Best Baby Bottle Drying Racks

Best Overall Drying Rack

OXO Tot Bottle Rack

Dimensions: 3.6"H x 13.7"L x 10.5"W | Dishwasher Safe: Yes

The OXO Tot Bottle Rack offers functionality, durability, and generous capacity to dry lots of stuff regularly. This product is super easy to clean and is top-rack dishwasher safe if you don't have time for handwashing. The rack holds up to eight bottles (including glass baby bottles), or you can use it to dry pump parts, sippy cups, plates, bowls, utensils, and more. The detachable container can hold and dry smaller items like medicine droppers, feeding utensils, and straws. The tray's bottom features ribs, which keep the parts lifted and away from draining water.

With greater capacity comes a larger footprint, so this rack might not be ideal for families with limited counter space. Also, the tray lacks drainage holes causing water to pool in the grooves, increasing the chances for gross things to collect or grow. However, you can avoid any long-term issues with regular cleaning and TLC. Overall, if you have countertop space to spare and need greater capacity, this rack can meet almost any need.

Best Budget-Friendly Option

Philips Avent Drying Rack

Dimensions: 10.5"H x 13"L x 8"W | Dishwasher Safe: Yes

The Philips Avent Drying Rack is sleek and modern, and despite its minimal footprint (which is excellent for small spaces), it can dry multiple parts. The branches hold up to eight baby bottles, sippy cups, water bottles (plastic or metal), and bottle tops and snack containers. The branches run down the middle, so accessing items is easy, and smaller items can sit on the base to dry. The removable prongs make this rack easy to dismantle and compact for storage. Plus, it is top-rack dishwasher safe, so cleanup is effortless.

Although we consider this product functional, small items that don't fit on the elongated prongs will need to lay on the tray. We don't believe this is a deal-breaker, but it is a factor to consider if you frequently wash small items. Despite this drawback, this is the rack for you if you want a dishwasher-safe drying rack that can dismantle for easy storage.

Our Favorite Travel Option

OXO Tot On-the-Go

Dimensions: 2.2"H x 8.5"L x 5.5"W | Dishwasher Safe: Yes

The OXO Tot On-the-Go is a travel set suitable for an overnight trip or an adventure to the grandparent's house. The sturdy case opens and features a few pegs and a bottle brush with a built-in stand to keep it upright while bottles and parts dry. The case's bottom has ribs that lift items and keep them away from standing water. It measures 10.8" when open and 5.5" when closed, making it compact and perfect for diaper bags or travel. This product is easy to stow almost anywhere from your luggage to your workspace for cleaning breast pump parts. It is top-rack dishwasher safe, perfect for busy parents, but hand washing is also a snap when away from home.

The OXO Tot On-the-Go has limited space and capacity. It holds a couple of bottles and accessories or pump parts, but not much at one time. If you need more capacity while traveling, other contenders in our lineup provide more drying space and still break down into a compact size (though they don't all include a bottle brush). If you need an all-in-one travel solution and only have a handful of items to wash and dry at a time, then we love what this product offers.

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	Score	Product	Price	Our Take
	80	OXO Tot Bottle Rack	$20	If you have countertop space to spare, this durable drying rack can hold multiple bottles and parts, and it's dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning
	78	Philips Avent Drying Rack	$18	With elevated prongs for ample airflow, this dishwasher-safe drying rack is easy to clean and equally as convenient to store
	71	OXO Tot On-the-Go	$17	Handy for washing a few parts while away from home, this compact, all-in-one option includes a bottle brush and is travel-ready
	68	OXO Tot Space Saving	$25	A verticle drying rack that clears up countertop space but might not fit under all cabinets
	65	Munchkin Fold	$12	With a compact fold for easy storage and an affordable price tag, this drying rack with pegs close together it more suitable for more narrow bottles than wide ones
	62	The First Years Spin Stack	$13	A spinning, two-tier, high-capacity drying rack that lacks stability, making it best for lightweight items, like plastic bottles instead of glass
	53	Boon Grass, Stem & Twig	$25	Perhaps not the most convenient to clean, but this drying rack is low-profile and stylish, making it one you may not mind showcasing on your countertop
	45	Termichy Bottle Rack	$16	If you seek customization and a travel bag you might be able to overlook the rack's handwashing and limited capacity
	44	Boon Sprig	$13	An attractive drying rack with a small footprint that spins for easy 360-degree access but requires hand washing
	31	Prince Lionheart Deluxe	$20	A drying rack with a thoughtful design but can be time-consuming to setup and dismantle, which hinders an already involved cleaning process

Why You Should Trust Us

The BabyGearLab Team is exceptionally passionate and equally knowledgeable when it comes to baby gear. We have extensively tested multiple products, including baby bottles, bottle brushes, and bottle drying racks. Leading our review is Molly Bradac, Senior Review Editor, and experienced nanny. With over 14 years of childcare experience, Molly knows all things, baby. For Molly, proper bottle cleaning, drying, and sanitizing are familiar territory. We tested each product side-by-side for ease of cleaning, capacity, and more to find the best in the bunch.

Analysis and Test Results

To simulate everyday use and compare drying rack performance, we completed lots of washing of various bottles and accessories, like breast pump parts, medicine droppers, pacifiers, and more, plus frequent cleaning of the drying racks, to evaluate and gather insider details.

Value

Among the competition, the Philips Avent Drying Rack is minimal and sleek in appearance, but this drying rack is functional and affordable. Use it for drying your baby's bottles, sippy cups, or kids' water bottles. Plus, we appreciate that it's easy to clean, which is excellent because the removable tray can accumulate grime. This issue isn't unique to this product; it occurs for most drying racks, so we appreciate a dishwasher-safe drying rack to ease the cleaning task. If you don't mind stretching your budget a tad (about the price of a cup of coffee), the OXO Tot Bottle Rack is top-performing. Like the Philips Avent, this option is dishwasher-safe; however, it offers greater capacity and a designated container for small items.

Ease of Cleaning

Standing water is a no-go because it can create an environment for bacteria and mold to grow. Therefore, we consider the best drying racks to be dishwasher-safe, plus have a design that allows ample airflow and a removable tray to keep items away from draining water.

Among the competition, the Philips Avent Drying Rack holds a top spot in this metric, scoring 9 of 10. This feat is directly related to the product's design. We consider helpful features to maintain a hygienic place for your baby's items. These include a removable tray, sufficient airflow to benefit dry time, and minimal nooks and crannies for grime to hide. With that said, just a word of wisdom, don't forget to check the removable tray for standing water and grime, and this goes for any product. Sometimes, out of sight means out of mind, and it's easy to forget about this area. Therefore, we recommend making cleaning a habit and marking it on the calendar if you need the reminder.

On the flip side, the Prince Lionheart Deluxe ranks the lowest, scoring 1 of 10. This product is not dishwasher-safe and will need handwashing, and with many nooks and crannies to inspect, we consider the job time-consuming and difficult. Given the hassle, we worry that parents will not clean the bottle drying rack as frequently as it should be.

Ease of Use

We value a product that is easy to assemble and dismantle, collapses for storage, and offers the necessary capacity to dry the number of bottles you will need in 24 hours, as well as any pumping parts, pacifiers, or other baby items. We suggest pre-determining your ideal capacity to narrow down potential products. Still, if you have the countertop space to spare, we recommend considering one with more room because, let's face it, no busy parent has time to play Tetris with a drying rack.

The Boon Grass, Stem & Twig and OXO Tot Bottle Rack rank the highest among the lineup, scoring 7 of 10. These products were easy to assemble and dismantle, had low profiles, and offered the capacity to house various items. Overall, we didn't mind using these contenders regularly.

Unfortunately, we can't say the same for the Prince Lionheart Deluxe. Assembling and dismantling this bottle drying rack is oddly time-consuming and challenging due to multiple plastic clip-together tabs, which don't feel very durable. Also, while it appears to be a highly organizational layout, it isn't. It was tricky to access specific items when fully loaded with bottles and accessories.

Durability

You'll want it to last, perhaps through years of use, whatever product you select. While using the bottle drying racks, we realized that no product is perfect, and some feel noticeably low-quality. Therefore, we scored and ranked the contender's durability. Products that feel sturdy and high-quality tend to rank higher than those that feel flimsy.

Scoring 9 of 10, the OXO Tot Bottle Rack ranks high among the lineup in this metric. This product feels noticeably sturdy, solid, and high-quality compared to others. We believe there's a great chance this product will provide longevity. However, we can't say the same about the The First Years Spin Stack. Although the pegs felt snug during testing, we worry they will grow weak after repeated use, and compared to other contenders, we worry about their durability over time.

Conclusion

Washing and drying a mountain of baby bottles and accessories might be a chore, especially in your baby's beginning years. However, a great drying rack can help make the task more manageable and organized. Thankfully, we have the details and recommendations you need to narrow down the options. We are confident there is a drying rack in our review that will meet your needs and budget.