When can I stop sterilising my baby's bottles?

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At what age can you stop sterilising baby bottles

If you are caring for a healthy baby with no medical issues who is living at home (i.e. is not in hospital) then you can stop sterilising bottles and feeding equipment once your baby is over 3 months of age.

 After this time it is generally considered that sterilising is not required. Washing with warm soapy water or using the dishwasher is considered sufficient. Obviously, it is absolutely fine to continue

After this time it is generally considered that sterilising is not required. Washing with warm soapy water or using the dishwasher is considered sufficient.

Bottle Feeding Parenting Tip. What age is it safe to stop sterilising your baby bottles
3 month old baby sucking all sorts of non sterile things

 

Obviously, it is absolutely fine to continue sterilising for a longer period of time if it gives you peace of mind. But just remember your wee bub will probably be touching and mouthing non sterile things by this time anyway!

I must confess to being an over-eager steriliser, quite often unnecessarily!

Please note this information is based on having access to clean drinking water.

(This Quick Tip is based on information found in the Food & Nutrition Guidelines Infants & Toddlers | Australia and NZ

If you are a bottle feeding mum, looking for non-judgemental evidence-based practical info on formula (I know it can be really hard to find) then these are a few articles on the topic you might find helpful

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  1. You can stop sterilizing the bottles when the baby is put on the floor to play or learning to crawl. They will get germs down in that area from touching things anyway.