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Storing /Thawing Breastmilk
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Check with your hospital for specific instructions.
Breastmilk Storage (For Healthy Term Babies)
•When freezing do not fill bottles/bags more than 3/4 full to allow space for expansion.
•Label bottles/bags with the date of pumping.
•Do not store breastmilk in the door of the refrigerator.
•In order to preserve the components of the breastmilk, thaw in the refrigerator overnight
or by holding the bottle/bag under running warm water (max. 37°C).
•Gently shake the bottle/bag to blend any fat that has separated.
•Do not thaw frozen breastmilk in amicrowave oven or in apan of boiling water (danger of
burning).
In the Pump In Style Advanced Cooler Carrier
One contoured cooling element is necessary for the Pump In Style Advanced Cooler Carrier.
As soon as breastpumping is finished, place the milk bottle or bag in the compartment with the
cooling element. Milk will keep cool there until you return home later that day to transfer the
bottles/bags to the refrigerator or freezer.
Refrigerator
Freezer
Compartment
Room
Temperature Refrigerator Deep Freezer
Thawed breastmilk
(previously frozen) Do not store
3–5days at
approx. 4°C
10 hours
6months at
approx. -16°C
12 months at
approx. -18°C
Do not leave at room
temperature
Never refreeze
Tubing care
Hints
Hygiene
Inspect the tubing after each pumping session for condensation and/or milk.
If condensation appears in the tubing
Let the pump run after you have completed pumping with tubings attached
for 1–2minutes or until dry.
If milk gets into the tubing
If milk accidentally gets into the tubing turn off the pump and unplug from
power source. Remove and clean the tubing according to the instructions
«Prior to first use and once daily». Shake water droplets out and hang to
air-dry. For faster drying, attach the tubing to pump and run for 1–2minutes
or until dry.
Wrap parts with aclean towel or store in acontainer when not in use.
•Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before touching the breast
and pump parts.
•Avoid touching the inside of bottles and lids.
•Clean the breast and surrounding area with adamp cloth. Do not use
soap or alcohol which can dry the skin and cause cracked nipples.