Of course, you want to keep germs away from your baby, and sterilizing his feeding bottle will help a lot. You don't have to sterilize baby bottles after each use. Sometimes even putting the bottle in the dishwasher and then washing it in hot water is enough. However, make sure to always wash the bottles before sterilizing them. Sometimes baby bottles should be washed more often, especially when your baby is sick. You can sterilize baby bottles by boiling, using steam, or soaking in a cleaning solution, and all three methods are equally effective.
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Method 1 of 3: Boiling Bottles (for Boilable Glass and Plastic Bottles)
Step 1. Put the bottle in the pot
Pour water into a large saucepan. Place the bottle in the pot until it is submerged in the water. Make sure the bottle is submerged in water. You can also insert the dot at once.
- Before using this method, make sure your baby's bottle is safe to boil. This method is best suited for bottles made of glass. However, you can also use it for plastic bottles as long as it's safe to boil.
- Use a special pot to boil baby bottles.
Step 2. Bring the water to a boil
Cover the pot with a clean lid. Put the pan on the stove. Turn on high heat and wait for the water to boil. Watch the pan while boiling the bottle. That way, you can immediately calculate the time after the water boils.
Step 3. Let the water continue to boil for 15 minutes
Once it starts to boil, continue to heat the water for 15 minutes to thoroughly sterilize the bottle. Try waiting at least 15 minutes before turning off the stove.
Step 4. Lift the vial with sterile tongs
Do not use your hands to lift baby bottles because your hands are not sterile. Instead, put the tip of the food tongs in boiling water until it's sterile and then use it to lift the bottle once it's cool enough.
Step 5. Dry the bottle
You can dry the bottle simply by wiping it with a clean towel to absorb any remaining water. After that, turn the bottle over so it can dry completely. Once the bottle dries, put the nipple back on so it's ready to use.
You can also shake the bottle to get rid of any excess water. Place the pacifier in the bottle and then place it in a clean area of the fridge to help keep bacteria away
Step 6. Check the bottle nipple for damage
Unfortunately, this method will eventually damage the pacifier. Therefore, check the nipple often for damage, making sure that there are no cracked or broken parts because germs can nest there.
Method 2 of 3: Using Steam (for Heat Resistant Plastic Bottles or Glass Bottles)
Step 1. Place the clean bottle in the sterilizer
Steam sterilizers can be used to sterilize baby bottles. Place the baby's bottle and nipple upside down in the appliance. That way, the hot steam can reach all nooks and crannies.
- You can buy this kit at most baby supply stores. Most have to be plugged directly into a power outlet, but there are a few options that can be used in the microwave.
- Make sure your baby's bottle can be sterilized with a steam sterilizer before using this method.
Step 2. Put water in the appliance
After inserting the bottle into the appliance, the water will start to evaporate when the appliance is turned on. However, each tool may be slightly different. So, read the appliance's user manual to find out where you should pour the water.
Step 3. Turn on the tool
After pouring water in a suitable place, close the appliance. After that, start the sterilization cycle according to the instructions for use. Generally, you just need to press the start button to turn on the appliance.
Step 4. Remove the bottle as needed
Make sure the sterilizer has cooled down. Do not expose yourself to hot steam and get hurt. It's best to leave the baby bottle in the appliance for a while until needed.
There should be an indication of the maximum time you can store bottles in the appliance before having to re-sterilize
Method 3 of 3: Using a Sterilizing Solution
Step 1. Mix the cleaning solution with water
This cleaning solution should contain chemicals that are safe for sterilizing bottles. This product is mostly equipped with a special bucket for the sterilization process. You only need to mix a certain volume of cleaning solution with water in a bucket according to the instructions for use.
You can buy a special solution for sterilizing baby bottles at online stores or large department stores. Make sure you only use this solution to sterilize bottles
Step 2. Put the bottle in the solution
Soak the bottle and nipple in the solution. Make sure the entire bottle is submerged in the solution. Most sterilization buckets have a tool at the top to help soak whatever is put in them.
Step 3. Let the baby bottle soak for half an hour
Baby bottles usually have to be left submerged for a certain amount of time before they can be considered sterile. To sterilize baby bottles using a chemical solution, it usually takes 30 minutes.
Step 4. Make a new solution every day
While you may leave baby bottles submerged in the sterilizing solution, you should make a new solution every 24 hours. Remove the bottle from the solution then throw the solution into the bucket. Clean the bucket with soap and water and then repeat making a new solution from scratch.
Baby bottles don't have to be cleaned every day. Leaving baby bottles submerged in the sterilizing solution is often the easiest way to keep them clean
Tips
- Clean the baby's pacifier regularly to prevent bacterial contamination, especially if he is sick.
- Some experts recommend that baby bottles be sterilized after each use. However, some experts only recommend that baby bottles be sterilized more often, especially if your baby is sick.
- The temperature of the dishwasher is sometimes not enough to sterilize baby bottles.
