Using a bottle for breastmilk - Sterilization?

[BraedensMum]

Hello,

I was wondering how often you should sterilize a bottle if only using it occasionally. I store my milk (the excess that is expressed while I am breastfeeding on the other side) in the freezer in one ounce tubes and thaw it if I'm going to run errands in the afternoon so my husband can feed him (which he loves to do!). Should I sterilize between each use? Any information is helpful!

[DoubleSunshine]

Hi BraedensMum,

I would go ahead and sterilize between each use. It keeps things clean and you won't have to worry about your little one getting sick. It is much more difficult for infants and babies to fight off bacteria and germs so it's better to error on the side of caution -- or at least that's the way I see it anyway

[ljmarsden]

Hi BraedensMum,

There is a great thread on this topic here. I hope you find this information useful.

LJ