How often should I sterilize my bottles?Updated a year ago

There are a lot of different opinions about how frequently you should sterilize baby bottles in general.

First, you should absolutely sterilize the bottles and all the parts before using them for the first time. We recommend simply placing them in boiling water for about 5 minutes and then letting them air dry. 

After that, many pediatricians feel that thoroughly cleaning with hot soapy water, or in dishwashers will do the job of keep the bottles and nipples clean and germ free. 

Prior to 6 months, your little one’s immune systems aren’t quite fully developed. So until that point, we’d recommend that you sterilize the bottles as frequently as you can. After 6 months, we think that it’s still good practice (and for your peace of mind) to sterilize the bottles and nipples once a week. 

Lastly, if your baby is sick for any reason, we’d strongly recommend frequent sterilization just to remove any doubt.