The Best Bottle Drying Rack

Buying Guide

Bottle feeding a newborn or older baby is no easy task. Not only do you have to feed them every couple of hours, but you also have to properly wash and sanitize the bottles and all of their parts every day. Some newborns feed over twelve times a day, which means there are a lot of dishes to do. Having a bottle drying rack not only makes it easier to dry and organize the bottles and all their parts, but helps keep your counter and sink clutter free.

While you can certainly use a regular dish drying rack to dry your bottles, it’s a good idea to use a dedicated bottle drying rack instead. Babies have very sensitive stomachs, and the slightest bit of germs can cause an upset stomach. If you use a regular dish drying rack which also has your other dishes on it, something may end up contaminating the bottles or their parts, which may make your baby feel unwell. A dedicated bottle drying rack ensures the baby’s things are dried separately so there is never any cross contamination.

When choosing a bottle drying rack, first consider how much counter space you have and can dedicate to the drying rack. Keep in mind that because bottles are washed and dried so frequently, you likely won’t be able to put away the bottle drying rack in between feedings. It will become a permanent fixture on your counter as long as your baby takes a bottle. Bottle drying racks range in size, so you can find a compact one or a large one depending on the space you have. The key is to ensure there is enough room for adequate airflow so that the items can dry quickly.

• Bottle drying racks must be easy to wash as well. There can be a buildup of solids in the water as well as mold from time to time, so it’s best to choose a drying rack that enables you to get into each and every corner and scrub it all thoroughly. Those that have prongs which are not flexible can sometimes be difficult to clean.
• Don’t have a lot of counter space but have a lot of bottles? Opt for a double-decker bottle drying rack. These have two levels so that you use less surface area on your counter but have more room for bottles and all of their accessories.
• A large drip tray is key for a bottle drying rack, because there is going to be a lot of water that runs off the bottles and their accessories while they dry. If the drip tray is too small, you will end up with a wet countertop, which is annoying to clean all the time.
• There are many accessories that come with bottles, such as the nipples, collars, covers, anti-colic vents and much more. All of these parts need to be washed and dried as well, so you will need to look for a bottle drying rack that has small compartments to hold these accessories.
• If you’re often on the go with baby, consider getting a portable bottle drying rack. These are smaller in size and are often foldable, so they can go inside a diaper bag. This way, wherever you are, you can ensure the bottles have a clean space to dry.