{"id":3036,"date":"2023-03-24T13:04:19","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T13:04:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parent.guide\/?p=3036"},"modified":"2023-03-24T13:04:19","modified_gmt":"2023-03-24T13:04:19","slug":"how-to-sterilize-baby-bottles-and-nipples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parent.guide\/how-to-sterilize-baby-bottles-and-nipples\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Sterilize Baby Bottles and Nipples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Your baby is most vulnerable to diseases and illnesses during the first year of his life. If you don't properly sterilize baby bottles, then you risk having bacteria build up and potentially causing your baby to become ill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately for your baby's bottles and nipples are dead simple. Read on to find out about all the different ways to keep your baby feeding equipment sanitized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important points before you start sterilizing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you jump right in and start sterilizing your baby\u2019s feeding gear, there are some points to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Watch out for BPA<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Plastics can contain BPA and other nasty chemicals that when heated, leach through your bay's formula or milk. Studies have linked BPA to development problems<\/a> in young children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because the most common methods of sterilization rely on heat, it is vital that you look for baby bottles that are BPA free. Many mothers choose to use glass bottles as they widely considered the safest for young babies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Always sterilize brand new bottles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Just because a bottle is brand new does not mean that it is immediately germ-free. Whenever a new bottle or nipple enters your home, be sure to properly sterilize it using the methods below before giving it to your baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Be extra vigilant if your baby has been sick<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your baby has recently come down with cold or flu you will want to ensure that your sterilizing method is up to scratch. You do not want to reinfect your baby with germs from his bout of sickness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Sterilize glass baby bottles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unless the instructions indicate the contrary, glass baby bottles can be sterilized the same way as plastic baby bottles using any of the methods below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best baby bottle sterilizer options<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a couple different baby bottle sterilizer options depending on your preferences. We came up with the best baby bottle sterilizers with each of the sterilizer types so you know that you're getting the top product for you and your baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sterilizing baby bottles with electric steamers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is an appliance for every problem in the kitchen and sterilizing baby bottles is no different. Simply plug in your electric bottle sterilizer and walk away, only to return when your bottles have been sanitized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like with the microwave method below, electric sterilizers work by using high-temperature steam to kill germs and bacteria on your baby bottle and nipples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some electric baby bottle sterilizers will not only rid your bottles of germs and bacteria but also deodorize and dry your bottles with hot air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When placing bottles and nipples in electric sterilizers, be sure that the openings are facing downward. This will allow the steam to sterilize your feeding gear as efficiently as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electric sterilizers come in many different shapes and sizes. Some will allow you to only sanitize a few baby bottles at a time while others will allow you to sterilize baby bottles in bulk. Consider how many baby bottles you need to sanitize before committing to a purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Electric Baby Bottle Sterilizer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n