https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 03 May 2026 19:47:17 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dish-soap-for-breast-milk-1#post-629937 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:19:59 +0000 LivsMama 629937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used Dapple Baby products with a bottle brush and loved them. I also wiped with the Medela Wipes in between pumping sessions, and used the steam bags pretty frequently. Those things were a lifesaver. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dish-soap-for-breast-milk-1#post-629864 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:29:34 +0000 pelikila 629864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We originally used regular Dawn or Seventh Generation but I tried Dapple and found that it really did work well on bottles and pump parts for getting the milk and such off better so we started using Dapple for baby things. I really don't think you can go wrong. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dish-soap-for-breast-milk-1#post-629861 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:28:22 +0000 LulaBee 629861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use Mrs. Myers dish soap. I never thought about using something baby-specific... and those steam bags sound great! I've never used them but I also get a film when I boil pump parts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dish-soap-for-breast-milk-1#post-629856 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:26:38 +0000 Mrs. Tricycle 629856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use dish soap but switched to a "soft hands" variety because my hands were so dry and chapped. I found that boiling leaves a film on my stuff - maybe because we have hard water? I use a microwave steam tray that I like. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dish-soap-for-breast-milk-1#post-629826 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:07:03 +0000 T.H.O.U. 629826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs Green Grass: That is really interesting! </p> <p>We used Dawn but boiling was part of our routine as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dish-soap-for-breast-milk-1#post-629611 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 23:54:44 +0000 wheres_c 629611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Regular soap! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dish-soap-for-breast-milk-1#post-629602 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 23:50:06 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 629602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The lc in the hospital said the Medela rep actually recommended Johnson's baby shampoo. So that's what I've always used for pump parts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dish-soap-for-breast-milk-1#post-629388 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:40:07 +0000 pl0508 629388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dagret: need to pick some up ASAP! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dish-soap-for-breast-milk-1#post-629365 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:30:37 +0000 mrskc 629365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmmm I never even thought about this. I've just been using regular dish soap. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dish-soap-for-breast-milk-1#post-629318 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:15:49 +0000 photojane 629318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dagret: I got some Medela steam bags too... cheap &amp; way easier than boiling! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dish-soap-for-breast-milk-1#post-629313 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:14:56 +0000 photojane 629313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coacheswife123: I actually use cheapy dish soap, but I wash with the water as hot as my hands can stand, and I think that helps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dish-soap-for-breast-milk-1#post-629311 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:13:49 +0000 dagret 629311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coacheswife123: you have to get some steam bags. Worth every penny. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dish-soap-for-breast-milk-1#post-629298 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:09:52 +0000 yellowbird 629298@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use regular dawn. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dish-soap-for-breast-milk-1#post-629237 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 20:51:28 +0000 petunia354 629237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We were given dawn or Palmolive regular soap in the NICU....if its good enough for them then its good enough for me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dish-soap-for-breast-milk-1#post-629219 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 20:45:35 +0000 autumnlove 629219@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use regular Dawn. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dish-soap-for-breast-milk-1#post-629218 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 20:45:30 +0000 pl0508 629218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@photojane: no you aren't ! I still think part of my problem is not rinsing well because its not every time just every now and then. Weird !! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dish-soap-for-breast-milk-1#post-629203 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 20:40:46 +0000 photojane 629203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I guess I'm a terrible mommy... I just use regular dish soap for all of Sadie's things. haha :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dish-soap-for-breast-milk-1#post-629190 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 20:34:21 +0000 pl0508 629190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hellobeeboston: yep I use a bottle brush ! I'm going to boil them and buy some medela soap! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dish-soap-for-breast-milk-1#post-629182 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 20:31:20 +0000 hellobeeboston 629182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coacheswife123: do you use a bottle brush? With the brush and medela soap &amp; hit water there is never a film... I also do the steam bags a few times a week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dish-soap-for-breast-milk-1#post-629161 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 20:22:36 +0000 pl0508 629161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dagret: @hellobeeboston: sometimes when I wash and dry I will notice a slight film on the inside of bottles. I always figured I didn't rinse well and would re wash. Now I'm wondering if it is because I'm not using the proper soap !!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dish-soap-for-breast-milk-1#post-629159 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 20:21:54 +0000 MamaMoose 629159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use regular dish soap with warm water and then I sanitize once a week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dish-soap-for-breast-milk-1#post-629158 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 20:20:57 +0000 pl0508 629158@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee I accidentally posted this twice can you delete one ? Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dish-soap-for-breast-milk-1#post-629157 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 20:20:31 +0000 hellobeeboston 629157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am wondering this myself. I have been using the medela cleaning stuff but wonder if its a waste of money? It does a great job, but maybe something else works just as well? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dish-soap-for-breast-milk-1#post-629155 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 20:20:20 +0000 dagret 629155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yet another post that you started that I was wondering the same thing, ha. </p> <p>I got some "baby" dish soap but haven't used it yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dish-soap-for-breast-milk-1#post-629148 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 20:17:11 +0000 pl0508 629148@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I recently saw dish soap specifically for items that come into contact with breast milk ??? I've just been using the Palmolive pure and clear for LO bottles and pump cleaning - should I be using this special stuff ?? </p>