Qatar, which recalled its ambassador Jan. 6 but did not cut off ties with Tehran, is a case in point. Indeed, Dohaâs diplomatic gesture against Iran did signal solidarity with neighboring Saudi Arabia. Yet, Qatarâs limited action indicates that Doha continues to tread carefully in the grander Saudi-Iranian geopolitical rivalry.
Before the first use, you'll need to sterilize nipples and bottles in a rolling boil for 5 minutes. You can also sterilize them with a store-bought countertop or microwaveable sterilizer, but boiling works just as well and costs nothing. After that, it's not necessary to sterilize your baby's bottles and supplies each time you feed your baby. You will need to wash bottles and nipples in hot, soapy water (or run them through the dishwasher) after every use. They can transmit bacteria if not cleaned properly.
1 If you plan to sterilize the bottle lids or nipples, wash them thoroughly as well. 2  If you're working with bottles that have caked-on substances inside, soak them in a mild bleach solution (a capful of bleach for each gallon of water) to loosen the substance, then wash with soapy water and rinse.. Wash the bottles. Use warm, soapy water to wash the insides and outsides of the bottles. Make sure to scrub around grooves in the neck of the bottle and remove all traces of food, then rinse the bottles well.