Used by many parents, bottles and pacifiers are essential items to have when a baby arrives. But when should they be changed?
This is a question that comes up regularly in the questions of young parents: when to change pacifiers of her baby? Essential accessory to feed your newborn, if you are not breastfeeding, the bottle is prepared carefully with steps, which we remind you here, and this, after having been carefully washed and sterilized to avoid small inconveniences disturb the child. Indeed, a poorly washed pacifier can cause gastroenteritis, but also the formation of fungi in the baby’s mouth, also called thrush. But while cleaning pacifiers is highly recommended for obvious reasons, it turns out that, like every object, daily use quickly leads to wear and tear. This is why it is appropriate change them regularly.
Regularly, when you prepare the bottles, check the condition of the pacifier. If she has small tearsif it becomes sticky or if she changes appearance, it is recommended to discard it. In general, it is advisable to replace teats every two or three months of use. The material should also be taken into account, since rubber nipples tend to deteriorate more quickly than silicone ones. While these can be changed every three months, rubber teats should be replaced monthly. A frequency that differs with regard to the bottle which, for its part, does not need to be changed as regularly, except in the event of wear, whether plastic or glass.
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And when to change bottles?
Changing bottles is mainly done according to the baby’s age and dietary needs. Thus, for the first weeks, it is often recommended to have 150 ml, before opting for 240 ml until the child is six months old. From six months, you can take 330 ml bottles. The advantage of glass bottles, although they are heavier than plastic ones, is their durability, especially after repeated sterilizations at high temperatures.