Breast pump pieces need regular cleaning, to avoid bacteria.
A Medela breast pump helps mothers give their baby the nutrition of breast milk without having to breastfeed. Breast milk is pumped and stored in specialized bottles or bags for future feedings, and a breastfeeding mother can still pump milk while away from her infant. A breast pump is cleaned and sanitized after each use, to prevent harmful bacteria from growing and entering into the breast milk. Parts that do not come into contact with breast milk do not need regular sterilization.
Instructions
1. Disassemble parts that have come into contact with breast milk immediately following the pumping session. Remove all pieces, including the small yellow valves on the head of the breast shield.
2. Wash all the parts of the breast pump using warm soapy water. Rinse parts well, to remove any traces of dish soap.
3. Place pieces in a large saucepan, leaving space between the parts. Fill the saucepan with cold water, until all pieces are completely covered.
4. Heat the saucepan and bring the water to a boil. Let parts boil for five minutes.
5. Remove the saucepan from the stove top. Remove breast pump pieces from the water immediately using a pair of clean tongs. Dry pump pieces with a clean towel or allow them to air dry.
6. Reassemble pieces and store them in a clean zipper-sealed bag.
Tags: breast milk, breast pump, pump pieces, come into, come into contact, contact with, contact with breast
