how warm does this unit heat the bottles to?
306492
When it worked (I ended up returning this item because it would shut off before it was finished), my milk reached 180 degrees (way too hot for baby, but I needed to scald the milk before freezing for a lipase issue, and I used a thermometer, because the milk needed to reach that specific temperature).
306493
It depends on how long you want the bottles to heat up. It can get pretty hot. The good thing is that you can adjust the time and not warm it up as much.
306494
Maybe the unit I purchased was defective. Mine did not heat a bottle over 4 ounces at all. It always shut off before the timer finished.
306495
You set the time which is kinda a guessing game. Mine takes up to 4 minutes to heat 6 ounces and it is not always consistent. Mine over hearts very quickly and usually powers down before the bottle is even warm.
762929
That's going to depend on how you're using them. We used them to warm up baby bottles, ~4oz of very cold liquid, in a zippered insulated bag, took maybe 5-10 min to reach a warm, drinkable temp. If we left the warmer in the bag afterwards, it would still be noticeably warm upwards of an hour later (but not hot enough to completely warm up another bottle by then). Anything you can do to keep the heat contained will improve the longevity.
432673
I have used warm water regularly in the bottle and it's fine. I am not sure if temperature as high as 100 degree centigrade could be withstood.
1704691
I have both bottles the thermal and not thermal. The thermal ones don't get hot or cold on the outside they're amazing at keeping milk cold. You can feel the temperature of the liquid on the bottles that aren't thermal - I love it because I couldn't tell with the plastic ones I used what the actual temperature of the milk was, so I always had to test it. With these bottles, you can tell right away so if it's too hot, you'll know, it's a great safety feature actually. I also like that the non thermal bottles heat up so quickly, much faster than glass or plastic bottles. I just run mine under hot tap water for about 30s. Hope this helps! I have both bottles the thermal and not thermal. The thermal ones don't get hot or cold on the outside they're amazing at keeping milk cold. You can feel the temperature of the liquid on the bottles that aren't thermal - I love it because I couldn't tell with the plastic ones I used what the actual temperature of the milk was, so I always had to test it. With these bottles, you can tell right away so if it's too hot, you'll know, it's a great safety feature actually. I also like that the non thermal bottles heat up so quickly, much faster than glass or plastic bottles. I just run mine under... » Read More I have both bottles the thermal and not thermal. The thermal ones don't get hot or cold on the outside they're amazing at keeping milk cold. You can feel the temperature of the liquid on the bottles that aren't thermal - I love it because I couldn't tell with the plastic ones I used what the actual temperature of the milk was, so I always had to test it. With these bottles, you can tell right away so if it's too hot, you'll know, it's a great safety feature actually. I also like that the non thermal bottles heat up so quickly, much faster than glass or plastic bottles. I just run mine under hot tap water for about 30s. Hope this helps! « Show Less
1160689
It gets warm but not hot. I have pushed it back(out of the way) on the counter shortly after use and it was definitely not too hot to touch.
10071
10 min to a Luke warm temp...it's a great warmer well worth the money.My son is a preemie and got use to a warm bottle in the nicu.. so on our car rides this is a life saver
167646
It heats the water. I simply use bottled water. Great little device, I use mine daily.
2058828
If you pump and bring cold breast milk places, this is good to heat bottles of breast milk. If your using bottles it's good basically. You can heat jars of food later too. I love it.
2116844
I have the same... you have to play with the time you leave the bottle, and it has like a little elevator that you can put the bottle up, so it does not goes too warm... hopes this helps... cheers
566054
The lowest setting typically takes at least 10 mins to warm a cold bottle of 3oz formula. I typically use the lowest setting when to start warming the formula while I bath my baby. The good thing about this warmer is it goes off when the set temp has been reached abd starts off again if the water needs to be warmed to maintain the set temp. I have had it about a month and feel it is safe, but as with all appliances you can't be too careful so I always unplug when not in use, even though it has this self regulating feature to prevent overheating and such
739963
On mine it goes to slightly warm. You learn from experimenting. I am very happy with this burner and use it every day.
999598
No not in a bottle warmer you put hot water in a cup or heated water and place the bottle inside that for 2 minutes or depending how warm the water is because if it's in hot water it'll get hot fast.
4530
You really shouldn't microwave any bottles. I recommend getting a bottle warmer or heating it in hot water.
1049817
It depends how long you warm the bottle for. I warm bottles for 2 minutes at a time (perfect for 3oz), & only need to add water every 4-5 bottles.
1819719
If I recall correctly, I used it to heat our 2.5 car garage (-20F outside, but attached to a heated house) to about 65 degrees, and it ran through a 20 gal propane tank in about 24 hours.
709340
My brew belt gets really hot also, pretty much to the point that it's hot to the touch. I think this is normal for the most part, beings that the belt is designed to heat 6 gallons to 75-80 degrees.
2075115
I had the small 1lb. bottle out in the 20 degree weather already and the 5gal. tank was in the back room of the heated shop which is about 68 degrees. Now if that isn't sufficient I don' know what is.