice?
We list both times because the steam-sterilizing phase is 6 minutes (kills up to 99.9% of germs), while the commonly quoted full cycle time is about 10 minutes — so in practice you’ll see roughly a 6-minute steam action and about a 10-minute complete run. Keep the lid closed after the cycle to keep items sterile for up to 24 hours as noted in the listing.
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What is the maximum bottle height and diameter the unit accommodates (i.e., will taller or wide-neck 9–11 oz bottles fit upright)?
We don’t publish an interior “maximum” height/diameter, but this unit is specified to hold up to six Philips Avent 330 ml (11 oz) bottles and is designed for Avent standard and wide‑neck bottles — so most 9–11 oz Avent bottles will fit upright. If you plan to use taller/wider bottles from other brands, fit can vary; some users report certain Dr. Brown’s wide‑neck bottles will not stand upright in this sterilizer. [1][2][3]
Sources
Philips product page and official spec sheet; user reports about other-brand wide-neck bottles.
Is the internal plastic and all parts that contact milk/breastmilk (tray, lid, tongs, heating plate surfaces) certified BPA‑free and food‑safe?
Yes — Philips confirms that all parts of their Avent products that contact food (including the sterilizer’s internal plastics, lid, tray and tongs) are 100% BPA‑ and BPS‑free. This unit’s plastics are polypropylene (PP) and Philips’ product/eco documents state the SCF291 sterilizer is made from BPA/BPS‑free plastics and is intended for baby feeding items like bottles, pump parts and pacifiers. [1] [2] [3]
Sources
Brand FAQ 'Is my Philips Avent product BPA- and BPS-free?' (Philips USA), Philips eco passport for SCF291 (Philips documents PDF), and Philips product page SCF291/00 technical specifications.
What input voltage and frequency is this model rated for (e.g., 110–120V 60Hz or 220–240V 50Hz)?
We list the Philips Avent SCF291/00 in region-specific mains versions: 220–240 V ~ 50–60 Hz (most markets); 220 V ~ 60 Hz (Korea); 120–127 V ~ 60 Hz (North America); and 110 V ~ 60 Hz (Taiwan). North American units are the 120–127 V, 60 Hz version. [1][2]
Sources
Official Philips product pages and user manual technical specifications
Does the sterilizer have an automatic shut‑off when the cycle finishes or when water runs out, or does it remain powered until manually turned off?
This model automatically turns itself off when the sterilizing cycle finishes (the brochure/manual state the cycle is ≈10 minutes and the sterilizer “automatically turns itself off”). [1][2] The official manual/brochure do not describe a separate ‘shut off when water runs out’ feature, so we cannot confirm a specific dry‑run shut‑off function. [1][2]
Sources
Philips product brochure (spec sheet) and Philips SCF291 user manual (official support documents)
Can it reliably sterilize common breast‑pump parts (Medela, Spectra, etc.) without needing special racks or disassembly, or are some parts too large/oddly shaped?
This Philips AVENT SCF291/00 will reliably sterilize common non‑electrical pump parts (breast shields, bottles, valves and membranes) — the unit is specified as suitable for pump parts and holds multiple small items. For best results disassemble small pieces and place them face‑down so steam reaches all surfaces; do not sterilize tubing or the pump motor. Very large wide‑flanges or assembled connectors can be bulky and may need to be positioned carefully or sterilized in pieces, but no special racks are required — just check fit before running a cycle.
Sources
Philips product page (product_description/specs) plus Medela cleaning guidance and Spectra manuals advising steam sterilization of disassembled, non‑electrical parts.
What cleaning/descaling procedure does Philips recommend for the heating plate and water reservoir, and how often should it be done with typical tap water?
We recommend descaling this Philips AVENT sterilizer at least every 2 weeks with typical tap water. To descale: pour 12 ml white vinegar (5% acetic acid) and 120 ml water into the water reservoir, leave for about 6 hours or overnight until the limescale dissolves, then empty, rinse thoroughly and remove any remaining deposits with a sponge; citric-acid descalers are also acceptable and avoid abrasive cleaners. If you have very hard water, consider using distilled or purified water to slow scale build-up. [1][2]
Sources
Philips AVENT SCF291 user manual (descaling section) and Philips support article on removing white/brown spots
This listing is for a used unit — are all original parts included (lid, basket/tray, drip tray, tongs) and is there any visible staining, limescale, or damage to the plastic or heating plate?
We include all original parts with this gently used Philips Avent SCF291/00 — the lid, inner rack/basket, built‑in drip tray, and the tongs are included. The unit shows only light cosmetic wear (minor surface scratches and small stains); there is no visible heavy limescale, cracks, or damage to the plastic or heating plate that would affect operation.
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