Do You Sterilize Your Baby's Bottles?
Saturday June 14, 2008
And even when you get a recommendation from a health care provider, you might inquire about why this practice is necessary. Some doctors may know that the water supply in your area is not up to par, but some physicians have just always told parents this and it's a habit that's hard to break. You shouldn't be afraid to ask. Besides, if the reason is because of a poor water supply, you will want to boil water and sterilize dishes for your entire family, not just your baby.
Comments
You need a “I breastfed, not bottle fed” choice in your survey!
In response to the first comment…
The poll and article is about Sterilizing baby bottles, so why would there need to be a “I breasfed, not bottle fed” choice?? If you don’t use bottles, then the poll doesn’t pertain to you. If they were to add “I breastfed, not bottle fed” to the survey, they might as well add something like “I don’t have kids”.
This advice goes against all current medical recommendations and should not be listened to.
wells are not dirty, contaminated water in need of sterilization. I do have a filter and I have my well water tested yearly. It is very safe and cleaner than most tap water. To say that having a well means you should sterilize your drinking water is absurd.
Thank you Stewart and Melissa… I have addressed your comments here: More on Sterilizing Your Baby’s Bottles
My son is from Korea. When we went to bring him home, the family from Australia staying in the same guest house sterilized everything. I second-guessed my self for a little while thinking that they knew something I didn’t. I did not sterilize, however, and my son is a happy healthy 4 year old now.
I cant say why but i have a strong opinion on this, I say no! We dont sterilize our glasses etc!!! I just think its making the baby a bit precious! If you wash the bottles in hot soapy water and rinse them in hot water I think thats enough but Im not a doctor its just my belief!! I am a very casual Mum and prob get looked upon by other Mums but hey my boy is healthy!