All parents of toddlers are faced daily with the need to sterilize bottles for cereals and water, nipples, cups, "spill cups" and other baby utensils. In order not to boil all this in the old fashioned way on the stove in a saucepan, a convenient electrical appliance was invented - the Maman sterilizer. The country of origin of this brand is China, more precisely, the Shunde Light Industrial Product company. Its products are supplied to Russia by Rubicom LLC. In addition to the sterilizer, the company has mastered the production of electrical devices that combine two functions at once: sterilizing dishes and heating baby food in bottles and jars at once. The Maman brand has several models of both types of devices. We offer a detailed analysis of some of them, based on consumer feedback.
Description of the Maman sterilizer model LS B 302
The design of this electrical appliance is unusually simple, so its use does not cause any difficulties for anyone. Sterilizer"Maman" LS B302 is compact, easily fits in a bag or suitcase, so you can take it with you on the train, to the country, to any place where it is possible to connect the device to the mains. Full instrument set includes:
- sterilizer base with heated metal bowl and electric box;
- measuring cup;
- plastic holder (for 3 bottles);
- capacity where items for sterilization are placed (tank);
- cap;
- instruction.
Assembling and disassembling the sterilizer is as easy as shelling pears. You will have to do this every day to wipe the plastic parts and the metal bowl from moisture. The body of the device model "Maman" LS B 302 is plastic, white, durable enough, easy to wipe. Below there is a special "nest" where the cord is removed and where the cord is fixed when you do not need to use its entire length.
Working principle
Processing bottles with steam at a temperature of 100 degrees is the main and only function of the Maman sterilizer. The instructions for the device describe the entire process in detail.
The algorithm of actions is as follows:
- Remove the built-in measuring cup.
- Fill it with water up to the 75 ml mark. It is better to use distilled water as it does not form scale.
- Pour water into a metal bowl.
- Place items to be sterilized in the tank. Here you can usea holder that is convenient to place bottles. Unfortunately, the projection holes in the holder are not suitable for all brands of bottles (some just fall into these holes). In such cases, you can do without a holder.
- Cover the tank with a lid.
- Turn the machine on.
The instructions say that the Maman sterilizer of this model either starts working immediately after connecting to the network, or additionally requires pressing the blue button located on the device. The fact that sterilization is completed is indicated by an indicator lamp. When it lights up, the device will automatically turn off. After finishing work, you need to wipe the tank, holder and bowl. If scale appears on it, it is removed by boiling water with vinegar or citric acid.
Reviews about the sterilizer "Maman" model LS B 302
Many buyers are very satisfied with this device, but in order for its technical features not to cause inconvenience, you need to adapt. The advantages of the Maman sterilizer of this model are:
- compact - it is easy to find a place for the device in the kitchen;
- acceptable price - from 1100 rubles;
- the ability to easily and efficiently sterilize all the necessary baby things;
- long enough cord.
Reviewed deficiencies:
- small tank capacity;
- bottles of large volumes do not fit in the tank;
- sterilization process takes over 15 minutes;
- scale is formed onbowl;
- lid does not lock unless holder is used.
Description of apparatus "Maman" BY-03
Maman bottle sterilizer model BY-03 has a similar design and external design with the previous one. The principle of operation and the algorithm of operation for these two electrical appliances are also identical. The difference lies in the fact that the BY-03 model has a slightly larger tank volume than the LS B 302 device. This allows you to simultaneously sterilize not 3, but 6 bottles. Included with the device:
- base with bowl and power supply;
- 6 bottle holder plus small items area;
- clip for safe removal of hot items;
- measuring cup;
- cover with steam holes (it is because of this structural detail that the sterilizer cannot be placed under any surface during operation, such as under a wall cabinet).
BY-03
Practically all consumers are satisfied with the Maman sterilizer. Reviews of the BY-03 model indicate the following advantages:
- ease of use;
- automatic shutdown of the device at the end of work or in the absence of water in the bowl;
- capacious tank;
- two tiers in holders;
- small volume of water to sterilize a relatively large number of items.
Each review notes that the Maman sterilizer is available for people with any level of material we alth. The price of this model in the retail network starts from only 1450 rubles. In Internet-stores you can find this electrical appliance at an even more affordable price. At the same time, the quality of his work is excellent.
BY-01
The company "Shunde Light Industrial Product" produces devices that become indispensable helpers for young parents. Sterilizer-heater "Maman" model BY-01 has three functions at once:
- sterilization of pacifiers, bottles, nipples and other items;
- heating food (cereals, purees, juices);
- maintaining the temperature of heated food for a certain time.
What else can you say about this device? The Maman heater-sterilizer is extremely convenient, especially for those parents whose babies are bottle-fed. According to the manufacturer, the child's food is heated to the desired temperature within a few minutes. If you plan to breastfeed a little later, you can keep the desired temperature in the Maman heater for up to an hour. Knowing the feeding time, you can preheat food in the apparatus, and it will be exactly the same temperature as the operating mode was set. In addition, bottles can be sterilized in this wonderful machine, for which you just need to install the appropriate program.
Complete set of model BY-01 is as follows:
- heater itself;
- plastic cup with handle (called a lift) for easy removal of hot items;
- measuring cup;
- lid.
The body of the device is white, its design is unpretentious, but the shape is quite convenient inoperation. On the side of the body of the heater there is a knob-switch and a temperature scale. For heating food, you can set modes with temperatures of +40 and +70 °C, and for sterilization - up to +100 °C. Nearby is a light indicator showing the beginning and end of the process.
Reviews about the device "Maman" BY-01
The heater and at the same time the sterilizer "Maman" of this model is in demand due to the low price, which is from 1100 rubles in retail. In online stores, the cost may be lower, and some distributors offer free delivery in Moscow. Buyers note the following advantages of the device:
- compact (you can easily find a place on the kitchen shelf);
- simplicity of the device, despite the fact that it has three functions;
- capacity;
- high-quality plastic from which the body is made;
- the presence of an indicator showing the end of the process.
Noted deficiencies:
- too long (about 20-25 minutes versus 5-10 stated by the manufacturer) the food heats up;
- sterilization also takes longer than a device without a heating function;
- cord too short (inconvenient to plug in).
EBW 388
We present to your attention the sterilizer-heater "Maman" EBW 388. Why do many parents prefer this particular device? The heater-sterilizer for bottles "Maman" of this model has a stylish appearance andConvenient handle to carry the device. The control panel and indicator are located on top of the handle, which also brings certain convenience in operation. The package bundle in the EBW 388 model is the same as in the previous one, but the cord is long enough here, so there is no need to place the device directly near the socket when turning it on.
The control panel in the device "Maman" EBW 388 is more modern than in BY-01. There are three buttons here. One is designed to turn on / off, the other two are needed to set the desired temperature. With the “+” button you can increase the desired temperature of food heating or sterilization, and with the “-” button you can lower the temperature of the water in the heater. This is convenient because you can set any temperature, not just three types, as in the previous model.
Reviews about the apparatus "Maman" EBW 388
The Maman heater-sterilizer of this model attracts attention with an interesting external design and a low price (from 1600 rubles). These advantages are noted in their reviews by all consumers. Other model pluses:
- compactness of the device;
- very fast water heating up to 100 °C, i.e. sterilization takes only up to 10 minutes;
- fast food warming;
- tank capacity;
- long comfortable cord.
In general, consumers believe that the heater-sterilizer "Maman" EBW 388 has no drawbacks.
Conclusions
Maman brand sterilizers or sterilizers-heatersThey have an excellent value for money, which is why they are popular. They are indispensable helpers in families with babies.