In a recent chat with the PlayPennies authors, aside from debating the merits of the latest Dr Who actors, we got to talking about sterilisers (how glamourous)! Lynley mentioned that she had used these Lindham Microwave Steriliser Bags when she had her last baby and was doing quite a bit of travelling. I bought some and have been using them for a while now when out and about, so I will write a little review to share with you guys.

Firstly, these Lindham microwave steriliser bags are excellent when you are travelling, as you can pop one in your baby bag and use it when needed. You just wash your bottles, pop them in the bag, add 70ml of water, and microwave it for 3 minutes.

For example, when I go to visit relatives, instead of bringing about 5 bottles with me to last the whole day, I just bring 2 bottles, and wash and sterilise them throughout the day, when needed.

The bag has some little tick boxes on the side, so you can keep track of how many times you use tham (as they can be used 20 times). I found it quite difficult to write on the Lindham microwave steriliser bag to note how often I had used it. A standard biro sometimes worked, sometimes not.

Another possible issue could be bottle size - the Nuk bottles I use are quite tall, compared to the short, squat Avent or Tommee Tippee bottles. I found it was a bit of a tight squeeze to get the 2 bottles in. I think it would be even harder if you were using the fatter Tommee Tippee bottles. However, there is always the option just to sterilise one bottle at a time.

I bought mine on Amazon, but you might be able to find them cheaper elsewhere.

Have you ever used these Lindham microwave steriliser bags? Or do you have any other recommendations for sterilising while on the go?

It's easy to get all steamed up about sterilising, especially when you're expecting your first baby, but there's really no need to fret.

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Back in the day (and I'm talking before my parenting days here) there was really only one sterilising option - big cold-water tanks full of Milton sterilising fluid - I can still smell that smell today, it reminds me of going to Aunty's house when my youngest cousin was a baby.

But today we are spoiled for sterisiling choice which CAN actually make things harder - which is the best way to go?   Should you be an traditionalist and go the Milton route (other cold water sterlising products are available!)?  Or join the revolutionary new age of STEAM sterilising?  Microwave or stand-alone electrical unit?!

Well,this microwave steam one from Tommee Tippee looks fabulous AND can double up as cold water version for when you're on the move and don't have access to a microwave; a multi-tasking product - they'll always get the thumbs up from me!

It comes with 1 x 260ml bottle, 1 x pure soother 0-3mths, 1 x bottle brush and 1 set of teat tongs.  It takes  just 4 minutes to get the job done in the microwave and has room for four Tommee Tippee or wide neck bottles and accessories (or six standard neck bottles).

This is a great deal at £9.99 - the RRP is actually £22.49!  Still not convinced?  Read the reviews on the Kiddicare site - they're excellent!

Thanks to babimama09 over at HUKD!