Sterilising pumps for expression
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Sterilising pumps for expression
by dhesijk Sun Jun 21, 2009 9:55 am
HI
Just had a quick question - is it okay to use the same pump throughout the day without the need for sterilising it every time?
Thanks
Jazz
Just had a quick question - is it okay to use the same pump throughout the day without the need for sterilising it every time?
Thanks
Jazz
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Re: Sterilising pumps for expression
by Squiglet Sun Jun 21, 2009 10:02 am
Depends how old your baby is.... After 6 months you don't have to sterilise any more, people do it more for their own peace of mind... I didn't sterilise my pump when I was working and pumping a couple of times a day but I did wash it through with very hot soapy water every time I used it...and used the blocker caps to keep it clean. 
The main reason to sterilise is to prevent stomach problems due to bacteria growing in milk, but as breastfeeding also dumps a load of antibodies in the stomach that prevents that, they get added protection
The main reason to sterilise is to prevent stomach problems due to bacteria growing in milk, but as breastfeeding also dumps a load of antibodies in the stomach that prevents that, they get added protection
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Re: Sterilising pumps for expression
by dhesijk Sun Jun 21, 2009 11:05 am
Thanks
I will be back at work when he is 4 months - I thought hot soapy water was okay as this it what you use for hand expression.
Cheers for your help
Jazz
I will be back at work when he is 4 months - I thought hot soapy water was okay as this it what you use for hand expression.
Cheers for your help
Jazz
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Re: Sterilising pumps for expression
by Natasha Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:17 pm
You don't need to sterilize.
Hot soapy water will do just fine
infact as long as its kept the fridge (the pump) the times you are not using it in the day, you dont need to wash it until the evening.
Hot soapy water will do just fine
infact as long as its kept the fridge (the pump) the times you are not using it in the day, you dont need to wash it until the evening.
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Re: Sterilising pumps for expression
by Squiglet Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:33 pm
Natasha wrote:You don't need to sterilize.
Hot soapy water will do just fine
Just be prepared to have a small heart attack when you take it out and put it to your boob to express... its cooooooolllllddddd!!!!! :cvy:
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Re: Sterilising pumps for expression
by Natasha Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:38 pm
ha ha yes, your nips will be rather pointy :boob:
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Re: Sterilising pumps for expression
by muffy33 Mon Aug 02, 2010 10:06 pm
How do get the residue out? I have been pumping at work for 10-mo and I have some dried milk residue (?) in part of the connectors. I wash every time with hot soapy water & a bottle brush, but have not found anything that can reach up into or clean those little holes the milk drips through.
Do I need to worry about this? MY baby seems to be doing just fine. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Do I need to worry about this? MY baby seems to be doing just fine. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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