March 5, 2010
Sterilising Baby Bottles
If you happen to be breastfeeding your baby, then you won’t have too much worry about sterilising baby bottles, nor will there be much concern over contaminated milk. Breast milk is the perfect source for giving your child your own anti-bodies to ward off germs. On the other hand if you choose to feed your baby a bottle, there isn’t the same level of protection and that will mean carefully sterilising baby bottles. Sterilizing baby bottles is easier than some would have you believe, and only consists of a few steps in order to ensure it’s done correctly. of course you will likely have already bought a set of nipples and bottles before the baby is born. This is one area that it’s best not to scrimp in. Make sure you purchase the very best bottles and nipples available. Nipples and bottles go through a lot of abuse when it comes to the sterilization or just feeding your baby, so you need to be sure they will be able to take wear and tear. You’ll want to put some thought into how you would like to sterilize the nipples and bottles when you go to buy them. Are you planning to buy a professional sterilizer, or use acceptable home methods, like the use of cold water sterilization or the microwave? Depending on what method makes you feel more comfortable, the choice is up to you.
If you decide to use a bottle sterilizer, try checking with your friends to find out what they did when sterilizing baby bottles, as well as read some marketing research to check out brands and prices. Bottle sterilizers can be very affordable and as easy to use as simply popping it into the microwave, wait 90 seconds, and the task is complete. This is a good idea if you aren’t planning any travel. If you do travel a good deal and want to take the baby with you, you might want to consider sterilising baby bottles with an electric steriliser. These sterilizers are easy to take along and you can use them in practically anywhere that has a power source available.
It’s very important that you carefully read the instructions that are included with the sterilizer, before you start sterilizing bottles. A lot of the products are extremely specific about how much water to use, and even though you might think you should use more, it’s wise to pay attention to the instructions that come on the packaging. There’s a reason the instructions say to use no more than the amount of water called for - ALL of the water has to be converted to steam so it can evaporate. If you use more, leftover water pools in the bottom and becomes a breeding ground for bacteria. What it all comes down to is if you want to ensure your baby’s bottles and nipples are clean and safe to use for feeding your baby, simply follow the directions to the letter and you’ll do just fine.
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