Bottle Assembly Guidelines
Zero-Resistance™ Specialty Feeding System:
- To assemble the Internal Vent System, connect the reservoir tube to the insert so that they fit snugly together.
- Place Internal Vent System in the bottle.
- Place the Infant-Paced Feeding Valve (blue one-way valve) into the backside of the nipple/teat.
- Snap nipple/teat into the collar. Ensure nipple/teat and valve are seated securely within the collar.
- Affix collar to bottle and turn until closed (do not over-tighten). If warming the bottle, loosen the collar to prevent fluid loss/leakage.
- Do not warm the liquid beyond body temperature of 98.6°F (37°C).
NOTE: Dr. Brown’s® nipple/teat with the Infant-Paced Feeding Valve (blue one-way valve) in place will fill with liquid as infant elevates tongue to the underside of the nipple/teat during feeding. No manual priming of the nipple/teat is necessary.
Dr. Brown’s® Zero-Resistance™ Bottle Assembly:
- To assemble the Internal Vent System, connect the reservoir tube to the insert so that they fit snugly together.
- Place Internal Vent System in the bottle.
- Snap nipple/teat into the collar. Ensure nipple/teat is seated securely within the collar.
- Affix collar to bottle and turn until closed (do not over-tighten). If warming the bottle, loosen the collar to prevent fluid loss/leakage.
- Do not warm the liquid beyond body temperature of 98.6°F (37°C).
NOTE: No air bubbles will be evident during sucking due to Dr. Brown’s® Zero-Resistance™ Bottle System.
Cleaning and Sanitizing Instructions
- Wash cleaning surfaces with solution appropriate for areas with food contact.
- Prior to initial use, all Dr. Brown’s® products should be disassembled and thoroughly cleaned with a dishwashing detergent in water and sterilized/sanitized in a microwave steam bag/electric sterilizer/top-rack dishwasher or steam sterilization (autoclave*). Dr. Brown’s® products should be washed with hot, soapy water and rinsed well between use.
- Use Dr. Brown’s® Non-Metal Bottle Brush or AccuBrush™ silicone bristles to eliminate debris from the interior of the Dr. Brown’s® bottle/vessels and collars.
- Use the Wire Cleaning Brushes to thoroughly clean the internal vent system (i.e. insert and reservoir tube) and Infant-Paced Feeding Valve (blue one-way valve) only. Hospital use is recommended to replace the wire cleaning brush every 24 hours after use.
- Use the chevron tip at the bottom of either bottle brush to eliminate debris inside the tip of the nipple/teat and assure the nipple/teat hole is clean and open.
- Prior to each use and after cleaning, pull on the nipple/teat in all directions to make sure it does not tear. Replace the nipple/teat prior to feeding if the integrity of the nipple/teat is compromised.
- The Dr. Brown’s® bottle system, nipples/teats, brushes and one-piece silicone pacifiers may be sanitized using Dr. Brown’s Microwave Steam Sanitizing Bags.
- Disassemble bottle system and place all cleaned parts including bottle/vessel, nipple/teat, collar, internal vent system, brushes and one-piece silicone pacifier in the bag. Place two ounces of water into the bag. Note: Do not place wire cleaning brush into the Dr. Brown’s Microwave Steam Sanitizing Bag due to metal in the brush.
- Each Dr. Brown’s Microwave Steam Sanitizing bag may be used for a total of 20 cleaning cycles following the instructions for use on the bag. Be aware of the “Warning-Safety Note” to avoid injury to hands/face.
For questions, concerns, or additional information regarding the assembly, cleaning, and sanitization of Dr. Brown’s Medical products, please contact a clinical liaison at medinfo@drbrownsmedical.com.
Steam Sterilization (Autoclaving) – All Dr. Brown’s® bottle systems and nipples have been tested up to 30 cycles of autoclaving. (Letter of validation is available if required – Letter to support Steam Sterilization – Autoclave)
NOTE: The Dr. Brown’s® Non-Metal Bottle Brush and AccuBrush™ cannot be Steam Sterilized as the material for the products will not sustain the high temperature. Handi-Craft Company has not tested the Specialty Feeding System Infant-Paced Feeding Valve or Pacifiers with Steam Sterilization.