When I was looking for items to add to my registry for my second, I was looking for things that would streamline our life but not add more “things” to the house. I was skeptical about the bottle washer as I didn’t want another appliance on the counter, but I’d heard good things from friends so I decided to add it to my list.
I went with the Momcozy KleanPal Pro as it was the one that was recommended to me, and because I was also looking to get other MomCozy products (monitor, hands free pump, etc) and it’s now the most-used appliance in our house.
However, I was gifted the Grownsy EaseClean Pro and I knew I wanted to compare these two similar priced models to see if there is a difference in models / names / etc.
About the MomCozy
The Momcozy KleanPal Pro listing says it holds four bottles, but I’ve been able to fit six easily, eight at the most (though I’d rather stagger loads than wash every bottle we own at once). We currently use the Dr. Browns 4oz glass bottles for reference. You can also add in pacifiers and breast pump parts, too. The top shelf stores and washes up all the Dr. Browns pieces easily, and can be flipped to make room for taller bottles on the bottom. In theory (according to the moms of the internet) you can remove the interior pieces to make more room for items to clean, though I have not tried that myself. There are a few interior pieces on this model and I find it hard to get them out easily.
This version washes (29 minute cycle), sterilizes and dries (60 minute cycle), and holds everything clean until we need it, and I have not hand-washed a bottle since it arrived. You can keep everything in the washer to keep it clean and sterile until you use it, though we unload it each time so we can reload it as we use bottles. I really like that we can load in the bottles one at a time and keep them off the counter and out of the sink and then run a cycle when the washer is full.
The appliance itself requires a decent amount of water to run. The instructions call for distilled water, and it takes almost a full gallon. We decided to just run the descale / clean cycle more often and fill with tap water after receiving that advice from other moms online. You drop in a detergent tablet with each load ($0.17 a tablet), and fill the water to the max line, choose you preferred mode and it does everything else. This version comes with detergent tables but not the descaling tablets (though you can just use vinegar to descale).
MomCozy TLDR:
1.5 hours to wash, sterilize and dry up to 4 (according to the brand, we fit more) bottles, pacifiers, and pump parts.
Keeps everything sterile and clean for storage.
Requires a detergent tablet for each load.
About the Grownsy:
The Grownsy EaseClean Pro listing says it holds four to eight bottles, which I find to be true. We currently use the Dr. Browns 4oz glass bottles for reference. Just like the MomCozy, you can also add in pacifiers and breast pump parts, too. On this version the top shelf stores and washes up all the Dr. Browns pieces easily, and can be flipped to make room for taller bottles on the bottom, but it feels like it offers a bit more room on the underside than the MomCozy. Also, the interior tray is one piece and easier to remove than the MomCozy should you want to expand your capacity or when cleaning the washer.
This version washes (29 minute cycle), sterilizes (10 minute), and dries (60 minute cycle). You’ll notice the sterilizing and drying cycle are separate which adds an additional 10 minutes to this ones cycle vs the MomCozy. Just like the MomCozy, you can keep everything in the washer to keep it clean and sterile until you use it, though we unload it each time so we can reload it as we use bottles.
The best feature on this one that the MomCozy does not have is an interior night light and side panel windows so you can truly see into the machine to load/unload at night / in the dark. It’s not a necessary feature but it does make this version seem more luxe at the same price point.
Similar to the MomCozy, this appliance itself requires a decent amount of water to run. You drop in a detergent tablet with each load ($0.15 a tablet), and fill the water to the max line, choose you preferred mode and it does everything else. I really like that the Grownsy’s water tank has a handle it makes it really easy to fill and reinstall at the tap. This version also comes with its own descaling tablets for cleaning.
Grownsy TLDR:
One hour, forty minutes hours to wash, sterilize and dry 4-8 bottles, pacifiers, and pump parts.
Keeps everything sterile and clean for storage.
Requires a detergent tablet for each load.
Has a night light feature
Water tank has a handle
Is a Bottle Washer Necessary?
If you’re deciding whether a bottle washer is worth $300, especially for a formula fed baby, I have to say absolutely! It gave me back the time I used to spend at the sink, dreading the next round of washing. It also frees up our sink, we can easily rinse a bottle at a time and store it in the washer waiting for it to fill up and be run again. It’s the most used appliance in our home at this point, and I really am thankful that its just a push the button and walk away situation.
TLDR Comparison Chart:
Here’s how they compare on paper: price, capacity, cycle times, warranty, and everything else you’d want to know before spending $300.
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Grownsy vs Momcozy Bottle Washer FAQ
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For us, absolutely. Ours runs four to five times a day, and it has given me back the time I used to spend at the sink. If you’re feeding with bottles around the clock, whether that’s formula or pumped milk, a bottle washer is one of the few baby purchases that pays you back every single day.
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On paper, the Grownsy: its listing says 4 to 8 bottles plus accessories, while the Momcozy’s says 4. In real life, both take four to six Dr. Brown’s bottles, and eight at the very most.
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Pacifiers, yes. They go right in with our bottles. Both brands also list pump parts and sippy cups, but pump parts take up room: Momcozy says capacity drops to 2 to 3 bottles when you include them.
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Both offer a 19-minute fast wash and a 29-minute standard wash. Add the roughly 60-minute dry and sterilize and a full cycle runs about 80 to 100 minutes, which is plenty of time between feedings.
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Both the Grownsy EaseClean Pro and the Momcozy KleanPal Pro use 212°F steam, then dry with HEPA-filtered air and keep everything clean for up to 72 hours. The brands claim it kills 99.99% of germs (Grownsy) and 99.9% (Momcozy), but those are their numbers, not independent testing.
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Both brands recommend it because tap water can cause mineral buildup and water spots. It isn’t required, but it means less maintenance.
We just run the cleaning cycle more often using tap water, but we haven’t noticed any build up yet.
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Both brands suggest descaling about every 20 cycles. The Grownsy comes with its own descaling tablets. The Momcozy didn’t, but you can descale it with vinegar instead, so the tablets aren’t a must.
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