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12. Choosing the right teat for your baby

Teats are numbered on the side to indicate flow rate.

Do not use clear AVENT teats with your Disposable System as it will leak.

 

 

Reusable

Disposable

 

 

(clear teat)

(blue teat)

 

 

 

 

 

Newborn – one hole

1

Suitable for newborn and breast

 

fed babies.

 

 

 

 

 

Slow Flow – two holes

2

For a slightly faster flow. Suitable for

 

1 month+ and breast fed babies.

 

 

 

 

 

Medium Flow – three holes

3

Recommended for babies 3 months

 

and older.

 

 

 

 

4

Fast Flow – four holes

Recommended for babies 6 months

 

and older.

 

 

 

 

 

Variable – one slot

 

 

 

With a slot instead of holes.

 

 

 

Recommended for babies 3 months

 

 

 

and older.

 

 

By rotating the bottle and aligning the

n/a

 

position marker on the side of the teat

 

 

 

with the baby's nose, you can vary the

 

 

 

flow to suit your baby’s needs, generally

 

 

 

faster at the beginning and slower towards

 

 

 

the end (align marker I for slow flow,

 

 

 

II for medium and III for fast flow).

 

 

 

 

 

 

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13. Troubleshooting Guide

Lack of suction

 

Check that all the pump components have been

 

 

assembled correctly and that the valve is the right way

 

 

up. Ensure that the diaphragm and let-down massage

 

 

cushion are fitted securely to the pump body and

 

 

a perfect seal is created.

 

 

 

No milk being expressed

 

Ensure suction is created and the pump is

 

 

correctly assembled.

 

 

Relax and try again, expression may improve

 

 

after practice. Please refer to the ‘Hints to help you

 

 

succeed’ section.

 

 

 

Pain when expressing

 

You may be pumping too hard. You do not need to use

 

 

all the suction the pump can generate.

 

 

Try depressing the handle halfway and remember the

 

 

2-3 second pumping rhythm. Consult your health

 

 

professional/breastfeeding adviser.

 

 

 

Milk is drawn up the petal

 

Try removing and refitting the petal massager to ensure

massage cushion

 

it is firmly attached and pushed far enough down the

 

 

funnel. Try leaning slightly forward.

 

 

 

Cracking/discolouration of

 

Avoid contact with antibacterial detergents/cleaners

pump parts

 

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 AVENT Customer Services for

 

 

spare parts. The pump is dishwasher safe but food

 

 

colourings may discolour components.

 

 

 

Lost or broken parts

 

Spare parts are available through AVENT Customer

 

 

Services, telephone 0800 289064 or visit our web-site

 

 

at www.avent.com

 

 

 

If you are still experiencing problems, please contact AVENT Customer Services on 0800 289064 (UK), 1800 509 021 (IRL) or email us at enquiries@avent.com or contact your health professional/breastfeeding adviser.

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Avent Isis Breast Pump manual Choosing the right teat for your baby, Troubleshooting Guide

Isis Breast Pump specifications

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