Reusing bottles + steriliser

[Future-Sailor]

Hi

Baby no 2 is due in April. I still got bottles and the electric steriliser I bought for my first born in 2011 - I was breastfeeding so didn't need to use it much. With baby no 2 I want to try and breastfeed as well but also keep some equipment for bottle feeding in case I change my mind...

Is it ok to use the old equipment or do knees to invest in new stuff?

Thanks!

 

[drudai]

Personally, I'd probably go ahead and invest in new equipment. But that's because I notice how much dust accumulates in everything after sitting for long periods of time.

 

[MindUtopia]

As long as they're in good shape with no significant wear to any of the plastic, which I imagine they are if you rarely used them, I'd go ahead, especially if you intend them for only occasional use again. I bottle fed from 10 weeks, so the bottles and steriliser I have got pretty heavy use, but they're in good shape and I plan to use them again if I bottle feed. You might consider replacing the teats as these wear the most, but otherwise I'd say they're totally fine.

 

[Future-Sailor]

As long as they're in good shape with no significant wear to any of the plastic, which I imagine they are if you rarely used them, I'd go ahead, especially if you intend them for only occasional use again. I bottle fed from 10 weeks, so the bottles and steriliser I have got pretty heavy use, but they're in good shape and I plan to use them again if I bottle feed. You might consider replacing the teats as these wear the most, but otherwise I'd say they're totally fine.

Thanks! I'll double check with a midwife when I next have an appointment.

 

[BabyMamma93]

i used my OHs sisters steriliser, i aslo used second hand bottles but new teats.. ive had no problems

 

[felix555]

It reuse the bottles and steriliser but replace the teats.

 

[RosieRosieP]

It reuse the bottles and steriliser but replace the teats.

I would do this too

 

[liz1985]

I reused the steriliser, and would have 're used the bottles but someone bought me pink ones lol. I would buy new teats though.

 

[wifey2013]

I would use all the equipment but replace the nipples as they can dry out over time and crack/break.