Buying a steriliser

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Which type?

There are three types to choose from:
1. Microwave: Used in the microwave, it's steam-based so there's no need for sterilising tablets and bottles don't need rinsing. Make sure you check the steriliser will fit in your microwave.
2. Electric: This design plugs directly into the mains and uses steam to sterilise bottles.
3. Cold water: Used with sterilising tablets, this has a longer cycle than electric or microwave versions, and you need to thoroughly rinse bottles afterwards in boiled water.

Top tips for sterilising

Wash bottles and accessories in warm, soapy water, using a bottle and teat brush.
Make sure you rinse them before loading into the steriliser.
Use teat tongs to lift teats and accessories out of the steriliser and for assembling the various parts of bottles.
If you can't remember when you last changed your cold water sterilising solution, don't guess; if in doubt, change it.
Be careful when opening a steam steriliser or when taking a steriliser out of the microwave. Observe the cooling-down period, as hot steam may be released.
Always use the recommended amount of water when sterilising bottles in a microwave or electric steriliser.
Rinse chemical solutions from cold water sterilisers with boiled water before making up your baby's feed.

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