Friday, 30 May 2014

Closer To Nature - Perfect Prep Machine REVIEW + GIVEAWAY


Closer to nature - Perfect Prep Machine 
RRP $250



















I seriously have been wanting a machine that does exactly what the Perfect Prep Machine has to offer, if anyone was to ask Dan he would agree that I would whine on a daily basis about not having something that easily does baby bottles.

Perfect Prep Machine by Closer To Nature is perfect for those bubs who are feeding often and especially when you have bubs in the room with you at night time also. I always complained to Dan that I wanted a bottle warmer so I didn't have to get up at night to go kitchen and make one when I wasn't breastfeeding anymore.
Yes I know a bit lazy but our house is cold because of the tiles and we set our alarm at night each day as well and honestly who wants to get up in the early am hours and walk around - you could easily take this system to your room, although it is a bit noisy when it makes the beeping buzz sounds to let you know that your assistance is required.

Perfect Prep Machine has a finger turn dial which allows you to select the bottle water amount ranging from 120mls to 330mls. 

Perfect Prep Machine measures out the right amount of hot water and then warm water. First it will put in x amount of boiling hot water and then beep for you to add the scoops of formula into the bottle (you have 2 minutes to get the formula into the bottle and place back under the machine), you then need to shake it up and place back under the machine where you hit the button again and the Perfect Prep Machine will then disperse warm room temperature water so it's just the right combination of heat for bubs bottle.
Always remember to check the temperature of the bottle yourself, regardless of the machine.


The Perfect Prep Machine unit isn't that big at all and doesn't take up huge amounts of space on the counter tops in the kitchen which I thought was fantastic as we are always short for space in the kitchen and being as this is used multiple times a day; it sits on our counter permanently now.

What I was really impressed at was when one time Dan had unplugged the machine and I got cross because now I couldn't use the machine for Niah's bottle as there wouldn't be any boiling hot water but I was wrong; we plugged the machine in and straight away boiling hot water came out again.

Water level display
Water loading filter



















The water capacity hold for the Perfect Prep Machine has a little filter that boils and filters the water like you would have needed to do by using a kettle for bubs drinking water. When filling up the unit it does take a little while for the water to filter through so you will need to be on watch to add more water into the unit.














The lights will flash different colours - when the red light is flashing it's when hot water is being dispensed and then the green light is flashing it is when the warm room temperature water is being dispensed. When the colours are solid then you are able to remove the bottle from the stand.

The little platform stand where you place the bottle can be changed to different bottle heights to cater for the variety of bottle sizes.


There is 5 warning lights on the Perfect Prep Machine that are located in the bottom right of the unit which each mean different things: change filter, water tank hot, water level low, de-calc/de-scale and cleaning mode.

Perfect Prep Machine is a very low maintenance machine that self cleans with a little assistance of yourself pressing buttons and discarding water and requires you to fill it up with water when needed.

Bottle making has truly never been easier than with the Closer To Nature - Perfect Prep Machine and I highly recommend this to anyone with a baby on the way or a newborn in their family. This would also be a fantastic baby shower gift!

Preparing your baby’s bottle isn’t always straightforward, so to help parents everywhere, closer to nature® have created the perfect prep™ machine. Specially designed to make preparing bottles* quicker and more accurate, this clever device makes a fresh bottle at just the right serving temperature in less than 2 minutes, so your baby’s bottle will be perfect every time. The perfect prep™ machine is designed to fit most bottle shapes and sizes. 


Closer To Nature & NJT Blogger have a Perfect Prep Machine to giveaway to one lucky reader. 
This competition closes on 30th of June, 2014 at midnight. 
Winner is to contact me back within 48hours otherwise redraw will occur.

a Rafflecopter giveaway


GOOD LUCK



46 comments:

  1. My favorite feature is that it does everything! Getting the water fresh and at a perfect temp with a screaming new baby isn't my idea of fun at 3am - I live in a 2 storey home where the bedrooms are upstairs and kitchen downstairs making it a pain to be racing down stairs to make a bottle for my little 8 week old boy who is fed on demand - (He breastfeeds but due to weight gain issues he is comp fed with formula so double the work) and then because it takes forever to get his bottle perfect by the time it's ready he has woken the household because he is so unhappy about waiting- This would be a life saver !

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  2. That I can make a Perfectly measured bottle that is also the perfect temperature especially when I am half asleep and she is screaming out for her feed and I am worried the toddler will wake up. It will prevent a lot of stress and ensure my daughter is kept safe

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  3. What a fantastic machine! I love the idea that it takes out all the fuss of getting the temperature right - one less worry that you need as a new mum!

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  4. I would love one of these for a friend who is expecting her first baby soon. I would have loved this when I was bottle feeding! A great giveaway!

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  5. This has been on my wish list since seeing it the parenting magazines. I love that it will take the hassle out of preparing a bottle so I can have my hands free. I love that it will always come out at the perfect temperature so I don't need to worry about burning bubs. Such a great solution, I can't believe they didn't come up with this sooner. For a first time mum to be I'd be in heaven to receive this product.

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  6. My first grandchild is arriving in August. What a wonderful gift for his parents this incredible machine would be! I have my fingers crossed. Thank you.

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  7. One thing that can be so tedious when you're tired and have a crying baby is bottle prep. This is a fantastic way to take the stress out of it! Great idea!

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  8. Wow, what an amazing product, so many new mum's would be breathing a giant sigh of relief right now. I love that it really does do everything, especially getting the water to the correct temperature and that it is daddy proof.

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  9. Wow Im pretty impressed with the Perfect Prep Machine unit as a whole! We are tight on space too so I love that it is compact and transportable. Definitely a winner for the night time feeds and even stylish enough to leave on display in the kitchen.

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  10. I love anything that self-cleans... it just makes life that little bit easier, especially with a new baby in the household.

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  11. Rhonda M Phillips6 June 2014 at 11:08

    I love that it will prepare water at just the right temp.

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  12. My favourite feature is how user friendly it is

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  13. Love that it takes the worry out of preparing bottles-what an awesome machine!!

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  14. we're expecting our first baby soon, so this will be helpful

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  15. Dispersing warm room temperature water to prepare formula appeals to me most.

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  16. i would love this as I am expecting twin girls in September and anything to make life easier in the middle of the night would be much appreciated.

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  17. I love that it does all the hard work for me, giving my (December due baby) a perfect bottle and it self cleans!!! Its like your own personal baby bottle nanny.

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  18. It's amazing does everything. I like how is got a red light for the hot water very good cause then I know it's hot

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  19. Catherine Augunas21 June 2014 at 16:35

    Its big, obvious, light up on switch and easy to adjust volume so you know exactly what your doing in the middle of the night.

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  20. Taking stress and worry away and having a reliable machine to help me out.

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  21. I love that with Perfect Prep it’s impossible to make baby’s bottle too hot or cold, it comes out perfect every time!

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  22. I love how you can choose the measurement you require, such a clever machine that any mother would want and need.

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  23. I return to work soon and this would be great as I'm changing to formula feeds, worried that my breast milk with dry up while working.

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  24. Love that it prepares the bottle at the perfect temperature, which is not only great for safety reasons, but very handy especially in winter when it's so cool.

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  25. This is probably the coolest thing I have ever seen. Can't wait ti try it out!

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  26. love that it gives my bub the perfect bottle with the right temperature! In the middle of the night, zombie mum mind is scattered! At least the machine will be switched on ready to save my sanity and bubs hunger pang!

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  27. I love that the Perfect Prep Machine becomes every mums best friend; warming hearts with a wondrous world of inspirationally ingenious functionality, imaginatively innovative practicality and preciously dependable reliability!.

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  28. Perfect measuring and temperature too,
    Great when I'm feeling blue!
    In the middle of the night,
    It'd be a welcomed delight!

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  29. Love this!!! Awesome idea!!

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  30. I love that the perfect prep machine means hubby will have no excuse to not do it!

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  31. Makes a fresh bottle at correct temperature in less than 2 minutes definitely leaves more time for nurturing and tending to the baby's needs.

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  32. I love that a perfect bottle can be made by anyone including silly old grandad :)

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  33. Jessica Blundell25 June 2014 at 19:14

    Omg what a fantastic prize! Would love to win this! :)

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  34. Jessica Blundell25 June 2014 at 19:20

    I love the fact that It will be the perfect temperature and all done in under 5 minutes! No worries about making it too hot and having to cool it down! Such a time saver!

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  35. the multiple features to make it easy and versatile at babys every stage

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  36. I love the idea of fast bottles so you can satisfy impatient little ones faster. The ability to make it when you’re still half asleep is an added bonus. Not having to temperature taste test the formula is on top of the list as the foul tasting stuff is sure to keep even the dead awake. In a nut shell I get the job done and get to go back to sleep!

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  37. closer to nature perfect prep™ machine makes a fresh bottle at just the right serving temperature in less than 2 minutes, who wants to wait for a feed?.

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  38. Even dads could use this machine without any worries about the incorrect temperature of the bottle.

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  39. perfect temperature control will take the hassle out of it

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  40. I love that its a compact machine that can do it all and give me more time with my grandkids

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  41. Chantelle Cocks30 June 2014 at 19:43

    I love the idea that you know that the bottle is going to come out perfect everytime at just the right temperature for bub, especially usefil for those middle-of-the-night feeds.

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  42. I had no idea such a machine existed. How fantastic - I must get one!

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  43. The perfectly measured bottle really appeals to me, the accuracy is a fabulous feature, so quick and easy I love it.

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  44. I love all the features that ensure that the product is clean and working its best

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