Being able to clean and sterilize breast pump parts and baby bottles is very important. Think of all those parts, including nipples, rings, collars, horns, bottles and even pacifiers. They all get dirty and need to be clean. Finding the time to sit around and boil them in water isn't going to happen. Here are some handy ways to clean them with one of these products. These are great baby shower gifts for the mom intending to use a breast pump or bottle feed.
1. Avent Microwave Sterilizer
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This product is very handy. It can do an entire set of breast pump parts or up to four bottles at one time - that's four minutes in a microwave. The steam sterilizer is very easy to use and can be quite portable. It's reasonable enough in price that you can take it to work as well.
2. Dr. Brown's Microwave Sterilizer Gift Set
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This is a microwave sterilizer to kill germs on baby bottles, but it has a specially molded tray to fit Dr. Brown bottles - standard or wide neck. It will fit four Standard or four Wide-Neck Dr. Brown's bottles and their components. It comes with tongs. Some sets also include baby bottles.
3. Medela Micro-Steam Bags
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The Medela Micro-Steam Bags use water and a microwave to kill over 99% of the germs for your bottles and breast pump parts. There are five bags in a set and each bag will hold a few parts or bottles at a time. It works in just two minutes. Bags are reusable up to 20 times. Perfect for work or daily cleaning.
4. Munchkin Sterilizer Bags for the Microwave
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With a microwave, some water and a bag you can quickly and easily sterilize breast pump parts, pacifiers, baby bottles and other baby necessities. There are six bags in each package and each bag has multiple uses. These are great for use at work, short periods of time like vacation and are very easy to use.
5. Avent Express Electronic Sterilizer
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This sterilizer does not use a microwave, but it's water based. Simply add water and plug it in. The benefit to this sterilizer is that it holds more than it's smaller counterparts.
6. Medela Quick Clean Bottle Wipes
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These quick clean wipes are handy for when you don't have a microwave or electricity. They are perfect for work or travel when you're using a breast pump or needing to clean baby bottles and pacifiers.
