How do I clean and sterilize Philips Avent bottles and nipples?
Instructions to clean your Philips Avent bottle and nipple
- 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).
Instructions to sterilize your Philips Avent bottle and nipple
Sterilizing by boiling
- Disassemble the bottle, screw ring, AirFree vent insert (if applicable) and the nipple.
- Put the parts in a household pot and pour plenty of cold or lukewarm water into it. Do not put a cold GLASS bottle into hot water to avoid damage.
- Bring the water to boil.
- Boil for 5 minutes. Make sure that the parts do not touch the side 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.
- Sterilize all parts by following the instructions in the user manual of the sterilizer.
- Make sure that the parts do not touch each other. This prevents deformation and damage.
- Do not sterilize nipples too long, as this can weaken the nipple.
- After sterilizing, wait for the parts to cool down.