Bottle cleaning routines are one of those things nobody explains well until you're standing at the sink at 11pm wondering if you're doing it right. Here's the short version.
Take it all the way apart
Before every wash, fully separate the nipple, any tubing or gravity-ball parts, and the storage lid. Milk residue hides in the smallest gaps, and those gaps are exactly where bacteria grow if they're not reached.
Hand wash vs. dishwasher
Most silicone nipples and small parts do fine hand-washed with warm soapy water and a dedicated bottle brush. If a part is dishwasher-safe, use the top rack, away from direct heating elements.
Sterilize before first use, then as needed
Sterilize all parts before their very first use. After that, a daily hand wash is usually enough for healthy babies, with a sterilize session a few times a week or after illness — check your pediatrician's specific guidance for your baby.
BabyFlow 360 comes apart into just a few simple pieces — nipple, gravity-ball tube, and lid — with a cleaning brush included, so this routine takes minutes, not a production.
