However, before you can use them for the second time you have to ensure these bottles are completely safe for your little one. In order to avoid anything bad happening, make sure to prepare the old bottles properly and sanitize them before you reuse them for the new baby. However, bottles do go through a lot as your little one grows, and it is highly likely they have some imperfections. Before you can reuse bottles you need to examine them to see if there is any damage, including leaks, scratches, discoloration, or any type of strange mark, which could be mold or mildew.
The best way to check if there are any leaks or dents is to fill each bottle with lukewarm water and leave it for a short time. Let me make it clear — bottle nipples should not be reused under any circumstances. If you had to change teats as your first child grew, why would you use second-hand nipples for your second child?
Baby nipples get worn out faster than containers, and even though they do not have an expiration date, many baby bottle brands strongly recommend replacing them after three months of use even if there is no noticeable damage.
Before I had my first child I bought three different sets of bottles and tons of slow, medium, and fast flow teats. I tried each of them to test which one fit her the best, and we ended up using the medium one for quite a long time.
All of the other nipples went into storage until I had my second child, and when I got them out most of them had that yucky yellow color, so I had to throw them away and buy new ones. Instead of throwing money away, you can just get one of each to test which one suits your baby the best and then buy more of the same size so you can easily switch them and extend their lifespan. Now that you have checked everything and have a bottle container in good shape, you can continue with the cleaning process.
Some argue whether old bottles need sterilizing or not, and I would say this is a subjective matter. Some parents usually sterilize bottles with a special device to ensure they are completely safe. Washing bottles directly in the sink is not recommended as the sink can be full of germs that might harm your baby. Pour warm or hot water into the basin along with some baby dish detergent.
Leave the bottles in the basin for at least minutes and then scrub each of them with a brush. After you have cleaned every bottle and the bottle ring! The easiest way to sterilize bottles is to boil them in hot water for five minutes or use a sterilizer.
The most important part of sterilization is to dry the bottles thoroughly before putting them away. Call me paranoid lol! Sterilization is very important, not only for reused bottles but for all bottles used by infants up to three months, preemies, or babies who have a weak immune system. The best way to do this is to disassemble the bottle and rinse it thoroughly before putting them inside, especially if you are already using them for breast milk or formula.
Smaller parts, like rings and nipples, can be put in a mesh laundry bag if there is no closed basket to avoid any accidents with the spray arm or filter. Even though dishwashers already have a heated drying cycle, it would be good to run the sanitizing cycle as well, if there is one. Years ago, glass infant bottles were considered the best and safest option for babies, as most plastic bottles contained harmful components, such as BPA, phthalates, and PVC. However, the situation has changed over the last few years as most of these chemicals were banned in baby items.
Older cribs can also pose serious injury risks. Many cribs have been recalled due to a wide variety of problems all of which can cause injury to your new baby. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued 11 recalls that affected 7 million different cribs as of May according to the Digital Journal.
CNN states that between November and April , 36 babies died due to structural problems with cribs. Baby mattresses are also subject to recalls and have been improved to better fit in cribs that reflect newer safety standards.
As with adult mattresses, baby mattresses can harbor bacteria and bodily fluids if there is a puncture or tear in the waterproof plastic that houses a baby mattress. Bottle nipples and pacifiers need to be purchased new for any child. Used nipples and pacifiers pose choking hazards due to the break down in materials used to create them.
Poor second baby usually gets shafted when it comes to new gear. But before you start saving everything under the sun for the next baby to reuse, be sure to think about what items you need to buy brand new. Not only due to wear and tear, but also for safety reasons. Below is a list of baby items that should be brand new. Click on the links to see some of our favorite brands. With a growing family, saving money becomes more of a priority. This is when hand-me-downs are a God-send!
The items below are typically great for reusing — as long as they are in decent condition. Ana, a mom to three rambunctious little boys, has supported hundreds of thousands of women throughout their pregnancy and motherhood journey since as a blogger and maternal health advocate at MommysBundle.
I definitely agree with your list! We are welcoming baby 5 in just a few weeks. I do reuse crib sheets, though. This is a great list! I say YES to reusing diapers and wipes! We use cloth diapers and cloth wipes! One of the great benefits is that you can use them for subsequent children!
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