How to clean the bottle

Before sterilizing the bottles, it is essential to perform a thorough cleaning of the bottles. For newborn babies it is necessary to sterilize the bottles always after each feeding for greater safety. But, when the baby is more than four months old, sterilization is not necessary, as it is followed by bottles and pacifiers, and cleaning is more than enough. Washing the baby's bottle can seem like a complicated task if we think about the microorganism and the bacteria that can be generated after taking it. But in reality there are very simple ways that will leave your baby's bottle completely clean. In this article we show you some simple steps so you know how to clean your baby's bottle .

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It is always advisable to sterilize it as a method of prevention and safety before the first use of the bottle. Then, unless the pediatrician specifically orders to sterilize the bottles, you can sterilize them every two or three times. What is essential is to wash them thoroughly. The most effective and usual way to clean the bottles is with soap and water .

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Immediately after taking, the bottle must be cleaned to prevent milk residues from adhering to the container and generating bacteria and microorganisms. Each part of the bottle (container, nipple and lid) should be cleaned separately with hot water and dishwasher . Clean them thoroughly and rinse them with plenty of water. You can use a special detergent for baby bottles or the dishwasher that you use at home.

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Once you have cleaned each of the parts of the bottle with soap and water, it is recommended that you use special brushes to clean the bottle . With the brushes for baby bottles you can reach all those parts that you could not clean in the previous step. He insists, above all, on the threads of the bottle and on the inner edges of both the container and the nipple.

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Once the cleaning of the bottle is finished, each piece should be dried separately in a clean place and where the air will be. Place the pieces down so that the water droplets run off and do not adhere to the bottle.

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When all parts of the bottle are dry, you can store them in a safe and clean place. It is very important that you do not keep the bottle mounted, that is, keep the parts separate.

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And ready! You already have your baby's bottle well cleaned and ready to prepare it for the next feeding. If your baby is newborn, now is the time to sterilize the bottle, right after cleaning it thoroughly.