Munchkin Cool Touch Microwave Steriliser Bags, Baby Bottle Teat & Dummy Steriliser, 6 Reusable Cold Water Sterilising Unit Alternative, Mini Travel

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Sterilising items is particularly important in the early days due to your little one’s immature immune system, which only begins to develop at around 6 months of age. By your baby’s first birthday they will be producing their own antibodies For cold water sterilising, chemicals are mixed with cold water to sterilise any feeding equipment. You’ll likely buy these chemicals in tablet or concentrated liquid form. You can also buy a ready-made sterilising solution. To fully sterilise baby bottles, you should follow the manufacturer’s guidelines – in most cases you’ll need to do the following: Kill up to 99.9% of common bacteria on bottles, pump parts and accessories in as little as 90 seconds. Each bag can be used 30 times and includes an Easy Close Pull Tab for easy, repeated use. The NHS recommends that you sterilise all bottles and feeding equipment for the first 12 months of your baby’s life. After this, you’re ok with simply washing them, either by hand or in the dishwasher. Unfortunately, a dishwasher alone isn’t enough to effectively sterilise your baby’s bottles. You will need to adequately sterilise all bottles and feeding equipment using one of the above methods until your baby is at least 12 months old.

Munchkin was founded by a father who wanted to change children’s lives for the better, one innovation at a time. We create clever and colourful products, designed to make parents' and children's lives easier and more enjoyable. Sterilising baby bottles can seem like a chore (especially when you need to do those night-time feeds), but it is essential for the health of your little one. But you can stop eventually. So, at what age can you stop sterilising baby bottles?If you're looking to keep your baby's bottles sterilised when out and about or have limited storage at home, meaning you can't have a full baby steriliser, microwave steriliser bags are a fantastic solution for cleaning feeding equipment or items that are often in your little one's mouth. To clean thoroughly, put bottles in upside down, and space out rings and teats to fully sterilise them. The time it takes depends on your microwave and the manufacturer's instructions, with times ranging from 90 seconds to six minutes. How long do bottles stay sterile in microwave bags?

How much will I need to use the steriliser? This could help determine the size of the unit you buy and how much you spend. A baby’s immune system isn’t as well developed as an adult’s. This means they can easily become ill if they drink milk that’s contaminated with bacteria. Milk is also a breeding ground for bacteria that can cause food poisoning – we’re talking diarrhoea and vomiting.Be mindful that with microwave sterilisers you cannot sterilise items made of metal. They can make a great travel steriliser too. You should also be careful with what you put in the steriliser bag. It goes without saying that metal is a no-go for the microwave, and you should make sure anything you put in is clearly 'microwave-safe'. A steriliser is a piece of equipment that kills virtually all germs and other potentially harmful micro-organisms using steam, chemicals or UV light. There are a number of different types of the market, and across a range of price points, including microwave Feed. Sterilise. Repeat. It can be a bit of a task to stay on top of sterilising with a demanding feed schedule; thanks to our cool touch microwave steriliser bags, it’s easier than ever to clean your baby bottles and stay on top of your baby feeding routine. The microwave boils the water and creates a build-up of steam which eliminates 99.9 per cent of bacteria by blasting them with 100°C water vapour.

These microwave steam steriliser bags use the Medela branding and colours, with the photographs and illustrated instructions you’d expect. There will be residual water in the base of the bag. To remove the water, hold the bag in the cool area as indicated and pour the water away from you into the sink. Do not fully unzip the bag before removing the residual water. With steam sterilising, water is added to the sterilising unit which then boils to create steam that kills the bacteria. Some steam sterilisers are standalone and will plug into the wall, whilst others are super simple and can just be popped in the microwave. Cold water sterilisers can be used anywhere (great for travel!) and do not require electricity to power them. Many parents also champion them as ‘simple to use’. However, others note a distinctive taste on the teat afterwards, which in some cases could be off-putting to your baby. Do you have a microwave? Microwave sterilisers are great space savers, but pretty redundant if you’re missing one of the main components!

Place the sterilising bag into the centre of the microwave, ensuring the bag is upright. Follow the instructions for your microwave. Microwave on high power using this guide:

If you don’t leave a gap for steam to escape when heating in the microwave (i.e. the bag is fully zipped), then the bag will pop open during sterilisation. If this happens, the items inside the bag will not be sterile and you will need to repeat the sterilisation process again.

Harmful bacteria can grow in milk residue left on bottles, which can leave your baby vulnerable to infections. Sterilising your little one’s feeding equipment will help to protect them, particularly from bacteria which cause vomiting and diarrhoea. Sterilising your baby’s feeding equipment before every use is essential for at least your baby’s first year – although this does not apply to weaning items such as spoons and bowls, if weaning from the recommended age of 6 months. If When you have a young baby, they want to feed all the time . You don’t need us to tell you that! And if you’re bottle feeding (or combination feeding) your little one, unfortunately it isn’t as simple as just washing out a bottle and filling it with milk.