Editor’s Note
As of May 2022, many formulas have become increasingly difficult to find. Please read our article, What To Do If You Can’t Find Baby Formula, for more information regarding the formula shortage.
After researching several major brands including Philips Avent, OXO, Dr. Brown’s, and Tommee Tippee, several formula dispensers rose to the top as the cream of the crop. We considered health and safety (all of the choices listed below are BPA-free and food-grade safe) and the diverse set of needs in families of different sizes and situations to recommend the top formula dispensers on the market this year.
Best Formula Dispensers
Philips Avent Powder Formula Dispenser is a small, portable formula dispenser, perfect for the diaper bag when you are on-the-go; whereas the Baby Brezza Formula Dispenser is not a portable option but rather measures, dispenses, and warms the formula bottle for home use.
Baby Brezza Formula Dispenser Machine
While not a portable option, the Baby Brezza is a one-stop-shop for formula mixing. With settings for every major brand of formula on the market, this machine measures, dispenses, and warms (three warming options) your bottles for you and can prepare anywhere from 2-10 oz bottles. Users simply match their brand of specific formula with the setting on the Baby Brezza, select their temperature preference and the size of the bottle they desire, push start, and the Baby Brezza does the rest!
What Users Are Saying…
Though a more expensive option, this machine can be a great time saver if maintained properly. As with any machine, the parts on the Baby Brezza are more complex and therefore need to be maintained carefully (i.e. wiping away powder buildup in the dispenser, putting the water reservoir through the dishwasher). Users should strictly adhere to the guidance to clean after every 4th bottle in order to keep the machine working properly.
It is also important to read all the instructions with this machine to make sure you match the mechanical setting to your exact brand of formula otherwise it may dispense too much or too little (this was the subject of a class-action lawsuit against Baby Brezza that was tossed out by judges in 2021).
It is also a lot easier to tell a babysitter to simply push a button rather than explaining all the important details of temperature, size, and formula measurement. With a wide variety of reviews, most users have concluded that this product is a lifesaver if cleaned diligently.
Check out our review of the Baby Brezza Formula Pro!
Dr. Brown’s Formula Mixing Pitcher
Though not a portable solution, this Formula Mixing Pitcher is ideal if you prefer to have pre-mixed bottles in your diaper bag or refrigerator. With the capacity to make four 8 oz. bottles at a time, this pitcher takes some of the legwork out of mixing the formula, as its blade produces a smooth, no clump mixture, while also reducing the number of air bubbles inside the bottle.
What Users Are Saying…
The pitcher can be easily disassembled and washed in the dishwasher or by hand and could be a great solution for moms who prefer to warm bottles instead of shake and mix at each feeding.
Many moms swear by this tool as a game-changer and is a great accessory to any bottle-making regimen. This is a great item for moms of twins so they don’t have to make so many individual bottles!
Dr. Brown’s Formula Dispenser
Similar to the Philips Avent dispenser, the Dr. Brown’s Dispenser is easy to disassemble and sterilize. Made up of only two pieces, the base is divided into three sections that can each hold enough formula for an 8 oz bottle. The snap-on lid rotates around to each of the different compartments.
What Users Are Saying…
With an even more compact design, Dr. Brown’s Dispenser is ideal for travel and small spaces. It cannot hold quite as much formula as its Avent counterpart and the inner compartment walls are not removable.
The lid on this dispenser has an excellent seal that prevents it from popping off during transportation but has had some issues sliding around while users were trying to pour formula. Much of this can be mastered with practice but is something to consider when buying.
Kidsmile Baby Food Storage Container
The Kidsmile Formula Dispenser is a stackable design with 4 separate compartments and a removable easy-pour spout. Each compartment can hold enough formula for 10-12 oz. bottles or can double as sanitary storage. The Kidsmile dispenser uses a screw-top design and has two lid sections to ensure the pour spout remains covered and clean.
What Users Are Saying…
Secure seals that prevent leaks between compartments have been a favorite feature of the Kidsmile design and moms of big eaters enjoy the larger capacity containers and versatile design that allows them to carry both formula and snacks during transitional feeding periods.
The cylindrical design fits well into most diaper bags and not many formula dispensers carry the same capacity of formula and snacks.
Munchkin Formula Dispenser
The Munchkin Formula Dispenser is divided into compartments that can each hold enough formula for an 8 oz. bottle. Available as is or included in a combo pack with a single-serve dispenser (also 8 oz.), the Munchkin design is ideal for travel and on-the-go formula mixing. Simply designed, the Munchkin Formula Dispenser is easy to clean and dishwasher safe.
What Users are Saying…
As one of the cheapest options on the market, the Munchkin Formula Dispenser has been a popular buy among moms.
While some buyers felt that the materials used to make the Munchkin Dispenser were cheap, they have held up through dishwashers and rambunctious babies just fine.
Though it doesn’t have the same 9 oz capacity as many of its counterparts, moms who use this brand have loved its pour spout design. Comparatively, the Munchkin design was easier to pour into the bottles with less mess and without fear of the lid popping off in the diaper bag.
The lower price and availability as a combo pack make it a great, diverse choice for families.
Philips Avent Powder Formula Dispenser & Snack Cup
The Philips Avent Formula Dispenser is a small, portable container that can hold enough dry formula to make three 9 oz bottles. Comprised of three pieces, this dispenser is easy to disassemble and is both microwave and dishwasher safe. The removable inner liner, divided into 3 sections for easy formula measurement, can be removed allowing the container to be utilized for small snacks as your child develops.
What Users Are Saying…
The simple, easy-to-clean design of this formula dispenser is one of its best qualities. With each compartment holding enough formula for 9 oz bottles, it is one of the bigger capacity dispensers on the market without losing its small size.
Moms who have used the dispenser love how durable and versatile the cup is, while also offering them peace of mind with a tight-fitting lid (nobody wants one of these accidentally opening in their diaper bag).
On the flip side, while the lid is tight-fitting, it is not the easiest to pour into prepared bottles. Most moms that have used this design say that it got much easier with practice, but the pour spout could be improved.
Tommee Tippee Formula Dispensers
If you are a Tommee Tippee fan or were gifted with this brand of baby bottle, these Tommee Tippy Formula Dispensers are a great space saver. Designed to actually sit inside the bottle, their unique design has pleased Tommee Tippee users with how easy and mess-free it is to make bottles on the go. Each package includes six formula caddies that each holds enough formula for a 9 oz. bottle. Unique to this manufacturer, these caddies will not serve their designed purpose with other bottle brands.
What Users Are Saying…
Most consumers of the Tommee Tippee Formula dispensers are big fans. The individual containers are small and lightweight so some moms still prefer to pre-fill these with formula and keep them in the diaper bag even though they do not have Tommee Tippee bottles.
Consumers love the mess-free pour of this design and moms with Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Bottles can’t say enough good things about how nicely it sits inside the bottles.
See why the Tommee Tippee bottles are some of the best bottles for reflux.
Accmor Baby Milk Powder Formula Dispenser
Another stackable solution is the Accmor Baby Milk Powder Formula Dispenser. Ideal especially for travelers, each “stack” comes with five compartments that can hold enough formula for an 8 oz. bottle. A sit-in liner separates each compartment without leaking from one bowl to the next and the screw lid can be attached to whichever compartment you need.
What Users Are Saying…
Users loved the pour-friendly design, though some commented that the small threading made it tricky to attach the pour spout in a hurry.
The manufacturer also recommends that these be hand-washed only though some users have had success washing them on the top rack of the dishwasher.
In comparison to other stackable designs, the Accmor Formula dispenser is the only design with five compartments instead of four.
Termichy Baby Formula Dispenser
With its sleek design, the Termichy Baby Formula Dispenser is another space-saving dispenser ideal for diaper bags and on-the-go formula making not to mention the super cute design! You can purchase this dispenser in either pink or blue.
A really cool feature of this baby formula dispenser is how you can store everything in one secure place. Within the formula dispenser, is a spoon, scraper, and a large section to hold the baby’s formula or anything else up to 500 ml.
What Users Are Saying…
Parents love how cute and discreet this baby formula dispenser is. It includes everything they need in one good-sized container and it is sold at a very reasonable price!
Zooawa Baby Formula Dispenser
The Zooawa Baby Formula Dispenser is made of high-quality food-grade silicone and is eco-friendly and BPA-safe. Each purchase includes 3 separate formula dispensers that can be easily “snapped” to one another when traveling. You can fill up each container with formula or one with formula, one with snacks, and one with cereal. So many options!
What Users are Saying…
Parents love how durable these are and that they can fit 60g of formula in each container, which is about 11 scoops.
A downfall is that it can be difficult to pour all the formula out as it can get stuck on the silicone.
The Best Formula Dispensers Compared
The table below compares only the recommended products on this page. A low or high Price means it is low or high compared to the other products listed. The Popularity Score reflects how often readers click on and buy the product. The Quality Score is our assessment of the overall performance and satisfaction with the product compared to others in the table.
| Baby Brezza Formula Dispenser Machine | 9.9 | 9.2 | 199.00 |
| Dr. Brown's Formula Mixing Pitcher | 9.9 | 9.6 | 18.10 |
| Philips Avent Powder Formula Dispenser & Snack Cup | 6.1 | 9.6 | 15.99 |
| Accmor Baby Milk Powder Formula Dispenser | 9.8 | 9.4 | 12.99 |
| Termichy Baby Formula Dispenser | 9.8 | 9.4 | 11.98 |
| Munchkin Formula Dispenser | 9.4 | 9.4 | 8.64 |
| Tommee Tippee Formula Dispensers | 9.6 | 9.6 | 5.99 |
| Dr. Brown's Formula Dispenser | 9.9 | 9.6 | 4.99 |
| Kidsmile Baby Food Storage Container | 3.9 | 9.6 | - |
| Zooawa Baby Formula Dispenser | 5.0 | 9.0 | - |
How We Selected the Best Formula Dispensers
Safety
All of the chosen formula dispensers had to meet basic food safety protocols. All of the choices are BPA-free and food-safe.
While not all of them are microwavable or dishwasher tested, many doctors recommend hand-washing baby utensils anyway and all of these products can be safely washed and sanitized with boiling water.
Versatility and Ease of Use
For every mom, versatility and user-friendliness are key. With a wide variety of designs and shapes, these top formula storage containers all serve a variety of functions and are ideal for growing babies and growing families.
From the top choices in stack-able formula containers ideally suited for travel and/or feeding multiple children at a time, to the more compact, sleeker designs of formula dispensers, each dispenser on this list is known for its diversity, durability, and simplicity.
FAQs – Formula Dispensers
What is a formula dispenser?
The purpose of a formula dispenser is to enable you to take pre-measured portions of powdered formula with you on the go, whether it be playdates, plane rides, or day trips.
In essence, it reduces the amount of time needed to measure, pour, and mix a formula bottle on the go or in the middle of the night feedings. The user can simply pour the portioned formula into prepared water, mix, and feed the baby.
How does a formula dispenser help?
A formula dispenser gives parents added freedom during the young bottle-feeding days.
As most formula containers are rather large and clunky, having a smaller container to take with you is a huge space saver not to mention much easier to hand off to a babysitter or childcare professional.
Not only that, middle-of-the-night feedings can be severely expedited by having formula pre-portioned and ready to pour directly into a prepared bottle instead of having to try and measure in little to no light while half asleep and trying to juggle a hungry baby.
Will a formula dispenser affect the shelf-life of formula?
When a powdered formula is mixed ahead of time, it is generally safe to be consumed up to 24 hours after mixing, as long as it is stored in a refrigerator. The powdered formula in a formula dispenser, if left unmixed, will maintain the same quality date as the larger, store-bought container.
Do you need to sterilize powder dispensers?
Yes, powder dispensers are involved in the feeding of your baby, so you should wash and sterilize them just like you would a baby bottle.
How many scoops of formula fit in a 1-ounce container?
That depends on the formula brand.
Let’s do some quick math. Most formula brand scoops are around 8 grams, so there are about 3.5 scoops in an ounce. Most of these containers will hold enough formula to make an 8oz bottle, which is 4 scoops. And that’s filling the container to the tippy top.
