How do I clean and disinfect my Philips Avent Nipple Shield?

Follow these steps to clean the Nipple Shield. Clean the Nipple Shield before the first use and after each use.

Manual cleaning

1. Rinse with cold, drinking-quality water (approx. 20 °C) for 10-15 seconds.
2. Wash in warm, drinking-quality water (approx. 35 °C) with washing-up liquid, preferably without artificial fragrances or coloring.
3. Rinse with cold, drinking-quality water (approx. 20 °C) for 10-15 seconds.
4. Dry with a clean cloth or leave to dry on a clean surface.

Dishwasher cleaning

1. Place on the top rack of the dishwasher.
2. Run a standard program with common household dishwasher detergent.
3. If not fully dry after the dishwasher program, dry with a clean cloth or leave to dry on a clean surface.

Note: Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive chemicals or substances when you clean the Nipple Shield.

Follow these steps to disinfect the Nipple Shield. Disinfect the Nipple Shield by boiling or in the microwave before first use and at least once a day. When disinfecting in the microwave, use only the hygiene case provided.

Boiling

1. Clean the Nipple Shield first by washing it manually or in the dishwasher.
2. Boil the Nipple Shield in drinking-quality water for 5 minutes.
3. Leave to dry on a clean surface.

Disinfecting in the microwave

1. Clean the Nipple Shield and the provided hygiene case by washing them manually or in the dishwasher.
2. Add 25 ml/0.9 fl. oz. of drinking quality water to the hygiene case (Fig. 1).
3. Place the Nipple Shield(s) in the hygiene case and securely close the lid (Fig. 2).
4. Place the filled hygiene case in the microwave for 3 minutes at 750-1000 W (Fig. 3).
5. Let the hygiene case cool down for 5 minutes before you touch it (Fig. 4).
6. Drain water from the hygiene case (Fig. 5).
7. Dry the Nipple Shield(s) with a clean cloth or leave to dry on a clean surface.

Note: You can use the line indicated on the hygiene case to measure the correct amount of water. Orientation of the Nipple Shield(s) in the case is not important.