It may seem like a trifle, but many people have ever wondered how to clean a bottle correctly. cleaning a baby bottle is a very simple task. Excessive cleaning is common due to the concern caused by the remains of microorganisms that could remain in the pieces and due to this, the continued use of sterilizers is resorted to. However, it has been found that this is not necessary if the baby is older than four months.
Next we show you how to clean a baby bottle in an easy way and guaranteeing your maximum peace of mind in the hygiene of your baby's bottle.
When is it recommended to sterilize?
Before opening the bottle and if the baby is newborn, It is advisable to sterilize it as a precautionary measure. Afterwards, it will only be necessary to do it every two or three feedings, although the frequency will be better indicated by your pediatrician.
Sterilization is carried out in specialized apparatus (sterilizers) that use water vapor as an aseptic measure. They have several sections where the different parts of the bottle are placed and a water tank that will later evaporate after plugging the device into an electricity supply. The manufacturer's instructions for use will tell you how to use it correctly.
How to clean a bottle with soap and water
Once the sterilization has been carried out (if necessary), what we will usually do for proper bottle hygiene is hand wash with soap and water. Of course, not with any soap. We must use specific soaps for pediatric use that are free of allergens, aromas and aggressive chemicals. They tend to have a more liquid appearance than conventional soaps and you will easily find them in specialized stores, drugstores and some supermarkets.
It is important to keep in mind that leftover milk is an exceptional breeding ground for microorganisms and we must ensure that no residue remains in the bottle. To do this, we will clean each piece separately with hot water and soap. By last rinse abundantly with water.
We can also make use of the dishwasher always taking care that the pieces are upside down, otherwise they will end up full of traces of soap and water and will have to be washed by hand again. Taking these precautions into account, the use of the dishwasher will be a good option since they have washing programs at high temperatures that guarantee correct disinfection.
The use of the brush
After washing we must rub the most difficult to reach areas with a specialized brush that we will also find in specialized baby sections. Its bristles are made of hygienic nylon that clean without damaging surfaces. We will insist on grooves, threads and teats that are usually the areas with the greatest residual adherence.
Parts drying
Then we will deposit each piece of the bottle upside down to dry on a clean surface with a kitchen napkin underneath or a clean cloth so that it soaks up the water well. Remember that handling the parts of the bottle or any baby utensil must always be done with clean hands Otherwise, all the sanitization measures that we carry out are of no use to us.
Once all the pieces are dry, the we will keep separately in a clean, dry and safe place. We will assemble the bottle just before the next feeding.
Good hygiene guarantees the health of your baby
With these steps you will have guaranteed correct hygiene of all the parts of the bottle and you will enjoy the peace of mind that this implies, since we have ensured the total elimination of residues that could harbor potentially pathogenic microorganisms. Hygiene is a measure of disease prevention that we must always practice to guarantee the health of the baby. Taking into account that their immune system is still immature and does not respond fully effectively, maximizing hygiene measures will help to compensate for the deficit of a still developing immune system. Let's take care of them with a good disinfection of the bottle and all its utensils.