Philips AVENT Microwave Sterilizer | NDIS Parenting Safety Aid

Maintain the highest hygiene standards for your infant without the physical strain or safety risks of traditional methods using the Philips AVENT Microwave Steam Sterilizer. Classified as low cost assistive technology, this lightweight system is designed to support NDIS participants who are parenting with limited mobility, reduced grip strength, or fatigue management needs.

Boiling water on a stove to sterilize bottles presents a significant burn risk and physical burden for parents with disabilities. This steam sterilizer eliminates that danger by utilizing the microwave to kill 99.9% of harmful germs in just 2 minutes. Its compact, lightweight design is easy to lift and handle, even with limited upper body strength. Furthermore, the unit keeps contents sterile for up to 24 hours if the lid remains closed, allowing parents to batch-process bottles when they have energy, ensuring a sterile feed is always ready when needed without immediate physical exertion.

3. How This Device Supports NDIS Participants

• Risk Reduction (Burns): Replaces the hazardous task of handling heavy pots of boiling water with a contained, steam-based microwave system, significantly lowering the risk of burns for parents with tremors or mobility issues.

• Energy Conservation: The ultra-fast 2-minute cycle reduces the standing time and physical effort required for daily bottle preparation, aligning with fatigue management strategies.

• Supporting Executive Function: The 24-hour sterility buffer allows parents to plan ahead and sterilize equipment in advance, reducing the cognitive load and stress during feeding times.

• Physical Accessibility: Designed to be lightweight and compact, it is easier to manipulate and place into a microwave than heavy electric sterilizers or large stockpots.

4. Key Features & Benefits

• Rapid 2-Minute Cycle: Uses natural steam to sterilize equipment quickly, reducing the time parents need to spend on household tasks.

• 99.9% Germ Elimination: Provides hospital-grade hygiene without the use of chemicals, protecting the health of the infant and reducing medical anxieties for the parent.

• 24-Hour Sterile Storage: Contents remain sterile for a full day if unopened, providing flexibility for parents who need to pace their activities throughout the day.

• High Capacity Design: Holds multiple bottles, breast pump parts, and accessories simultaneously, maximizing efficiency and reducing the number of cycles required.

• Safety Clips: Features side grips that close the lid securely and stay cooler to the touch, aiding safe removal from the microwave.

NDIS Funding Information

This item is classified as Low Cost Assistive Technology.

• Core - Consumables: 03_090000911_0103_1_1 (Low Cost AT - Personal Care/Safety)

We recommend consulting with your Occupational Therapist (OT) to ensure this product aids in your specific parenting capacity building goals.

Meticulous Specifications

• Product Type: Microwave Steam Sterilizer

• Dimensions: 28 cm (W) x 28 cm (D) x 16.6 cm (H)

• Sterilization Time: 2 minutes (at 1200-1850W), 4 minutes (at 850-1100W), 6 minutes (at 500-800W)

• Capacity: Up to 4 Philips AVENT bottles (or similar volume of accessories)

• Sterile Duration: Up to 24 hours (if lid closed)

• Water Volume Required: 200ml

• Material: BPA-Free Polypropylene

• Weight: Lightweight (approx. 740g)

Package Includes

• 1 x Microwave Steam Sterilizer (Base, Tray, Lid)

• 1 x Tongs