If your baby bottles are made of glass or dishwasher-safe plastic, they can be run through the dishwasher. To load baby bottles in the dishwasher, use the internal basket to clip the nipples upright during the full cycle, then place all remaining bottle parts on the top rack. Choose a hot water and heated drying cycle.
Place bottle parts and other feeding items in the dishwasher. (Be sure to place small items inside a closed-top basket or mesh laundry bag so they don't end up in the dishwasher filter.) If possible, run the dishwasher using hot water and a heated drying cycle (or sanitizing setting); this can help kill more germs.
Small bottle pieces should be placed in a closed-top basket or mesh laundry bag. The dishwasher should be on a hot water cycle. And though that may be enough to kill germs on its own, most baby bottles can safely withstand a dishwasher sanitation cycle as well — just verify that the bottles are dishwasher safe.
You need to ensure the dishwasher detergent for baby bottles use natural or plant-based ingredients and are non-toxic, eco-friendly, and budget-friendly. A note: avoid buying antibacterial dish soap or detergents with fragrances, as these can be harmful to your babies.
All Dr. Brown's bottle parts are dishwasher safe, including the vent system and nipples, but on the top rack only.
Sanitizing 101
First up: sterilization! Fresh out of the package does not mean ready to use, so always sterilize new bottles, nipples, and pump parts prior to first use. A five-minute bath in boiling water or some quality time in one of Munchkin's bottle sterilizers will do the trick.
Yes, all of the Tommee Tippee bottles and teats can be washed in the dishwasher. It is suggested to place them on the top shelf and also sterilise them after washing.
Wash all parts in warm soapy water or place in the top shelf of a dishwasher. DO NOT leave the star valve on the venting tube when cleaning. DO NOT use the venting tube cleaning brush to clean the star valve. These actions can damage the valve and cause your bottle to leak.
It's important to sterilise all your baby's feeding equipment, including bottles and teats, until they are at least 12 months old. This will protect your baby against infections, in particular diarrhoea and vomiting.
If you don't notice any chips or cracks in your baby's bottles, a good rule of thumb is to dispose of them every four to six months, according to The Health Site. If any bottle you have is hovering in the questionable category due to cracks or coloring, it's always better to toss it than hang onto it.
The easiest way to sterilize bottles in terms of minimum effort or expenditure could be using a large container filled with cold water and cold water steriliser tablets. You just need to pop your bottles in and they stay sterile for 24hours. What is this? The water must be changed every 24 hours.
The Medela bottles are shatterproof and available in two different sizes: 150ml in packs of three and 250ml in packs of two. They can be used with all Medela breast pumps and teats. The breast milk bottles are dishwasher and microwave safe and are made from BPA free materials.
Apply a squirt of Dawn® to a bowl of hot water. Dawn® works great for cleaning baby items because it does not leave a soapy residue on bottles when rinsed appropriately.