The Babymoov Turbo Pure pairs an 8-minute steam cycle with HEPA-filtered drying that runs 30, 45 or 60 minutes. GoodtoKnow gave it 5 out of 5 and MadeForMums 4.2 out of 5, both praising the drying function and countdown timer. MadeForMums found the full cycles too slow for heavy bottle use and could fit only three 260 ml bottles at once, against the six Babymoov claims.
Full review
Eight minutes of steam, then filtered drying
MadeForMums reports an 8-minute sterilizing cycle followed by a drying time of 30, 45 or 60 minutes, for combined cycles of 38, 53 or 68 minutes. Its reviewer called the drying feature a game changer compared with the steam-only sterilizer she had been using, because bottles no longer came out dripping wet.
GoodtoKnow's tester found the 38-minute cycle worked well when the machine was not filled to capacity.
Six bottles claimed, fewer in practice
Babymoov claims a six-bottle capacity. MadeForMums' reviewer could fit only three Tommee Tippee 260 ml bottles plus a couple of pacifiers, and found stacking fiddly even after removing some of the bottle holders.
GoodtoKnow's tester judged it best suited to tall, slim bottles and described loading as a bit of a balancing act, but liked that the insert lifts out to make room for weaning spoons, bowls, breast pump attachments and toys.
Controls, timer and cleaning
GoodtoKnow and MadeForMums praise the controls. GoodtoKnow singled out the countdown timer. MadeForMums found the order of the cycle presets confusing, since one press selects the 53-minute cycle and three presses the shortest.
MadeForMums rated ease of cleaning 5.0 out of 5: the lid and rack are dishwasher safe and the base wipes clean. Its reviewer, in a hard-water area, descaled weekly, and noted that the machine prompts for descaling after 50 cycles.
Slow cycles, a tall body and filter costs
MadeForMums' main complaint was time. Its reviewer needed at least two full cycles a day and concluded the machine suits parents who run a limited number of cycles. The same review measures the unit at 40 cm tall and rated compactness 2.5 out of 5.
The HEPA filter needs replacing every six months, with one spare in the box, according to both MadeForMums and GoodtoKnow.
Strengths
- +Countdown timer and clear controls, praised by GoodtoKnow and MadeForMums
- +Removable steam stems let the interior be rearranged for pump parts, toys and other items, per GoodtoKnow
- +MadeForMums rated ease of cleaning 5.0 out of 5; the lid and rack are dishwasher safe
Watch-outs
- −Full sterilize-and-dry cycles take 38 to 68 minutes, which MadeForMums found too slow for an exclusively bottle-feeding household
- −MadeForMums could fit only three 260 ml bottles at once, and both it and GoodtoKnow found loading fiddly
- −Tall unit that needs worktop space; MadeForMums rated compactness 2.5 out of 5
- −HEPA filter needs replacing every six months
How it compares
The Babymoov Turbo Pure holds up to six bottles, the same as the Philips Avent Premium and two fewer than the Baby Brezza SuperQuick and the Baby Brezza Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer Advanced. Its combined cycles of 38, 53 or 68 minutes are in the range of the Philips Avent's roughly 40 minutes and far slower than the SuperQuick's 10. Its 24-hour sterile storage matches the Philips Avent and the Advanced and is half the SuperQuick's 48 hours.
Rating sources
Counts as 4.15/5 in our score — this publisher's 4 scores on the site average 4.28, so its scores are adjusted down to compare fairly with other publishers.
Counts as 4.86/5 in our score — this publisher's 1 scores on the site average 5.00, so its scores are adjusted down to compare fairly with other publishers.
Our 4.5 score is the average of the 2 scored reviews above, each adjusted for how strictly its publisher scores; 1 more reviewed it without printing a score and is not in the average. More about methodology.
