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Boiling latex and silicone nipples
There's been a bit of a debate between myself and somebody in the family
over boiling and microwaving nipples. From what I was told, by boiling latex nipples, it dries them out and they flake in the babies mouth. And I guess microwaves do the same thing to them. I use the microwave to warm my daughter's bottles, however, ours is very weak so it's usually just at room temperature and I shake it very well afterwards to avoid hot spots. Anyways, to end this debate and to be safe because I boil my bottles and nipples after every use to sterilize them, I replaced all latex nipples with silicone nipples. So when I told this person that they said it does the same thing to them... which I'm not quite agreeing on but I can't find any info on it so I can't be certain. Can you guys give me any info on boiling them and this issue with them flaking? Does the same thing happen to silicone nipples? |
Boiling latex and silicone nipples
Boiling nipples do weaken them as does the dishwasher. However, you don't
need to boil them at all if you just wash them in hot soapy water or the dishwasher. Also, you should take the nipple off before you microwave it and then put it back on once the milk is warm. -- Sue (mom to three girls) "Jody Pellerin" wrote in message ... There's been a bit of a debate between myself and somebody in the family over boiling and microwaving nipples. From what I was told, by boiling latex nipples, it dries them out and they flake in the babies mouth. And I guess microwaves do the same thing to them. I use the microwave to warm my daughter's bottles, however, ours is very weak so it's usually just at room temperature and I shake it very well afterwards to avoid hot spots. Anyways, to end this debate and to be safe because I boil my bottles and nipples after every use to sterilize them, I replaced all latex nipples with silicone nipples. So when I told this person that they said it does the same thing to them... which I'm not quite agreeing on but I can't find any info on it so I can't be certain. Can you guys give me any info on boiling them and this issue with them flaking? Does the same thing happen to silicone nipples? |
Boiling latex and silicone nipples
If I didn't boil them every time (including the nipples), this person would
never drop it. "Sue" wrote in message ... Boiling nipples do weaken them as does the dishwasher. However, you don't need to boil them at all if you just wash them in hot soapy water or the dishwasher. Also, you should take the nipple off before you microwave it and then put it back on once the milk is warm. -- Sue (mom to three girls) "Jody Pellerin" wrote in message ... There's been a bit of a debate between myself and somebody in the family over boiling and microwaving nipples. From what I was told, by boiling latex nipples, it dries them out and they flake in the babies mouth. And I guess microwaves do the same thing to them. I use the microwave to warm my daughter's bottles, however, ours is very weak so it's usually just at room temperature and I shake it very well afterwards to avoid hot spots. Anyways, to end this debate and to be safe because I boil my bottles and nipples after every use to sterilize them, I replaced all latex nipples with silicone nipples. So when I told this person that they said it does the same thing to them... which I'm not quite agreeing on but I can't find any info on it so I can't be certain. Can you guys give me any info on boiling them and this issue with them flaking? Does the same thing happen to silicone nipples? |
Boiling latex and silicone nipples
On Sat, 24 Jul 2004 16:33:23 GMT, "Jody Pellerin"
snuck out of the ether to utter: If I didn't boil them every time (including the nipples), this person would never drop it. Unless it's your dh, how would they know if you do or don't? Nan -- "when the sun goes down we'll be groovin' when the sun goes down we'll be feelin' alright, when the sun sinks down over the water everything gets hotter when the sun goes down" ~Kenny Chesney |
Boiling latex and silicone nipples
Well you're just creating more work for yourself. Unless it's hubby and he
is standing over you every minute of bottle preparation, then how is this person going to know. And if it is your husband, then have him do it if he is so concerned or show him the latest news on bottle preparation. -- Sue (mom to three girls) "Jody Pellerin" wrote in message ... If I didn't boil them every time (including the nipples), this person would never drop it. "Sue" wrote in message ... Boiling nipples do weaken them as does the dishwasher. However, you don't need to boil them at all if you just wash them in hot soapy water or the dishwasher. Also, you should take the nipple off before you microwave it and then put it back on once the milk is warm. -- Sue (mom to three girls) "Jody Pellerin" wrote in message ... There's been a bit of a debate between myself and somebody in the family over boiling and microwaving nipples. From what I was told, by boiling latex nipples, it dries them out and they flake in the babies mouth. And I guess microwaves do the same thing to them. I use the microwave to warm my daughter's bottles, however, ours is very weak so it's usually just at room temperature and I shake it very well afterwards to avoid hot spots. Anyways, to end this debate and to be safe because I boil my bottles and nipples after every use to sterilize them, I replaced all latex nipples with silicone nipples. So when I told this person that they said it does the same thing to them... which I'm not quite agreeing on but I can't find any info on it so I can't be certain. Can you guys give me any info on boiling them and this issue with them flaking? Does the same thing happen to silicone nipples? |
Boiling latex and silicone nipples
sorry I never boiled the nipples sillicone or rubber.. no need.
Tori -- Bonnie 3/20/02 Xavier due 10/17/04 "Jody Pellerin" wrote in message ... There's been a bit of a debate between myself and somebody in the family over boiling and microwaving nipples. From what I was told, by boiling latex nipples, it dries them out and they flake in the babies mouth. And I guess microwaves do the same thing to them. I use the microwave to warm my daughter's bottles, however, ours is very weak so it's usually just at room temperature and I shake it very well afterwards to avoid hot spots. Anyways, to end this debate and to be safe because I boil my bottles and nipples after every use to sterilize them, I replaced all latex nipples with silicone nipples. So when I told this person that they said it does the same thing to them... which I'm not quite agreeing on but I can't find any info on it so I can't be certain. Can you guys give me any info on boiling them and this issue with them flaking? Does the same thing happen to silicone nipples? |
Boiling latex and silicone nipples
I don't know if I've ever purchased silicone nipples, but the latex ones
specifically say boil the first time before using. After that, it's my understanding that you can just wash them -- you don't need to boil or sterilize them -- hot soapy water is good enough. I would assume the same would be true for the silicone nipples. -- Jamie & Taylor Earth Angel, 1/3/03 Check out Taylor Marlys -- www.MyFamily.com, User ID: Clarkguest1, Password: Guest Become a member for free - go to Add Member to set up your own User ID and Password Check out our Adoption Page at http://home.earthlink.net/~jamielee6 "Jody Pellerin" wrote in message ... There's been a bit of a debate between myself and somebody in the family over boiling and microwaving nipples. From what I was told, by boiling latex nipples, it dries them out and they flake in the babies mouth. And I guess microwaves do the same thing to them. I use the microwave to warm my daughter's bottles, however, ours is very weak so it's usually just at room temperature and I shake it very well afterwards to avoid hot spots. Anyways, to end this debate and to be safe because I boil my bottles and nipples after every use to sterilize them, I replaced all latex nipples with silicone nipples. So when I told this person that they said it does the same thing to them... which I'm not quite agreeing on but I can't find any info on it so I can't be certain. Can you guys give me any info on boiling them and this issue with them flaking? Does the same thing happen to silicone nipples? |
Boiling latex and silicone nipples
So what. It's none of their business. Do they live with you? Is it the
baby's father? That's the only person besides yourself who should have any say in the matter. -- Jamie & Taylor Earth Angel, 1/3/03 Check out Taylor Marlys -- www.MyFamily.com, User ID: Clarkguest1, Password: Guest Become a member for free - go to Add Member to set up your own User ID and Password Check out our Adoption Page at http://home.earthlink.net/~jamielee6 "Jody Pellerin" wrote in message ... If I didn't boil them every time (including the nipples), this person would never drop it. "Sue" wrote in message ... Boiling nipples do weaken them as does the dishwasher. However, you don't need to boil them at all if you just wash them in hot soapy water or the dishwasher. Also, you should take the nipple off before you microwave it and then put it back on once the milk is warm. -- Sue (mom to three girls) "Jody Pellerin" wrote in message ... There's been a bit of a debate between myself and somebody in the family over boiling and microwaving nipples. From what I was told, by boiling latex nipples, it dries them out and they flake in the babies mouth. And I guess microwaves do the same thing to them. I use the microwave to warm my daughter's bottles, however, ours is very weak so it's usually just at room temperature and I shake it very well afterwards to avoid hot spots. Anyways, to end this debate and to be safe because I boil my bottles and nipples after every use to sterilize them, I replaced all latex nipples with silicone nipples. So when I told this person that they said it does the same thing to them... which I'm not quite agreeing on but I can't find any info on it so I can't be certain. Can you guys give me any info on boiling them and this issue with them flaking? Does the same thing happen to silicone nipples? |
Boiling latex and silicone nipples
I did boil my daughters nipples and bottles for the first 3 months because if I
didn't she would get a bad case of thrush otherwise. after that I stopped and haven't done it since. as for the latex vs silicone debate. we use both. and I've never seen latex flake from boiling them but it does weaken them and I've had to throw many away after seeing them rip in my hand during washing. as for the silicone I've never had a problem with them. I only have 2 of those though and don't use them very often because my dd doesn't like them they have became stand by nipples. Jennifer Ariana 8/17/03 |
Boiling latex and silicone nipples
"Tori M." wrote in message ... sorry I never boiled the nipples sillicone or rubber.. no need. Tori -- Bonnie 3/20/02 Xavier due 10/17/04 Same here. And as for someone else getting mad, like others said, unless the person lives with you why tell them what you're doing?? |
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