Panic! The pacifier just fell on the gross floor and it is our only one!
Haven’t we all been in this same situation? Well, lucky for us there are now 5 different ways to sterilize a pacifier without boiling water. I had thought there were only 2, boil and microwave. I recently learned about some new products that are fantastic for when you are on-the-go and I just had to share them with you.
How to Sterilize Pacifiers Without Boiling Water
UV Light Sterilizer – Throw this in your diaper bag and you will have no worries if your little one drops their pacifier on the ground. Just pop it into the UV sterilizer and in a few minutes it is germ free.
Sterilizing Tablets – Use cold water and these tablets sanitize any baby item or even your own water bottles. The tablets are also great on the most difficult laundry stains. I love an item that has multiple uses. Keep some in your diaper bag and you can clean almost anything. I always read through Amazon reviews and they are glowing.
Sterilizing Bags – In the olden days (8 years ago, ahem) we thought it was amazing when the sterilizing bags became available. The bags were the main way I sterilized all the pacifiers and nipples in my house. You just put all of your items in the bag and pour a little water in the bottom and microwave it for a couple of minutes. It was so much faster than waiting for a pot of water to boil. You do need access to a microwave.
Dishwasher Basket– On a daily basis the dishwasher can’t be beat. I keep this dishwasher basket in our dishwasher and just throw in all sorts of items from pacifiers, bottle parts and small toys that need to be sanitized.
All Natural Pacifier/Nipple Wipes – Can’t get any easier than this! Keep a pack of pacifier wipes in your bag.
I love new inventions that make things easier for the new mom. Maybe this is why I am obsessed with Shark Tank. Anyone else love that show? I especially love to see the women that come on the show with products that solve a problem they had as new parents. I wish I was that inventive. Do you have an idea for a products that would save tons of time?
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This is good to know. My brother’s fiance just had their first baby, so I will be sure to let them know about this.
That dishwasher basket looks like a genius product and one that will save a lot of time! I will be sharing this with my mommy friends so that they know of all these cool gadgets!
This is always so good to remember because those pacifiers just breeeeeed the germs. I can’t wait until my 18 month old is over going to sleep with one. My older child could’ve cared less about a pacifier but he is addicted.
I have a friend that’s pregnant this will be helpful for her! Great tools.
This is wonderful! We are always finding ways to find boiling water for dirty pacis. I need the UV light one!
Isnt’ it cool? My sister is excited about it too.
I think if you have a child with autoimmune issues this makes a lot of sense! The wipes would be easiest, moms have enough to carry!
Ha ha where were all these when I had babies – most of the time I just rinsed it off!
Me too but there were a few times that it feel under a restaurant table that it totally grossed me out.
The dishwasher basket is a great premise. My friend has a baby so I will pass along these tips to her!
Wow, I wished that some of this stuff was around when my kids were babies. I remember many times out and about and having to use a water fountain! Eek!
So funny how many new baby items are invented each year.
the tablets sound interesting. I’d probably use them on clothes for stains, no kids!
I used a few of these for both of my kids’ pacifiers, but I love the idea of the UV Light Sterilizer. Definitely a neat item to give at a baby shower.
I agree. My sister called me after reading this and said she was going to go get one too.
This is a really helpful round-up! Pinning it to my newborn resources board. Love that basket for the dishwasher.
Thanks! I use my dishwasher basket for every load. 🙂
This is a very interesting read! I have a BF with a little one so I’m definitely sharing this with her 🙂
This is good information and I appreciate that you shared multiple ways to do it. Thanks for sharing!
I used to think that hot water is the best way to sterilize the pacifiers. It’s great to know that actually there are many other ways to do it. This is absolutely helpful information.
No babies here but this looks like it would be great for new moms everywhere!! I know my sister in laws little one always throws things on the ground so these would be perfect ideas for her.
We have that dishwasher basket! I used it all the time when my toddler was younger.
I was at a conference recently and one of the exhibitors had a spray that you can use on the pacifier. All of these ways sound amazing. Thanks for sharing.
That sounds awesome too! I’ll go look for it.
I’ve never heard of some of these but they sound so useful! I’ll have to check out a few of them and see if they work for us.
Who knew there were so many options for sterilizing pacifiers. I like that there are choices for on the go and at home, especially since kids love to drop a clean pacifier when you out and about.
Exactly! They always fall when you need them the most. 🙂
What great tips! I wish I knew about these when my children were younger. Boiling was the only option then…
These are great ideas to keep in your bag when the pacifier falls on slightly floors LOL! Great list for new moms!