Dr Brown's bottles...or any bottles, how to sterilise?

I have Mam bottles and they self sterilise in microwave but I am changing bottle type and have no idea how to sterilise?! I want to avoid buying a super expensive steriliser

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We have Dr Browns bottles and use the momcozy klenpal pro. It is a bit expensive but to us pays for itself for the time it saves. Its honestly a life saver, so easy. For emergencies we use microwave Steriliser bags.

Also can vouch for the momcozy kleanpal pro !!!

I just use sterilising bags and pop them in microwave

I use the cold water milton tablets, they’re super quick & easy & you can sterilise dummies & things in there!

Unsure, but I’d be keen to know how you find the change! We use ma’am bottles but considering dr browns due to reflux

Just get a microwave steriliser, dead cheap and does the job!

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