New mom confession: I don't sterilize my baby's bottles

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It's hard being a new mom (or even an experienced mom to a new baby) and sometimes we do things we know we shouldn't, despite what all the experts say. But this is a safe place to share your secrets-we won't tell.

This Week's Secret:I never sterilize my baby's bottles.Not even when they're brand new. I just put it in the dishwasher and wash it that way.- anonymous

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We all have secrets and opinions-so thanks to this brave mom for sharing her honest thoughts, and thank you for keeping this conversation nonjudgmental!

Written by Brittny Drye for Baby Buzz in CafeMom Baby


Past confessions:

I Go to the Bathroom to Get "Me" Time

I Wash the Pacifier Off in My Mouth

I Turn Up The Volume When My Baby Cries

I Hate Breastfeeding

I Put Cereal in My Baby's Bottle

I Thought My Baby Was Ugly

I'm Breastfeeding But I Crave Beer

I Sometimes Use Breastmilk for Cooking

My Baby Annoys Me

I Took My Baby to a Bar

I Drove My Baby Without a Car Seat

I Forgot My Baby's Name!

I Leave My Twin Babies Home Alone

I Let My Baby Wear a Dirty Diaper

I Wish I Never Had a Baby