Sterlilizing Pacifiers..

srex_ee

Hey..I sterilized mine the other day, but I noticed that there is water in the nipple.  Is this a problem?  I followed the directions and boiled them for 5 minutes...maybe I'm being paranoid..  do I need to buy replacements before a baby even touches them?

Chunk'sMom

If there's moisture inside, it's just a matter of time before mold starts growing.  I'd pitch it if you can't get the inside to dry.

sweetheartface

No, that happens when you wash them, no big deal.  I usually just squeeze the water out.

srex_ee

sweetheartface:

No, that happens when you wash them, no big deal.  I usually just squeeze the water out.

 Maybe a dense question..but how do I do that?  )

sweetheartface

They are not completely sealed up around the nipple, so hold it nipple side up and squeeze the nipple.  The water will come out the other side.  This will happen everytime you wash them.  I was surprised at first, but I'm used to it now.  I also place them down nipple side up to dry out and let the water drain. 

njkitty

um, if the water inside the pacifier is sterile, you shouldn't get mold growth.  it's sterile.

srex_ee

sweetheartface:

They are not completely sealed up around the nipple, so hold it nipple side up and squeeze the nipple.  The water will come out the other side.  This will happen everytime you wash them.  I was surprised at first, but I'm used to it now.  I also place them down nipple side up to dry out and let the water drain. 

 Good to know!  Thanks so much!