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?
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I use the Medela quick clean bags that you can throw in the microwave.
No idea about a steam sterilizer, but I would assume so?
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Not sure - I put mine in boiling water for 10 minutes to sterilize!
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@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.
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@locavore_mama: Thanks!
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@NorCalWayfarer: we used this sterilizer 5 days a week for 13 months! For bottles and pump parts.
Munchkin Steam Guard Electric Sterilizer by Munchkin http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007INU6EC/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_CxXQtb13HVGK1 -
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.
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I boil everything that can be, but after that I just wash in hot soapy water.
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