Why You Should Use a Baby Bottle Sterilizer

A baby’s immune system is not yet fully developed, and babies are more susceptible to infection and illness than an older child or adult. Give your baby’s delicate digestive tract and immune system a helping hand by keeping harmful bacteria from being transmitted at feeding time with a bottle sterilizer. It is important to sterilize all equipment until your baby is 12 months old, allowing your little one to gradually develop immunity.
 

There are also a lot of benefits to continue using a baby bottle sterilizer as long as your baby is using a bottle. The milk bottle sterilizer can eliminate any traces of bacteria and build-up that may otherwise taint your child’s formula or breastmilk.

When you first buy bottles, it is important to sterilize them at least one time. After all, you do not know where that bottle was before it was packaged and sold to you, so an initial sterilization is a quick, easy way to ensure baby’s health and safety.
 

There are several instances when you might want to sterilize baby’s bottle including:

• If you are using borrowed or second-hand bottles. With all the gear and supplies that babies require, some moms hit up consignment shops or borrow baby bottles from a friend. In these cases, it is critical to sterilize pre-used bottles before giving it to your child for the first time. The same goes for bottles that have been used for older siblings in your own home.
  
  
• If baby has been sick. You always want to keep your baby healthy, so the last thing you want to do is risk re-infecting them by using unclean bottles. If you are concerned about any germs or bacteria on your child’s bottles, sterilizing them will certainly put your mind at ease.
  
  
• If baby was premature or has health issues. Sterilization is particularly important if baby was born prematurely or has a weakened immune system.

The most common methods of sterilization include:

• Cold water method: You can use cold water to sterilize baby bottles, with special sterilization tablets to make it happen. These tablets only support one-time sterilization you need to keep buying more every time you need to sterilize your baby’s bottles.
  
  
• It also is rather time-consuming, since you will need to leave items submerged in water for at least half an hour. Then you will need to have cooled, boiled water ready to rinse away the solution before using the bottle for feeding.
  
  
• Boiling: Some parents boil their baby bottles, but again, you will need to first ensure that bottles are BPA-free. To sanitize bottles, you will need a large pot that is only used for bottle sterilizing. Fill it with enough water to submerge bottles and nipples. Then, boil with a lid on for at least 10 minutes. Do not remove the lid until you are ready to use the bottles.
  
  
• Baby Bottle Sterilizer: A steam steriliser or milk bottle sterilizer is a go-to option for many parents, thanks to its quick and convenient operation. The best bottle sterilizers can eliminate up to 99.99% of bacteria using no chemicals, soaps, or any other substances – just steam. This natural cleaning method is safe and efficient. Most of the best bottle sterilizers automatically dry the items inside and can be used to multi-task. You can also use it to sterilize pacifiers, toys and breast pump part along with feeding bottles. The drying function lets you avoid contaminating your bottle on bacteria-laden drying racks.

It is important to sterilize all your baby's feeding equipment, including bottles and teats, until they are at least 12 months old. Babies are vulnerable to the germs that cause diarrhea and vomiting. These germs can develop very easily in milk. Bottles and teats have nooks and corners that milk can collect in. Washing the feeding bottles might not completely take away all germs stuck on it. Sterilizing is the only way to ensure your baby's bottles are free from harmful bacteria.
 

Once your baby is six months old and has started solids, encourage your baby to use a cup, or a sipper for milk. Cups are better for your baby's teeth than feeding bottles. They also do not need to be sterilized, because they are easier to clean. You can stop sterilizing only once your baby is of at least 12 months of age and does not require milk bottles for feeding at all and has transitioned to using sippers and eating solid food. Bacteria do not breed as easily in your baby's solid food compared to milk. However, make sure to wash all your baby's cups, sippers, bowls, plates, and spoons in clean, hot, soapy water to ensure they are clean and safe to use. You may also choose to sterilize these utensils from time to time if your baby is less than 12 months old.