How do I clean and sterilize Philips Avent bottles and nipples?
Published on 07 October 2024
Thoroughly clean and sterilize all parts of your Philips Avent bottles and nipples that come into contact with milk before your first use and every use after. You can clean your bottle parts and nipples by handwashing or in a dishwasher, and they can be sterilized by boiling them in water for 5 minutes or using a Philips Avent sterilizer. Follow the instructions below.
How to clean your Philips Avent bottles and nipples
Handwashing
- Disassemble the bottle, screw ring, AirFree vent insert (if applicable) and the nipple.
- Wash all parts in a clean bowl with a soft brush (only use a mild washing soap).
- Remove any food residues and rinse thoroughly.
- Disassemble the bottle, screw ring, AirFree vent insert (if applicable) and the nipple.
- Place all parts on the top rack of your dishwasher (only use a mild washing soap or tablet).
How to sterilize your Philips Avent bottles and nipples
Always make sure that you thoroughly clean your bottles and nipples before sterilizing.
Sterilizing by boiling
Sterilizing in a Philips Avent sterilizer
Sterilizing by boiling
- Disassemble the bottle, screw ring, AirFree vent insert (if applicable) and the nipple.
- Put the parts in a household pot and fill it with enough cold or lukewarm water to cover all parts. Do not put cold GLASS bottles in hot water to avoid damage.
- Bring the water to boil.
- Boil for 5 minutes. Do not let the parts touch the sides or bottom of the pot. This prevents deformation and damage.
- After sterilizing, wait for the parts to cool down.
Sterilizing in a Philips Avent sterilizer
- Disassemble the bottle, screw ring, AirFree vent insert (if applicable) and the nipple.
- Follow your sterilizer's user manual instructions to sterilize your parts.
- Make sure that the parts do not touch each other to prevent deformation and damage.
- Do not sterilize nipples too long, as this can weaken the nipple.
- After sterilizing, wait for the parts to cool down.