• Large pot with lid.

• Bottle brush and nipple brush.

• Tongs, knife, fork, can opener, glass measuring cup.

• Glass bottles (if possible) or BPA free plastic bottles, nipples, caps and rims.

OR

• If using a disposable system: bottle holders, rims, caps, nipples and a roll of disposable liners. Note: If using disposable bottles sterilize only the nipples, caps and rims.

STEPS

1. 

   Wash hands and kitchen counter with soap and water.

2. 

   Wash all items using warm, soapy water in a clean container (e.g. dishpan or large bowl... not directly in the sink).

3. 

   Make sure holes in nipples are not clogged.

1. 

   Rinse well.

2. 

   Put clean items in a pot and fill pot with water.

1. 

   Boil for 2 minutes and keep pot covered until items are needed.

2. 

   Remove items with tongs and set on a clean paper towel.

For more information on infant formula recalls, please visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website www.inspection.gc.ca.

Adapted with permission from Ottawa Public Health.