12. Choosing the right teat for your baby
AVENT Airflex Teats can be used on both the Airflex Feeding Bottle and VIA Feeding System. AVENT Teats are clearly numbered on the side to indicate flow rate.
13. Troubleshooting guide
Lack of suction | Check that all the pump components have been |
| assembled correctly and that the white valve is the right |
| way up. Ensure that the diaphragm and |
| Cushion are fitted securely to the pump body and a perfect |
| seal is created. |
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No milk being expressed | Ensure suction is created and the pump is correctly |
| assembled. Relax and try again, expression may improve |
0m+ 1
1 hole
1m+ 2
2 holes
3m+ 3
3 holes
6m+ 4
4 holes
3m+
1 slot
NEWBORN FLOW
EXTRA SOFT SILICONE TEAT Ideal for newborns and breastfed babies of all ages.
SLOW FLOW
EXTRA SOFT SILICONE TEAT Ideal for newborns and breastfed babies of all ages.
MEDIUM FLOW
SOFT SILICONE TEAT
For bottle fed babies at 3 months of age and up.
FAST FLOW
SOFT SILICONE TEAT
Offers a faster flow for older babies.
VARIABLE FLOW
SOFT SILICONE TEAT – SLOT CUT Provides an extra fast flow and accommodates thicker liquids. Flow rate can be varied by turning the bottle to align the I, II or III markings on the teat with baby’s nose.
| after practice. Please refer to the ‘Hints to help you |
| succeed’ section. |
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Pain in the breast area | You may be pumping too hard. You do not need to use |
when expressing | all the suction the pump can generate. Try depressing |
| the handle halfway and remember the |
| pumping rhythm. Consult your health professional/ |
| breastfeeding advisor. |
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Milk is drawn up the | Remove and refit the |
ensuring it is firmly attached and pushed far enough | |
| down the funnel. Try leaning slightly forward. |
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Cracking/discolouration of | Avoid contact with antibacterial or abrasive detergents/ |
pump parts | cleaners as these can damage the plastic. Combinations |
| of detergents, cleaning products, sterilising solution, |
| softened water and temperature fluctuations may, under |
| certain circumstances, cause the plastic to crack. If this |
| occurs, do not use. Contact Philips AVENT Customer |
| Services for spare parts. The pump is dishwasher safe |
| but food colourings may discolour components. |
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Lost or broken parts | Spare parts are available through Philips AVENT Customer |
| Services (see back cover for contact details) |
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If you are still experiencing problems, please contact Philips AVENT Customer Services. (see back cover for contact details). Alternatively contact your health professional/breastfeeding advisor.
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