What is the safest way to sterilize baby bottles

Although regularly sterilizing baby bottles is an effective way to ensure the baby's health, you must also master the correct sterilization method when sterilizing baby bottles. Otherwise, it is very easy to destroy the material structure of the bottle itself and cause the production of other toxic substances. And when sterilizing the baby bottles, they must be sterilized thoroughly to achieve the best results. So how to sterilize the baby bottles is the safest?

How to sterilize baby bottles

After cleaning the bottle, it is time to sterilize it. Generally, there are two ways to sterilize baby bottles: boiling and steam. The sterilization methods and steps are as follows:

1. Boiling disinfection method

1. Prepare a stainless steel cooking pot filled with cold water. The depth of the water should be able to completely cover all the cleaned feeding utensils. (Stainless steel pots must be used exclusively for sterilizing baby bottles and should not be used with other cooking foods at home)

2. Wait 5 to 10 minutes after the water boils, then add pacifiers, bottle caps and other plastic products. Cover the pot and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, then turn off the heat. Wait until the water cools down a little, then use a sterilized bottle clip to remove the pacifier and bottle cap, wait until they are dry, then put them back on the bottle for later use. If it is a plastic bottle, wait until the water boils, then put the bottle, nipple, and bottle cap into the pot to sterilize it. Boil for about 3 to 5 minutes. Finally, use a sterilized bottle clip to pick up all the tableware, place it in a clean and ventilated place, and turn it upside down to drain.

3. It should be noted that plastic tableware should not be boiled for a long time, so it is recommended to put it in after the water boils and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, otherwise it will easily deteriorate. You can also pay attention to the temperature resistance mark on the bottle. If it is not resistant to high temperatures, it is best to use a steam cooker for sterilization.

2. Steam pot sterilization method

There are electric steam cookers with various functions and brands on the market. Parents can choose according to their needs. The sterilization method only needs to follow the instructions to achieve the purpose of sterilizing feeding utensils. However, it should be noted that before using the steam cooker for sterilization, all bottles, nipples, bottle caps and other items should be thoroughly cleaned first, and then put in together, press the switch, and the power will be automatically cut off after the sterilization is completed.

After the baby's bottle is sterilized, the water left in the bottle should be poured out thoroughly, then turned upside down to drain, and use a sterilized bottle clip to clip the sterilized bottle, nipple, bottle cap, etc., and place it in a ventilated, clean place to cool for later use, and cover it with gauze or a lid. In addition, if the bottle is not used after 24 hours of sterilization, it needs to be sterilized again to prevent bacterial growth. After the baby finishes drinking milk each time, the mother can first clean the bottles with a bottle brush, collect them and place them on the bottle rack to dry, and wait until they accumulate to a certain number or a size that the sterilizer can accommodate, then sterilize them together. Therefore, mothers must prepare many bottles at a time to meet the baby's daily needs.