By smartcubs A pacifier plays a very important role in soothing the baby or calming the baby. Many kids always have one in their mouth as they get very used to it. When it is so important for the baby, you will have to make sure that you are taking good care of the baby pacifier. You need to clean it and maintain well so that your baby does not fall sick. Here is how to clean and sterilize a pacifier at home.
Before we start looking at the process to clean and sterilize the pacifier, have a look at what all do you need for the process:
- A fresh sponge
- Dish soap
- Pan
- Microwave sterilizer
- Plastic bags
- You should first clean them before you start the sterilizing process. For this, you should first fill your sink with warm soapy water. If your sink is not clean, then you can use a bowl and fill it up with soapy water.
- You should now clean it with the help of a kitchen sponge but make sure that you are always using a fresh sponge.
- Once you are done with cleaning, you should start inspecting it well. You should check for any kind of cracks on the pacifier. If that is good to go then you should see if the pacifier is good or not. If you feel that it is sticky, then it is time for you to replace the old pacifier with a new one.
- You should now sterilize it with the help of sterilizer or hot water. If you are doing it manually, then you should boil water to maximum level and then add the pacifier to it and let it boil for another five minutes.
- If you are using a microwave sterilizer, then you will have to follow the instructions that are listed on the pacifier. You should never leave the pacifier in the microwave for a very long time.
- Once you are done cleaning and sterilizing the pacifier, you should now let it dry. You should first shake off all the excess water from the pacifier and then let it air dry. This way you will be able to dry it off faster. If you are using a sterilizer that comes with a drier, then you need not have to worry about it. The sterilizer is going to take care of it.
- When you are done with the cleaning process, then you will have to take care of the storage process as well. You don’t use a sterilizer all the time. So, in between the uses, you can place it in a plastic bag or zipper bag so that the pacifier remains safe for your baby. There will not be any problem of bacteria or other issues for the baby.
So, this is the simple way of cleaning and sterilizing the pacifier for your baby. You can do it at home without any special equipment or sterilizers at home. Just some hot water will be very helpful for you.