How do I clean and sterilise Philips Avent bottles and teats?
How to clean your Philips Avent bottles and teats
- Disassemble the bottle, screw ring, AirFree vent insert (if applicable) and teat.
- Wash all of the parts in a clean bowl with a soft brush (only use a mild washing-up liquid).
- Remove any food residues and rinse thoroughly.
- Disassemble the bottle, screw ring, AirFree vent insert (if applicable) and teat.
- Place all of the parts on the top rack of your dishwasher (only use a mild washing-up liquid or tablet).
How to sterilise your Philips Avent bottles and teats
Sterilising by boiling
- Disassemble the bottle, screw ring, AirFree vent insert (if applicable) and teat.
- Put the parts in a household pot and fill it with enough cold or lukewarm water to cover all parts. Do not put cold GLASS bottles in hot water to avoid damage.
- Bring the water to the boil.
- Boil for 5 minutes. Do not let the parts touch the sides or the bottom of the pot. This prevents deformation and damage.
- After sterilising, wait for the parts to cool down.
Sterilising in a Philips Avent steriliser
- Disassemble the bottle, screw ring, AirFree vent insert (if applicable) and teat.
- Follow your steriliser's user manual instructions to sterilise the parts.
- Make sure that the parts do not touch each other to prevent deformation and damage.
- Do not sterilise the teat too long, as this can weaken it.
- After sterilising, wait for the parts to cool down.