Germ Guardian NS-2000 Nursery Sanitizer
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Product Reviews of Germ Guardian NS-2000 Nursery Sanitizer
Product Review: Poor Design. Won't sanitize teethers. No bottles larger than 4oz. To Small !
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this item before returning to work because I thought it would simplify my sterilizing routine for my breast pump parts. I also liked that It was dry sanitizing, so I was excited to sanitize items like teethers, small stuffed animals, etc. I wish that I had seen all the reviews on amazon before purchasing. I assumed by the photo that this was a much bigger item, and that I would be able to fit lots inside. (see my photos uploaded to amazon)
I was sadly mistaken. When the germ guardian arrived I was shocked at how small it was. Unlike other reviewers stated, I was able to fit all of my double pump pieces inside, both horns, both diaphragms, and all the sterile caps, etc. However, that was about all I could fit. If the unit is completely empty, I can fit four, 4 ounce avent bottles in it, but none with the pump horns. The avent 4 ounce bottles must be in the 4 corners, otherwise the lid hits them and won't close. Anything larger than a 4 ounce bottle will only fit on it's side. Because of the strange plastic divider pieces that are in the container, only ONE 8 oz bottle will fit inside, on it's side. Strange! So when I thought that I would be able to come home and sterilize Four bottles and all my pump parts in one load, I was sadly mistaken. I can fit almost 50% more items in my Avent Micro Steam Sterilizer. Every night after daycare I have to run the Germ Guardian THREE TIMES to get the bottles and pump parts from the day sanitized.
If I didn't have to pay for return shipping on this item, it would be going back. The small size of the chamber is just ridiculous. They could have at least made it deeper, if not wider dimensionally... that way it would take up very little counter space and still handle a nice sized load.
Another thing I wasn't expecting, the bottom of the container is "open" with spoke-like dividers radiating out from the center. Instead of being a nice grid design like say, a colander, it allows smaller pump parts and even pacifier handles and small MAM Pacis to fall through. That is crazy to me. I am always afraid this will cause something to melt or drop through. (please see photos I uploaded of inside grid)
That said, the sanitizer is easy to use. It does it's job. It's nice to walk away and come back to clean, dry, sterile pieces. My favorite part is that silicone breast pump parts and nipples are never "spotted" or cloudy as they are with boiling or with steam sterilizers. Just nice and crystal clear. At least things look nice!
Another thing I was shocked about? You can't use this to sanitize teethers! The directions state that no toys with liquid inside can be placed in the sanitizer in case they get too hot and burst. I was disappointed at this. You also can't put in any toys with light or music/sound features. So no light up keys or musical rattles. I thought that as a dry sanitizer, it would be able to do these things for me. That even ruled out the stuffed animal that I wanted to sanitize, because his hands are plastic and filled with a teething gel.
Another downside is that wet items cant be placed inside. So while I thought I would save drying time, I still have to wash and hand dry all the parts before they can go inside. I thought they would probably dry while in the sanitizer, since it uses heat much like a dishwasher. However, the directions tell you that it is NOT A DRYER and that Wet Items are not to be placed inside. If wet items are inside, they won't get hot enough to be sanitized.
I was extremely frustrated with the lack of information about the product that was available before I purchased.
This could use some serious improvements. The idea is great but the design is not.
Product Review: READ PRODUCT MANUAL BEFORE PURCHASING!
Summary: 3 Stars
I have two complains: 1. size - does it worth to pay $50 to sanitize only pacifiers and small items? It doesn't fit regular size bottles, breaspump details and other essential items I need to sanitize several times a day. 2. Read product manual: DO NOT PLACE WET ITEMS INSIDE - this means, I have to WASH all items first, then wait approx. 1 hour until they get dry, then another 30 minutes for sanitizing - too time consuming to me.Product Review: Simple to Use Tool for Cleaning Baby Toys
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this unit thinking water is required, but it is not necessary to operate this machine. It was not obvious based on the item description, which was somewhat of a surprise when I opened the box. Our baby does not play with toys yet, but I can see it becoming necessary to keep them free of viruses. The receptacle in which they items are placed could be larger because it only will accomodate a small number of your baby's toys.Product Review: Too small
Summary: 1 Stars
I'd give this machine 5 stars if #1)it wasn't so expensive and #2), it wasn't so darn small. It barely fits anything inside. It works well for pacifiers and a rattle or two, but that's about it. Anything else just won't fit. And the design of the inside, with the piece in the middle, makes it even more restricting. In my personal opinion, this product is not worth the money. I am so disappointed, because it sounded so perfect. But, its just not.Product Review: Won't fit pump parts or bottles
Summary: 1 Stars
I liked the concept, but somehow I missed the comments about how small this is or I could have saved myself some trouble. It won't even hold the 4-oz collection/bottle parts to my Medela pump. Info says you can use it for pump parts, but I guess that would have to be just the valves and maybe hoses - that still leaves me with the rest. Yes, pacifiers and a rattle would be fine, but not even the sassy rattle ball or arch toys would fit! Mine went straight back!