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Using Your Breast Pump
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• When pumping is complete, release pump handle and remove
pump from the breast.
• Carefully unscrew bottle from pump. Place the sealing disc into
the cap ring and screw securely onto the bottle. Your breast
milk is now ready for storage.
IMPORTANT!
If you feel pain in your breast or nipple, stop pumping and slide
a finger between the flange and your breast to immediately
break the suction. If you feel discomfort while pumping, check
flange fit to ensure you have the most appropriate size (p. 6)
and contact your healthcare provider for assistance.
After Every Use
To ensure that your breast pump performs well, follow these steps after every use:
• Completely disassemble the flange assembly, see page 3.
• Rinse the flange assembly in cool water to remove milk residue.
• Hand wash with warm, soapy water (approx +30°C / +86°F).
• To prevent warping, do not place anything on top of pump parts during sanitizing,
washing, or drying. Do not assemble pump until parts are cool and dry.
• Rinse thoroughly and air dry before assembly. You may also wash your flange assembly
(after rinsing) on the top rack of your dishwasher.
• Use care when handling the valve/membrane assembly during cleaning to avoid dam-
age. Visually inspect the individual components for cracks, chips, tears, or deteriora-
tion. In the event that damage to the device is observed, please discontinue use until
the damaged parts have been replaced.
• Go online or contact Parent's Ally to purchase replacement parts.
Storing Your Breast Milk
1. After sealing your bottle tightly with the sealing disc and cap ring, label the bottle with
the date and time the milk was expressed.
2. Use the chart below as a guide for storing your breast milk for future use.
Note: In hot weather, chill milk immediately to prevent spoilage.
Breast Milk Storage Guidelines*
Room
Temperature
Freshly Expressed
Up to 4 hours
Breast Milk
Thawed Breast Milk
1 - 2 hours
(frozen)
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Refrigerator
Freezer
Within 6 months is best
Up to 12 months is
Up to 4 days
acceptable
NEVER re-freeze
24 hours
milk after it has thawed
* CDC. Proper Storage and Preparation of Breast Milk, Revised 2020. https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/recom-
mendations/handling_breastmilk.htm
* ABM Clinical Protocol #8: Human Milk Storage Information for Home Use for Full-Term Infants, Revised 2017. https://
abm.memberclicks.net/assets/DOCUMENTS/PROTOCOLS/8-human-milk-storage-protocol-english.pdf
Note: Breast milk should be stored in the refrigerator or freezer compartment
away from the door to avoid changes in temperature.
For models that include a cooler bag:
1. Place frozen ice packs in the included cooler bag.
2. Place the sealed bottle(s) inside and zip the bag closed.
3. When frozen ice packs are used and the cooler bag is kept at room
temperature of 68 – 77° F (20 – 25° C), breast milk can be safely stored for
up to 10 hours.
Note: Avoid storing the cooler bag in a hot closet, cabinet, or car.
1. Thaw frozen milk slowly in the refrigerator. Avoid letting milk sit out at room tempera-
ture to thaw. (For quicker thawing, hold container under running water – start with
cool water and gradually increase the temperature.)
2. Just before feeding, you may warm refrigerated milk:
• Hold the sealed bottle under warm, running water, or
• Use a bottle warmer to the manufacturer's instructions, or
• Heat water in a cup or other small container, then place sealed
bottle in the water to warm.
• DO NOT heat breast milk for more than 20 minutes.
3. The milk fat may separate while stored. Briefly shake or swirl milk to mix before offer-
ing it to baby.
4. If feeding from the collection bottle, you must use Evenflo Balance +
Standard Nipples. Other brands or types of nipples will not work effectively. When
using the Evenflo Balance + Standard Nipples for feeding, squeeze nipple base and
insert through the TOP of the cap ring. Once lip is inside cap ring, release the nipple
and lightly push the inside lip towards the edge. Hand-tighten cap ring with care not
to over or under tighten. Evenflo Balance + Standard Nipples sold separately.
5. Always test the temperature of the milk before feeding.
IMPORTANT
• NEVER microwave human milk or heat directly on the stove.
• If baby does not finish breast milk at one feeding, unfinished amount must be dis-
carded within 2 hours.
• Cool freshly pumped breast milk before adding to refrigerated or frozen breast milk.
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Storing Your Breast Milk
Using Your Breast Milk
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