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Cleaning Bottles
Respiratory · Shots & Vaccines · Skin · Skin Hair & Bath Care · Sleeping Habits ... wash them by hand in 2 answers the really hot setting to sterilize them ...
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- I would suggest soaking them in the sink in hot soapy water first. I don't have a dishwasher and this is what I do with them and then rinse them and scrub them with a ...
- I think what happens is that they are etched (like glass). If you've noticed, sometimes with certain dishwasher soap your glasses will get all cloudy over time. It's b...
- You are suppose to replace the nipples for the bottles. What I found to test them was to squeeze the nipple together, if is sticks, you need new nipples. If it does no...
Medela Pump Tubing
This also gave me the necessary time I needed to let the sterilized set dry properly. To sterilize I used any of the following; Medela microwave sterilizing ...
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- After you replace your tubing and if/when you do get condensation in it again...try taking it outside and whipping it like you are Indian Jones! =) Worked every time...
- I had that problem and had to buy a new set of tubing. Try running the pump for a couple minutes after each pump sometimes up to about 10-15 min. good luck
- Submerge tubing in a container or sink with bleach and HOT water for few hours...could also use a pipe cleaner. I did put mine (years ago) in a dishwasher..did ok ther...
"Thrush in Baby's Mouth"
Also sterilize ANYTHING (teethers, toys) that the baby puts in its mouth. I would use a set of grill thongs to get the hot items from the boiling water ...
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- I've had 4 babies, all breastfed, and all of them had various degrees of thrush. You didn't say whether you are breastfeeding, but if you are, your breasts/body may be...
- M., my pediatrician prescribes a liquid form of diflucan (sorry for the spelling, I'm sure its wrong) for thrush - this is a three or four day round, once per day and ...
- acidophilus is the the 'good bacteria' found in yogurt. You can also buy it in powder, liquid or pill form. The source can be either dairy (like yogurt) or vegetarian ...
Cleaning Solution for Infant Toys?
I work at a DCFS licensed daycare and we sterilize our toys daily. What we do is make a Bleach water solution on a daily basis. It is one gallon of water ...
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- I've always used just soap and hot water. I used an Earth friendly more natural soap to try to stay away from the chemicals. I understand just plain old Clorox mixed...
- You can also steam clean them if you own a steamer. But vinegar and water also in a natural way.
- HOT WATER and soap is what I suggest. I try and stay away from the chemicals. The clorox stuff stays on the toys even after you rinse it. You can also take a large ...
Used Breast Pump
Oct 12, 2009 ... Yes, you can definately clean and sterilize it but I would still take all ... My 2Yrs Is a Picky Eater · Toy Ideas for 18 Month Old Girl ...
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- I was offered a used breast pump and initially accepted. Once I got it I decided not too. I couldn't get past the idea that someone elses milk was pumped from it. S...
- I'll probably hear from others that say it was not the right thing, but with my first child I borrowed the medela dbl pump from a friend in the LaLeche league who had ...
- If you feel really uncomfortable, then don't do it. but I have 2 used medelas thAT
Breast Pump Recommendation
This saved me a ton of time at work in between each pumping- I did not find the sterilizing bags to save that much time and it always lined up that I would ...
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- I recommend the Medela Pump in Style Advanced. I have the backpack style which I love because it's easier to carry and it has a cooler bag in it for the pumped milk. ...
- I have two children and I have breastfed both. I used the Ameda Purely Yours breast pump and loved it. It is a little pricey but is great if you are working. It has...
- The ones you rent from the hospital are so much better now. I just returned mine recently. My new little one is 6 months old and my milk just gave out. The one I re...
Cleaning up After Playdate Germs
Read all 8 responses: "What is the easiest way to clean up toys after a playdate ? (a winter playdate with runny noses ... How to Sterilize Books and Toys" ...
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- 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach per gallon of water. I learned this from my daycare. Make a spray bottle with water and bleach and just spray down the surfaces of y...
- One part bleach and 4 parts hot water and your handy dandy bathtub. If they are dishwasher safe run them through the sanitizing cycle.
- I have 4 solutions for cleaners, 2 of which were already mentioned in previous posts. Simple Green: non-toxic, biodegradable and promoted by Good Housekeeping (I pur...
Dishwashing Plastic???? Bottle Washing...
If you do choose to worry about plastic safety sterilize by boiling water when you first use ... My 2Yrs Is a Picky Eater · Toy Ideas for 18 Month Old Girl ...
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- Personally, I still worry about several different compound that can be released by plastics when put under heat stress. While, not all plastics are the same color shou...
- Dishwashing is fine, but DO NOT put them in the microwave. That cooks the plastic (doesn't clean it) and breaks down the phalates or whatever the cancerous particles a...
- I have always thrown everything in the dishwasher. With 2 small kids, it would be improbable for me to handwash everything, plus I don't think I would get them as cle...
Washing Bottles
The best way to wash bottles is to sterilize them. ... you go out of the room so the baby cant hear you, this is a good time for a bubble bath:) Good Luck ...
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- The best way to wash bottles is to sterilize them. I bought a Philips AVENT iQ 24 Electronic Steam Sterilizer. Its about $90, but its worth it!
- Hi. The sooner you introduce the bottle, the better. I really had to battle my infant once - it was heartbreaking and I wouldn't have done it if I didn't have to. ...
- The timing depends a lot on your baby. I tried at two months - faild, 3 months - a littel better but not much, 4 months she took to it like a pro (grandma helped.) F...
What to Do with Garden Tomatoes?
Pour into hot sterilized jars up to 1/2 inch from top, wipe top of jar to make sure it is clean, and take your hot lid and tighten onto jar. You are done. ...
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- Brucshetta, so easy. I don't measure things out but go by taste. I will guesstimate. Four tomatoes, medium sized, chipped Two Tb. fresh basil, chopped One Tb. o...
- I had this "problem" one year a few years ago (when I had a garden). I ended up canning a LOT of tomatoes - which is really easy (see the USDA website for guidance, o...
- Yummy recipes so far! I have to try that sauce. Easy things we do with tomatoes - we serve them sliced with fresh mozzarella and basil from the garden (my kids will...
