How to Sterilize Bottles That Contain BPA

Washing BPA bottles in hot soapy water is the recommended method.

Plastic bottles with the number 7 or the letters PC printed on the bottom, contain bisphenol A (BPA). Recent studies on animals have shown this chemical may be linked to insulin resistance, obesity and infertility. BPA is released from the plastic when it is heated and is digested by the consumption of its contents. Traditional methods for sterilizing bottles involve boiling them in hot water for 5 minutes. This is not longer necessary, because municipal water supplies are very reliable.

Things You'll Need

• Dish soap
• Bottle brush

Instructions

1. Fill a sink with hot soapy water.

2. Place the bottle inside the water and wash the outside thoroughly.

3. Place the brush inside the bottle and rotate it back and forth, while moving it up and down. Repeat this process until the inside of the bottle has been thoroughly cleaned.

4. Rinse the bottle with fresh water and dry it on a rack or with a towel.

References

• WebMD: Baby Bottles: A Guide to Your Choices
• CBC: Bisphenol A