Sterilising Breast Pump Parts
You can use any method you like to sterilise the parts of your Spectra pump.
Please remember that you must never sterilise the tubing or pump motor. In
most cases, you do not need to sterilise after every use of your breast pump;
over-sterilising will cause your pump parts to wear and require replacement
more quickly. Your care provider may have given you alternative sterilisation
instructions if your baby was born prematurely or has an illness: always
adhere to your care provider’s instructions.
You do need to sterilise all parts (except tubing and pump motor) before first
use. All parts must be disassembled prior to sterilising. Disassemble the
backflow protectors and remove the duck valves from the breastshields
prior to sterilising.
Choose from any of the following instructions to sterilise pump parts:
Boiling
1. Place all the equipment in a large
sauce pan and cover with tap
water.
2. Check that there are no air
bubbles inside bottles or other
parts.
3. Place the lid on the saucepan and
bring to a boil.
4. Boil for 5 minutes, making sure
that the pot doesn’t boil dry and
melt the equipment.
5. Turn off the heat and allow to cool.
6. Remove parts with tongs and air dry on a clean dish rack or clean
paper towel.
Steam Steriliser
Follow the manufacturer's directions.
Tip: Frequent microwave sterilising of breast pump parts and bottles may cause
discoloration. This does not affect usability or safety of the parts.
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