https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:18:04 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sterilizing-pump-parts#post-1721223 Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:50:37 +0000 avivoca 1721223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I boil everything that can be, but after that I just wash in hot soapy water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sterilizing-pump-parts#post-1721196 Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:43:20 +0000 Cole 1721196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The lactation clinic here suggests using the dishwasher on the hottest setting you have. Personally, I would boil everything and then run it through the dishwasher the first time and then stick with the dishwasher. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sterilizing-pump-parts#post-1721180 Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:34:49 +0000 regberadaisy 1721180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorCalWayfarer: we used this sterilizer 5 days a week for 13 months! For bottles and pump parts.<br /> Munchkin Steam Guard Electric Sterilizer by Munchkin <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007INU6EC/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_CxXQtb13HVGK1" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007INU6EC/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_CxXQtb13HVGK1</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sterilizing-pump-parts#post-1721179 Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:32:52 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 1721179@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sterilizing-pump-parts#post-1721176 Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:31:32 +0000 regberadaisy 1721176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorCalWayfarer: the very first time you should boil everything. Read the instructions on what can be boiled and what can't and for how long. After that a microwave steam bag or electric steamer will be fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sterilizing-pump-parts#post-1721174 Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:30:00 +0000 Adira 1721174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not sure - I put mine in boiling water for 10 minutes to sterilize! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sterilizing-pump-parts#post-1721168 Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:26:42 +0000 catlady 1721168@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use the Medela quick clean bags that you can throw in the microwave.</p> <p>No idea about a steam sterilizer, but I would assume so? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sterilizing-pump-parts#post-1721164 Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:24:27 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 1721164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just received my pump (woohoo!) and now I'm trying to figure out a game plan for using it. Can I steam sterilize parts in an electric steam sterilizer when I'm at home? </p>