Munchkin Cool Touch Microwave Steriliser Bags, Baby Bottle Teat & Dummy Steriliser, 6 Reusable Cold Water Sterilising Unit Alternative, Mini Travel

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Once at your destination or hotel ask for a large container so you can use the cold water sterilising option such as Milton sterilising tablets. If one isn’t available, simply fill the hotel room sink. For more tips on how to sterilise bottles when away, including sterilising baby bottles in hotels see here. First rinse the basin or sink you’ll use with boiling water. Then fill the sink with soapy water and wash all of baby’s equipment. For even easier sterile feeding, you can buy pre-sterilised disposable bottles, which come wrapped in an airtight plastic bag – you simply unwrap, fill, use and then throw away. Traveling with your baby and keeping your gear sterilized properly can present new challenges that you don’t face at home. However, with the right preparation beforehand and the knowledge of what to expect, you can easily keep your baby gear safe and your mind at ease.

Autoclave bags are single-use, flexible bags designed to contain waste or other items during autoclaving/sterilization.

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These narrow, cylindrical bottles are a familiar sight. You can buy them plain, or decorated with various designs. They will fit a range of standard teats, and have self-seal lids. Cons: Pricier than other types of steriliser, the inside of the unit can get hot enough to burn your hands. Microwave steam sterilisers Plastic scoop bib These have an in-built curved ‘catch’ tray at the base of the bib, so food falls into the tray rather than into your baby’s lap. These types of steriliser use UVC rays. They typically come as boxes with reflective surfaces inside, which allow the UV light to cover all surface areas on the objects where you put it. As with other sterilisers, it's crucial to wash your bottles and teats in warm, soapy water before placing them in. This is because any dirt left on the bottles and teats will make the UVC rays less effective.

You can also get self-sterilising bottles, which you wash by hand, fill with the required amount of water and microwave individually. This set of three by Boots are ready to use after just three minutes in the microwave – no steriliser required! The pace at which milk goes into your baby’s mouth, known as the 'flow rate', depends on the number and type of holes in the tip of the teat. If you are, or you're planning to express breast milk, see our guide to buying the best breast pump . Though you should expect the cup's contents to regularly get spilled as part of the learning process. Travelling cups Argos sells products from a range of popular baby feeding brands including Tommee Tippee, MAM, Medela and Philips Avent.

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Baby bottle cooler bag These insulated bags keep milk fresh when you’re out and about; single or multi-bottle sizes are available. You may also have a bottle-insulating compartment in your changing bag. Several baby equipment manufacturers have come up with sterilising baby gear using your home microwave. The only thing to keep in mind is that some of these products require a large microwave to fit their equipment. Even if you have this at home, it may not be possible to expect you’ll have access to the right sized microwave when you travel. With both tap water or bottled water, you will still need to boil the water before feeding time just to be safe. There’s a lot to remember, and preparing in advance helps keep you sane. I want to walk you through some steps to keeping your bottles sterile while you are travelling. Tablets or liquid containing diluted bleach are placed into a measured amount of cold water inside the steriliser tank. Bottles must then be completely immersed in the solution, making sure there are no air bubbles where bacteria could survive (you need to be especially careful about this if the bottles are sterilised lying on their side).

Most traditional bottle warmers will heat up one bottle of milk (or jar of food). You place the bottle in the central vessel of the warmer, fill around it with water from a jug and switch it on. An element heats the water, which in turn heats the bottle. With this type, you place your washed bottles upside down in the steriliser, add water and switch it on. The water is then heated electrically. When sterilisation is complete, usually after about 10 minutes, the steriliser switches off automatically. Provided the lid isn't opened, the contents will stay sterile for a while (usually about six hours). This option certainly has the smallest size of things to carry as well as a bonus. But if this is too much faff about for you, then look at one of the options below. 2. Carry your microwave based steriliser with you Most bottles will hold 250ml (9fl oz) of milk, although you can get smaller bottles for new babies that are 150ml (5fl oz). Glass baby bottles While not widely available, these are one to consider if you're concerned about the environmental impact of using plastic bottles.Autoclaving is a process that destroys microbes and other potentially infectious substances. The process is used to sterilize surgical instruments, labware, media, and other materials before use and to treat infectious waste before disposal. Baby bowl Plastic bowls with high sides and a ‘lip’ or gripper on the edge for you to hold are convenient for when you're feeding your baby. Once they are trying to self-feed, bowls with lower, gently curving sides and a textured easy-to-grip rim can help them stay in control.