Even though there's a power outage, your baby still needs to be fed. Try these solutions to prepare a baby bottle even without electricity.

Power outages make it challenging to care for a little one. Most home appliances do not work during a power cut. Nevertheless, babies need and have to be fed. How can parents prepare baby bottles during a power outage? Read on to find out.

Parents can still clean their baby's bottles with the dish-washer out of service during a power outage. Separate the bottle parts and rinse them with running water. Next, wash the parts and bottles in hot, soapy water. Use a bottle brush and teat brush to clean the bottle and teat effectively. Rinse them thoroughly in running water before sterilizing.

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Parents have a difficult time sterilizing baby bottles during a power cut. However, the following methods will kill bacteria from the baby bottles.

A sterilizing tablet kills 99.9% of germs. These tablets will come in handy during a power cut. Use the manufacturer’s proportions when mixing the tablet and water. Then immerse baby bottles and nipples in the mixture for at least 30 minutes. Use clean hands when taking the bottle from the water. Some companies advise parents to rinse any residue with cold, boiled water while others are safe to use after sterilizing.

Most parents use sterilizing bags with their microwave. However, even with a power outage, these bags can be of help. Minbie advises parents to ensure baby bottles are clean before putting them in the bag. Fill the bag with water and seal it. Use a gas stove, or gas cylinder to boil a pot of water. Once the water is boiling, submerge the sterilizing bag for 10 minutes. The bottles will be sterilized and safe for your baby despite the power cut.

Baby and Bump suggests the use of cold water sterilizing solution to prepare baby bottles without electricity. Read the manufacturer's information before immersing the bottles. Leave the bottles in the solution for 30 minutes. The solution is effective in killing bacteria, and one may or may not rinse the solution. Remember to change the cold water sterilizing solution after 24 hours.

Are there ways to boil water without electricity? Yes, use a camping stove or gas cooker to boil baby bottles. These old school methods are inexpensive and effective. First, check whether it is safe to boil the baby bottles. Next, leave the bottles and nipples to simmer for 10 minutes before using them. Set a timer to avoid forgetting. Besides, teats get damaged when boiled for too long.

Disposable, sterilized bottles are another option during a power outage. Fertility Friends adds that these bottles are ready to use and require no cleaning or further sterilization. The bottles can last a long time in the cupboards since they are sealed. Parents can effectively prepare baby bottles despite a power outage. The above methods do not compromise a baby’s health and safety.

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Sources: Baby And Bump, Minbie, Fertility Friends.

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