Housekeeping · Infant feeding hygiene

Clean, sanitize and air-dry infant bottles safely

Take bottles apart after feeds, wash all parts, sanitize when needed and air-dry fully.

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Rinsing a used bottle is not enough. CDC recommends cleaning after every feeding and daily sanitizing for babies under two months, born prematurely or with weakened immunity. Follow manufacturer instructions and your clinician's advice.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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After feeding, discard leftover prepared formula according to CDC time limits, and wash your hands with soap.
Disassemble the bottle, nipple, cap, ring and any removable valve parts.
Wash every part with soap and an appropriate brush in a dedicated clean basin, then rinse under running water.
Sanitize daily for infants under two months, born prematurely or immunocompromised. Only use boiling, steaming or dishwasher methods allowed by the manufacturer.
Air-dry parts completely in a protected clean area; do not rub them dry with a used kitchen towel.
With washed hands, reassemble only fully dry parts and store in a clean enclosed cabinet.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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