Is it safe to use a microwave sterilizer to sterilize BPA-free baby bottles?

Question

There is lots of debate regarding microwaving plastics, even if they are BPA-free.

Curious if there is a definitive risk of using a microwave sterilizer (steriliser) (such as the Avent) vs. using an electric steam sterilizer (also made by Avent) with BPA-free bottles.

Answer 1

I don't think there's enough research in the matter to make a judgement, studies on these types of things take years, and often contradict each other. I'd be on the safe side and use an electric steam sterilizer as I don't know the answer. there's other good reasons for using an electric one:

• They are nearly silent, and microwaves are noisy
• They are a bit more efficient than microwaves. Microwaves are an expensive way to boil water, which is all that sterilization is about really

Answer 2

the issue with bottles containing BPA is not the method of heating, it is the fact that any heating results in the leaching of Bisphenol-A into the baby's milk.

Using a BPA-free bottle means that any form of heating is safe (as long as the temperature is tested thoroughly!). Check out www.vupbaby.co.uk for a wide range of BPA-free bottles and PVC-free toys.