How to sterilize new baby bottles? Full analysis of hot topics and scientific methods on the Internet in 10 days
Recently, the issue of disinfection of infant and child products has once again become a hot topic in the parenting circle. Combining the search data of the entire Internet in the past 10 days (as of November 2023), we have sorted out the most popular bottle disinfection questions and the latest solutions.
1. Top 5 issues of baby bottle disinfection that are hotly discussed on the Internet
| Ranking | Hot search questions | Search volume share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Are UV disinfection cabinets effective? | 32.7% |
| 2 | What should I do if there are water droplets on the baby bottle after steam sterilization? | 28.1% |
| 3 | Can PP baby bottles be boiled? | 19.5% |
| 4 | How to control disinfection frequency | 12.3% |
| 5 | Necessity of drying function | 7.4% |
2. The whole process of sterilizing new baby bottles for the first time
According to the latest guidance from the International Health Organization, new baby bottles need to complete the following sterilization steps:
| steps | Operational points | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Disassemble and clean | Clean all parts with a bottle brush after separation | Focus on cleaning the threads |
| 2. Boil and sterilize | Pour cold water into the pot and boil for 5 minutes | Glass baby bottles need to be padded with towels to prevent collisions |
| 3.Steam treatment | Special sterilizer 100℃ steam for 10 minutes | Avoid overlapping |
| 4. Dry storage | Hang dry upside down or tumble dry | It is forbidden to wipe with ordinary rags |
3. Comparison of disinfection methods for feeding bottles made of different materials
E-commerce platform data in the past 10 days shows that the differences in material disinfection that consumers are most concerned about are as follows:
| Material type | temperature resistance | Recommended disinfection methods | Disabled method |
|---|---|---|---|
| glass | ≤180℃ | Boil/Steam/UV | microwave direct heating |
| PP | ≤120℃ | Steam/UV | boil for a long time |
| PPSU | ≤180℃ | All common ways | Strong acid and alkali cleaner |
| silicone | ≤200℃ | Steam/UV | Soak in boiling water for a long time |
4. Latest suggestions from experts (updated in November 2023)
1.Disinfection frequency: Disinfect after every use in the newborn stage. After 6 months, it can be changed to 1-2 times a day.
2.Drying controversy: The China Maternal and Child Health Association pointed out that sterilizers with drying functions can reduce the risk of secondary pollution by 37%.
3.alternative: You can use disinfectant tablets for soaking when going out, but make sure to rinse thoroughly
5. Correction of common misunderstandings
| Misunderstanding | scientific explanation | Correct approach |
|---|---|---|
| Just rinse with boiling water | Cannot kill all pathogens | Requires continuous high temperature treatment |
| Drying equals disinfection | Moist environments can breed bacteria | Need to cooperate with physical/chemical disinfection |
| Only disinfect the bottle | Pacifiers contain the highest amount of bacteria | All contact surfaces must be treated |
6. Handling special situations
1.Travel disinfection: Portable UV disinfection box (effective distance ≤3cm)
2.Disinfection of accessories: The straw brush and vent valve need to be handled separately
3.Sterilizer maintenance: Need to use citric acid to descale once a month
According to the latest monitoring data, correct disinfection can reduce the risk of digestive tract infections in infants and young children by 82%. It is recommended that parents choose a suitable disinfection method based on actual conditions, and regularly check the use status of the bottle. If scratches or atomization are found, they should be replaced in time.
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