If I'm using a larger bottle, like a nine ounce, and I lay it down in the sterilizer... it'll still sanitize right? Do they have to be Upright?
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I'm not sure. Honestly this is a waste of money. Just take a big pot with soap and water and boil the bottles. All you do with this is add water and stick into the microwave....Waste of money big time!!! And bigger bottles do not fit in here standing upright.
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We don't do any sterilization to our bottles, if need be done you will have to sterilize them.
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I'm not sure what standard is, but compared to avent bottles they are much skinnier. I bought a Munchkin brand bottle sterilizer from Walmart and the little slots the bottle are supposed to sit in fit my avent bottles but not my dr. Browns. Also, these 8oz bottles have to be laid down in the sterilizer because they are so tall. I love these bottles though! Don't let the multiple pieces discourage you from getting them. It's really easy to put them together!
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I don't have the dr brown glass bottles but have the dr brown 4 oz and 8 oz plastic bottles and they fit perfectly fine in the wabi. I also throw in my medela bottles, medela freestyle pump parts, and 20 oz Rubbermaid chug bottles as well. I know u are not suppose to pile it in but I do. I just run the sterilizer once and 2 drying cycles and everything comes out completely dry.
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I haven't see anywhere that they should be stored upright but it seems to be reasonable. Are you sure that you are replacing the cap tightly. That will definitely dry them out.
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You'll have to rinse with soap and water first to remove any residue. Then put them in the sterilizer. Make sure to check the bottom of the sterilizer after each use as a cleaning may be necessary if excess residue collects at the bottom.
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I would just sterilize after the initial purchase. You really don't need to sterilize bottles/parts each time anymore. That is an old recommendation from when water supplies weren't as safe. I do sterilize my bottles/parts once in a while still but really just hot soapy water or a run through the dishwasher is sufficient. Plus if you think about it- When you sterilize an item you also need to sterilize the tongs used to pick it up, the counter or drying rack you sit it on, the cupboard which it then goes into, and any other surface it is likely to touch by the time it's used for a feeding... You are never going to be able to keep your bottles sterile.
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Hello, my bottles are plastic, hot out but you can wait for it to cool down or simply manipulate the caliper off the sterilizer and cooled quickly.
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You can sterilize them in boiling water over the stove in a pot and depending on your brand sterilizer you are suppose to be able to sterilize these bottles as well. I have read that Avent and Wabi Baby can do so. Mainly you just need to sterilize them when brand new and on occasion otherwise soap and water is just fine.
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No. It's basically an acid in solution. As long as you keep it sealed it will be fine. I keep a mild solution it a spray bottle for quick sanitation and have never had a problem. It's amazing stuff.
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Yes, we wash the bottles out first. Then we rinse them well. Then we sterilize.
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Yes, the bottles remain wet after sterilizing. I tap them on a dish towel, tilt them and let them air dry.
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I think so! I microwave sterilize my Dr. Brown's bottles and pacis and my Medela storage containers so I feel confident saying these ones work, too. I just haven't done it myself because I switched to larger storage containers.
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Yes you can and it will be sanitized also. Being slow I stuck my finger in the steam and it was hot. Some cold water helped and I won't do that again.
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The sterilizer can be assembled into three different sizes for sterilization. When it is assembled to its largest size, it steam sterilizes as many as six bottles along with their nipples, rings, and covers. The large inner basket to the sterilizer can be removed to hold the baby bottles in the dishwasher (to keep them from flying around during the washing). The bottles should be washed and rinsed before being placed in the sterilizer.
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Great question... the answer is yes. If the head is removable, simply remove the head and place it into the sanitizer.
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No, the standard bottle is a bit too tall. I usually lay them down. You can fit about 6 or so if you lay them down.