A drying and disinfecting device utilizing ultraviolet radiation (UV) and infrared light (IR) to dry and disinfect baby bottles and other objects placed therein, the device comprising: a drying and disinfecting chamber for containing small objects to be dried and disinfected therein an ultraviolet light source and an infrared light source operable to expose baby bottles and other objects to ultraviolet radiation a protective UV-blocking viewing window a convenience handle for portability a user interface a controller, the controller operable to: initiate a drying and disinfecting cycle in which the ultraviolet light source is caused to emit ultraviolet light in response to user input via the user interface and cause the user interface to indicate a status of the device. The device creates significant convenience over and avoids the disadvantages of the traditional use of high heat, moisture and steam to dry and disinfect baby bottles and other objects.
