Manual of Policies and Procedures for Wade Nursing Registry

Sterilizing Bottles

Material needed:

Procedure:

  1. Wash your hands
  2. Obtain material listed above
  3. Wash all bottles and nipples in dish-washing liquid and hot water. Rinse thoroughly
  4. Place bottles and jar of nipples in large pot. Put two inches of water in the pot. Place lid on pot and boil for 5 minutes. Do not lift lid during this process
  5. Let pot cool. Remove contents with tongs
  6. Stand bottles on a clean dish towel to dry