https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:21:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/mold-in-water-bottle-nozzle-how-big-of-a-worry#post-2208130 Sun, 14 Jun 2015 18:51:14 +0000 jh524 2208130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Gross but I wouldn't be worried ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/mold-in-water-bottle-nozzle-how-big-of-a-worry#post-2207493 Sat, 13 Jun 2015 14:08:57 +0000 DesertDreams88 2207493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone! I guess I need to be more diligent about pulling the nozzle off the cap for washing, instead of washing them together. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/mold-in-water-bottle-nozzle-how-big-of-a-worry#post-2207442 Sat, 13 Jun 2015 11:53:53 +0000 turquoisemama 2207442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm super paranoid about this stuff and I'd be grossed out but wouldn't worry. Just sanitize before the next use. I always stick my camelbak mouthpiece on one of the dishwasher pegs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/mold-in-water-bottle-nozzle-how-big-of-a-worry#post-2207382 Sat, 13 Jun 2015 08:42:37 +0000 ChitownRo 2207382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Back when I was pumping, I had mold develop in the yellow filter part, which the milk directly touched. (Lesson learned to dry with q tip). Anyway, my ped made the good point that stomach acid would take care of the mold. She didn't even have me throw out my milk for my 4 week old. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/mold-in-water-bottle-nozzle-how-big-of-a-worry#post-2207325 Sat, 13 Jun 2015 06:39:47 +0000 hilsy85 2207325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That is a very very common occurrence with those bittles, FYI. I wouldn't worry about it, but I would make sure you clean it regularly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/mold-in-water-bottle-nozzle-how-big-of-a-worry#post-2207311 Sat, 13 Jun 2015 05:55:53 +0000 avivoca 2207311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not a huge deal! I'd just soak it in hot soapy water and then scrub it with the nipple cleaner part of a bottle brush. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/mold-in-water-bottle-nozzle-how-big-of-a-worry#post-2207305 Sat, 13 Jun 2015 05:08:41 +0000 Ree723 2207305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's fine! You would have to ingest an awful lot to make you sick, and our bodies are pretty good about being defence shields for our babies, so even if you did get sick, more than likely, your baby is fine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/mold-in-water-bottle-nozzle-how-big-of-a-worry#post-2207255 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 22:04:56 +0000 mrscobee 2207255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it'll be fine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/mold-in-water-bottle-nozzle-how-big-of-a-worry#post-2207252 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 22:00:57 +0000 mrsrugbee 2207252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also wouldn't worry about the baby but yuuuuuck!!! I'm so sorry! What a distressing find!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/mold-in-water-bottle-nozzle-how-big-of-a-worry#post-2207223 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 20:44:07 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2207223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't worry unless you feel sick </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/mold-in-water-bottle-nozzle-how-big-of-a-worry#post-2207219 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 20:40:57 +0000 DesertDreams88 2207219@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am 8 weeks pregnant and drink about 2 Camelbak water bottles a day, sometimes switching out the bottle (I have 3) but sometimes not. I wash them like twice a week. Today the water tasted off and I opened it up and there was black/green mold deep on the inside of the nozzle :( Based on how much was there (like a square centimeter, total??), I imagine it had been there for a couple of days...? </p> <p>How big of an issue do you think this is. Is it only a concern because of salmonella and listeria concerns? If I don't get sick, can I figure the baby's probably ok? Do you think that at this point, the tiny amount I've been exposed to will be taken care of by my system before it reaches the baby? Ugh. </p>