470 IAC 3-4.7-138 Bottle sterilizing procedures

Sec. 138. (a) If bottles are to be washed and sterilized in the infant room, the center must provide a two (2) compartment sink for this purpose only. (b) The center shall post procedures for bottle sterilization where the sterilization takes place. (c) Staff shall sterilize permanent ware bottles, nipples, collars, caps, expanders, and tongs as follows: (1) Prewash all items in hot detergent water. (2) Scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush. (3) Squeeze water through the nipple hole during washing. (4) Rinse items well with clean, hot water. (5) Boil in clear water as follows: (A) Bottles for five (5) minutes. (B) Nipples, caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes. (d) A commercial bottle sterilizer used according to manufacturer instructions may be substituted for the boiling procedures in this subdivision. (e) All items shall be air-dried. (f) Staff shall store all items separately in clean, covered, and labeled containers and away from food. (g) Hands shall be clean and care taken in handling technique to prevent contamination of clean bottles and nipples.