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Sterilization methods for Pari nebulizer and Aerobika
Which baby bottle sterilizer with dryer do people like for home use?
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@sueinmn
I thought that at one point they had already said the sterilizing with Baby Bottle Systems was acceptable but I must be remembering that wrong. Would like to hear what they conclude for sure!
@irenea8 I thought that also. In fact when I first got my BOLOLO baby bottle sterilizer I ran my own test and determined that it steamed at over 212F for 13 minutes. Of course I don’t have a home testing kit to test for pseudomonas and NTM, but based on Dr. Falkinham’s studies that high temperatures destroy these microbes, I’ve continued to use the sterilizer with confidence.
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4 Reactions@scoop
I stopped boiling weekly. Just use the Bolo everyday because it is so easy. But I probably should boil weekly which I find a hassle. Do you also boil at all?
@irenea8 Sometimes, yes. When I’m back from a long weekend or other trip. If I didn’t bring my steamer with me, when I get home, I will boil my Pari Eflow in distilled water on the stove. Of course, replacing nebulizer equipment from time to time is also a proven strategy to avoid biofilms from the encapsulated microbes, like pseudomonas and NTM.
@scoop
Yes I always replace the cups after 6 months. One thing I wonder about is replacement of cups before or after an antibiotic treatment.
@sueinmn After boiling for 10 minutes or steaming in microwave bag, I often use the baby bottle sterilizer to finish drying. But even with drying with the 45-minute cycle, there is one part of the Aerobika that never completely dries. I can shake droplets out. I don't stress about it though. I just do my best. Waiting to hear what the research shows, and I donated!
@scoop, @jbix & @irenea8 - You are correct about that. This test phase is test MORE methods and durations. They won't be able to cover every device but will try to formulate some answers.
I have never been told that it was necessary to dry devices after sterling. If only sterile droplets remain, I don't see the risk in allowing them to evaporate.
Life is complicated enough n why add more burdenjbix & @irenea8 - You are correct about that. This test phase is test MORE methods and durations. They won't be able to cover every device but will try to formulate some answers.
I have never been told that it was necessary to dry devices after sterling. If only sterile droplets remain, I don't see the risk in allowing them to evaporate.
Life is complicated enough n why add more burden?
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3 Reactions@bronchiectasaurus I am in Florida where we have extreme humidity and found the same . When boiling parts, they would never quite dry so then they were sitting out on the counter getting in the way. I like to put them in the sterilizer on auto (sterilize & dry) and they are completely covered, dry and protected until my next use.
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2 Reactions@cindip I just bought a package of these on Amazon, since I will be going where it's difficult to transport my Bololo this summer. I'm anxious to see how they work.
I'm wondering if this type thing would do for sterilizing when traveling? What do you think?https://a.co/d/08AT9dX6