Can baby bottles be sterilized in a sterilizer? Can baby bottles that have been used by others be used?

The most important thing about baby bottles is cleaning and sterilization. Before and after use, baby bottles must be sterilized to keep them clean. So can baby bottles be sterilized in a sterilizer? Can baby bottles that have been used by others be used?

Can baby bottles be sterilized in a sterilizer?

It is recommended not to put baby bottles in a sterilizer for sterilization. Because the principle of the sterilizer is to use a high-voltage silent discharge device to generate ozone molecules, and the strong oxidation produced by the reduction of ozone molecules into oxygen molecules achieves the purpose of sterilization. The temperature inside the sterilizer must reach 125℃ and last for ten minutes. Some families buy plastic baby bottles, which cannot withstand the high temperature of the sterilizer.

Can I use a bottle that has been used by someone else?

It is best not to. Many parents have the habit of collecting old baby items, especially baby clothes, toys, milk bottles, and hats. Some parents keep them as souvenirs, some parents give them to the children of relatives and friends, and of course, many parents give them to their babies when they have a second child. Milk bottles also have a shelf life. The shelf life varies depending on the material. And I don’t know if there are any bacteria residues in milk bottles that have been used by others. After all, milk bottles are for babies to drink milk, so it is best to use new ones.

When can't baby bottles be used?

1. Expired

This refers to plastic and stainless steel bottles. After the expiration date, no matter whether they have been used or not, they cannot be used for babies. Because we cannot guarantee that its quality is still the same as before, we need to be responsible for the health of the baby.

2. The bottle turns yellow and has milk stains

The yellowing of the bottle is mostly related to oxidation. The long-term accumulation of milk stains will not only corrode the bottle and easily breed bacteria, but the lumps adsorbed on the bottle wall may also fall off into the milk powder or milk during reuse. In either case, it is not good for the baby's health.

3. The bottle is severely worn, especially the scale

A badly worn baby bottle can easily affect our visual judgment of the milk powder, especially the scale. If the concentration of the prepared milk powder is not properly controlled, it will affect the baby's absorption of nutrients and affect the baby's healthy development.

Precautions for sterilizing baby bottles

1. The sterilization methods for milk bottles of different materials are also different. For example, plastic utensils are not suitable for long-term boiling. Therefore, before sterilizing the milk bottles, mothers can carefully read the instructions for use of the milk bottles and pay attention to the temperature resistance mark on the milk bottles. If they are not resistant to high temperatures, it is best to use a steam cooker or sterilizer for sterilization.

2. In addition, mothers can also prepare more bottles and replace them in time to reduce the number of disinfections per day.

3. Parents should not leave sterilized bottles on the table for a long time, because the bottles will soon become contaminated.

4. After sterilizing the bottle, turn it upside down to allow the inside of the bottle to dry naturally. Before using the bottle each time, make sure the inside is completely dry to avoid possible contamination from residual water. Dryness is the best sterilizer.