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Baby Bottle Drying Racks Need Cleaning Too

A wet drying rack can recontaminate cleaned bottle parts. CDC advises a dedicated rack for infant feeding items and regular cleaning, sanitizing and thorough drying.

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CDC says a clean, unused towel or paper towel may be more hygienic than a drying rack for infant feeding parts. If a rack is used, dedicate it to feeding items and wash, sanitize and thoroughly dry it every few days; do so at least daily for babies under two months, premature babies or those with weakened immunity.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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Inspect the rack and drip tray for pooled water, slime, dust or signs of mold.
Reserve the rack for bottle, nipple and other feeding items. Do not share it with used cloths or tools that touch raw food.
Disassemble removable pieces according to the manual, then scrub the tray, grooves and posts with appropriate soap and clean tools; rinse.
Sanitize by a method approved for the rack. CDC advises every few days generally and at least daily if the infant is under two months old, premature or immunocompromised.
Air-dry the entire rack and tray completely before reassembly. Fully air-dry feeding parts rather than rubbing them with a used towel.
Stop using damaged or persistently damp racks; follow the specific manufacturer and healthcare team's hygiene directions.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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