Philips AVENT SCF290/12 User manual

ISIS Manual Breast Pump
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Contents
1. Introducing the ISIS Manual Breast Pump
2. Detailed parts guide
3. Cleaning and sterilisation
4. Keeping your breast pump sterile for travel
5. Using the ISIS Manual Breast Pump with the
AVENT VIA Storage System
6. How to assemble the ISIS Manual Breast Pump
7. When to express milk
8. Hints to help you succeed
9. How to use the ISIS Manual Breast Pump
10. Storing your breast milk
11. Feeding your baby your expressed breast milk
12. Choosing the right teat for your baby
13. Troubleshooting guide
14. Other helpful products from Philips AVENT
Please take five minutes to read through the WHOLE
of this leaflet BEFORE you use your Philips AVENT ISIS
Manual Breast Pump for the first time.
Should you ever lose these
instructions, they are
available on our website:
www.philips.com/AVENT
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1. Introducing the ISIS Manual Breast Pump
The ISIS Manual Breast Pump is a breakthrough in breast pump design.
Its silicone diaphragm provides 100% reliable vacuum, whilst the Let-down
Massage Cushion naturally imitates your baby’s suckling action to provide
fast milk flow – silently, comfortably and gently. The pump is easy to
assemble, discreet to use and all parts are dishwasher safe.
Doctors recommend that breast milk is the best nutrition for babies during
the first year, combined with solid food after the first 6 months. Your milk
is specially adapted to your baby’s needs and contains antibodies which
help protect your baby against infection and allergies.
Your ISIS Manual Breast Pump will help you breastfeed longer. You can
express and store your milk so that – whether you are out for a few hours,
taking a well deserved rest, or back at work – your baby can still enjoy the
benefits of your breast milk, even if you can’t be there to give it yourself.
As the pump is so silent and discreet you can take it with you anywhere,
allowing you to express milk at your own convenience and maintain your
milk supply.
Since the AVENT Bottle and Airflex Teat are specially designed to mimic
breastfeeding, your baby will switch easily between breast and bottle.
This allows mothers to continue providing breast milk to baby even
when they return to work.
*Randomised Trial Comparing the Efficacy of a Novel Manual Breast Pump With a
Standard Electric Breast Pump in Mothers Who Delivered Preterm Infants. M S Fewtrell,
P Lucas et al. MRC Childhood Nutrition Research Centre, London. Paediatrics June 2001.
CLINICALLY PROVEN AS EFFECTIVE AS HOSPITAL
ELECTRIC PUMPS*
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2. Detailed parts guide
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3. Cleaning and sterilisation
Before you use your breast pump for the first time and every time before use:
Separate all parts, then wash in the dishwasher or in warm soapy water
and rinse. Do not use antibacterial or abrasive cleaners/detergents. Sterilise
in a Philips AVENT Steam Steriliser (Electronic, Electric or Microwave), or
by boiling for 5 minutes. If using a Philips AVENT Steam Steriliser, the pump
will remain sterile in the steriliser
for a minimum of 6 hours, provided
the lid is not removed.
4. Keeping your breast pump sterile
for travel
After sterilising all parts, insert the white valve (g) and
fit the diaphragm with stem (d) onto the pump body (f).
Clip the cover (a) over the funnel and Let-down Massage
Cushion (b) and screw on the sealing base (m) in place of
the Airflex Feeding Bottle (h).
5 . Using the ISIS Manual Breast Pump
with the AVENT VIA Storage System
Simply replace the Airflex Feeding Bottle with the VIA
Cup and Adaptor. To make the pump completely stable
insert the VIA Cup into the VIA Lid/Stand.
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Wash your hands thoroughly. Insert the
white valve (g) into the pump body (f)
from underneath making sure the flat
side of the valve is downwards and the
star side is facing up.
Place the silicone diaphragm and stem (d)
into the pump body (f). Make sure it fits
securely around the rim by pressing
down with your fingers to ensure a
perfect seal. (This is easier if assembled
whilst wet.)
Place the forked end of the handle (e)
under the silicone diaphragm and
stem (d) and push down gently on
the handle until it clicks into place.
6. How to assemble the ISIS Manual Breast Pump
Separate all parts and ensure pump has been cleaned
and sterilised as in section 3:
IMPORTANT: DO NOT LOSE THE
WHITE VALVE. YOUR PUMP WILL NOT
WORK WITHOUT IT OR IF IT IS FITTED
INCORRECTLY. If lost, spare valves are
available direct from Philips AVENT.
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Place the pump body (f) onto
the Airflex Feeding Bottle (h).
Twist gently clockwise until secure.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
Carefully insert the Let-down Massage
Cushion (b) into the pump funnel (f)
making sure it is perfectly sealed all
round the rim of the funnel. (This is
easier if assembled whilst wet.)
Click the pump cover (c) onto the pump
body (f). To make the pump completely
stable insert the bottle into the stand (i).
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7. When to express milk
1) If possible, wait until your milk supply and breastfeeding schedule are
well established, normally at least 2-4 weeks after birth, unless told
otherwise by your doctor or breastfeeding advisor.
2) The exceptions to the above are:
a) If you are expressing milk for your baby to be given in hospital.
b) If your breasts are engorged (painful or swollen), you can express
a small amount of milk before or between feeds to ease the pain
and to help your baby latch on more easily.
c) If you have sore or cracked nipples, you may wish to express your
milk until they are healed.
d) If you are separated from your baby and wish to continue to
breastfeed when you are reunited, you should express your milk
regularly to stimulate your milk supply.
3) You will need to find the right times of the day for you to express
your milk, e.g.
a) Early in the morning when your breasts are full, just before or
after your baby’s first feed.
b) After a feed, if your baby has not emptied both breasts.
c) Between feeds, or in a break if you have returned to work.
8. Hints to help you succeed
Using a breast pump takes practice – you may need to make several
attempts before you succeed, but because ISIS is so simple and natural
to use, you will soon get used to expressing your milk.
1) Choose a time when you’re not rushed and won’t be interrupted.
2) Having your baby or a photograph of your baby nearby can help
encourage ‘let-down’.
3) Placing a warm cloth on the breasts for a few minutes before you start
pumping can encourage milk flow and soothe painful breasts.
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4) Warmth and relaxation can encourage milk flow. Try expressing after
a bath or shower.
5) Try expressing from one breast while your baby is feeding from the other,
or continue expressing just after a feed.
6) Repositioning the pump on the breast from time to time can help
stimulate your milk ducts.
Practice with your pump to find the best technique for you. However, if the
process becomes very painful, stop and consult your breastfeeding advisor.
9. How to use the ISIS Manual Breast Pump
1) Wash your hands thoroughly and make sure your breasts are clean. Gently
squeeze a little milk from each nipple to ensure milk ducts are not blocked.
2) Make sure you have sterilised and carefully assembled your pump exactly
as shown in sections 3 and 6.
3) Consult the ‘Hints to help you succeed’ section.
4) Relax in a comfortable chair, leaning slightly forward (use cushions
to support your back). Make sure you have a glass of water nearby.
5) Press the funnel and Let-down Massage Cushion of the pump firmly
against your breast, making sure that no air can escape – otherwise there
will be no suction.
6) As you gently push down on the pump handle, you will feel the suction on
your breast. You don’t need to depress the handle fully to create a vacuum
– only as much as is comfortable. Your milk will soon start flowing, even
though you may not use all the suction the pump can generate.
7) Begin by pumping 5-6 times rapidly to initiate let-down. Then, hold the
handle down for 2-3 seconds, and allow it to return to its resting place.
These 2-3 second cycles imitate your baby’s natural suckling pattern and
allow the milk to flow between strokes.
8) Milk should begin to flow after the first few strokes. Don’t worry if your
milk does not flow immediately. Relax and continue pumping.
Do not continue pumping for more than 5 minutes at a time if
NO result is achieved. Try expressing at another time during the day.
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Please remember that, should the process become very painful or
uncomfortable, you should stop using the pump and consult your health
professional or breastfeeding advisor.
9) Whilst some women may prefer to use the pump without the Let-down
Massage Cushion, extensive trials show that, in most cases, the massaging
effect of the petals flexing in and out around the areola stimulates
the let-down reflex and allows you to express more milk, faster.
10) On average you will need to pump for 10 minutes to express 60-125ml
or 2-4oz. However, this is just a guide and varies from woman to
woman. If you find that you regularly express more than 125ml/4oz per
session, please use a 260ml/9oz Airflex Bottle or 240ml/8oz VIA Cup.
Do not overfill Airflex Feeding Bottles or VIA Cups and keep upright,
otherwise milk may leak from below the pump body.
10. Storing your breast milk
• Breast milk can be stored in
the fridge or freezer in either
sterile breast milk containers
(125ml/4oz or 260ml/9oz bottles
fitted with sealing discs) or in
VIA Cups with lids.
• Only milk collected with a sterile
pump should be stored to be fed to your baby.
• Expressed milk should be refrigerated immediately.
• Expressed breast milk can be stored in the refrigerator for up to
48 hours (not in the door) or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• If you are storing milk in the fridge to add to during the day, only add
milk which has been expressed into a sterile container. Milk can only
be kept like this for a maximum of 48 hours (from first expression) after
which it must be used immediately or frozen for future use.
• For products other than breast milk make feeds up fresh when needed,
following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Storing your milk in the fridge
If your expressed breast milk will be fed to your baby within 48 hours,
it can be stored in the fridge (not in the door) in an assembled Airflex
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Feeding Bottle or VIA Feeding System. Assemble a sterilised teat, screw
ring and dome cap and attach onto the body of the Airflex Bottle or
the VIA Adaptor and Cup (see below).
Storing your milk in the freezer
To store in the freezer use a sealing disc in place of the teat and dome cap
or use a sterilised VIA Lid to seal the VIA Cup. The storage containers
should be clearly labelled with the date and time of expression and older
milk used up first.
NEVER refreeze breast milk. DO NOT add fresh breast milk to already
frozen milk. ALWAYS discard any milk that is left over at the end of a feed.
11. Feeding your baby your expressed breast milk
If breast milk has been stored in an AVENT Breast Milk
Container, replace the sealing disc with a sterilised
Airflex Teat.
Alternatively replace the VIA Lid with a sterilised VIA
Adaptor, screw ring, dome cap and Airflex Teat.
Frozen breast milk should be defrosted overnight in the
refrigerator. However, in an emergency, it can be defrosted
in a jug of hot water. Once thawed use within 24 hours.
Breast milk can be heated in the same way as any other bottle feed.
Stand the Airflex Bottle or VIA Feeding System in a bowl of hot water,
or alternatively, for a safe and fast way to warm feeds, in a Philips AVENT
Bottle and Baby Food Warmer. IMPORTANT! Milk or food will heat faster
in VIA Cups than in standard feeding bottles/containers. Always check
milk or food temperature before feeding.
Never heat milk in a microwave as this may destroy valuable nutrients
and antibodies. In addition, the uneven heating may cause hot spots
in the liquid which could cause burns to the throat.
Never immerse a frozen milk container or VIA Cup in boiling water as
this may cause it to crack/split.
Never put boiling water directly into a VIA Cup, allow to cool for around
20 minutes before filling.
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12. Choosing the right teat for your baby
AVENT Airflex Teats can be used on both the Airflex Feeding Bottle and
VIA Feeding System. AVENT Teats are clearly numbered on the side to
indicate flow rate.
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13. Troubleshooting guide
Lack of suction
No milk being expressed
Pain in the breast area
when expressing
Milk is drawn up the
Let-down Massage Cushion
Cracking/discolouration of
pump parts
Lost or broken parts
Check that all the pump components have been
assembled correctly and that the white valve is the right
way up. Ensure that the diaphragm and Let-down Massage
Cushion are fitted securely to the pump body and a perfect
seal is created.
Ensure suction is created and the pump is correctly
assembled. Relax and try again, expression may improve
after practice. Please refer to the ‘Hints to help you
succeed’ section.
You may be pumping too hard. You do not need to use
all the suction the pump can generate. Try depressing
the handle halfway and remember the 2-3 second
pumping rhythm. Consult your health professional/
breastfeeding advisor.
Remove and refit the Let-down Massage Cushion
ensuring it is firmly attached and pushed far enough
down the funnel. Try leaning slightly forward.
Avoid contact with antibacterial or abrasive detergents/
cleaners as these can damage the plastic. Combinations
of detergents, cleaning products, sterilising solution,
softened water and temperature fluctuations may, under
certain circumstances, cause the plastic to crack. If this
occurs, do not use. Contact Philips AVENT Customer
Services for spare parts. The pump is dishwasher safe
but food colourings may discolour components.
Spare parts are available through Philips AVENT Customer
Services (see back cover for contact details)
If you are still experiencing problems, please contact Philips AVENT Customer
Services. (see back cover for contact details). Alternatively contact your health
professional/breastfeeding advisor.
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14. Other helpful products from Philips AVENT
Philips AVENT ISIS Out & About Manual
Breast Pump Set – for expressing and
transporting breast milk.
AVENT ISIS Breast Shell Set (2 pairs)
with Ultrasoft Backing Cushion –
to protect sore/cracked nipples,
help ease engorgement and
collect leaking breast milk.
AVENT Nipple Protectors –
to protect sore/cracked nipples
during breastfeeding (small and
standard sizes).
AVENT Ultra Comfort Disposable
Breast Pads – unique ULTRA
absorbent core guarantees total
dryness and comfort.
AVENT Breast Milk/Baby Food Containers –
for storage of breast milk or baby food
in the fridge or freezer.
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AVENT VIA Breast Milk Storage –
for expressed milk storage and transport.
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Guide to Breastfeeding DVD
As well as instruction on all aspects of breastfeeding, this 15 minute
film features interviews with real-life mothers who describe their own
personal breastfeeding experiences and how they overcame common
problems. Only available direct from Philips AVENT for £3 to cover P&P.
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Remember…
Having your first baby is the greatest life change you will ever experience.
The first few weeks can be emotional and you may receive confusing,
conflicting advice from well meaning friends and relatives. Trust in
yourself and get help from your midwife, health visitor, breastfeeding
advisor, or other mothers who have breastfed.
Further reading and useful information
Bestfeeding – Getting Breastfeeding Right for You
Mary Renfrew, Chloe Fisher and Suzanne Arms. £12.99
ISBN: 0890879559
Breastfeeding for Beginners
Caroline Deacon. £7.99
ISBN: 0007136080
The NCT Book of Breastfeeding
Mary Smale. £8.99
ISBN: 0091825695
National Childbirth Trust (Breastfeeding Line)
0870 444 8708
La Leche League –
020 7242 1278 (24 hr helpline)
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers
0870 401 7711
Tamba – Twins and Multiple Births Association
0870 770 3305
Bliss – The Premature Baby Charity
(Parent Support Helpline) 0500 618140
Crysis – National organisation giving advice on crying babies
0207 404 5011 (9 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
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