Should Dummies Be Sterilised?

Clean and sterilise your baby's dummies every day and keep them in their container when not in use. Never put a dummy in your mouth (to 'clean' it) and never put any food or other substance (such as honey) on a dummy. ... This means you need only to wash the dummy with soap and water, rather than sterilising it.

How long do Dummies stay Sterilised for?

Some soothers come with a small sterilising box that you can sterilise in the microwave. This will keep them sterile for over 48 hours. However, you can also immerse them in boiling water. Make sure to boil the dummy for up to 5 minutes and ensure it's completely cooled before you let your baby touch it.

How do you sterilize a dummy?

Keep pacifiers clean – even if they're new

Pacifiers should be sterilized before you first use them. To sterilize a pacifier, either boil it in a pot with sufficient water for 5 minutes or soak it in a mixture of water and sterilizing fluid.