Sterilising baby bottles

Squeaky clean

See how to sterilise a bottle

Whether you are using bottles to store expressed breast milk, or for feeding formula milk, sterilising your baby’s bottles and teats is an essential part of your feeding routine. As your baby’s immune system is still developing, it’s vital that all feeding equipment is kept clean and sterile to help reduce the chance of infection.

Watch this short video for a step-by-step guide on how to clean and sterilise baby bottles correctly.

Last reviewed: 8th April 2016

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