https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:24:44 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clean-bottles-smell-like-formula#post-2540489 Wed, 04 May 2016 08:12:41 +0000 peachykeen 2540489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If the bottles are plastic they could absorb the smell. I would try soaking them in hot water, Dawn dish soap, and vinegar. This is how I cleaned all of our bottles for formula or breast milk - it helps cut oily or powder residue. If that doesn't work, I would just trust they are clean! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clean-bottles-smell-like-formula#post-2540406 Wed, 04 May 2016 06:06:54 +0000 MrsSRS 2540406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When we used nutramigen I don't remember there being a lingering odor, but it is so strong! I'd maybe do a hand wash, with dawn if you have it, and then call it good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clean-bottles-smell-like-formula#post-2540404 Wed, 04 May 2016 06:04:36 +0000 travellingbee 2540404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've washed and sterilized his bottles from yesterday, but they still smell like formula. He's started Alimentum, which is gross and smelly. Is it normal or does it mean that aren't really clean?! </p>