We recommend sterilising anything that touches expressed breast milk or formula, along with anything that regularly goes in your baby’s mouth, until they are at least 12 months old.

Why do you need a bottle steriliser?

Newborns and young babies have developing immune systems and can be particularly vulnerable to illnesses. 

Sterilising all feeding equipment during the first year of your baby’s life does more than keep things clean, it also...

Removes any breast milk or formula residue left in bottles and teats.

Protects them from harmful bacteria and germs.

Reduces the risk of infections that could cause diarrhoea and vomiting.

Tommee Tippee sterilisers, meet the range.

Parent-care: Simple sterilising and feeding guides.

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Cleaning and sterilising your baby's bottles

There's more than one way to sterilise — and some methods are quicker, simpler, or better suited to your routine than others. Here's your full guide to getting it right every time.

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When to stop sterilising baby bottles?

You won't need to sterilise forever. Here's when you can stop, what the guidelines actually say, and how to keep things hygienically safe in the meantime.

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How to sterilise bottles when travelling

Sterilising at home is one thing. On the road, in a hotel, or at a holiday villa? That's where you need a plan. Here are the most practical options for keeping things clean on the go.

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