Bottles question for BTDT moms or anyone who knows!

Ok so I am confused. My BTDT mom friends all suggested I buy a few Avent bottles to start with since they are easier to clean than the Dr. Browns. If I have issues than I can switch. Ok, so I bought them and a bottle cleaner brush.

Question is, do I need a microwave sterilizer and a dishwasher cage and a drying mat or drying tree?

If I put them in a dishwasher do they also need to be sterilized in the microwave? Also, if I need the sterilzer, would it be ok if I don't get it right away since I don't know if these bottles will work for my child and they seem to sell them by brand of bottle.

Lastly, do I have to buy extra nipples or can I use what the bottles come with?

I'm just confused...thanks for any help you can give.

Message edited 11/8/2010 10:51:25 AM.

Re: Bottles question from BTDT or anyone who knows!

They only need to be boiled once to steralize. After that you're fine. If you want to do it once in a while that's fine, but really the moment they're touched they're not really sterile. My Ped said warm soapy water is fine. I hand washed with warm, soapy water the first few months then everything went into the dishwasher on the top rack.
Actually, I was told it's bad to steralize them every time.