The Philips Avent fast bottle warmer is designed to heat milk or formula to the proper drinkable temperature quickly. This is particularly useful for late-night feeding or when your little one doesn't want to wait.
See the tables below for guidance on how it takes to heat milk or formula and some general guidelines.
How long does the Philips Avent fast bottle warmer take?
Published on 01 June 2023
Heating liquid milk
To use your Philips Avent fast bottle warmer, measure out the volume of milk to be heated, and select the setting that corresponds to that volume.
The initial milk temperature affects the heating time. Choose the heating time from the column that best matches the temperature of your milk before heating.
The initial milk temperature affects the heating time. Choose the heating time from the column that best matches the temperature of your milk before heating.
| Setting | Room temperature (23°C/73°F) milk | Cold milk (5°C/41°F, from the fridge) |
|---|---|---|
| 1oz 30ml | 4.00 - 4.15 mins | 4.00 - 4.15 mins |
| 2oz 60ml | 2.45 - 3.30 mins | 4.45 - 5.30 mins |
| 3oz 90ml | 3.00 - 4.00 mins | 5.00 - 6.00 mins |
| 4oz 120ml | 3.00 - 4.00 mins | 5.00 - 6.00 mins |
| 5oz 150ml | 3.00 - 4.00 mins | 5.00 - 6.00 mins |
| 6oz 180ml | 3.30 - 4.30 mins | 5.30 - 6.30 mins |
| 7oz 210ml | 3.30 - 4.30 mins | 5.30 - 6.30 mins |
| 8oz 240ml | 5.00 - 6.00 mins | 6.30 - 7.30 mins |
| 9oz 270ml | 5.00 - 6.00 mins | 6.30 - 7.30 mins |
| 10oz 300ml | 5.15 - 6.15 mins | 6.45 - 7.45 mins |
| 11oz 330ml | 5.30 - 6.30 mins | 7.00 - 8.00 mins |
Heating frozen milk (in a milk bag)
When heating frozen milk in a milk bag, always use the "Keep warm/defrost" setting. Refer to the table below for timing guidelines. The times below are based at milk that is frozen to -10°C/14°F prior to warming.
| Volume | Heating time |
|---|---|
| 1oz 30ml | 20 - 25 mins |
| 2oz 60ml | 30 - 35 mins |
| 3oz 90ml | 35 - 40 mins |
| 4oz 120ml | 45 - 50 mins |
| 5oz 150ml | 50 - 55 mins |
| 6oz 180ml | 60 - 65 mins |
Tips for using your Philips Avent fast bottle warmer
- After heating, the milk may still feel cool to an adult. However, research suggests that most babies will accept milk that is cooler than body temperature.
- The timings given above are guidelines only. The material, water, and milk temperature can all impact the warming time.
- These guidelines are based on the Philips Avent Natural polypropylene bottle. Glass bottles may heat more quickly and silicone bottles may heat more slowly.
- Always check the milk temperature before each feeding.
