4. Cleaning
It's important you do the following before using your breast pump for the first time:
Disassemble all parts & clean using your breast pump cleaning instructions.
For additional cleaning guidelines see the Center for Disease Control website –
https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/hygiene/healthychildcare/infantfeeding/breastpump.html
Supplies needed:
• Mild dish soap
• Clean wash basin
• Drinking-quality water
• Clean pot for boiling water
How to take apart
Parts to wash or sanitize:
• Breast shields
• Breast milk bottles and lids
• Connector bodies
• Connector caps
• Membranes
After each use
Disassemble the individual parts (breast shield, connector
and breast milk bottle) as follows:
1. Remove the breast shield from the connector.
2. Open the back cap of the connector by squeezing both
flaps and swiveling the cap upwards.
3. Remove the membrane from the connector body.
4. Separate the breast milk bottles and lids.
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