Medela Spare Parts Kit

Product Information

When I received my pump from insurance, I was surprised at all the components. I had to figure out how to assemble, clean and sterilize the pump parts when I began pumping breastmilk. The pump unit and the exterior of tubing can be wiped down with a damp cloth if needed. The pump features a closed-system so milk cannot get into the tube when used as instructed. Do not clean or rinse the inside of the tubing under any circumstances. How often do I need to clean the Hands-free Collection Cup? The breast pump is the unit that creates a gentle vacuum and suction. It allows you to draw milk out without directly nursing your baby.

Typically a Medela breast pump has two pieces – the breast shields and connectors. This is different from a Spectra which comes with one piece that serves this same purpose (a flange).The Hands-free Collection Cup is connected to the Solo™ breast pump by way of a tubing connection. Do you have to be sitting or can you be more active? Decades of learning from mothers and lactation science, Medela has combined the Solo™ single electric breast pump with the Hands-free Collection Cup, designed in an anatomical shape to fit comfortably to each unique breast. These standard bottle size openings mean that the bottles are interchangeable. This is very useful because you have the ability to pump into the same bottles that you use to feed your baby! The right size of breast shield (the funnel-shaped part that fits over your breast) is an essential part of optimal milk flow during pumping as well as to help obtain maximum comfort. To ensure a proper fit with the wearable pump cups, visit our www.medela.com/fittingguide Valves and membranes need to be replaced every 2 to 4 weeks if you are exclusively pumping. If you are pumping a few times per day (3 pumps or less), then you may be able to go as many as 2 months before replacing them.

Step 2: Fill out this form at Aeroflow. For the due date, put in your baby’s birthdate (if your little one has already been born). No. Do not store expressed breastmilk within the pump cup. When a mum has finished pumping, any breast milk expressed should be poured into a milk-safe storage container, stored in the refrigerator, freezer or used immediately.You can also look at the valves and membranes to figure out if they need to be replaced. Turn the valve so the membrane is facing towards the floor. Make sure that all pump set components are clean and dry and that connections are secure. While pumping, make sure the breast shield forms a complete seal around the breast. U ltra-lightweight: with only 76 g, it is amongst the lightest available, designed to fit comfortably and discreetly in your bra.

As you are using a breast pump with 2-Phase Expression™ technology, it will have a stimulation mode and an expression mode. The stimulation mode lasts one minute but once you see milk flowing as described, it’s important to switch to the expression phase. This is because that first let down typically provides around 36% of the milk volume, so you’ll be taking advantage of your flow to collect more milk. 5,6 The Hands-free Collection Cup is designed in an anatomical shape to comfortably fit to most breasts. Which sizes is the Hands-free Collection Cup available in?

Frequently Asked Questions

Most of the time, the pump manufacturers do not recommend boiling breast pump tubing because it may become cloudy or discolored. The valves and membranes need to be replaced frequently because as they wear out, the breast pump suction can be reduced. Typically the valves and membranes should be replaced every 2 to 4 weeks.