How long do bottle sterilization need to continue?
⚡ Short answer: Bottle sterilization is generally recommended until around 6 months; after that, washing thoroughly with hot soapy water and rinsing well is enough.
Anonymous
8 aylık bebek annesi · Feeding
I'm still boiling every bottle. How long must sterilization be done, and when is just washing enough?
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Your thoroughness for your baby's health is so valuable, and honestly you're doing the right thing in the early months. General pediatric guidance recommends sterilizing bottles and pacifiers by boiling until your baby is around 6 months old. After 6 months, when baby's immune system is stronger enough, washing thoroughly with hot soapy water and rinsing well is considered sufficient. Since your baby is 6 months now, you can safely stop boiling and switch to careful washing. Just use clean cloth for drying, that's all.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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