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? for parents of CF babies
- Thread starter ampetrie
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ps that was janet uk . i have rejoined forum under "welshgirl" but it hasn't come up<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0"> i bloody hate computers<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif" border="0">. ps you can always tell where people are from on this forum, by the "swearwords" . bloody and bugger being the lovely brit ones, anyone else noticed?<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
Your welcome Eli. I am actually in Perth.
Some more answers for you...they decided it is no longer necessary to sterilise bottle etc because they believe that babies should start building their own immunities asap. And honestly if you think about how quickly the little buggers start putting random objects in their mouths it doesn't seem like sterilising their bottles will make a huge difference. But as a mum of 2 CFer's I definately chose to sterilise for a little extra protection. I believe all the normal bugs out there are fine for babies and the proof is in all the healthy babies you see however the nastier bugs like PA and staph might not effect the healthier babies but our little CFer's are a great target. So I will keep sterilising until 12 months. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I figure it's good practice anyway since there are many years ahead of sterilising other equipment like neb cups and masks etc.
By the way Eli, your little girl is gorgeous. I am sure you have been told many times but as the proud mother I am sure you are, you won't mind hearing it again.
Some more answers for you...they decided it is no longer necessary to sterilise bottle etc because they believe that babies should start building their own immunities asap. And honestly if you think about how quickly the little buggers start putting random objects in their mouths it doesn't seem like sterilising their bottles will make a huge difference. But as a mum of 2 CFer's I definately chose to sterilise for a little extra protection. I believe all the normal bugs out there are fine for babies and the proof is in all the healthy babies you see however the nastier bugs like PA and staph might not effect the healthier babies but our little CFer's are a great target. So I will keep sterilising until 12 months. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I figure it's good practice anyway since there are many years ahead of sterilising other equipment like neb cups and masks etc.
By the way Eli, your little girl is gorgeous. I am sure you have been told many times but as the proud mother I am sure you are, you won't mind hearing it again.
Janet, are you having some problems logging in? Anything I can help with?
Your little "bugger" made me laugh. My husband says that occasionally, although he is not from the UK, his father was born there but he was born here. It's funny to see the different culture pop out in him after he's been around his dad's side of the family.
Your little "bugger" made me laugh. My husband says that occasionally, although he is not from the UK, his father was born there but he was born here. It's funny to see the different culture pop out in him after he's been around his dad's side of the family.
Thanks Eli. Sorry it took me so long to see your post. I knew I posted a question, I just couldn't remember the name of the topic. I'm really loosing my memory <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Good to know, I guess I'll add a sterilizer to the baby registry. Either that or boiling.
THanks for the info
Good to know, I guess I'll add a sterilizer to the baby registry. Either that or boiling.
THanks for the info
I started off boiling everything, then used the dishwasher rack for nipples and pacifiers, but after awhile with having to boil nebulizer cups, it just got to be a bit much --- I would've needed a HUGE stockpot to boil all that stuff. I pretty much just washed everything with hot soapy water and just boiled the nebs -- pouring the boiling water over the pacifiers and bottles I had washed out and were in the dishdrainer. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Also, we spent 6 weeks in the hospital (4 in NICU) and we did not have the option of boiling everything. They had a extra hot water tap which was used to warm baby bottles and we used to soak/wash the bottles and nipples out when were were done.
Also, we spent 6 weeks in the hospital (4 in NICU) and we did not have the option of boiling everything. They had a extra hot water tap which was used to warm baby bottles and we used to soak/wash the bottles and nipples out when were were done.
I definately sterilised bottles for the first 12 months for both my sons (1 wcf - 19 months and 1 wocf - 4 yrs). After six months I didn't sterilise dummies (pacifiers, I believe they're called over with you), bowls, spoons, etc just washed them in hot soapy water. I used the AVENT microwave steriliser - it is amazing. I have just become a great aunty so I know sterilising is definately still the done thing over here. Continuing to sterilise bottles up to 12 months is important due to bacteria growing more in milk, including any residue left inside the bottles.
Mary
Mary