12+ Effective Ways to Remove Milk Crust from Baby Pacifiers

Being a parent is an honorable duty to care for and raise a newborn baby. One of the most important aspects of caring for a baby is ensuring a clean and germ-free environment including maintaining the hygiene of feeding and nursing equipment. In this discussion we will cover the importance of keeping baby nipples clean and how to safely remove Milk Crust from baby bottles and nipples.

The Importance of Keeping Baby Nipples Clean

Babies are more vulnerable to the risk of infection and illness because their immune systems are still developing. Therefore it is important for parents to ensure the environment and all equipment are always clean and germ-free.

Baby bottles and nipples can become breeding grounds for harmful bacteria if not cleaned and sterilized regularly. Various potential health risks can threaten your little one if the bottles and nipples are not properly cleaned including:

1. Gastrointestinal infections causing discomfort vomiting and diarrhea in babies.
2. Nipples that are not properly cleaned can cause oral health problems such as thrush and early tooth decay.
3. Germs that grow on baby bottle nipples can trigger respiratory tract infections in babies.
4. Prolonged exposure to germs and bacteria on baby bottles and nipples can disrupt the baby’s immune system making them more prone to illness.
5. Moist bottles and nipples with Milk Crust buildup can become fertile ground for fungi harmful to baby’s health.

How to Safely and Effectively Remove Milk Crust

Follow these effective steps on how to remove Milk Crust from baby nipples safely and effectively.

1. First wash your hands with soap and running water before cleaning bottles and nipples.
2. Disassemble and separate all parts of the baby bottle including the nipple valve and collar.
3. Wash nipples and bottles using warm water and a gentle baby bottle detergent.
4. Thoroughly clean all parts of the bottle and nipple including the crevices to safely remove Milk Crust. To remove milk stains on nipples use Hegen Bottle Brush & Teat Cleaner for gentle scrubbing.
5. This nipple cleaning brush method helps break down milk fat and Milk Crust which can be difficult to remove if left too long.
6. Avoid using bleach or harsh chemicals as they can damage the nipple material and surface.
7. When scrubbing all parts of the bottle and nipple clean thoroughly even the deeper parts.
8. Do not forget to clean the nipple hole by spraying water through it.
9. After scrubbing all parts rinse under running water until clean with no soap foam or leftover milk that can turn into Milk Crust.
10. Dry the nipple with a clean cloth and ensure all parts are completely dry.
11. Before storing you can sterilize the nipple to kill bacteria. During sterilization Hegen silicone nipples can withstand up to 110°C. Make sure not to exceed this maximum heat to avoid damage.
12. Store nipples in a clean dry place to prevent bacteria or mold growth that can harm your baby.

How to Prevent Milk Crust from Sticking to Bottles and Nipples

Preventing Milk Crust from sticking to bottles and nipples is quite simple. Make sure to immediately clean bottles and nipples after your baby uses them. To prevent Milk Crust also pay attention to how breast milk is stored. After expressed breast milk is kept in the refrigerator its composition may separate over time during storage.

Therefore stir the contents to ensure the breast milk is well mixed after warming. This helps prevent the fat in breast milk from sticking to the bottle which makes it harder to clean if left for too long.

How Often Should Bottles and Nipples Be Cleaned?

For hygiene and safety reasons we recommend immediately cleaning the bottle after every feeding session.

This will greatly help prevent the buildup of bacteria and dirt and also ensure that any milk fat left in the bottle can be easily removed without turning into Milk Crust.

Best Baby Nipple Cleaner Recommendations from Hegen

Hegen understands the importance of keeping all feeding equipment for your little one clean and sterile. By going all out and striving for the best besides using PPSU baby bottles with ergonomic designs that are easy to clean Hegen also offers high-quality bottle and baby nipple cleaning products.

HEGEN BOTTLE BRUSH & TEAT CLEANER is available on our official website which can be used to clean bottles and nipples used by your little one from Milk Crust and sticking stains.

This brush is ergonomically designed to maximize effortless cleaning. Hegen Bottle Brush & Teat Cleaner is made from soft nylon bristles that are safe for the surface of bottles and nipples.

The Hegen bottle nipple brush has a curved tip allowing it to reach every corner of the bottle and teat used.

With its curved brush head shape it effectively cleans surfaces inner parts and hard-to-reach areas of bottles and nipples. The curved brush and soft bristles ensure bottles and nipples are thoroughly clean without any scratches or damage.

Its ergonomic handle shape makes it comfortable to hold and can be hung for hassle-free air drying.

You can easily sterilize this baby nipple cleaning brush using steam and UV light so it can be reused.

That’s the discussion on how to remove Milk Crust from baby nipples. With Hegen’s practical and hassle-free baby nipple cleaning tools you can clean baby bottles anytime and your little one can safely and comfortably use their favorite bottle.

Check out the products now and shop online only on Hegen Indonesia’s official website to get nipple cleaning brushes and other baby equipment!

Reference

Theindimums.com. The Vital Need to Clean and Sterilize Baby Bottles and Pacifiers. https://theindimums.com/blogs/know-more/the-vital-need-to-clean-and-sterilize-baby-bottles-and-pacifiers