NUK Quick n Ready Steam Sterilizer

[hmw]

I doubt they need to be bone dry before using them. I generally only shake them out really good and dry off a bit with a paper towel too. I do make sure I wash my hands well w/ soap and water before handling the sterile nebs and only use paper towels (no sense reintroducing more germs after carefully sterilizing!)

I think for many the issue w/ drying is more about the concerns over germs growing on nebs kept constantly wet, rather than whether using neb pieces that are a bit damp is ok. With the lid closed, the 'wet' environment in the Avent is supposed to remain sterile for up to 6hrs, at which point it runs again, re-sterilizing the environment, and a sterile environment doesn't breed germs. (I'm not sure if the Nuk makes a similar claim; I haven't looked into it.) That being the case, I still prefer to run my Avent an extra cycle just prior to use... both to be sure things are completely clean and for how much 'drier' they come out.

 

[hmw]

I doubt they need to be bone dry before using them. I generally only shake them out really good and dry off a bit with a paper towel too. I do make sure I wash my hands well w/ soap and water before handling the sterile nebs and only use paper towels (no sense reintroducing more germs after carefully sterilizing!)

I think for many the issue w/ drying is more about the concerns over germs growing on nebs kept constantly wet, rather than whether using neb pieces that are a bit damp is ok. With the lid closed, the 'wet' environment in the Avent is supposed to remain sterile for up to 6hrs, at which point it runs again, re-sterilizing the environment, and a sterile environment doesn't breed germs. (I'm not sure if the Nuk makes a similar claim; I haven't looked into it.) That being the case, I still prefer to run my Avent an extra cycle just prior to use... both to be sure things are completely clean and for how much 'drier' they come out.

 

[hmw]

I doubt they need to be bone dry before using them. I generally only shake them out really good and dry off a bit with a paper towel too. I do make sure I wash my hands well w/ soap and water before handling the sterile nebs and only use paper towels (no sense reintroducing more germs after carefully sterilizing!)

I think for many the issue w/ drying is more about the concerns over germs growing on nebs kept constantly wet, rather than whether using neb pieces that are a bit damp is ok. With the lid closed, the 'wet' environment in the Avent is supposed to remain sterile for up to 6hrs, at which point it runs again, re-sterilizing the environment, and a sterile environment doesn't breed germs. (I'm not sure if the Nuk makes a similar claim; I haven't looked into it.) That being the case, I still prefer to run my Avent an extra cycle just prior to use... both to be sure things are completely clean and for how much 'drier' they come out.

 

[hmw]

I doubt they need to be bone dry before using them. I generally only shake them out really good and dry off a bit with a paper towel too. I do make sure I wash my hands well w/ soap and water before handling the sterile nebs and only use paper towels (no sense reintroducing more germs after carefully sterilizing!)

I think for many the issue w/ drying is more about the concerns over germs growing on nebs kept constantly wet, rather than whether using neb pieces that are a bit damp is ok. With the lid closed, the 'wet' environment in the Avent is supposed to remain sterile for up to 6hrs, at which point it runs again, re-sterilizing the environment, and a sterile environment doesn't breed germs. (I'm not sure if the Nuk makes a similar claim; I haven't looked into it.) That being the case, I still prefer to run my Avent an extra cycle just prior to use... both to be sure things are completely clean and for how much 'drier' they come out.

 

[hmw]

I doubt they need to be bone dry before using them. I generally only shake them out really good and dry off a bit with a paper towel too. I do make sure I wash my hands well w/ soap and water before handling the sterile nebs and only use paper towels (no sense reintroducing more germs after carefully sterilizing!)
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<br />I think for many the issue w/ drying is more about the concerns over germs growing on nebs kept constantly wet, rather than whether using neb pieces that are a bit damp is ok. With the lid closed, the 'wet' environment in the Avent is supposed to remain sterile for up to 6hrs, at which point it runs again, re-sterilizing the environment, and a sterile environment doesn't breed germs. (I'm not sure if the Nuk makes a similar claim; I haven't looked into it.) That being the case, I still prefer to run my Avent an extra cycle just prior to use... both to be sure things are completely clean and for how much 'drier' they come out.

 

[Jane]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>hmw</b></i>

I still prefer to run my Avent an extra cycle just prior to use... both to be sure things are completely clean and for how much 'drier' they come out.</end quote></div>

This sounds like a good idea, but we just got our NUK sterilizer and I really don't like it. We're going to stick with boiling then use the GG for drying.

 

[Jane]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>hmw</b></i>

I still prefer to run my Avent an extra cycle just prior to use... both to be sure things are completely clean and for how much 'drier' they come out.</end quote></div>

This sounds like a good idea, but we just got our NUK sterilizer and I really don't like it. We're going to stick with boiling then use the GG for drying.

 

[Jane]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>hmw</b></i>

I still prefer to run my Avent an extra cycle just prior to use... both to be sure things are completely clean and for how much 'drier' they come out.</end quote></div>

This sounds like a good idea, but we just got our NUK sterilizer and I really don't like it. We're going to stick with boiling then use the GG for drying.

 

[Jane]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>hmw</b></i>

I still prefer to run my Avent an extra cycle just prior to use... both to be sure things are completely clean and for how much 'drier' they come out.</end quote>

This sounds like a good idea, but we just got our NUK sterilizer and I really don't like it. We're going to stick with boiling then use the GG for drying.

 

[Jane]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>hmw</b></i>
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<br /> I still prefer to run my Avent an extra cycle just prior to use... both to be sure things are completely clean and for how much 'drier' they come out.</end quote>
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<br />This sounds like a good idea, but we just got our NUK sterilizer and I really don't like it. We're going to stick with boiling then use the GG for drying.

 

[Skye]

I posted the below paragraphs in an earlier post. I am not sure it ever got read because the post was kind of at the end of the discussion. Anyway, I thought I would copy it here since the topic is similar:

OK...I hesitate to post this conversation that I had; but, I think people have a right to have the differing opinions that are out there and make up their own mind. I called to order my Cayston today from Foundation Care and pressed them further about their recommendations for sterilization and the new recommendations by the CFF re: the bottle sterilizer for the trio. I told her my concerns about the reservoir and just wanted to know exactly the best way to take care of this NEW nebulizer.

She put me back to a pharmacist who had some VERY strong opinions about the CFF's recommendations. He had a lot of the same concerns that I had and had also just been to a conference on PA and other micro-organisms. He has studied extensively what needs to happen in the sterilization process to kill these organisms and he is not at all comfortable with what he called the "pressure" level used in these bottle sterilizers and also does not feel like they heat to a proper level for the right amount of time. His explanation was VERY technical and I can't do it justice here; but, he was passionate and concerned enough to have already written the CFF.

He had a lot of the same concerns that I did, ughh. So though I was looking for an easier way to do this I think I am not going to go with a sterilizer at this point. I am going to continue boiling water. I may change my mind; but, for now I am not comfortable and I wanted you all to hear a different viewpoint. BTW, the CF Services Pharmacy is mailing a NUK bottle sterilizer with new orders of Cayston. So this is only one man's opinion....his opinion just happened to match up with mine. I am also at a much lower lung function than most and I tend to be very very cautious.

Thank you for all your replies and help on this issue.

 

[Skye]

I posted the below paragraphs in an earlier post. I am not sure it ever got read because the post was kind of at the end of the discussion. Anyway, I thought I would copy it here since the topic is similar:

OK...I hesitate to post this conversation that I had; but, I think people have a right to have the differing opinions that are out there and make up their own mind. I called to order my Cayston today from Foundation Care and pressed them further about their recommendations for sterilization and the new recommendations by the CFF re: the bottle sterilizer for the trio. I told her my concerns about the reservoir and just wanted to know exactly the best way to take care of this NEW nebulizer.

She put me back to a pharmacist who had some VERY strong opinions about the CFF's recommendations. He had a lot of the same concerns that I had and had also just been to a conference on PA and other micro-organisms. He has studied extensively what needs to happen in the sterilization process to kill these organisms and he is not at all comfortable with what he called the "pressure" level used in these bottle sterilizers and also does not feel like they heat to a proper level for the right amount of time. His explanation was VERY technical and I can't do it justice here; but, he was passionate and concerned enough to have already written the CFF.

He had a lot of the same concerns that I did, ughh. So though I was looking for an easier way to do this I think I am not going to go with a sterilizer at this point. I am going to continue boiling water. I may change my mind; but, for now I am not comfortable and I wanted you all to hear a different viewpoint. BTW, the CF Services Pharmacy is mailing a NUK bottle sterilizer with new orders of Cayston. So this is only one man's opinion....his opinion just happened to match up with mine. I am also at a much lower lung function than most and I tend to be very very cautious.

Thank you for all your replies and help on this issue.

 

[Skye]

I posted the below paragraphs in an earlier post. I am not sure it ever got read because the post was kind of at the end of the discussion. Anyway, I thought I would copy it here since the topic is similar:

OK...I hesitate to post this conversation that I had; but, I think people have a right to have the differing opinions that are out there and make up their own mind. I called to order my Cayston today from Foundation Care and pressed them further about their recommendations for sterilization and the new recommendations by the CFF re: the bottle sterilizer for the trio. I told her my concerns about the reservoir and just wanted to know exactly the best way to take care of this NEW nebulizer.

She put me back to a pharmacist who had some VERY strong opinions about the CFF's recommendations. He had a lot of the same concerns that I had and had also just been to a conference on PA and other micro-organisms. He has studied extensively what needs to happen in the sterilization process to kill these organisms and he is not at all comfortable with what he called the "pressure" level used in these bottle sterilizers and also does not feel like they heat to a proper level for the right amount of time. His explanation was VERY technical and I can't do it justice here; but, he was passionate and concerned enough to have already written the CFF.

He had a lot of the same concerns that I did, ughh. So though I was looking for an easier way to do this I think I am not going to go with a sterilizer at this point. I am going to continue boiling water. I may change my mind; but, for now I am not comfortable and I wanted you all to hear a different viewpoint. BTW, the CF Services Pharmacy is mailing a NUK bottle sterilizer with new orders of Cayston. So this is only one man's opinion....his opinion just happened to match up with mine. I am also at a much lower lung function than most and I tend to be very very cautious.

Thank you for all your replies and help on this issue.

 

[Skye]

I posted the below paragraphs in an earlier post. I am not sure it ever got read because the post was kind of at the end of the discussion. Anyway, I thought I would copy it here since the topic is similar:

OK...I hesitate to post this conversation that I had; but, I think people have a right to have the differing opinions that are out there and make up their own mind. I called to order my Cayston today from Foundation Care and pressed them further about their recommendations for sterilization and the new recommendations by the CFF re: the bottle sterilizer for the trio. I told her my concerns about the reservoir and just wanted to know exactly the best way to take care of this NEW nebulizer.

She put me back to a pharmacist who had some VERY strong opinions about the CFF's recommendations. He had a lot of the same concerns that I had and had also just been to a conference on PA and other micro-organisms. He has studied extensively what needs to happen in the sterilization process to kill these organisms and he is not at all comfortable with what he called the "pressure" level used in these bottle sterilizers and also does not feel like they heat to a proper level for the right amount of time. His explanation was VERY technical and I can't do it justice here; but, he was passionate and concerned enough to have already written the CFF.

He had a lot of the same concerns that I did, ughh. So though I was looking for an easier way to do this I think I am not going to go with a sterilizer at this point. I am going to continue boiling water. I may change my mind; but, for now I am not comfortable and I wanted you all to hear a different viewpoint. BTW, the CF Services Pharmacy is mailing a NUK bottle sterilizer with new orders of Cayston. So this is only one man's opinion....his opinion just happened to match up with mine. I am also at a much lower lung function than most and I tend to be very very cautious.

Thank you for all your replies and help on this issue.

 

[Skye]

I posted the below paragraphs in an earlier post. I am not sure it ever got read because the post was kind of at the end of the discussion. Anyway, I thought I would copy it here since the topic is similar:
<br />
<br />OK...I hesitate to post this conversation that I had; but, I think people have a right to have the differing opinions that are out there and make up their own mind. I called to order my Cayston today from Foundation Care and pressed them further about their recommendations for sterilization and the new recommendations by the CFF re: the bottle sterilizer for the trio. I told her my concerns about the reservoir and just wanted to know exactly the best way to take care of this NEW nebulizer.
<br />
<br />She put me back to a pharmacist who had some VERY strong opinions about the CFF's recommendations. He had a lot of the same concerns that I had and had also just been to a conference on PA and other micro-organisms. He has studied extensively what needs to happen in the sterilization process to kill these organisms and he is not at all comfortable with what he called the "pressure" level used in these bottle sterilizers and also does not feel like they heat to a proper level for the right amount of time. His explanation was VERY technical and I can't do it justice here; but, he was passionate and concerned enough to have already written the CFF.
<br />
<br />He had a lot of the same concerns that I did, ughh. So though I was looking for an easier way to do this I think I am not going to go with a sterilizer at this point. I am going to continue boiling water. I may change my mind; but, for now I am not comfortable and I wanted you all to hear a different viewpoint. BTW, the CF Services Pharmacy is mailing a NUK bottle sterilizer with new orders of Cayston. So this is only one man's opinion....his opinion just happened to match up with mine. I am also at a much lower lung function than most and I tend to be very very cautious.
<br />
<br />Thank you for all your replies and help on this issue.

 

[erock77]

I started using a reusable microwave sterilizer, it fits a lot of pieces in one container, put a little water in it and nuke it for 3-4 minutes. This creates a lot of steam within the enclosed container so it's probably pressurized somewhat, and I'm guessing kills all the bacteria pretty well. I bought it at amazon but can be bought elsewhere, it's called "Luvable Friends Four Bottle Microwave Sterilizer"

 

[erock77]

I started using a reusable microwave sterilizer, it fits a lot of pieces in one container, put a little water in it and nuke it for 3-4 minutes. This creates a lot of steam within the enclosed container so it's probably pressurized somewhat, and I'm guessing kills all the bacteria pretty well. I bought it at amazon but can be bought elsewhere, it's called "Luvable Friends Four Bottle Microwave Sterilizer"

 

[erock77]

I started using a reusable microwave sterilizer, it fits a lot of pieces in one container, put a little water in it and nuke it for 3-4 minutes. This creates a lot of steam within the enclosed container so it's probably pressurized somewhat, and I'm guessing kills all the bacteria pretty well. I bought it at amazon but can be bought elsewhere, it's called "Luvable Friends Four Bottle Microwave Sterilizer"

 

[erock77]

I started using a reusable microwave sterilizer, it fits a lot of pieces in one container, put a little water in it and nuke it for 3-4 minutes. This creates a lot of steam within the enclosed container so it's probably pressurized somewhat, and I'm guessing kills all the bacteria pretty well. I bought it at amazon but can be bought elsewhere, it's called "Luvable Friends Four Bottle Microwave Sterilizer"

 

[erock77]

I started using a reusable microwave sterilizer, it fits a lot of pieces in one container, put a little water in it and nuke it for 3-4 minutes. This creates a lot of steam within the enclosed container so it's probably pressurized somewhat, and I'm guessing kills all the bacteria pretty well. I bought it at amazon but can be bought elsewhere, it's called "Luvable Friends Four Bottle Microwave Sterilizer"