Medela Breastpump Health & Safety Information, Cleaning & Sanitizing, Hygiene, Storing Breastmilk

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Double Deluxe™ BreastpumpXX

NOTE: For long-term or frequent pumping; when the baby is not avail- able to feed at the breast at least part of the time every day (a premature baby, for example), use of a full-size electric pump (Lactina® or Classic™ Breastpump) is suggested. These pumps can be rented inexpensively for home use. For the names of rental sta- tions or breastfeeding specialists in your area, call 1-800-TELL YOU (1-800-835-5968).

IMPORTANT: When using the pump, do not overfill or tilt the containers.

Health & Safety Information

•Place parts in a 4-5 quart pan.

•Fill to within 1 inch of rim with cold water. The use of distilled water will help to minimize deposits onto components.

•Cover and boil for 20 minutes.

•Remove from stove. Drain water off. Allow parts to cool in open pan.

•Remove all parts and allow to air-dry.

Use of microwave sterilization is not recommended and may damage some components.

hung to air-dry. For faster drying, attach tubing to the pump and run for 1-2 minutes or until dry, or pour a small amount of isopropyl alcohol through the tubing to dry. Carefully swinging the tubing in a circular motion, will also help to speed drying.

Tubing Care

Inspect tubing after each pumping session for condensation and/or milk.

If condensation appears in tubing:

To eliminate condensation after you have completed pumping, continue running the pump with the tubing(s) attached for another 1-2 minutes or until dry.

In a refrigerator:

•To inhibit the growth of bacteria, breastmilk which is not used immediately should be refrigerat- ed. Milk can be refrigerated for up to 5-7 days or, if longer storage is needed, freeze the milk.

In a refrigerator freezer compartment:

•In the freezer compartment inside a refrigerator, breastmilk can be stored for approximately six months.

In a separate freezer:

•In a separate -20° C freezer, breastmilk can be stored for approximately 12 months.

Thawing frozen breastmilk:

Please read this section before using any Medela Breastpump.

Cleaning & Sanitizing

After each use:

Wash

Hygiene

Wash hands thoroughly before pump- ing. If your physician recommends, clean the breast and surrounding area

• Thaw frozen breastmilk by holding

the container under warm water.

Milk may be defrosted in the

refrigerator overnight. Gently

Prior to first use and before use each day, follow these cleaning instructions at home unless you are otherwise instructed by your physi- cian or another medical profession- al from your hospital.

Boil

Disassemble, wash, and rinse all parts (except motor unit) that come in contact with the breast or the milk. Boil cylin- der/piston assembly, including rubber parts, weekly or when milk spots appear.

Disassemble and wash all parts that come in contact with the breast and milk in soapy water or wash in top-rack of dishwasher. The motor unit may be wiped with a damp cloth.

Rinse

Rinse in clear water.

Air-dry

Air-dry on clean towel and cover parts when not in use. The tubing should be

with a damp cloth. Do not use soap or alcohol which can dry the skin and cause cracked nipples.

Storing Breastmilk

Check with your hospital for specific storage instructions.

When freezing, do not fill containers more than 3/4 full to allow space for expansion. Label containers with the date of pumping.

shake the container to blend any

fat that has separated.

Caution:

•Do not thaw frozen breastmilk in a microwave or in a pan of boiling water.

•If adding expressed breastmilk to container of already frozen breastmilk, make sure to add a less amount than the already frozen amount.

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