How to sterilize baby bottles?

It is necessary to know how to sterilize bottles for newborns to all parents. After all, this is an important nuance of caring for an infant. Responsible dads and mothers understand that their child is defenseless before the world around him. And one of their main tasks is to protect the child, including from dangerous microorganisms, which can harm the baby's health. It is for this to know the methods of sterilization. This article will help to understand this issue and will enlighten, how much such actions are needed.

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Sterilization of bottles for newborns. What for? How long? How often?

Naturally, many parents have a question, is this procedure really necessary, or are they just echoes of the actions of the past years? Can now just simply wash the bottle with a modern detergent? Unfortunately, this is not enough, and sometimes - and unsafe. Bacteria in such a nutrient medium as breast milk or infant formula develop very quickly. And they can be completely destroyed by exposure to high temperatures. Chemicals can also cope with them, but as a rule, they are not rinsed completely in the surface of the dishes of the newborn and will carry their destructive effects on his health every day. So do without the process of sterilization will not work. But is it necessary to sterilize the bottles before each feeding?

How often should I sterilize the feeding bottles?

Previously, it was believed that the sterilization of bottles for newborns should be carried out after each use, but now this issue is not so strict.

Important! According to the research of the medical community, regular washing of bottles for feeding babies with hot soapy water is enough. The main requirement remains the use of clean water, suitable for drinking.

Sterilization is required in such cases:

• Immediately after purchase before first use of new dishes for the newborn.
• After each treatment of bottles for feeding water from a well or well.
• After any illness of the child.
• After a sufficiently long use of the packaging.

Up to what age does the child need to sterilize the bottles?

It should be understood that the dishes of the child clean must be absolutely always. But careful processing before bringing it into a sterile state should be bottled until the child reaches at least 6 months. Ideally, if you do this procedure longer - up to 1 year. By this time the baby will develop its own immunity to harmful and dangerous bacteria.

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Preparation for sterilization

It is a mistake to think that sterilization can be carried out immediately after using the bottle. Before its beginning it is necessary to thoroughly wash all the details of children's dishes, they should not have leftovers of baby food.

Important! Specialists recommend the use of food-baking soda for washing new-born dishes or specially cleansers for this purpose.

To achieve the best effect:

• Use the brushes, which reach to the very bottom of the bottle.
• Treat the nipple separately from other container elements.
• Children's dishes can also be washed in dishwashers, using special soft detergents.

Important! Pediatricians recommend that the dishwasher treat items for feeding newborns separately from plates and cups of other family members.

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How to sterilize baby bottles at home?

There are several ways to achieve absolute cleanliness of children's dishes. Some of them have been checked by our mothers and grandmothers. The most popular are the following methods:

• Boiling.
• Steam processing.
• Microwave sterilization.
• Sterilization in multivark.
• Handle the bottle with a special chemical solution.

Almost all of the above methods are suitable for processing bottles from both glass and plastic. Let's consider each of the ways in more detail.

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How to boil baby bottles?

The simplest and proven way for centuries to completely clean the children's dishes from harmful microorganisms is boiling. It does not require the availability of additional equipment or special devices, and the result of the procedure is 100%.

Is it possible to boil plastic feeding bottles?

This question is very important, because often manufacturers in the process of manufacturing plastic bottles for newborns use chemical substance Bisphenol-A.The toxicity of this component of plastic can lead to serious disabilities of the baby.

Many countries have already taken care of their small citizens and banned the sale of children's items, which include this substance. This policy has not reached us before, so we strongly recommend that parents carefully study the composition of the plastic when choosing bottles. If your bottle is made without impurities Bisphenol-A, then it can be processed by boiling, provided, of course, that the plastic quality.

How to boil baby bottles and pacifiers?

1. Place the washed children's cookware in a clean pan filled with cold water.

Important! Boil a bottle for the newborn should be in a specially designated for this vessel. In this case, the disinfection will be carried out more reliably.

1. Bring water to a boil.

Important! A necessary condition for proper sterilization is complete coverage of all bottles with water. If the dishes are plastic, then you can put a plate on top or a cup so that it does not float up.

1. Boil the children's cookware for 3 to 10 minutes.
2. Cool containers and use as directed.

Important! A significant drawback of using this method is damage to some parts of plastic dishes, as well as rubber elements under the influence of high temperature. Therefore, very carefully, you should perform this procedure with objects that you are not sure of. If you have doubts, it is better to use another method of sterilizing bottles for newborns.

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How to sterilize a baby bottle with a steamer?

Steaming is an equally reliable way to remove all harmful bacteria and germs from the dishes. You can carry out this procedure by the old method, keeping dishes over boiling water, or you can use a modern steamer or a special electric sterilizer.

How to properly sterilize baby bottles and pacifiers over steam?

1. Place the washed items of baby dishes in a colander, and place it over a saucepan with boiling water.
2. Hold the dishes over the steam for at least 10 minutes.

How do I sterilize the feeding bottles in the sterilizer?

1. Place well-washed baby bottles and their components in a water filled instrument tank.

Important! To achieve the best effect, it is recommended that all objects of dishes be placed with holes down.

1. Close the appliance with the lid and turn on for 10-12 minutes.

Important! It is recommended to open the sterilizer after it has completely cooled down, otherwise - there is a high probability of getting burned by steam.

How do I sterilize the feeding bottles in a double boiler?

1. Place the bottles down with the neck.
2. Pour water into the bottom compartment of the steamer.
3. All other parts of the baby bottle can be placed on the top of the appliance.
4. Set the device to the "cooking" mode, turn it on for 5-15 minutes.
5. When the steamer turns off and cools down, you can remove the items of children's dishes from it and use it for the intended purpose.

Important! A similar procedure can be performed in the multivark, by activating the "pairs" function. If the device has a special sterilization mode, then processing in it is made even easier.

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How to properly sterilize baby bottles in a microwave oven?

There are special sterilizers that are placed with children's dishes in a microwave oven and thus the disinfection of children's items is carried out. If you do not have such a device, you can use a special package or a clean glass jar.

Procedure:

1. Pour a little water in a special bag or glass pan with a lid.
2. Place the clean cookware in the prepared container.
3. Shove a container with a bottle into the microwave and turn on the microwave for a maximum power of 7-8 minutes.

Important! In a similar way, you can not sterilize bottles for newborns that have metal parts.

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How to sterilize baby bottles at home in cold water?

At first glance, it seems that it is impossible to achieve the disinfection of children's objects with the help of cold water, because all previous methods are based on heat treatment. But in fact, modern chemists and biologists for the convenience of parents have created drugs that can do this, with minimal effort on your part. Such chemicals can be purchased at the pharmacy.

Procedure:

1. Dissolve the special tablet in cold water according to the instructions.
2. Place all items that need to be sterilized in the prepared solution for 30 minutes.
3. After time, remove the bottle and all its parts from the liquid, rinse thoroughly in boiled water.

Important! The use of such drugs perfectly copes with the disinfection of dishes, without damaging it. But to get involved and use them constantly is not recommended, so as not to cause harm to the health of your baby.

As you can see, there are many ways to keep dishes of a newborn in perfect purity. Take note of all the methods given in the article, how to sterilize baby bottles, and use the ones convenient for you depending on the equipment available in the house. Thus, you will ensure the growth of the baby without unnecessary problems.