Clean baby bottle nipples by placing them in the microwave for 90 seconds or adding them to a pot of boiling water. Sanitize baby bottle nipples to keep a baby healthy using this free video from an experienced childcare provider on infant care. more »

Before sterilizing baby bottle nipples in the microwave, thoroughly clean the appliance. Then, place baby bottle nipples in the microwave for 90 to 120 seconds. Purchase baby bottle nipples that are microwavable with the help of this free video from an experienced childcare provider on infant care. more »

A new baby means a lot of new stress for parents. Feeding your baby can be a big trigger of that stress. Picking the right bottle, the right formula, and making sure your baby eats enough are just some of the worries new parents might face. But it's good to know that you can easily clean your baby's bottle nipples without adding unnecessary stress to your home. more »

Most babies take a bottle at one time or another. For the first months of their lives, that's the only way some babies receive their food and nourishment. That's why it's so important to keep your baby's bottle nipples clean and sterilized. Thanks to new technology, you can how sterilize those bottles using your microwave. more »

Widening baby bottle nipples is never a good idea because it can cause the infant to choke or damage the nipple for future feedings. Learn about buying different settings for bottle nipples, such as slow, medium or fast flows, in this free video from an experienced childcare provider on infant care. more »

The bottle sterilizer has caught on as a great and efficient method for parents to clean and sterilize their baby's bottles, nipples, pacifiers or other accessories. But it does require a recommended cleaning every 4 weeks. Here's a few tips to make this easy. more »

Baby bottle nipples come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. They also can be made of several different materials, like silicone or latex. Nipple shapes can be orthodontic, which are a bit flatter in shape than traditional nipples, or traditional with variations in shapes and sizes. Nipples also come in flow speeds. Different brands name their speeds differently, but usually nipples come in slow, medium and fast speeds. The size, shape and number of holes in the top of the nipple help regulate the flow of milk or formula as the baby sucks on it. The larger the holes and the more in number, the faster the liquid will come out. Babies start with the slowest flow speed and work their way up to faster speeds over time. While purchasing the appropriate flow speed nipple for your baby is the best route, if you're in a jam and need to widen the holes in your bottles nipple, follow these steps. more »

With new disposable liners and silicone nipples that wash clean for babies, many parents are choosing not to sterilize baby bottles. However, if you live in an area where your water supply is non-chlorinated, your infant’s doctor may recommend that you purchase a sterilizer for baby bottles, nipples and implements for the first few months of your child’s life. more »

To some, selecting the proper baby bottle nipple for infant feedings may seem like one of the easiest things to figure out or for that matter know, but this type of selection, especially for new moms and dads doesn't come as easily as common sense. Find out when and what type of nipple is right for the stages of your baby's development. more »