What's the best way to clean this bottle especially the straw part that baby sucks on? We serve milk in this so cleaning is important!
1029629
I take it apart and use a straw brush... I also have replacement straws and replace them periodically.
1029630
These straw cleaners work great! Make sure to take the straw out so you can really get a good cleaning of the removable straw as well as the straw part in the top of the cup. http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Browns-Natural-Cleaning-Brush/dp/B0006BAJN6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392151208&sr=8-1&keywords=dr+brown+bottle+cleaners
1029631
These straw cleaners work great! Make sure to take the straw out so you can really get a good cleaning of the removable straw as well as the straw part in the top of the cup. Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Cleaning Brush, 4 Count
1029632
i take the straw out. you really have to pull hard, not so easy the first few times. and then i use a straw brush. i also use this for milk.
1029633
We use this set for cleaning:On Amazon search for OXO Tot Straw and Sippy Cup Top Cleaning SetorSippy Straw Cleaner
1151289
Super easy to clean. The flow out of the sippy spout seems a little tough to get fluid out - but we will be using the straw spout - so it's not a big deal for us.
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The only thing I wouldn't do is soak it or get it too wet. You can wipe it with any baby safe cleaner and a damp rag to rinse. Every mom I have given it to LOVES it and has never mentioned a cleaning issue.
879159
I only use these for water so I wash the lid, the mouthpiece & outside with soap & warm water. I swish the inside with soapy water as well & rinse well. I suppose you could use a baby bottle brush.
2062565
Yes, im not sure you could properly clean it, bacteria could easily form inside. Im not an expert on cleaning as my baby would not take this unusual, alien like nipple at all. It has a 1/4 inch hole in the top.
1199403
I've found it very easy to clean. I use a bottle brush, works like a charm.
1889052
You have to separately buy a straw cleaning brush. And in my experience, it gets moldy very quickly, even though we washed it after every use and set it out to dry. Found out the hard way when I saw a bunch of black stuff floating in it while my daughter was drinking her water!!
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Don't know for sure about the straw, but I often use disposable straws anyway (just remember to get the extra long ones or they don't work). The hard straws are a lot harder to keep clean - even soaking them doesn't always clean the inside surface enough to suit me. Have used pipe cleaners more than once to remove stubborn stuff.
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Try a bottle brush? I'm not sure as I haven't cleaned it yet but that's what I'll try.
869260
The straw completely releases from the cup, and I just run it through the dishwasher. If we have used it for something that stains, I also have a straw brush. Munchkin Cleaning Brush Set, 1 Set
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I've had it installed on our dog crate door for a little over a month now and I've not ever cleaned the bottle. It hasn't gotten dirty so I haven't seen the need to clean it. My dog uses it during the night and for a few hours during the day. Now I'm curious why other people would clean it once or twice a week ??? Maybe it's because of all the water not being drank ??? My dog almost empties the bottle daily... so since I fill it daily he's always got fresh water in the bottle.
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I use the OXO Good Grips Bottle Cleaning Set. It comes with a straw brush and a detail brush that is great for the outside of the neck.
1199402
It's pretty easy, I use some soap and water and shake up the bottle and then a sponge for the mouth and cap. I also have one of those water bottle wand cleaner things (like a brush on a stick) so I can clean it better if I have anything besides water in it. I mainly use this bottle for water only, so it hasn't been a problem getting it clean.
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No, I've never purchased an straw cleaners from Amazon. We use my son's Dr. Brown's bottle cleaner for it and it works great, fits it well (my son is almost 3 yrs old and hasn't used a bottle for a while so we just use the brush that came with the baby bottle). I think they sell the Dr. Brown's bottle cleaners separately, if not I think most straw cleaners will fit it. Good luck
869261
I never could thoroughly clean mine either. I stuck the straw upright on one of the "sticks" in the dishwasher rack.
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The straw is extremely strong!!! Our little loves her's:). If I'm allowed to say just keep a close eye on your baby but it is safe!!! I hope I helped, good luck:)
621229
Yes, I did. I then pushed the plastic piece that acts as a seal. And it looks like I broke it. I am not sure if the suction that occurs is normal. My son was using it, and he liked the bottle. Then I drank from it one day, and the suction was a bit annoying. I thought I had to push the top piece in, and then pop -- I broke the seal.