Using boiling water to sterilise your breast pump parts Do not sterilise the tubing or pump motor. Getting the tubing wet can cause irreparable damage to the motor and allow moisture into the motor, creating a cozy environment for mould, mildew and bacteria to grow. Make sure you fully disassemble the backflow protectors, valve + membrane sets, and remove the valve from the breastshield prior to sterilisation. This includes the breastshield, backflow protector, valve, bottle, bottle neck, sealing disc, bottle cap, and teat. Sterilise before first time useīefore you use your breast pump for the first time, you’ll need to prepare by sterilising all parts that come in contact with your baby’s milk. Backflow protectors that have worn out can lose their moisture seal. That’s one reason why it’s really important to replace your backflow protectors regularly. Tubing that has gotten wet needs to be replaced. If for some reason you’ve gotten milk or moisture in your tubing, there’s unfortunately no way to clean and sterilise it safely for future use. The backflow protectors should prevent milk and condensation from entering the tubing, when working properly. If you never see moisture in them, cleaning them every once in a while just to be safe is encouraged. You only need to clean them if you see milk or moisture in them – don’t worry, this is completely normal and it means your backflow protectors have worked the way they should and protected your pump motor from harmful moisture. You don’t need to clean your backflow protectors each time you use them. For certain conditions your care provider might give alternative cleaning and sterilisation advise always adhere to those. Note: This recommendation is assuming you have a healthy, full-term baby. Just put them in a sealed container like a snaplock bag and store them in the refrigerator between pumping sessions. If you’re pumping multiple times each day, you don’t have to wash your parts every time. Milton's), follow the manufacturer’s instructions. These parts are delicate and should be hand washed whenever possible.įor microwave steam cleaners or cleaning solutions (e.g. You should hand wash whenever possible.ĭo not wash silicone parts like valves, membranes, teats, and backflow protector membranes in the dishwasher. Spectra breastshields, bottles, and other hard plastic accessories are BPA-free and can go through the dishwasher without worry of harmful residue – however, it will cause them to wear down more quickly. Allow to completely dry prior to assembling.ĭishwasher, microwave, and cleaning solutions.Set to air dry on a clean paper towel away from high traffic areas.Wash each part part thoroughly be careful with the membranes.
Add your pump parts and ‘swoosh’ them around.Fill up a wash basin with warm, soapy water.To hand-wash parts in the sink, you’ll need a separate wash basin, a dedicated sponge or bottle brush, clean paper towels, standard dish soap, and access to warm, potable water. membranes removed from valves, valves removed from breastshields, and backflow protectors taken apart). When cleaning, make sure parts are fully disassembled (e.g. Frequently microwaving or running parts through the dishwasher will cause them to deteriorate faster, just as frequent sterilisation does. We recommend hand-washing your parts whenever possible.
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