Why do pacifiers have to be boiled in boiling water?

Many babies have weak resistance, so their gastrointestinal infections are most likely to occur. Although the pacifier can bring a sense of comfort to the baby's body, if the baby's pacifier is not disinfected for a long time, it will cause disease to enter the body through the mouth. The reason for boiling the pacifier in boiling water is to disinfect it, but the boiling time should not be too long. Just boil it in water for about five minutes.

How to sterilize a pacifier

After cleaning the pacifier, it is necessary to sterilize it. Generally, the sterilization methods of baby pacifiers can be divided into boiling method and steam pot sterilization method. The sterilization methods and steps are as follows:

Boiling sterilization 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 nipples and should not be used with other cooking foods at home)

2. If it is a glass pacifier, you can put it into the pot together with cold water. Wait 5 to 10 minutes after the water boils, then put in the pacifier, bottle cap and other plastic products. Cover the pot and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, then turn off the heat. Wait until the water cools down a little, then use a sterilized bottle clip to take out the pacifier and bottle cap, and put them back on the bottle after they are dry 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. Steam pot sterilization method: There are electric steam pots 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.