Is Boiling Baby Bottles Safe?

Sterilizing baby bottles with boiling water

To sterilize baby bottles using boiling water, all you need is water and a pot. And don't worry—it's fine to sanitize plastic bottles using this method. Fill a large, clean pot with enough water to cover the bottles.

Is it safe to boil baby bottles everyday?

If you use bottles or pacifiers, you'll want to sterilize them before their first use and perhaps periodically thereafter, but it's not necessary to sterilize bottles after every use. Sign up to get the latest family safety tips and product reviews.

How long should baby bottles be boiled for?

The boiling method

Make sure all air bubbles are out of the bottles and that they are fully submerged under the water. Bring the water to the boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Let the feeding equipment cool in the saucepan before taking it out.