Philips AVENT SCF397 - Milk Handling and Maintenance; Heating Breast Milk Safely

Heating breast milk
If you use frozen breast milk, let it defrost completely before you heat it.
Note: If you need to feed your baby quickly, you can defrost the milk in a bowl of hot water.
Heat the bottle with defrosted or refrigerated breast milk in a bowl of hot water or in a bottle warmer. Remove the screw ring and
sealing disc from the bottle.
Always stir heated breast milk to ensure even heat distribution and test the temperature before serving.
Warning: It is not recommended to use a microwave to warm up breast milk. Microwaves might alter the quality of
breast milk and destroy some valuable nutrients and may produce localized high temperatures. If you heat up breast
milk in the microwave, only place the container without screw ring, teat and cap in microwave. Always stir heated
breast milk to ensure even heat distribution and check the temperature before serving.
Choosing the right teat for your baby
Philips Avent teats are available with dierent ow rates. The breast pump comes with teat
number 1. This is a 0m+ teat, ideal for newborn and breastfed babies of all ages.Use a lower ow
rate if your baby chokes often, if milk drips out of its mouth during feeding or if it has trouble
adjusting to the drinking speed. Use a higher ow rate if your baby falls asleep during feeding,
gets frustrated or if feeding takes very long.
Philips Avent teats are clearly numbered on the side, to indicate ow rate. For more information, see www.philips.com/avent.
Storing the bottles
- Store all parts in a dry, clean and covered container.
- Do not leave a feeding teat in direct sunlight or heat, or leave in disinfectant for longer than recommended because this may
damage the product.
- For hygiene reasons, we recommend replacing the teats after 3 months.
Compatibility
The Philips Avent single/double electric breast pump is compatible with all baby bottles in the Philips Avent Natural range and
Philips Avent storage cups with adapter. We do not recommend using the Philips Avent Natural Glass bottles with the breast pump.
Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.philips.com/parts-and-accessories or go to your Philips dealer. You can also contact
the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country.
When you order spare teats, make sure that you use a teat with the correct ow rate for your baby (see ‚Choosing the right teat for
your baby‘) and do not mix Philips Avent Anti-colic bottle parts and teats with parts of the Philips Avent Natural bottles. They do
not t and could cause leakage or other issues.
Recycling
- Do not throw away the product with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an ocial collection
point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
- Follow your country‘s rules for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products. Correct disposal helps prevent
negative consequences for the environment and human health.
Warranty and support
If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the international warranty leaet.