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Utensil Sterlizing
My child is 6 month started her solids I wanted to ask that should I sterilize or boil her utensils everytime I use or wash with warm water and air dry is enough?
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Use steel or glass utensils
Wash like normal you do for yourself
Warm water and soap preferably air dry
If sunlight comes
Keep in sunlight
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if asking for bottles
ideally don't use them
but if you do sterilization is must
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keep loving your baby
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At 6 months, babies have immature immune systems. Contaminated spoons, bowls, or bottles can lead to diarrhea, vomiting, and infections. All feeding items: spoons, bowls, cups, sippers, and baby food containers.
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Boiling Method (Simple & Effective): Wash utensils with soap and clean water first. Place them in boiling water for 5–10 minutes. Use clean tongs to remove and air-dry on a clean surface.
Sterilize all feeding utensils at least once a day.
Wash thoroughly after each use with soap and water.
Avoid: Using the same utensils as adults, and Feeding with unclean hands or cloths.
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Store sterilized items in a clean, covered container.
Always wash hands before feeding.
Prefer small, easy-to-clean bowls and spoons dedicated only to the baby.
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Steel utensils: Washing and air drying is enough.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Use steel utensils
Wash clean amd dry it
U are doing well
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