How do you wash baby bottles?
Cleaning bottle-feeding equipment
- Wash your hands with soapy water and dry with a clean towel.
- Check teats for any cracks.
- Wash all bottle-feeding equipment in hot, soapy water.
- Use a bottle brush to scrub inside bottles and teat.
- Squirt water through teats to clear the little hole.
- Rinse everything thoroughly.
Can I just wash baby bottles with hot water?
The CDC recommends sterilizing baby’s bottle using boiling water, using a dishwasher, or by using steam (a microwave or specialty bottle sanitizer). If none of these other options is available, the CDC also says you can sterilize with bleach as a last resort.
How do you dry baby bottles after sterilizing?
After sanitizing, place items on a clean, unused dish towel or paper towel in an area protected from dirt and dust. Allow to air-dry thoroughly before storing. Do not use a dish towel to rub or pat items dry because doing so may transfer germs to the items.
At what age do you stop sterilizing baby bottles?
12 months old
It’s important to sterilise all your baby’s feeding equipment, including bottles and teats, until they are at least 12 months old. This will protect your baby against infections, in particular diarrhoea and vomiting.
What kind of soap do you wash baby bottles with?
Handwashing Versus Dishwashing Baby Bottles Rinse baby bottles, nipples, caps, and other attachments with warm water. Soak with warm water and a gentle dish soap like Dawn® Free and Clear, which is free of dyes. Rinse off bottles and attachments with warm water. Load into the top rack of your dishwasher.
How do you clean a baby’s first bottle?
Combine one teaspoon of unscented bleach with 16 cups of hot water. Submerge bottles in the solution, taking care to avoid any air bubbles in the bottom of the bottles. Soak bottles for two to five minutes, then remove with clean tongs. Place bottles on a clean dish towel to air dry.
Can you reuse baby bottles without washing?
Bottles should be cleaned after every feeding. If your baby does not finish drinking a bottle within 2 hours, throw away the unfinished formula. Germs can grow quickly if breast milk or formula is added to a partially used bottle, or if a used bottle is only rinsed, rather than cleaned.
Should babies bottles be completely dry?
Bottles need to completely dry before being put away. Assembling bottles and putting them away in a cabinet wet can trap moisture and foster microbial growth. Sterilizing bottles should be done before they are dried and before they are put away. As far as sterilizing goes, low-tech options are fine.
Is boiling baby bottles safe?
Sterilizing baby bottles with boiling water To sterilize baby bottles using boiling water, all you need is water and a pot. And don’t worry—it’s fine to sanitize plastic bottles using this method. Bring the water to a boil. Boil the bottles for five minutes (check manufacturer guidelines for variations).