I purchased something similar for a friend, but their pediatrician said that boiling pot (get a big stock pot & a pile of baby bottles) of water is best. Some of these machines if not kept 100% clean; provides another area for germs to grow.
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- candlepower
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- kramerz80
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He/she quoted someone who said that they don't sterilize at all, and just handwash with hot water:
So clearly, yes if you are not sterlizing with at least boiling water there are health risks to your infant.
- akito925
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I boiled my bottle in a pot for sterlization, my baby turned out perfectly fine,.
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- Hawk25
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I personally started with boiling in water and then switched to the Brezza steamer after finding it cheap a while ago. Yes it doesn't take much effort to boil a pot of water and put the bottles in, but it took even less effort to load it into the steamer, pour a little bit of water, walk away, and come back an hour later to perfectly dry bottles/nipples/etc. Whether it's worth it is up to the individual person, but I found it helpful since it was one less thing on my mind. We tried it again after a few months of storage and it did start leaking (not sure why), but I'd pay $80 to buy it again.
FYI for those who are buying this, it's worth the extra couple of bucks to buy distilled water. Cleanup doesn't take very long, but cleaning mineral deposits is annoying
On a side note, I never did like the argument "I did 'x' and my baby was fine". I'm sure other parents have said the same with not sterilizing at all (my own parents said that with me when they saw us boiling bottles), and I'm sure there are some parents who have used the same argument with not getting the measles vaccine.
- Tapout123
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This. We used one of these for two kids over three years and it worked perfectly. It only takes a few minutes and fits anything you want to put in there.OneAndTrueHeir wrote: ↑ That assumes that your time is worthless. Cripes, at a bare minimum, grab a microwave steriliser.
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- Ducky
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Unless your water supply is suspected to harbor contaminated bacteria, it is as safe for your baby as it is for you. There is no reason to sterilize what is already safe. Sterilizing the bottles and nipples is also unwarranted. Thorough cleaning with soap and water gets rid of almost all germs.
- jk9088
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As someone with no kids, I am genuinely curious why it's required to sterilize everything in boiling water? I mean, kids put everything in their mouths anyways (most of it much dirtier than washed bottles).
(Again, I know that sterilizing is recommended, I just always wondered if it was overkill...)
Edit: I did a quick google search and several websites mention it's not necessary to sterilize every time, just initially, after an infection, and maybe periodically. Not sure how reputable those sites are though?
(Again, I know that sterilizing is recommended, I just always wondered if it was overkill...)
Edit: I did a quick google search and several websites mention it's not necessary to sterilize every time, just initially, after an infection, and maybe periodically. Not sure how reputable those sites are though?
- stcv3
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This is just as convenient as using a robot vacuum for example. Yes, you can do it manually but is it worth your time/extra effort?
- TorontoUserName
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Based on what we have read, once a baby starts to crawl around and put things in their mouth is when you can stop sterilizing. I have read some places that you don't need to sterilize every time, but my wife and I just do it each time to be safe. It's washing that is more effort than sterilizing since we bought a microwave sterilizer, which makes it really quick to use.jk9088 wrote: ↑ As someone with no kids, I am genuinely curious why it's required to sterilize everything in boiling water? I mean, kids put everything in their mouths anyways (most of it much dirtier than washed bottles).
(Again, I know that sterilizing is recommended, I just always wondered if it was overkill...)
Edit: I did a quick google search and several websites mention it's not necessary to sterilize every time, just initially, after an infection, and maybe periodically. Not sure how reputable those sites are though?
- OneAndTrueHeir
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Ducky wrote: ↑Unless your water supply is suspected to harbor contaminated bacteria, it is as safe for your baby as it is for you. There is no reason to sterilize what is already safe. Sterilizing the bottles and nipples is also unwarranted. Thorough cleaning with soap and water gets rid of almost all germs.
If a woman is pumping milk, you absolutely must sanitise the pump equipment and bottles to keep the milk fresh for storage. Breast milk has antibacterial properties, but dangerous pathogens will still grow quickly in less than pristine conditions. Formula is even worse; it has no antibacterial properties, is a perfect medium for bacterial growth, and spoils very, very quickly.
Nobody would/should care if a baby just chewed on a dirty bottle. But put milk or formula in that dirty bottle and it can be very bad for your baby's health.
- Cokenut
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Daughter in law is expecting and this is something they mentioned wanting. Thanks OP!
- wiebecj
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Sterilizing bottles beyond their first use is just fear mongering. Think about it, is a mothers breast sterilized every time a baby drinks from it??
http://babyparenting.about.com/od/nutri ... bottle.htm
What If Your Doctor Recommends Routine Bottle Sterilization?
If your healthcare provider recommends routine sterilization, don't be afraid to question why this practice is necessary. While some doctors may know that the water supply in your area is not up to par, others may be advising sterilization out of habit.
Healthcare providers have varying advice on this, but studies as far back as the 1950s have indicated that there is no need for routine sterilization of bottles beyond hot soapy water or time in a dishwasher. In fact, it's been noted that constant sterilization via boiling can cause older plastic bottles to leach out BPA quicker.
In the end, deciding how (and how often) to sanitize your baby's feeding equipment is entirely up to you. Talk to your pediatrician and choose the method that best fits your lifestyle and makes you most comfortable.
http://babyparenting.about.com/od/nutri ... bottle.htm
What If Your Doctor Recommends Routine Bottle Sterilization?
If your healthcare provider recommends routine sterilization, don't be afraid to question why this practice is necessary. While some doctors may know that the water supply in your area is not up to par, others may be advising sterilization out of habit.
Healthcare providers have varying advice on this, but studies as far back as the 1950s have indicated that there is no need for routine sterilization of bottles beyond hot soapy water or time in a dishwasher. In fact, it's been noted that constant sterilization via boiling can cause older plastic bottles to leach out BPA quicker.
In the end, deciding how (and how often) to sanitize your baby's feeding equipment is entirely up to you. Talk to your pediatrician and choose the method that best fits your lifestyle and makes you most comfortable.
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When the baby drinks directly from the breast, the milk is not stored. Storage in unsanitised bottles is a completely unnecessary risk.
Ridiculous cop-out. Basically giving bad advice, then absolving all responsibility, because of 'the feels'. At the same time fearmongering about BPA, which isn't used in baby bottles anymore.Talk to your pediatrician and choose the method that best fits your lifestyle and makes you most comfortable.
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- wiebecj
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So its not stored in the mothers body? Our doctor told us the same thing. Nothing required beyond soap and water.OneAndTrueHeir wrote: ↑ When the baby drinks directly from the breast, the milk is not stored. Storage in unsanitised bottles is a completely unnecessary risk.
Ridiculous cop-out. Basically giving bad advice, then absolving all responsibility, because of 'the feels'.
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Sure it is. But when you pump, and put it in a bottle, with different bacteria, and store it longer, that is when the risks arise.
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- Prelude38
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for value this was the best sterilizer i found. The drying feature saves a ton of time. we tried to use a non-drying sterilizer and the bottle would take days to dry. this thing take about 45 mins. we use Distilled water in it as well. Honestly this thing is awesome. there are other sterilizers that have drying but they cost like $200 or more. i think this product save a good deal of time so i have and would totally recommended it.
- trinity991
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Thanks OP! Bought one for sterilizing my kid's nebulizer equipment (he has Cystic Fibrosis). I have been using the microwave bags. I had been waiting for the brezza or the wabi to go on sale so I jumped at this price.
- wiebecj
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And thats why you use soap and water to clean the bottles. Or a dishwasher. I’m not here to convince anyone. Do what you feel is best for your baby. Just stating what we were told for our childrenOneAndTrueHeir wrote: ↑ Sure it is. But when you pump, and put it in a bottle, with different bacteria, and store it longer, that is when the risks arise.
- baymoe
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Would have purchased this instead of our Philips. The drying function would have been handy. We now use a small usb fan plugged into the wall socket to quickly dry bottles/nipples. Not as effective but sure beats waiting for hours for everything to try if left on its own.
- jk9088
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OneAndTrueHeir wrote: ↑ If a woman is pumping milk, you absolutely must sanitise the pump equipment and bottles to keep the milk fresh for storage. Breast milk has antibacterial properties, but dangerous pathogens will still grow quickly in less than pristine conditions. Formula is even worse; it has no antibacterial properties, is a perfect medium for bacterial growth, and spoils very, very quickly.
Nobody would/should care if a baby just chewed on a dirty bottle. But put milk or formula in that dirty bottle and it can be very bad for your baby's health.
Thanks for the replies. So it sounds like if you are making a fresh batch of mixed formula it is fine, and also after the baby is a few months old it's also fine. Otherwise it's just done to err on the side of caution?TorontoUserName wrote: ↑ Based on what we have read, once a baby starts to crawl around and put things in their mouth is when you can stop sterilizing. I have read some places that you don't need to sterilize every time, but my wife and I just do it each time to be safe. It's washing that is more effort than sterilizing since we bought a microwave sterilizer, which makes it really quick to use.
Can sterilizing too often actually be bad for the baby? e.g. you are keeping their environment "too clean", leading to increased risk of autoimmune diseases/allergies etc?
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