This might be a repeat question but...

I am trying to sterilize some bottles to put breastmilk in, and also
sterilize the breastpump so I can give my cousin some of my milk. Anyway,
after I boil them there is a white film on the bottles, etc. Is this OK?
How can I not have the stuff on the bottles? Sorry if I sound stupid, first
time I've done this:-)
Kat
Mama to Maggie 11/03/01
and Will 02/10/04

Sounds like it could be milk "fat," salt works wonders...

Nic



Kat wrote:
I am trying to sterilize some bottles to put breastmilk in, and also
sterilize the breastpump so I can give my cousin some of my milk. Anyway,
after I boil them there is a white film on the bottles, etc. Is this OK?
How can I not have the stuff on the bottles? Sorry if I sound stupid, first
time I've done this:-)
Kat
Mama to Maggie 11/03/01
and Will 02/10/04

This is the first time I have sterilized them, fresh out of the packaging.
Would the salt work for it still?
Kat
mama to Maggie 11/03/01
and Will 02/10/04


"Nic H" wrote in message
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Sounds like it could be milk "fat," salt works wonders...

Nic



Kat wrote:
I am trying to sterilize some bottles to put breastmilk in, and also
sterilize the breastpump so I can give my cousin some of my milk.
Anyway,
after I boil them there is a white film on the bottles, etc. Is this
OK?
How can I not have the stuff on the bottles? Sorry if I sound stupid,
first
time I've done this:-)
Kat
Mama to Maggie 11/03/01
and Will 02/10/04

Kat wrote:
I am trying to sterilize some bottles to put breastmilk in, and also
sterilize the breastpump so I can give my cousin some of my milk. Anyway,
after I boil them there is a white film on the bottles, etc. Is this OK?
How can I not have the stuff on the bottles? Sorry if I sound stupid, first
time I've done this:-)

This happened to my bottles when I sterilized them at my Mom's
house. She lives in southern Arizona and their water is full
of minerals (I guess, its undrinkable- They reverse-osmosis
purify their drinking water). Might be that.

I was doing the pump and bottles for my sister - I think she
just used them as they were, so I don't have a solution for
you.

FWIW, it never happened when I sterilized my stuff in Atlanta.

Mary

"Mary W." wrote in message
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Kat wrote:
I am trying to sterilize some bottles to put breastmilk in, and also
sterilize the breastpump so I can give my cousin some of my milk.
Anyway,
after I boil them there is a white film on the bottles, etc. Is this
OK?
How can I not have the stuff on the bottles? Sorry if I sound stupid,
first
time I've done this:-)

This happened to my bottles when I sterilized them at my Mom's
house. She lives in southern Arizona and their water is full
of minerals (I guess, its undrinkable- They reverse-osmosis
purify their drinking water). Might be that.

I was doing the pump and bottles for my sister - I think she
just used them as they were, so I don't have a solution for
you.

FWIW, it never happened when I sterilized my stuff in Atlanta.

Mary

Thanks Mary! I guess it can't hurt them then since your sister would still
use 'em.
Kat
Mama to Maggie 11/03/01
and Will 02/10/04

If you use tap water, then I would think the white stuff is either
calcium deposit or maybe lime (or some mineral substance in the water).
I would think that it does look ugly, but it does not hurt. If you have
doubts, maybe you can just sterilize the bottles in distilled water
(though I would think it is really unnecessary).

Mona
due 07-31-04

Kat wrote:
I am trying to sterilize some bottles to put breastmilk in, and also
sterilize the breastpump so I can give my cousin some of my milk. Anyway,
after I boil them there is a white film on the bottles, etc. Is this OK?
How can I not have the stuff on the bottles? Sorry if I sound stupid, first
time I've done this:-)
Kat
Mama to Maggie 11/03/01
and Will 02/10/04

oh yeah, as for cleaning the white film from the bottles, well you can
use a descaler (or so I think it is called). You know? The stuff that
you clean coffee makers etc with.

Mona
due 07-31-04

Kat wrote:

I am trying to sterilize some bottles to put breastmilk in, and also
sterilize the breastpump so I can give my cousin some of my milk. Anyway,
after I boil them there is a white film on the bottles, etc. Is this OK?
How can I not have the stuff on the bottles? Sorry if I sound stupid, first
time I've done this:-)
Kat
Mama to Maggie 11/03/01
and Will 02/10/04

Thanks Mona! I feel much better about it.
Kat
Mama to Maggie 11/03/04
and Will 02/10/04



"zolw" wrote in message
news:y_Ypc.104197$Ik.8489953@attbi_s53...
oh yeah, as for cleaning the white film from the bottles, well you can
use a descaler (or so I think it is called). You know? The stuff that
you clean coffee makers etc with.

Mona
due 07-31-04

Kat wrote:

I am trying to sterilize some bottles to put breastmilk in, and also
sterilize the breastpump so I can give my cousin some of my milk.
Anyway,
after I boil them there is a white film on the bottles, etc. Is this
OK?
How can I not have the stuff on the bottles? Sorry if I sound stupid,
first
time I've done this:-)
Kat
Mama to Maggie 11/03/01
and Will 02/10/04

On Sun, 16 May 2004 11:37:38 -0500, Kat wrote:

I am trying to sterilize some bottles to put breastmilk in, and also
sterilize the breastpump so I can give my cousin some of my milk. Anyway,
after I boil them there is a white film on the bottles, etc. Is this OK?
How can I not have the stuff on the bottles? Sorry if I sound stupid, first
time I've done this:-)

It's probably minerals like calcium that settle on it. Put a teaspoon of
lemon juice in the water and you'll get rid of it easily. Not that it can
do any harm..

--
-- I
mommy to DS (22m)
mommy to two tiny angels (28 Oct 2003 & 17 Feb 2004)
guardian of DH (33)

"Ilse Witch" wrote in message
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On Sun, 16 May 2004 11:37:38 -0500, Kat wrote:

I am trying to sterilize some bottles to put breastmilk in, and also
sterilize the breastpump so I can give my cousin some of my milk.
Anyway,
after I boil them there is a white film on the bottles, etc. Is this
OK?
How can I not have the stuff on the bottles? Sorry if I sound stupid,
first
time I've done this:-)

It's probably minerals like calcium that settle on it. Put a teaspoon of
lemon juice in the water and you'll get rid of it easily. Not that it can
do any harm..

--
-- I
mommy to DS (22m)
mommy to two tiny angels (28 Oct 2003 & 17 Feb 2004)
guardian of DH (33)




Thanks! I don't like the stuff 'cause it makes the bottles look dirty and I
am giving the breastmilk to my cousin. I don't want to gross her out:-)
Kat
mama to Maggie 11/03/01
and Will 02/10/04