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MumofMSydney, NSW
- 6 reviews
Great for winter, useless in summer
I have the newer Day and Night machine. It doesn't actually measure the final temperature of the bottle, so in summer it's constantly showing the error message that the water tank is too hot and won't allow you to make a bottle (as the final bottle temperature will be too high). It won't even let you manually release the water so that you can adjust the water temperature yourself as necessary. You just end up with all your cooled boiled water stuck in the tank with no way to get it out! I end up having to use a thermos of hot water and a backup...Read more
supply of cooled boiled water in case it catches you off guard, especially in the middle of the night, and you can't make a bottle when you have a hungry baby waiting! Really frustrating to use during summer! I wouldn't buy it again. I'd just stick with a thermos to make warm bottles.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
RachelPerth
- 2 reviews
Green algae/mould in machine
I purchased this machine and followed the instructions and it grew green algae/mould in the bottom. I hadn’t realised it had done this and was feeding it to my baby. When I contacted tommee tippee they wouldn’t do anything about it even with Photographic evidence. Their customer service is very poor and if you google other reviews others have had the same problem.
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GeezahMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 3 reviews
- 6 likes
Too cold
Bought this unit to save us time with our twins, overall it's poor, as well as poor customer service. Our babies won't drink the milk at all as it's too cold, spoke to their customer service who said I should boil a kettle and add hot water if I want it warmer. So our twins won't drink from it at all due to warmth, but their solution is boil a kettle which entirely defeats the purpose of buying this unit. Should have the ability to warm or cool it a degree or two or three either way. Giving a bad review just for the reason customer service wouldn't help with heating it up more.
Purchased in July 2021 at Baby Bunting for A$150.00.
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Mummy of almost 5Far North Queensland, QLD
Love love love
Loved this product... had it with baby no4... wish I knew about them with my first 3... getting it again before #5 arrives (19th sept 19)! 100 loved loved loved. No complaints at all
Purchased in May 2021 at Big W Retail Stores for A$150.00.
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SallyLogan
- 2 reviews
NOT SO PERFECT!!
After 3 mths of using the machine which was fantastic but a tad noisy mind you, the temperature light kept coming on so i was unable to do anything with it except fill it with super cold water from my fridge which isn't ideal considering the amount of money i just spent on it. So ive had to stop using the machine all together as its completely unreliable night or day! My guess is that if you live anywhere where it gets above 24 degrees your machine wont work..... very disappointed
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Hayley_Taylor04Metropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 27 reviews
- 1 like
Amazing - couldn't live without it!
Being new parents, we were very uneasy about making up bottles and making sure we were doing it right and this machine took the worry out of it! It makes making a bottle a stress free experience.
It would be better if it did 60ml minimum rather than 120ml as my DD took 60mls for the first month so we were wasting a lot of formula. Overall we are really glad we got this, its easy to use, easy to clean and it ensures perfect bottles every time.
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Farm mumSouth West, WA
- 10 reviews
- 1 like
WAS great but won’t last a full year!!!!
Purchase this when my son was 4 months old to help me with supplement feeds. It was great but after not even 2 months of using it it blew a hose! Lucky my partner is super handy he had it fixed in no time! Now my son is 8 months and... yep it blew the hose again! When I say blew I mean it split!!! I only use filtered rain water in it and replace the filter straight away when it indicates to do so!! Please save your money and stress! Buy another product! I wish I did.
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MillyAdelaide
- 4 reviews
Can not fault
I purchased the whole Tommee Tippee feeding range while pregnant. At first we were using a bottle warmer to heat the bottle, which took at least 5 minutes. Our baby is a little milk monster and once we switched over to formula he got very impatient. We set the Prep machine up and it’s honestly a life saver for our family!
Super easy to use and set up. It doesn’t take up much space at all on the bench and perfect for when you’re half asleep for those night feeds! You don’t have to worry about measurements or temperature because it sets it all up for you. It ranges from 120ml to 330ml so can suit any feed. Filters can also be purchased at Baby Bunting for $20. A filter can last up to 3 months.
Worth every cent!
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missmegzeMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 8 reviews
Makes the perfect bottle every time!
This is definitely a nice to have gadget rather than a must have gadget but it is making out lives easier. Since you can't microwave bottles (it kills nutrients in formula or breast milk) it was taking several minutes to heat up a pre-prepared bottle, and our little miss was so impatient! This machine does it in less than 2 minutes and its the perfect temperature every time. As others have said the beeps are loud but we have it in the kitchen so it doesn't matter. We also purchased formula dispensers so that you aren't having to scoop formula out of the tin whilst you have a baby in your arms. The only flaw in the machine is that it doesn't have the option to do 60mls for newborns. Our favourite purchase so far!
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It's quick and ezy but
When I first use the machine my 2 weeks old was badly threw up everything. I used bottled water strait in to the machine. If any one know what the reason is ? Hope it's because plastic smell if the new machine. But I did the cleaning proses before I make the formula. Appreciate your comments. Thanks heaps ...
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Sally
- 4 reviews
Makes night time feeds alot easier
I find it easy to set and use. Makes perfect temperature bottles so its fantastic for those sleepy late night feeds. I read other reviews stating the beep was overly loud but i think its reasonable and good to hear when its finished from another room. I wish i had gotten it sooner.
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kramArdeer
- 3 reviews
Perfect Time Saver
This machine is a lifesaver for a busy mum. No more keeping track of whether the kettle has been boiled and trying to cool/warm to the right temp. The biggest flaw would be the mega loud beeps which are x6 for one bottle, also it's a little hard to mix thickened formula - it needs a slightly bigger shot of hot water to disperse it more easily. Final thought - it's one temperature only, so if ur baby likes a really warm bottle you may find it's a little too cool. Otherwise it's a great machine - I got mine second hand, probably wouldn't pay full rrp, as they're always on sale somewhere.
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KirstPerth, WA
- 6 reviews
- 4 likes
Awesome product !
I wish I had this when I had my first baby . In an instant the prep machine is ready to use .
Once switched on it takes only a few seconds and it's ready to go .
The only down side is the beeping between the hot water shot and the bottle finishing off !
I did some research and found that you could take them apart and muffle the beep, so that's what I did . Even thought this Is not recommended for warranty purposes I felt it was worth not waking the rest of the house up at some insane hour .
After we got to the speaker we put some blue tack over the it and put it all back together it is defiantly a 5 star product :-)
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BuildingAgainMelbourne
Love it!
After turning to bottle feeding this is a dreat invention for supplying bottle after bottle at the correct temperature so quick every time! Agree some measurements are off by 10ml and yes it makes a loud beep but the ease of the machine out weigh that! It now sits on the bench next to hubby's coffee machine and he loves making them now = winning all round! The filters are stocked at baby bunting and we had no trouble sourcing replacements.
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Broke down after 12 months!
It is quite convenient as it helps to measure correct temp to make baby milk but during winter time, the water temp for milk might not warm enough for baby.
Machine broke down after 12 months and the red light keeps shining when the weather is warmer.
Paid too much for such unreliable machine.
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Tiffany BMelbourne
- 15 reviews
- 4 likes
Can't Live Without It
Great product! Makes a perfect temperature bottle in less then 2 minutes! We use it everyday for every bottle, I don't know what we would do without it. So convenient for night feeds.
Only problem is the machine can overheat to easily if the weather is hot, and I found sometimes the measurements were out by 10-20ml. I wouldn't pay $200 for it (got mine for $89) if you can get it cheaper, it is definitely worth it though. We love ours!
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AndyPerth
- 13 reviews
- 9 likes
Noisy, inaccurate and temperature gauge problems
This machine sounds like it would be a dream for parents who formula feed their little one but unfortunately it is far from it! It is a total waste of money - it doesn't even deserve 1 star!
Firstly it is extremely noisy - each time you press the power button it it makes a super loud beeping noise as well as when it finishes. This is annoying especially in the middle of the night and scares and wakes up my baby each time! There is no way to turn off this noise. I don't know why anyone would not include a mute button for this machine or at le...Read more
ast the ability to turn down the stupid beeping. Secondly the temperature gauge is a real problem. Most of the time I cannot operate the machine due to the temperature gauge lighting up. Even when the room is cool and I pour cold water into it, the temperature gauge goes off! The only thing that is able to turn it off temporarily is putting ice packs on it but even that doesn't always work. After looking up trouble shooting tips for this issue and from reading reviews online I have noticed that this is a very common problem with this machine especially for people who live in warmer climates Thirdly, the measurements for water are off. It always makes at least 10ml too much. Also, it starts at 120ml so you cant make less than that if you have a newborn who doesn't eat that much yet and filters for it are near impossible to find. Fourth, its expensive - retails at $199. I paid $99 when I found it on sale but even that is too much for such a useless machine that is noisy and has problems with the temperature gauge going off unnecessarily. Definitely do not recommend this piece of expensive rubbish to anyone. Yes it does make the milk the perfect temperature on the occasions it actually works but it desperately needs design improvements.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Glitches
Was great in the beginning but after using it regularly for 3 months it stopped working correctly. The quantity of water dispensed was continually out by 10ml prior to stopping use, which is significant enough to affect baby. Troubleshooting was performed but it kept glitching. Filters no longer available either.
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kellzeTownsville, Queensland
- 3 reviews
Perfect machine
I love my machine. It is fast and makes a perfect bottle every time.
One or two niggles.....sourcing replacement filters can be very difficult. I have had to but online from the UK. I tried all the major baby chains here in Australia that have online stores. No one had it in and I had to email the manufacturer to try and source one. They weren't helpful in finding the product but did send me a complimentary filter while I kept searching.
The amount to fill bottles with are set in 30ml increments starting from 120ml. This is fine mostly ...Read more
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Made4Baby
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
Makes a perfect bottle of formula in 2 minutes!
Make a perfect baby bottle of formula in 2 minutes just like a super nanny!
Closer to Nature Perfect Prep Machine makes life so much easier.
It’s great in the middle of the night when you need to make up a bottle (or even two if you’ve got twins!) and the pressure is on. Especially if you are half-asleep. But if in the waking hours you’ve set your Closer to Nature Perfect Prep machine up then all you need to do in the middle of the night is press the green button and bingo! In 2 minutes your baby’s bottle is ready to go. Perfect meas...Read more
urements, perfect temperature, every time. With 10 month old twins I thought I’d bought just about everything to make our lives easier, but this is one of the best investments by far! The initial setup was simple, you only need to keep the water tank topped-up to have bottles ready at the touch of a button. Being able to offer bottles that we know are the same temperature every time really cuts out the guesswork, and the task of measuring the formula yourself guarantees that formula measurements are correct. It’s ideal that the design accommodates all bottle brands, types, and sizes with the adjustable holding tray; we were even using it to fill their sippy cups instead of having to boil and cool water. And the 3am feeds… Well now they’re bearable! After just a few uses our babies seemed conditioned to the beeps of the machine and would instantly calm knowing that a feed was being prepared. Making a bottle (pouring boiling water) really isn’t safe in the vicinity of children, and with twins we’re usually holding one, so the Perfect Prep Machine has actually made our house safer too.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Questions & Answers
Sarah masked
I have this perfect prep machine but use aptamil gold formula. Basically Australias best selling formula is rendered useless with this machine as its in 50ml incraments. Tommee tippee informed me of a oz to ml conversion chart which only the 7oz= 200ml is suitable (not really helpful), and aptamil suggested changing to their HA formula which is in 30ml imcraments. Im stocked up of the orginal formula so any know of how to make these two compatible? Surprised the machine isnt in 30 or 50ml lots
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Emily92asked
I have just carried out the set up phase but I have also unplugged the prep machine as I'm not due to be induced until tuesday. Will I need to do the whole cycle again or just switch on and use? Thanks
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Shaheenasked
Do you have to keep machine plugged in at all times or only when making a feed?
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