Should I re-use baby bottle nipples for #2?

alaskajamaica · September 2009

I have some that were slightly used and baby #2 is on the way. I will sterilize them of course, but they are over a year old. Is this not hygenic- probably not huh? Just wondering your thoughts. Sorry if it's a dumb question.

ManciniMom · September 2009

I don't think so

nipples aren't expensive

Tess12 · September 2009

I think they deteriorate over time, so you're not supposed to reuse them.

GabbysMama · September 2009

I threw all of mine away.

mlf625 · September 2009

You'll probably get a resounding no on this one, but we'll probably re-use some of DS's. ?Not the slow flow since they saw the most use, but we've got a ton of mediums that he used for a very short time, and I will use those again.

Outside of Nestland, this isn't a big deal- most people I know reuse the nipples if baby #2 is close in age to #1.?

jenifairies · September 2009

the hygiene question wouldn't concern me - it's the condition of them. as your baby sucks, the holes gradually get larger. a new slow nipple and the slow nipples dd uses now would not flow at the same rate. plus, they break down over time. i'd use new.

momtoRaegan041008 · September 2009

I would buy new nipples beings they wear out overtime. I would use the same bottles though.

TMs1stBaby · September 2009

Well, since my babies are so close together, I never even put them away. In fact Joey and Tyler shared the same bottles and nipples for a long time, of course. So I don't really see an issue with re-using nipples. I am thinking of getting new ones this time though, the ones I have are getting a little worn.