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Do I still need to sterilise bottles?

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Autumn13 · 23/03/2021 20:11

DD is 9 months old now and will only have 2-3 bottles a day (not even full ones). Do I still need to sterilise them?

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dementedpixie · 23/03/2021 20:14

You're supposed to sterilise while you're still giving infant formula due to bacteria in the formula powder

MrsIronfoundersson · 23/03/2021 20:14

I just put them through the dishwasher at that stage (or a good hot wash and air dry if no dishwasher)

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Autumn13 · 23/03/2021 20:21

Yeah, I do put them in the dishwasher every wash.

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Letsallscreamatthesistene · 23/03/2021 20:22

As long as I use formula I sterilise.

sidesplittinglol · 23/03/2021 20:25

The NHS says for at least 12 months.

When I had my first it was a year. When I had my second or third they changed it to 6 months but it's now back to 12 months.

stargirl1701 · 23/03/2021 20:26

Breastmilk - no

Cows' milk - no

Formula - yes

Suzi888 · 23/03/2021 20:27

Yes.

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