How to wash baby bottles?





Who has a small child in his family is no doubt familiar with feeding bottles, nipples, diapers, soothers and probably knows how and how to wash baby bottles and other items surrounding the baby. Such knowledge is absolutely necessary for all young parents, because incorrect actions regarding cleaning of household items can not only damage the things themselves, but also entail a negative reaction of the child's body. The thing is that a newborn baby has not yet had time to fully develop his immune system, and this makes him more susceptible to bacteria that are on improperly treated surfaces.

Important! When buying plastic bottles for newborns, make sure that the plastic does not include the chemical substance Bisphenol-A. It is very toxic and can lead to a serious violation of the baby's health. Many countries have already banned the production and sale of household items mixed with this chemical. Unfortunately, so far our country is not included in this list. Therefore, parents need to be more vigilant when buying children's products.

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How to wash the feeding bottles?

To care for the dishes for feeding was perfect, you need to know the detailed instructions on how to wash baby bottles. It looks like this:

1. Rinse the bottle in the sink immediately after feeding:
   • Even if you don’t have time for a more thorough wash, just rinse the dish. This will prevent dried milk and dirt from accumulating on the walls and bottom of the bottle.
   • Use hot water to rinse. Thus, rinsing will be more effective.
2. To make the washing process more effective, you need to know how to wash the bottles for newborns best. When buying a bottle for feeding, immediately purchase the following products:
   • A brush for washing children's dishes and a special brush for washing a rubber nipple. Some bottles are difficult to wash near the bottom and in the neck area, a brush will help. Nipple brushes have the ability to collect bacteria from their surfaces.
   • A product designed specifically for washing baby bottles. It differs from a conventional dishwashing detergent in a more gentle and mild action. It is hypoallergenic, non-toxic and, what is equally important, does not leave soap residues on the surfaces of containers after rinsing in hot or cold water.
3. To eliminate the possibility of foreign bacteria and chemicals getting into children's dishes, it is recommended to wash the sink itself before washing it.
4. For a better effect, use a stiff sponge, baking soda, or other natural disinfectant.
5. After processing the sink, fill it with hot water of the highest possible temperature and soap.
6. Before washing the feeding bottles, they must be completely disassembled. Each part of them - a bottle, a nipple, a ring, a cap, is washed separately.

Important! Separate washing is recommended for the reason that between the ring and the nipple, as a rule, a large amount of milk accumulates, which contributes to the rapid growth of bacteria.

7. Submerge each part in hot soapy water.
8. Use a bottle brush and a nipple brush, which can also be washed and the ring.
9. If the instructions for use of the bottle for feeding say that it can be washed in the dishwasher, then use this method, which will save you a lot of time.
10. Place the bottle upside down on the top shelf of the dishwasher, away from heating elements.

Important! Today, children's goods stores can offer their customers a special basket for washing rings and nipples, which are installed in the dishwasher.

11. To get rid of soap residues on the surfaces of the bottle and its elements, after washing they should be thoroughly rinsed under running water at the highest possible temperature.
12. Place all parts of the baby bottle on the drying shelf.

Important! Dry the bottle in a well-ventilated area so that it quickly dries completely. Otherwise, fungus and mold may begin to develop on its surfaces.

13. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap before taking a dry baby bottle and offering it to your baby.

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Bottle sterilization

This method is very effective for the destruction of all possible bacteria on the surfaces of children's dishes. If earlier after each use of the bottle it was advised to sterilize, now this process is considered not so necessary.

Important! Recent research by the medical community has shown that washing bottles for feeding with hot soapy water is enough to clean them. The main condition remains the purity of the water and its suitability for drinking.

And, nevertheless, sterilization cannot be dispensed with in the following cases:

• Before the first use of dishes for the newborn immediately after purchase.
• After each washing of the bottle with water from a well or well.
• After the illness of the child.
• After prolonged use.

Electric and microwave sterilizers

The principle of sterilization in these devices is the processing of dishes with steam at a temperature of +100 C. Steam with such a high temperature kills all bacteria and microbes on the surfaces of the bottle. To use these devices correctly:

• The electric sterilizer should be filled with a small amount of water. Place the rings, nipples, and bottles inside some distance from each other. Sterilization takes approximately 10 minutes.
• With a microwave sterilizer, the actions are essentially the same. After placing all items requiring sterilization, place the appliance in the microwave. Select the microwave operating mode with full power and turn it on for 4-8 minutes.

Important! The operating time of the microwave oven depends purely on the power of the device itself.

Steam Sterilization

A double boiler is a fairly common item in the kitchen of a young housewife. With it, you can not only cook healthy and tasty food, but also, if necessary, sterilize children's dishes. For this:

1. Pour water into the lower compartment of the double boiler.
2. Place the bottles with the neck down.
3. Other items for the baby bottle can be placed on top of the double boiler.
4. Turn on the appliance in the “cooking” mode for a period of 5 to 15 minutes.
5. Wait for the steam cooker to turn off and cool.

After that, children's dishes can be used for their intended purpose.

Multicook Sterilization

Sterilizing in a slow cooker is very easy:

1. Pour 1 liter of water into the main capacity of the multicooker.
2. Put all items of children's dishes that require sterilization on a wire rack for cooking steamed dishes.
3. Turn on the “steam” mode, setting the time 7-10 minutes.

Microwave sterilization

1. To carry out this process in a microwave oven, it is better to use special bags or additional containers with a lid.
2. Children's dishes are placed in a container or bag and pour cold water.
3. After 7-8 minutes of microwave operation, the baby bottle will be sterilized.

Boiling

Moms, grandmothers and their predecessors in their youth were not familiar with either microwave ovens or sterilizers.And nevertheless, they took care of their children no worse than modern mothers. Today, a large number of young parents use the old and proven method of sterilization - boiling.

This is done very simply:

1. Pour water into a large pot and bring it to a boil.
2. Place all parts of the feeding bottle in boiling liquid.
3. Cover the pan and boil objects - at least 3 minutes.

Important! This sterilization method is best suited for glass bottles. If a plastic bottle does not incorporate the above harmful component - bisphenol-A, then it can also be processed in this way.

Cold Water Sterilization

This process can be carried out using cold water and a special drug that has antiseptic properties. In this case, wash baby bottles to get the effect of sterilization, you need such means as Milton or Bebe Comfort. They are sold in pharmacies. According to instructions?

1. They are dissolved in cold water and placed in a solution of children's dishes.
2. After half an hour, the dishes are removed from the solution and washed thoroughly with boiled water.

Important! This method protects children's dishes well from germs without damaging them.

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How to wash baby bottles while traveling?

Kids never let their parents relax. Therefore, when traveling, you need to be prepared for various minor troubles. To solve the problem of how to wash baby bottles during the trip, you always need to have a small container with soap and a brush.

Important! It is best to put the brush in a sealed zip bag. So you will protect it from unnecessary external bacteria.

How to act:

• If you have a detergent for washing bottles and brushes, you can wash children's dishes in any sink.

Important! Remember the rules for washing baby bottles. Strictly follow them, even if you are far from home.

• During travel, you will need one-time sterile bottle liners. With their help, you will be able to dispense with one bottle throughout the trip and wash it only once a day, for example, in the evening.

Important! Inserts must be changed after each meal the baby.

• Find out if there are microwaves at your place of stay or overnight. If you have them, then take a portable type microwave sterilizer with you on a trip.
• If the microwave is not available to you or for other reasons you cannot use the sterilizer, then you can do with an ordinary kettle with water. Pour boiling water over all the washed parts of the bottle for the newborn.
• After washing, place the bottle and its items on a clean towel for drying.

Important! Use this towel only for this purpose..

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Caring for the health of your baby, be sure to worry about the cleanliness of the objects that surround him. This is especially true for children's dishes, which are used by the child in the first months of life. If you approach this issue correctly, then washing baby bottles will not take you much time and effort, and the baby will be protected from unnecessary microorganisms.