How Do You Use Milton for Baby Bottles?

To use Milton for baby bottles, you typically prepare a sterilising solution in a suitable container and then immerse the cleaned bottles and accessories, ensuring they are fully submerged and free of air bubbles for a specific duration.

Using a Milton solution is a common method for cold water sterilisation of baby feeding equipment. It's a simple process involving soaking items in a diluted solution for a set amount of time.

Preparing and Using the Milton Solution

The process involves a few key steps to ensure effective sterilisation based on the method described.

Here’s how to use Milton for baby bottles:

1. Preparation of the Solution: Fill a large container (like a sterilising unit or clean bucket) with the required amount of cold water. Add the correct dosage of Milton Fluid or Milton Tablets according to the product instructions for the volume of water used. Stir briefly to mix the solution.
2. Rinse Items: As highlighted in the reference, "Water rinse" all baby bottles, teats, caps, and rings immediately after feeding to remove milk residue. This initial rinse is crucial before placing items in the sterilising solution.
3. Submerge Fully: "fully submerge the items in the solution". Place the rinsed bottles and accessories into the prepared Milton solution. Ensure all items, including bottles, teats, and caps, are completely covered by the liquid.
4. Release Air Bubbles: While submerging, actively "releasing any trapped air bubbles" from inside bottles, teats, and other hollow items. Any part not in contact with the solution will not be sterilised.
5. Sterilisation Time: Leave the items in the solution for the recommended time. The reference indicates "In just 15". This typically refers to the minimum contact time required for the solution to sterilise the items, commonly 15 minutes.
6. Ready to Use: After the sterilisation time has passed, the items can remain in the solution until needed for up to 24 hours. There is no need to rinse items with water before use unless you prefer to, as the solution is food-contact safe at the recommended dilution. Allow excess solution to drain off before use.

This method provides a simple and effective way to sterilise baby feeding equipment using cold water.