General Information; Cleaning Instructions - Medela Starter SNS Manual

General Information

Contents:
Teat-Tubing Assembly; White Membrane, Disc, Quick Clip and
Elastic Ring; Tubing Clamp; Tape Strip; Container (Container includ-
ed with #0097003S or #20903).
CAUTION:
You are using your Starter SNS™ to assist you in breastfeeding your
baby. Your baby should gain weight each week.
If your baby is not gaining
weight, or loses weight,
consult your healthcare
professional immediately.
Visit your healthcare professional throughout the time you use your
Starter SNS as often as he/she wishes to check the baby. Please
make sure you read this manual well, for it contains information you
need to know.
Extra assistance:
Very accurate hospital grade baby scales are available for rent at low
daily costs. Call 1-800-TELL YOU for locations in your area.
Flow Regulation:
One way to adjust the flow is by the height of the device. When the
bottom of the Starter SNS is above the level of the nipple, the supple-
ment will flow more quickly and will continue to flow into the baby's
mouth even when sucking has stopped. Such a non-stop flow can
be uncomfortable, so use extreme caution when the device is above
the level of the nipple, especially if the baby seems to gulp loudly or
choke. Most babies will stop and pull away if this should happen.
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Similarly, when the SNS is placed below the level of the nipple, the
baby must suck against gravity. It could be difficult for the baby to
suck the supplement in this case. Your healthcare professional may
suggest this to promote a stronger suck. Make sure the baby swal-
lows with every suck or every other suck if this technique is used.
The flow can also be increased by very gently squeezing on the teat.
This could be used when the infant has a very weak suck or needs
extra assistance, such as with the reluctant nurser.
Some mothers have found that warming the supplement in the
Starter SNS will increase the flow. It is usually not necessary to do
this. However, it is an additional way to increase flow.

Cleaning Instructions

After each use:
1. Fill container full of warm soapy water and force water through
tubing, teat and disc/membrane assembly by squeezing teat
(making sure disc/membrane assembly is inside teat lid while
cleaning).
2. Refill with clean water and again force water through tubing, teat
and disc/membrane assembly.
3. Squeeze the empty teat a few times to remove water droplets
from the tubings.
4. Completely disassemble and clean remaining parts with soapy
water. Squeeze teat tubing assembly until the disc/membrane
assembly falls out. Use fingernail of forefinger and thumb to
remove membrane from disc.
5. Rinse well and drain dry on a clean towel.
6. Reassemble.
This device is intended for short term use
and should be discarded after 24 hours.
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