Can these containers be sterilized either by boiling it or using an avent sterilizer?
1512714
use anvent sterilizr is for sure, because i sterilized them after every use, but i never boiled it, but i think its ok
1512715
Yes! you can sterilize them either way. And now that my baby is older I use the to freeze baby food too. Very practical!
992100
For sterilizing for first use i washed them then soaked in alcohol then boiled in water. That was an all day process being that i left them soaking in alcohol. I'm sure u can clean them as u wish. I believr this to b a nonporous metal and I don't believe u will have issues with the metal coming off. U can also try silicon ones if u like. I prefer metal butbut its just a personal preference. I hope I was of some help.... Oh the soaking and boiling did not tarnish the metal. i dont know if that helps with ur question. Happy kegels!
1654603
I have sterilized mine in my avent electric steam sterilizer & my dishwasher. It is made of a silicon material similar to bottle nipples. I'm sure it would be okay in the microwave steamer especially if you do your bottle nipples that way. I don't like to microwave my stuff personally, but I don't think it would ruin the product from functioning.
1563306
The manufacturer's manual instructions indicate that they should be sterilize only in boiling water. They do not recommend microwave sterilization. I have no idea why. I did follow the instructions and my bottles are in great condition after been boil a lot of times.
697091
You're right, lids should not be boiled. They should be kept in hot (almost boiling) water to soften the seal and make it more pliable before placing on the jar.
413832
by the way. Don't use lake water or anything of that sort. For one your sterilizing everything anyway. Bottled water or even tap water is great. anything else is nothing short of using toilet water,used. Again, after all this is all going to be sterilized through the steamer or pressure cooker. Why run to the lake. Why invite contaiminates. We all have our ways. Find what's best for you and experiment.
218591
The pump and the tubes that connect with the pump don't need to be sterilized. In terms of our sterilization/cleanliness practices, we never re-used the bottle or parts that came into contact with breast milk until they were thoroughly cleaned. We never permitted the parts to dry with breast milk on them. For each of our children, we set up a system where the infants bottles were washed by hand separately from our other dishes. We rinsed breastmilk from parts when they weren't going to go through our cleaning process right away (e.g., away from the house, daily accumulation). This is as simple as rinsing with tap water or putting them in our big soaking bowl. Our washing system was to soak the bottles in 7th Generation dish soap and scalding water for about 30 mins prior to hand washing. I don't know if you're asking this, but we were never counseled to sterilize breast milk. Refrigerate. Warm prior to serving. Which we did by placing the bottles in hot water until it warmed up. All of our children survived their parent's amateurism to make it out of infanthood. I would recommend this Medela; I think its probably the least expensive version, and it worked well for us.
1297274
Yes, just break them down and put them in your sterilizer, along with your bottles, etc.
697089
The lids should be sterilized by pouring boiling water over them and allowing them to soak to soften rims. The canning lid rack is a silly investment, just use a pot. Visnaskas, I agree with you. Do not spend time and money on something so simple as sterilization. One could also bring lids to a boil, turn down heat, no big deal. The Canning Lid Rack is such a crock.
1284793
I have put it in my dishwasher a few times and it has held up. I haven't put it in a sterilizer though. I would assume yes.
697090
We don't always boil lids, just use very hot water. This procedure softens the rubber on the lid for a better seal and at the same time sanitizes them.
276873
I did not, though some recipes for vanilla, which is what I used them for, said to sterilize. I would imagine just putting them in boiling water for a short period of time would do the trick-minus the plastic lids. I would not know how the sterilize the lids.
1557937
No. You would use one of these to clean whatever before you steam sterilize.
1366024
Yes, absolutely. I was using the philips sterilizer, it went well without any problems.
1329143
I have never done that, but I do sterilize mine in my dishwasher so I'm sure it might work fine.
1281200
I've boiled mine in water to sterilize it several times. Still works with no problems.
218590
I've heard that people keep it in the fridge. You can also get a few sets of the tubes and cups so you have some spares. I would not sterilize but just wash after use and sterilize every couple days. I had no issues.