There is this nurse who thinks that you don't have to sterilize bottles. When you breast feed...after you are done feeding your baby, you are suppose to clean your nipples with a warm wash cloth. duh. I really hate stupid people who think that just because they are in the medical field, they know everything. You are wrong mr or ms nurse. But yes, if one germ gets in, it multiplies. Are you retarded or something!? You need to go back to school.
2007-03-26 11:41:52 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I'm sorry I offended some people on here. But it was a retorical question. A couple of you got emails. Why ask someone why they are sterilizing!? They might feel better about feeding their baby if they do. I did with my first. And to clear something up, Do you like to breast feed and feel sticky!? I didn't when I tried. And hot soapy water does clean. No, you don't neccessarily have to sterilize. But some people don't like to take the chances that maybe their baby might get sick. Every baby is different. And I don't need to go back to school to know what I've already learned about being a mother. You don't get on here and tell people "OMG why are you sterilizing!?" You don't need to sterilize. But if it makes you feel better, do it!!! Especially with newborns. They are still so small and don't have a strong immune system yet. That is why they try and push you to nurse your baby instead of formula. Some people can't nurse. You don't have to be so rude though.
2007-03-26 12:09:43 · update #1
And I didn't say that I keep my kids in a germ free zone. I have all boys. They are all outside boys. They fish, they go camping. The only one that I had problems with, was my first. He was early. He had health problems because of that. And his asthma still kicks up. So, with a house full of asthmatics, I kind of have to keep my house free of dust and things. My house is always clean anyways. I don't like living in filth. And I'm not saying any of you are. That's just how I am. I'm not trying to be rude. But my god...you all don't have to be either.
2007-03-26 12:19:42 · update #2
to the nurse, no one else...
did you read the rest...i was saying who wants to be sticky after nursing. and if you have nipple cream...you won't get dried out and sore. duh!
2007-03-26 12:40:56 · update #3
The baby is precious to you and you must ALWAYS go with your concern and care ! MAKE it happen, plain and simple. Is there a lazy person around ? If so, re-direct ! CLEAN is really good for now. Later, the germs need to enter the body for the body to build up a resistance . You know: mud pies, playing in the dirt, interaction with other children. But for now? CHECK THE SITUATION ! And ,,,,,,,,,Good looking out !
2007-03-26 13:25:31 · answer #1 · answered by Israel-1 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ok first off, you don't HAVE to sterilize bottles, you gave the example that you wash your nipples after a feeding. Unless you are boiling your nipples for at least three minutes or exposing them to super heated pressurized steam, then you are not sterilizing them, so why would you have to sterilize bottles? wash them well with soap and hot water. there are germs everywhere, if you are afraid that one little germ will hurt your baby, then I hope you don't hold him or touch him, or allow him outside, or on the floor, or pretty much expose him to air of any kind.
second of all, don't you hate it when new moms read what to expect when you're expecting and visit a few baby websites and think they know everything and that the TRAINED medical staff is retarded despite several years of schooling and experience. if you choose to sterilize your bottles that's your own decision and the nurse was just trying to be helpful, if you don't like what she says then don't do it.
2007-03-26 15:14:00 · answer #2 · answered by boo 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I never sterilized bottles for either of my children. My older daughter was a bottle baby and the only thing I did was boil the water until she was 2 months. Did nothing special when the younger one was weened.
I'm a believer in exposing kids to germs. If you keep your kid in a germ free zone all hell breaks loose when they get to school. Nothing but germs there.
My friend has OCD and sterilized everything of her sons including toys and bedding. When he turned 4 and started preschool he had chronic colds and flu for almost an entire year.
2007-03-26 12:11:06 · answer #3 · answered by veruca_psycho 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Well........I didn't sterilize either of my two childrens bottles and they are just fine, also I don't plan on sterilizing for this baby either. I am not a germ phobe, and as long as give your bottles a thorough wash with hot water and soap you are fine.
2007-03-26 11:58:51 · answer #4 · answered by Beth 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
um not sure what you question is but i sterilized my childrens bottles until they were about 4 months old then i just washed them with hot water in the dishwasher and they never got sick so it all depends on the mother and father and their habits
2007-03-26 11:51:07 · answer #5 · answered by lorileerdcm 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Doesn't sound like you know it all either. There are alot of mothers that do not sterilize bottles. I do but thats just me. Warm water doesn't do it either..... So you are the one that sounds retarded. NOT A QUESTION
Noone would have been rude with you had you said your follow up before.........
You were not clear above
2007-03-26 11:52:46 · answer #6 · answered by tammer 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
well i agree but at the same time i had a nurse tell me that as long as i wash the bottles in hot soapy water and so far so good the only thing in that i let them air dry and when i give her a bottle of formula i use bottled water not tap water.
2007-03-26 11:50:32 · answer #7 · answered by twistedtexaslady 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I never sterilized the bottle I used...if you use formula you don't need to. The formula itself is sterile. Besides with modern day dishwashers everything is sterilized. Why make more work for yourself when you don't have to...I would prefer to spend that time enjoying my baby. So the nurse was right...maybe YOU need to go back to school? Elementary...
2007-03-26 11:50:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
You DO NOT have to clean your nipples before or after nursing. Those little pimplish looking bumps around your areola are your Montgomery Glands. Their job is to clean and lubricate your nipples. Using a washcloth to clean your breasts before or after nursing is likely to lead to sore, dry, cracked and possibly bleeding nipples.
Washing your HANDS before you nurse is a good idea. Washing your nipples is NOT. Any Lactation Consultant or La Leche League Leader will tell you the same.
2007-03-26 12:17:27 · answer #9 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Ha-Ha, I just left a message about her on another Q, wow she was starting to piss me right off!!!
Don't sterilise bottles, is she mad?? Our bodies are full of the good bacteria and all the antibodies plus boobs were designed to feed - unlike plastic bottles and rubber teats....
She just mouthed off and 'rolled her eyes' at some poor cow asking about discharge!
Don't suppose she'll see what i wrote but for her benefit it went a little like this -
If you don't like it go do something else!
For all we know she's a mental health nurse or dental nurse maybe - whatever she is she's clueless on baby's!
2007-03-26 11:48:58 · answer #10 · answered by RACHEL J 2 · 3⤊ 3⤋