2007-02-05 05:59:00 · 14 answers · asked by wannagotohawaiitomorrow 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Sterilization is not neccessarily a good thing. By exposing your child to germs, you build their resistance. The immune system needs practice. It has been scientifically proven that children who live a sterile life have less resistance to bacterial diseases.
I would recommend sterilization for no more than two weeks. Beyond that, your baby's immune system will learn to fight any bacteria that comes into his or her diet.
2007-02-05 06:12:33 · answer #1 · answered by Scheming Angel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You really only need to sterilize the nipples and bottles the first time you use them, after that you can just use hot soapy water and rinse them well or run them through the dishwasher. However if you give the baby water, or use water to mix formula, food etc. it should be boiled until the baby is atleast 6 months old and longer if it is from a well. Hope this helps!
2007-02-05 16:19:25 · answer #2 · answered by Roslyn L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not need to sterilize your baby bottles if you live in a city that has a treated water supply. Before I left the hospital I was told sterilization (boiling bottles) is no longer necessary. Just wash them with hot soapy water.
However, I still use the microwavable sterilization container every couple of days even though I know I do not have to.
2007-02-05 14:22:03 · answer #3 · answered by D J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You actually probably just either need to wash them in hot soapy water or run them through a dishwasher. Double check with your pediatrician. Mine told me that this is advice doctor's used to give because the water in some areas was questionable. As long as you are not using well water or live in an area that has had problems with the public water, then you do not need to sterilize the bottles in boiling water. So much easier!
2007-02-05 14:09:04 · answer #4 · answered by Reenie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my daughter started chewing on the dog's toys and I caught her eating cheerios that were hiding under the sofa I realized I was pretty much wasting my time sterilizing bottles. Hot soapy water is more than adequate.
2007-02-05 17:31:20 · answer #5 · answered by marie's mama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They used to sterilize bottles because of the water. Nowadays the water we use is just fine. So, just wash them in hot soapy water with a bottle brush and be sure to get in all the crevices and you will be fine.
2007-02-05 14:29:47 · answer #6 · answered by mommyof2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You only have to do it before the first use of the bottles, make sure you sterilize everything. After that, just use regular soap and water or the dishwasher. :)
2007-02-05 14:33:53 · answer #7 · answered by mama of 2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I kept sterilizing my childs bottles until she turned 14 months. I just make sure that they are cleaned well.
2007-02-05 14:04:51 · answer #8 · answered by mucimucie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just asked that question to my pediatrician. She said don't need to sterilized just wash it with hot soapy water. my baby is 3 month old now.
2007-02-05 14:16:52 · answer #9 · answered by bunda_MAG 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never bothered, just washed them in the dishwasher. I never had a problem.
2007-02-05 14:15:48 · answer #10 · answered by tabithap 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋