How to sterilize baby bottles

How to sterilize baby bottles, Sterilizing bottles helps prevent your baby from getting sick through their mouths. Bottles should be sterilized frequently, especially if your child is sick, but they do not need to be sterilized every time you use them.

Boiling sterilization

1. Put the bottle in a pot. Fill a large pot with water. Put the bottle in the water and let the water flow into the bottle until it is covered. You can also put the nipple in the water.

Before using this method, make sure the bottle is resistant to boiling water. This method works best with glass bottles, as well as heat-resistant plastic bottles. ( Before heat-sterilizing plastic bottles, be sure to check the label to make sure they are heat-resistant. Some plastic bottles may release chemicals when heated to a certain temperature. ) Do not use the pot you used to sterilize the bottles for anything else.

2. Bring the water to a boil in the pot. Cover the pot with a clean lid. Place the pot on the stove and turn the heat up high to boil the water. Note when the water starts to boil so you can start timing.

3. Let the water boil for 15 minutes. After the water boils, continue to boil for at least 15 minutes before turning off the heat to thoroughly sterilize the bottles.

4. Use sterilized clamps to pick up the bottle. Do not use your hands to remove the bottle, as your hands may contaminate the bottle and the equipment. Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly and use clamps. While the water is boiling, dip the ends of the clamps in boiling water to sterilize them, and use them to pick up the bottle after they have cooled slightly.

5. Dry the bottles. Wipe off excess water with a clean towel, turn the bottles upside down, and dry them thoroughly. After drying, put the nipples back on the bottles for easy use next time.

You can also shake out the water. Put the nipple back on the bottle and place it in a clean container in the refrigerator to protect it from bacteria.

6. Check the nipple for damage. This method will damage the nipple if used for a long time. Check the nipple frequently for damage. Damaged parts may breed bacteria.

Steam sterilization

1. Put the clean bottle into the sterilizer. The sterilizer sterilizes the bottle with steam. Turn the bottle and nipple upside down so that the steam can reach every corner.

You can find bottle sterilizers at most stores that sell baby supplies. Before using this method, make sure the sterilizer is large enough to accommodate the bottles.

2. Add water to the sterilizer. When you put the bottle in, the water will produce steam. Each machine is slightly different, so check the manual to see where to add water.

3. Run the disinfection program. After adding water, turn off the machine. Follow the instructions to run the disinfection program. Usually, just press the start button.

4. Remove the bottle when necessary. Make sure the sterilizer has cooled down to avoid burns from steam. It is best to leave the bottle in the sterilizer and take it out when needed.

The included instruction manual will explain how long you can leave the bottles in the sterilizer and how long you should wait before the next round of sterilization.

Sterilize pacifiers regularly to avoid spreading germs, especially if baby is sick.

Some experts recommend sterilizing bottles after each use, while others recommend sterilizing them frequently, especially after a child is sick, but not every day.

Sometimes, a hot water cycle on your dishwasher is enough to sterilize bottles.