Mam dummies or pacifiers can be sterilized like other dummies. Being a silicone-made dummy, it will not have any issue with boiling water sterilization or microwave sterilization process. As you probably already know, you should thoroughly clean any dummy that you give your baby before its first use. With regards to MAM dummies, it’s recommended that you boil the dummy in hot water for up to 5 minutes. Conclusion For the first year, your baby's digestive system is super sensitive, and to avoid any tummy upsets you'll need to sterilise your baby feeding equipment using a microwave or electric steam steriliser.

Steamer/vaporiser: microwaveable sterilisation containers use heat and steam to sterilise soothers. However, there are also devices in which bottles and/or soothers can be sterilised using steam – i.e. without needing a microwave. The last part is to place them in a saucepan of water and boil for about 5 minutes. Can MAM Dummies go in Sterilizer? When the “oral phase” begins (when everything goes in your baby’s mouth), reduce the frequency of sterilisation and clean soothers with hot water and detergent

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However, many mothers may not know that you can sterilize the MAM baby dummies with the microwave, and it is very convenient and practical. If you have lost or can’t find your MAM dummy box, you can still sterilise the dummies without it. The recommended methods as stated by MAM include: The most familiar type of sterilization is with a heat-based method, commonly using either dry heat or steam. There can be several types of sterilization possible for Mam dummies, like boiling water sterilization and sterilization in the microwave. Why do you need to sterilize Mam Dummies?

If you're on the move and are looking for a portable baby steriliser, the MAM Microwave Steam Steriliser can hold up to 6 bottles and sterilise in as little as 5 minutes. This steriliser also acts as a cold water steriliser, if required. Something else to think about when it comes to dummy design is how easy they are to keep clean. “An ‘all in one’ design, where the dummy is made from one material, may help to prevent bacteria and germ accumulation and is easier to keep clean,” Bryony advises. As dummies are used in your baby’s mouth it’s very important to keep them as clean as possible. But this isn't always easy as babies tend to spit them out! Using a sterilising tablet or liquid (we sometimes put the dummies in the same sterile water solution (via Milton tablets) as the MAM bottles when travelling i.e. on holiday)Using a kettle or simply pouring boiling water over a soother will not work – the germs will not be killed off because the heat does not last long enough. Place the dummy in boiling water for five minutes before allowing it to cool and gently squeeze out any trapped water from the soother. How to sterilise a dummy in the microwave

Once you've washed and cleaned your breastfeeding pumps, baby bottles, soothers, lids, teats and bottle accessories and milk and powder storage containers, transfer them into your steriliser where bacteria's killed with high-temperature steam. It involves exposure to high temperatures, chemicals, or radiation, with the intent of destroying all microorganisms on a surface or in an object so that they may be safely used for a purpose without risk of infection. If you’re constantly involved in ‘find the dummy’ hunts, the Philips Avent Ultra Soft Snuggle will help both you and your baby keep tabs on their soother – it’ll be attached to the super-cute plush animal! It’s easy to detach the dummy from the plushy for sterilising and cleaning. The toy is compatible with all Philips Avent soothers, all of which are orthodontic, durable and BPA free, helping to support natural palate development. Therefore, they can go in the sterilizer to keep them sterilized. How long do I sterilize MAM dummies?These soothers are designed and developed by dentists to encourage healthy teeth and jaw development. The 0+ size is perfect for younger babies as they have a smaller teat and shield. The MAM night soothers come in three sizes that go up to 12 months +. They are available in two different materials. One design is made from high quality and environmentally sustainable latex and the other from silicone. They all glow in the dark so it's easy for you to find if your baby spits it out at night. These MAM night soothers also come with a travel case that doubles up as a steriliser box. This can be sterilised for three minutes in the microwave, making it easy to clean your baby's dummy at home and on the go. Ensure that any plastic dummies are BPA-free. From an environmental perspective, it's also worth noting that plastic dummies will take much longer to biodegrade than natural rubber.

Silicone is now thought to be safer than plastic. It is also softer than plastic. It is more durable than natural rubbers and latexes and is also more resistant to bacteria than the natural materials.Sterilizing Mam dummies with boiling water takes 5-7 mins. Sterilizing using the microwave method takes 3 mins for Mam Dummies. Our Electric Steam Steriliser not only ensures your baby's bottles are left sterile for up to 48 hours, but it also can act as a bottle warmer in just minutes and is capable of defrosting and heating baby foods. Soothers should be sterilised before you first use them. To sterilise a soother, either boil it in a pot with sufficient water for 5 minutes or soak it in a mixture of water and sterilising fluid. If you don’t have a box, don’t worry because you can sterilize the dummy by rinsing it in cold water.