How to Store Baby Formula
Clean your hands., Clean the lids of formula cans or covers., Wash your can openers., Sterilize any new bottles or nipples.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Clean your hands.
Wash your hands thoroughly before touching anything related to the preparation of your baby’s formula.
Allow your hands to air dry or dry them with paper towels.
Do not reuse dish towels to dry your hands, as they can harbor bacteria and other kitchen germs. -
Step 2: Clean the lids of formula cans or covers.
You want to remove any dust or other surface germs that may have accumulated.
A clean cloth will suffice here.
Avoid using your kitchen sponge, as sponges tend to harbor lots of germs. , Make sure that you clean any can openers with hot, soapy water to strip away any harmful residue, bacteria, or other debris.
Generally, electric can openers are made in a way that allows the blade device to be removed for cleansing purposes. , Submerge them in boiling water for 5 minutes before putting any baby formula in them.
After the initial sterilization process, bottles and nipples can be cleaned with hot soapy water and a clean rinse.
Most bottles are dishwasher safe and can be run through the dishwasher to be cleaned properly.
If you wash by hand, clean nipples, bottles, and accessories with a brush that is specifically designed for doing so.
Allow all bottles, nipples, etc to air dry. -
Step 3: Wash your can openers.
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Step 4: Sterilize any new bottles or nipples.
Detailed Guide
Wash your hands thoroughly before touching anything related to the preparation of your baby’s formula.
Allow your hands to air dry or dry them with paper towels.
Do not reuse dish towels to dry your hands, as they can harbor bacteria and other kitchen germs.
You want to remove any dust or other surface germs that may have accumulated.
A clean cloth will suffice here.
Avoid using your kitchen sponge, as sponges tend to harbor lots of germs. , Make sure that you clean any can openers with hot, soapy water to strip away any harmful residue, bacteria, or other debris.
Generally, electric can openers are made in a way that allows the blade device to be removed for cleansing purposes. , Submerge them in boiling water for 5 minutes before putting any baby formula in them.
After the initial sterilization process, bottles and nipples can be cleaned with hot soapy water and a clean rinse.
Most bottles are dishwasher safe and can be run through the dishwasher to be cleaned properly.
If you wash by hand, clean nipples, bottles, and accessories with a brush that is specifically designed for doing so.
Allow all bottles, nipples, etc to air dry.
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