Medela Spare Parts Kit

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Using the 24 mm sized shields included with your pump (or the size chosen after measuring your nipples), center your nipple and gently hold the Hands-free collection cup against your breast. (Please note: pressing any pumping shields too hard against your breasts when pumping could restrict the flow of milk through the ducts). U ltra-lightweight: with only 76 g, it is amongst the lightest available, designed to fit comfortably and discreetly in your bra. Yes, it is possible to use the Solo™ Hands-free breast pump at the same time as breastfeeding your baby/child from the other breast. As with many new skills, it may be a little difficult at first to do both at the same time. It can be helpful to discuss this with your breastfeeding specialist or breastfeeding support group to see how you can make this easier. Do wearable collection cups cause more soreness?

This may be enough to remove the loose piece of tubing. This works well for Spectra tubing but does not work well for Medela tubing because Medela tubing has connectors on the ends.These pieces can collect dried milk in small crevices. Even if you have a rigorous cleaning routine, it can be difficult to reach into every little crevice in these parts. Pump parts should be replaced for a few different reasons. One reason is that the parts may become stretched out, reducing the effectiveness of the pump.

The Hands-free Collection Cup can hold up to 150 ml breast milk. What is the weight of the Hands-free Collection Cup? Pump tubing should be replaced at least every 3 – 6 months. Replace pump tubing immediately if there are any signs of mold.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. In the article, I researched several types of pump tubing and the instructions on how to make sure it is clean and dry for your pumping sessions. Valves are the small yellow (or white) hard plastic pieces that screw onto the flanges or connectors. For more information, see https://www.medela.com/breastfeeding/mums-journey/storing-and-thawing-breast-milk When finished pumping, how can I drain the milk from the tunnel into the cups?

If you need to replace your flanges or breast shields, I recommend filling out this form at Aeroflow. It will look like you are asking for a new breast pump, but do not worry. They also are generally fairly easy to keep clean with a good bottle brush and soap that is designed for breast milk or baby products. Why Do Pump Parts Need To Be Replaced? 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). 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. This will help remove the condensation from the breast pump tubing. You can also read more about cleaning and drying pump tubing in this article I wrote. Milk Collection Bottles

Frequently Asked Questions

The Medela personal use breast 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. The exterior of the tubing can be wiped down with a damp cloth if dirty. Can I store milk in the wearable collection cup between pump sessions? Flanges should be replaced every 6 months. Breast shields and Connectors should also be replaced every 6 months.

The parts of a breast pump that need to be replaced most frequently are the valves, membranes, and tubing. 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?During the expression phase, pump at your Maximum Comfort Vacuum, which is the highest breast pump setting you can use while remaining comfortable. In research, this was found to remove a similar amount of milk as a baby does during breastfeeding. 7,8 Only use the power adapter and cable that comes with the Solo™ breast pump to recharge the battery. Can I turn the Solo™ Hands-free single electric breast pump into a double? Solo™ Hands-free has been anatomically designed to fit comfortably to most breast shapes. Can I use the breast pump while breastfeeding?