Do you still have to wash bottles and nipples first with soap, before sterilizing? Or can you put them in there right after baby uses them?
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Yes. You have to wash them first. Honestly I don't even use this. I just wash with soap and hot water.
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You still have to wash everything with soap before sterilizing, since the steam can't remove crusted on milk, etc. BUT the design is clever, because the inner box that holds all the little pieces can be put in the dishwasher, and then you can either consider those pieces clean AND sterile, or you can quickly steam it after so it's been separately washed and sterilized. What I did was keep the whole microwave box on the counter, near my normal dish dying rack, so that I could wash each item in the sink as I used it and then place it directly in the steamer. Then, at the end of the day, or whenever I needed those items, I'd sterilize everything in the steamer, and let it all dry with the lid off for a little while. That system worked pretty well, even though we have little counter space, it was worth it to keep the steamer right there all the time.
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My daughter had her second baby and we are using again. The nipples are two part and come apart easily. No problem at all with cleaning. She has a boon grass drying rack. (love that too and just got one as a shower gift).
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no not at all. Just seperate all the pieces and i would soak them in soapy bleach water to release any stuck on milk and then scrub and rinse. these were great when i was breastfeeding. they helped with the boob to bottle transition.
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Hi, I do wash the diapers after each use, but if youre baby only pee and the cover isn´t wet you can use it again. I love Alva diapers!! and I use them with charcoal bamboo inserts and they are just perfect!!!
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I used them well after the infant time period so I just used dishwashing soap and or dishwasher. You could use the counter steamer. I never sterilized via microwave. I prefer seventh generation unscented dishwashing liquid or pamolitive (sp.?) as those are gentle.
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I would not do that because you can not completely sterilize the bottles unless you soak them in hot water and a little bleach. Which i would not want to serve my Baby!
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Put a bit of soap inside and shake it with warm water, covering the opening with your finger. Then, add hot water to the soap and let it soak a few minutes that way, then rinse well. It is also dishwasher safe, although I have not washed it this way. LOVE this bottle!
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I've heard that people keep it in the fridge. You can also get a few sets of the tubes and cups so you have some spares. I would not sterilize but just wash after use and sterilize every couple days. I had no issues.
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You can sterilize them in boiling water over the stove in a pot and depending on your brand sterilizer you are suppose to be able to sterilize these bottles as well. I have read that Avent and Wabi Baby can do so. Mainly you just need to sterilize them when brand new and on occasion otherwise soap and water is just fine.
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When out and about I use the cleaning wipes the medela puts out. Also remember that breastmilk is good when left at room temp for up to 5 hrs so I wouldn't worry too much if you can't get every little bit clean if you use it less than 5 hrs apart. Parts only need to be sterilized once a day at the most.
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You dont have to sterilize the pump itself, but you do have to sterilize the accessories (flanges, bottles, etc...). I would recommend buying several sets of accessories so you dont have to sterilize after every use.
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completion of the cleaning,it will taking into the sterilizer.first high temperature disinfection,second dry again. ensure that there is no water in the nipple.
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I throw it in the washer with other clothes. Then, leave it out to dry on a table. I wouldn't use the dryer because of the nipple.
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You have to pre clean the bottles, this item just sterilizes the bottles, doesn't clean them for you.
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You'll have to rinse with soap and water first to remove any residue. Then put them in the sterilizer. Make sure to check the bottom of the sterilizer after each use as a cleaning may be necessary if excess residue collects at the bottom.
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I pumped into the bottles and then stored the milk in the medela freezer bags. I usually had 2-3 bottles in the fridge ready to go and then I would just freeze the rest. I had ALOT of bottles but that was just my preference because I didn't want to have to wash bottles constantly.
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its recommended to take out all bottles in one time & refrigerate the ones u r not using.. though my sister keeps it back in the sterilizer on the 24 hr mode always on.