Do babies bottles etc need a steriliser?

[fourbythree]

I'm sure I read somewhere that of you wash babies bottles/ tears etc thouraghly and run them through the dishwasher then they don't need sterilising as well... Have I dreamt this or has anyone experience or references for this?
Thanks

US dishwashers use much hotter water than European dishwashers. They do not have to be as energy efficient.

You should sterilise if using powdered formula. Breast milk and liquid formula are a lower risk. The bacteria found in powdered formula is dangerous.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/breast_and_bottle_feeding/91585-imho-and-the-opinion-of-microbiologists-there-is-no-need

Thanks for the link.... It's a really interesting bit of info... They aren't even suggesting dishwasher are they?

I've been told to sterilise as long as we're using bottles because of the bacteria from the milk, so I'm doing that. Not sure of the science behind it but I'm very much of the "better safe than sorry" mindset. I'm sure others would disagree.

If you don't want to buy a steriliser we used Milton solution very successfully.
I quite like the smell.