Philips Avent Premium Fast Bottle Warmer, with Smart Temperature Control, Water Bath Technology, Automatic Shut-Off, Model SCF358

As a new parent, I’ve learned that anything that makes feeding time easier is worth its weight in gold. The Philips Avent Premium Fast Bottle Warmer (Model SCF358) has quickly become one of those must-have tools in our household. With its smart temperature control, water bath technology, and automatic shut-off, it’s taken a lot of the stress out of warming bottles—especially during those bleary-eyed 3 a.m. wake-ups.Right off the bat, I was impressed by how simple it is to use. The design is sleek and compact, fitting neatly on our kitchen counter without hogging space. It’s got a straightforward dial interface with clear settings for different bottle sizes and starting temperatures (room temp, fridge, or frozen). No complicated buttons or menus to fumble with—just twist, press start, and go. The included guide gives you a rough idea of timing, like 3 minutes for a 5oz bottle from the fridge, which has been spot-on in my experience.The water bath technology is what sets this apart from the microwave method we used to rely on. It gently heats the milk or formula using warm water instead of direct heat, preserving nutrients and avoiding those dreaded hot spots that can burn a baby’s mouth. I’ve tested it with both breast milk and formula in our Avent bottles, and the results are consistently even—warm enough to satisfy my little one but never scalding. The smart temperature control keeps things steady, so I don’t have to hover and check it obsessively.Speed is another big win. It’s not instant (nothing safe should be), but it warms a 6oz bottle from the fridge in about 3-4 minutes, which feels like a miracle when your baby’s wailing. The automatic shut-off is a lifesaver too—once it’s done, it turns off on its own, so I can focus on soothing my kid instead of worrying about overcooking the milk. That feature alone has saved me from a few distracted mishaps.It works with more than just Avent bottles, which is handy. I’ve tried it with a couple of other brands we had lying around, and as long as they’re not too wide, it handles them fine. There’s even a defrost setting for frozen breast milk, which has been a clutch addition for our stash. Cleanup is a breeze—just empty the water after each use and wipe it down. Philips recommends descaling every few weeks with vinegar, which is simple enough to keep it running smoothly.There are a couple of small downsides. It’s not silent—the gentle hum of the heating element is noticeable, though it’s never bothered us much. Also, you need to add water manually each time (about a half cup), which isn’t a big deal but can feel like an extra step when you’re half-asleep. I wish it had a built-in water reservoir for multiple uses, but that’s a minor nitpick.Overall, the Philips Avent Premium Fast Bottle Warmer has made our feeding routine so much smoother. It’s reliable, safe, and fast enough to keep both me and my baby happy. Whether you’re a first-time parent or just looking to upgrade your bottle-warming game, this little machine delivers where it counts. I own 2 of these now, one for upstairs and one for downstairs.

The best bottle warmer there is. So easy to use and the heat is always consistent. Do not get the ones with all the extra settings… when it’s 2 AM and you want a hot bottle they will just piss you off

Don’t walk , run!! I recommend this warmer , we use it everyday to warm my baby’s milk bottles. It’s very easy to use & it warms your milk bottles fast.

Got this as a registry gift and while I do really like it, I will put it out there that it actually really does heat up the bottles really quickly which is what I wanted but I have started setting it to one setting below the amount of milk I am heating up because if not it tends to come out a little too hot and then I have to wait to give it to my baby until it cools a bit. Not too bad but if you have a greedy little one like me, she does not like to wait hahahah. So for example if I am heating up a 4 oz bottle I set the heat setting to a 3 oz and that seems to work perfectly for us. I have been using it for about 5 months now and it still works great. My only reason for 4 stars is the learning curve with the heat settings. Other than that it’s great, very sleek and small and fits great on my counter.

Functions exactly as should. Very easy usage! We use the glass bottles also and warms perfectly without feeling like glass will burn hands. We have been placing purées in also. Worth the money!

We love this! Came back to buy another for our second baby. Highly recommend!

Doesn’t take up much space on the counter, blends in with bottle rack/dryer. It doesn’t take very long to warm up and is super easy to just click a button. I would hope that it beeped when it was done heating up but instead it’s just a solid white line.

Before getting this, I was heating up bottles by running warm water or by putting the bottles in a bowl of hot water, and it just wasn't working well for me. It would take way too long to warm up, and I was constantly having to monitor the temperature to ensure it was at the right temp. This thing takes away the need to micromanage warming a bottle, is easy to use with the touch of a button, is fairly quick (generally ~5-7 minutes), and is pretty consistent! I give it 4 stars because it occasionally seems to not warm the bottles enough and I haven't been able to figure out why (we have multiple of these so they can live at the grandparents house, and they all have the same issue every once in a while). To remedy this, I will give the bottle a quick shake and leave it in the bath for a little while after the warmer says its done. All in all, very glad to have this thing!