yellow bottle nipples

newmom

Mon, Dec 05 2005, 4:42 pm

Does anyone know if there is a way to get discolored baby bottle nipples to look new (ie-clear) again? I believe they are silicone nipples (Avent brand).
Thanks

SMG

Mon, Dec 05 2005, 4:54 pm

If they are old nipples, probably not. If they are new and so is the discoloration, try soaking them in a solution of warm water and white vinegar. If you wash them in the dishwasher, try Cascade plastic booster or something similar.

Tovah

Mon, Dec 05 2005, 5:43 pm

if yeloow from juice it's hard I usually just buy new ones and/or soak everynight in hot soapy water.

nicole81

Mon, Dec 05 2005, 6:02 pm

if they are old nipples, then you should just get rid of them. it's not sanitary to use bottle nipples for that long, and they should be replaced every few months.

chen

Tue, Dec 06 2005, 12:58 pm

Yellowed plastic can be bleached white again by soaking in a solution of chlorine bleach in water. (it also kills germs while you're at it. of course you rinse VERY well after!) If the yellowing is from contact with colored liquids, that's ok. If it's from age, I'd toss 'em and get new ones.