How do I clean my pump parts?
Before first use:
The manufacturer recommends disinfecting the breast shield connector piece & collection bottle
by boiling water, removing the pot from the stove and placing parts the in the hot water for no
more than 5 minutes. Parts may bend if placed in actively boiling water or if they are submerged
for more than 5 minutes.
Always hand wash the white duckbill valves & back flow protectors.
There is no need to wash or boil the tubing.
After each use:
Wash the parts the come into direct contact with the breast and breastmilk in warm soapy
water, rinse and set out to air dry. If you cannot do this after each pumping session, take apart
and rinse the parts and thoroughly wash later in the day.
It is important that the duckbill valves are fully dried. If attached while wet or after a few
months' use, they may become loose and slip off, which requires that they be replaced.
The tubing does not come in contact with your milk. You may wipe down the outside of the
tubing periodically with a clean cloth. If you notice condensation (moisture) in the tubing after
you pump, leave your pump on for several minutes after pumping. This will dry the tubing. If
moisture builds up in the tubing, squirt isopropyl alcohol through the tubing and hang to dry.
It is not necessary to wash the backflow protector after each use. It is recommended that these
parts are taken apart and laid out to dry from any condensation (moisture).
Parts may be damaged in the dishwasher. If placed in the dishwasher, the breast shield
connector and bottles should not be crowded. Duckbill valves, the silicone backflow protector
piece and tubing should never be placed in the dishwasher.
How often should I pump?
If your baby is not going to breast:
Pump at least every 2-3 hours during the day and every 3-4 hours at night, or at least 8 times in
24 hours. You may pump more often if you need to increase your supply.
If you are going to be separated from your baby temporarily:
Pump whenever you would be feeding your baby, or whenever your baby gets fed from a bottle
in your absence.
Baby is going to breast but is not gaining well and you need milk for supplementation:
If you think that your supply is low, pump about 30 minutes after your baby nurses. This break
before additional removal may stimulate more milk production. If you think that your supply is
good, but your baby is not gaining weight, pump after your baby feeds at the breast and
schedule an appointment with a lactation consultant.
How long should I pump?
We recommend that you pump for ~10-15 minutes. Pumping for more than 15 minutes may result in
nipple pain. Pumping more frequently, rather than longer, may help to build your milk supply.
Please call us if you have any questions about using your breast pump,
or to renew your rental pump by your renewal date.
402-423-6402 (LINCOLN) or 402-502-0617 (OMAHA).
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