Here is Lil'Kooee's guide on how to sterilise our products using boiling water:

Step 1: Prepare Equipment & Space

• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water.
• Choose a large, deep pot with a lid to fit all bottles and accessories without overcrowding.
• Ensure the pot is clean before use.

Step 2: Gather All Cleaned, Disassembled Bottle Parts

• Ensure you have completed an initial post-feed clean for all separated bottle parts.
• Please refer to our 'Initial Post-Feed Clean' Guide for further instructions

Step 3: Boiling Sterilisation

• Fill pot with enough water to fully submerge all items.
• Place all parts carefully in the water, making sure there are no air bubbles trapped inside bottles or teats.
• Bring the water to a rolling boil.
• Once boiling, let the bottles and parts boil for 5 minutes.
• Keep an eye on the pot to ensure water doesn't evaporate completely. Add more water if necessary.

Step 4: Remove Safely

• Use clean tongs to remove bottles and parts from the boiling water to prevent contamination.
• Avoid touching them with your hands.

Step 6: Dry Thoroughly

• Place items on a clean, dedicated drying rack.
• Allow them to air dry completely. Do not use a towel to dry, as this many introduce bacteria

Step 7: Store Safely

• Once fully dry, assemble the bottles or store parts in a clean, covered container until next use. It can help to have 2 containers that you can alternate.
• Avoid storing in damp or open areas.

Extra Tips:

1. Inspect all bottles, teats, and Airshield® Valves for cracks, discolouration or damage after each sterilisation.
2. Boiling can slightly wear down some silicone components over time - replace as needed (Approx. 3-6 months)