The Milton Method
Non-toxic, safe and versatile, Milton offers complete protection for your baby and home. Just follow these simple instructions:

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1) Clean utensils thoroughly after each feed
  • Clean bottles and teats* thoroughly with warm soapy water
  • Rinse with cold water
* For latex teats, rub inside and out with salt to remove all milk deposits and rinse
 
 
2) Prepare Milton solution
  • Fill your Milton Sterilising Unit, or similar unit, with cold water
  • For every 5 litres water add 1 capful (30ml) of Milton fluid, or 1 Milton tablet
 
3) Prepare Milton solution
  • Ensure that no air bubbles are trapped inside the bottles/utensils
  • Items are ready to use after 30 minutes or can be left for 24 hours until you need to use them again
  • Wash your hands before removing utensils from the solution
  • Drain bottles and teats – no need to rinse
  • Fill bottles immediately and cover teats
 
By following these simple steps, Milton is the safest and surest method of sterilising for the baby