Feeding bottles sterilization

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My daughter is 5 months old right now. I give her similac four times a day except breatmilk. I want to know is it necessary to sterilize bottles after every feed or cleaning with hot water would be sufficient?

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Dr. Jyothi

Pediatrician 2 yrs exp Hyderabad

Sterilize after each feed

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Dr. Jinia Saha Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Kolkata · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jinia Saha

Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Kolkata

Yes, very much, first rinse with detergent and submerge in boiling water, be sure all air bubbles are out of the bottles and it gors fully submerged under the water. Boil for 10 minutes. Allow to dry. Wash hands before feeding baby.