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    Default Random question - steam droplets in breast pump bottle??

    I've just started pumping. When I sterilise the bottle that attaches to the pump I've noticed that there are steam droplets of water within the bottle. Even when left to air dry these remain...

    Is it a problem to have that tiny bit of water added to the breast milk?

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    Default Re: Random question - steam droplets in breast pump bottle??

    No, I don't think it's a problem because the amount of water is very small and the water is very clean.
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    Default Re: Random question - steam droplets in breast pump bottle??

    No, they are fine.
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    Default Re: Random question - steam droplets in breast pump bottle??

    Thank you for the replies ladies! I just wanted to make sure.

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    Default Re: Random question - steam droplets in breast pump bottle??

    also, just in case you dont know - unless your baby has a compromised immune system or somethomg like that, regular sterilizing of pump parts & bottles is not necessary.
    DS 6/7/11 - Still night & morning nursing, but the rest of the time he just doesn't have time for me! After mostly working at home, gleefully packed away the pump at 11 months.

    Another on the way in October 2013!

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