All parents with babies are daily faced with the need to sterilize bottles for cereals and water, nipples, cups, “spills” and other children's dishes. In order not to boil all this on the stove in the pan in the old fashioned way, a convenient electrical device was invented - the Maman sterilizer. The country of manufacture of this brand is China, more precisely, Shunde Light Industrial Product. Rubikom LLC supplies its products to Russia. In addition to the sterilizer, the company mastered the production of electrical devices that combine two functions at once: sterilizing dishes and heating children's food immediately in bottles and jars. The Maman brand has several models of both types of devices. We offer a detailed analysis of some of them, based on customer feedback.
Description of the "Maman" sterilizer model LS B 302
The design of this appliance is unusually simple, so using it does not cause anyone any difficulties. The Maman sterilizer LS B302 is compact and can easily be placed 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.
A complete set of the device includes:
- a sterilizer base with a heated metal bowl and an electric unit;
- measuring cup;
- plastic holder (designed for 3 bottles);
- a container where sterilization items are placed (tank);
- cap;
- instruction.
To assemble and disassemble the sterilizer into its constituent parts 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 plastic, white, strong enough, easy to wipe. Below there is a special "nest" where it is removed and where the cord is fixed when it is not necessary to use its entire length.
Principle of operation
Processing bottles with steam at a temperature of 100 degrees is the main and only function of the Maman sterilizer. Instructions for the device describe in detail the whole process.
The algorithm of actions is as follows:
- Remove the measuring cup integrated in the housing.
- Fill it with water to the mark of 75 ml. It is better to use distilled water, as it does not form scale.
- Pour water into a metal bowl.
- Put items intended for sterilization in the tank. Here you can use the holder in which it is convenient to place the bottles. Unfortunately, the projection holes in the holder are not suitable for bottles of all brands (some simply fall into these holes). In such cases, you can do without a holder.
- Cover the tank.
- Connect the device to the network.
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’s body. The sterilization is completed, indicates the indicator lamp. When it lights up, the device turns off automatically. After finishing work, wipe the tank, holder and bowl. If a scum has appeared on it, it is removed by boiling water with vinegar or with citric acid.
Reviews about the "Maman" sterilizer model LS B 302
Many buyers are very happy with this unit, but to its technical features do not cause inconvenience, you need to adapt. Advantages of the Maman sterilizer of this model are as follows:
- compactness - for the device it is easy to find a place in the kitchen;
- reasonable price - from 1100 rubles;
- the ability to easily and efficiently sterilize all the necessary children's things;
- long enough cord.
Shortcomings noted in the reviews:
- low tank capacity;
- large bottles are not placed in the tank;
- the sterilization process takes more than 15 minutes;
- scum forms on the bowl;
- the lid does not lock unless the holder is used.
Description of the apparatus "Maman" BY-03
The sterilizer for bottles "Maman" of the BY-03 model has a similar design and external design with the previous one. The principle of operation and the operating algorithm of 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. This allows you to simultaneously sterilize not 3, but 6 bottles. The kit for the device includes:
- base with a bowl and power supply;
- holder for 6 bottles plus an area for small items;
- clip for safe removal of hot objects;
- beaker;
- a cover with holes for steam (it is precisely because of this structural component that the sterilizer must not be placed under any surface during operation, for example, under a wall cabinet).
BY-03
Almost all consumers are satisfied with the Maman sterilizer. Reviews of the BY-03 model indicate such advantages:
- convenience in operation;
- 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 objects.
In each review, it is noted that the Maman sterilizer is available for people with any level of material wealth. The price of this model in the retail chain starts at just 1,450 rubles. In online stores you can find this appliance at an even more affordable price. Moreover, the quality of work is excellent.
BY-01
The Shunde Light Industrial Product company produces devices that become indispensable assistants for young parents. The sterilizer-heater “Maman” of the BY-01 model has three functions at once:
- sterilization of pacifiers, bottles, nipples and other items;
- heating food (cereals, mashed potatoes, juices);
- maintaining the temperature of preheated food for a certain time.
What else can be said about this device? The heater-sterilizer "Maman" is extremely convenient, especially for those parents whose babies are breast-fed. According to the manufacturer, the baby’s food is heated to a predetermined temperature in a few minutes. If you are planning to feed the baby a little later, you can save the desired temperature in the Maman heater for up to an hour. Knowing the time of feeding, you can preheat food in the apparatus, and it will be exactly the same temperature as the operating mode was set. In addition, in this wonderful unit you can sterilize bottles, for which you just need to install the appropriate program.
The configuration of the BY-01 model is as follows:
- the heater itself;
- a plastic cup with a handle (the so-called elevator) for convenience when removing hot objects;
- beaker;
- cap.
The case of the device is white, its design is simple, but the form is quite convenient to use. On the side of the heater body there is a switch knob 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 that shows the beginning and end of the process.
Reviews on the device "Maman" BY-01
The heater and at the same time 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 selling companies offer free delivery in Moscow. Buyers note the following advantages of the device:
- compactness (you can easily find a place on the kitchen shelf);
- the simplicity of the device, despite the fact that it has three functions;
- spaciousness;
- high-quality plastic from which the body is made;
- the presence of an indicator showing the end of the process.
Noted disadvantages:
- too long (about 20-25 minutes against the ones declared by the manufacturer 5-10) the food heats up;
- sterilization also requires a longer time than in a device without a heating function;
- too short cord (inconvenient to plug into the network).
EBW 388
We present you the Maman sterilizer-heater EBW 388. Why do many parents prefer this particular device? The heater-sterilizer for bottles "Maman" of this model has a stylish appearance and a convenient handle with which you can carry the device. The control panel and indicator are located on top of the handle, which also introduces certain operational comforts. The equipment in the EBW 388 model is the same as in the previous one, but the cord here is quite long, so there is no need to place the device directly next to the outlet when turned on.
The control panel in the Maman EBW 388 device is more modern than in BY-01. There are three buttons. One is for turning on / off, the other two are needed to set the required temperature. Using the “+” button you can increase the desired temperature of food heating or sterilization, and using the “-” button you can lower the water temperature in the heater. This is convenient in that you can set any temperature, and not just three types, as in the previous model.
Reviews about the device "Maman" EBW 388
The heater-sterilizer "Maman" of this model attracts attention with its interesting external design and low price (from 1600 rubles). These advantages are noted in their reviews by all consumers. Other advantages of the model:
- compactness of the device;
- very fast heating of water to 100 ° C, that is, sterilization requires only up to 10 minutes;
- fast food heating;
- tank capacity;
- long comfortable cord.
Consumers generally believe that the Maman EBW 388 Heater Sterilizer has no flaws.
conclusions
Sterilizers or sterilizers-heaters of the Maman brand have an excellent price-quality ratio, which is why they are very popular. They are indispensable helpers in families where there are babies.