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6
Place the cushion into the pump body (Fig. 7) and make sure that the rim
covers the pump body. Push in the inner part of the cushion into the
funnel against the line indicated with an arrow (Fig. 8).
Note: Place the cushion cover over the cushion to keep the breast pump
clean while you prepare for expressing.
Using the breast pump
Warning: Always use the breast pump with the cushion.
Note: Contact your healthcare professional in case of questions or if you
experience side effects.
Operating the breast pump
1
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water and make sure that
your breast is clean.
2
Press the assembled pump body against your breast. Make sure that
your nipple is centered, so that the cushion creates an airtight seal.
3
Gently start to press down the handle until you feel the suction on your
breast (Fig. 9). Then allow the handle to return to its resting position.
Repeat this step rapidly 5 or 6 times to initiate the 'let-down' reflex.
Note: You do not have to press down the handle fully. Press it down
as much as is comfortable for you. Your milk will soon start flowing, even
though you are not using all the suction the pump can generate.
4
When the milk starts flowing, adopt a slower rhythm by pressing down
the handle and keeping it pressed down for a moment before you let it
return to its resting position. Continue with this rhythm while your milk is
flowing. If your hand becomes tired, try to use the other hand or pump
from the other breast.
Note: Do not worry if your milk does not flow immediately. Relax and
continue pumping. Repositioning the breast pump on your breast from
time to time can help stimulate milk flow.
5
Continue pumping until you feel your breast is empty.
6
When you have finished expressing, carefully remove the breast pump
from your breast and unscrew the bottle from the pump body. Clean the
other used parts of the breast pump (see ‚Cleaning and disinfecting').
After use
Warning: Only store breast milk collected with a clean and
disinfected pump.
1
To store the breast milk: close the bottle with the sealing disc and the
screw ring (Fig. 10).
2
To prepare the bottle for feeding your baby: place a feeding nipple in a
screw ring and screw the assembled screw ring onto the bottle. Seal the
feeding nipple with the bottle cap (Fig. 11).
3
Disassemble and clean all parts that have been in contact with breast
milk as soon as possible after pumping (see ‚Cleaning and disinfecting').
Note: For safe use of bottles, please read the separately provided
user manual.
Warning: Refrigerate or freeze expressed milk immediately,
label with date and time, or keep it at a room temperature of up to
77 °F (25 °C) for a maximum of 4 hours before you feed your baby.
Instructions for storing the breast milk
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Write the date on the storage container. Include your child's name if you
are giving the milk to a child care provider.
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Gently swirl the container to mix the cream part of the breast milk that
may rise to the top back into the rest of the milk. Do not shake the milk.
This can make some of the milk's valuable parts break down.
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Refrigerate or chill milk right after it is pumped, if possible. You can put it
in the refrigerator, place it in a cooler or insulated cooler pack, or freeze
it in small (2 to 4 ounce) batches for later feedings. Pumped milk at
room temperature is fine without being refrigerated for up to 4 hours
after pumping.
Below you find guidelines for storing breast milk:
Type of breast
Storage location and temperatures
milk
Countertop
77 °F (25 °C) or
colder (room
temperature)
Freshly
Up to 4 hours
expressed or
pumped
Thawed,
1–2 hours
previously frozen
Leftover from a
Use within 2 hours after the baby is finished feeding
feeding (baby
did not finish
the bottle)
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/recommendations/
handling_breastmilk.htm
Refrigerator
Freezer 0 °F
40 °F (4 °C)
(-18 °C) or colder
Up to 4 days
Within 6 months
is bestUp to
12 months is
acceptable
Up to 1 day
NEVER refreeze
(24 hours)
human milk
after it has been
thawed
Warning: Never refreeze thawed breast milk to avoid a decrease in
milk quality.
Warning: Never add fresh breast milk to frozen breast milk to
avoid a decrease in milk quality and unintended thawing of the
frozen milk.
Instructions for safe thawing and heating of breast milk
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If you use frozen breast milk, let it defrost completely before you heat it.
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Always thaw the oldest breast milk first. Remember first in, first out. Over
time, the quality of breast milk can decrease.
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There are several ways to thaw your breast milk:
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In the refrigerator overnight.
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Set in a container of warm or lukewarm water.
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Under lukewarm running water.
Warning: Never thaw or heat breast milk in a microwave.
Microwaving can destroy nutrients in breast milk and create hot
spots, which can burn a baby's mouth.
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Use breast milk within 24 hours of thawing in the refrigerator (this means
from the time it is no longer frozen or completely thawed, not from the
time when you took it out of the freezer).
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Once breast milk is brought to room temperature or warmed after storing
in the refrigerator or freezer, it should be used within 2 hours.
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Never refreeze breast milk once it has been thawed.
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Heat the bottle with defrosted or refrigerated breast milk in a bowl of hot
water or in a bottle warmer. Remove the screw ring and sealing disc from
the bottle.
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Always stir heated breast milk to ensure even heat distribution and test
the temperature before serving.
Note: For more information about the breast pump and tips for
expressing milk, visit www.philips.com/avent.
Storage
Keep the breast pump out of direct sunlight as prolonged exposure may
cause discoloration. Store the breast pump and its accessories in a safe,
clean and dry place.
Compatibility
The Philips Avent manual breast pump is compatible with all baby bottles in
the Philips Avent Natural range and Philips Avent storage cups with an
adapter for cup. We do not recommend using the Philips Avent Natural
glass bottles with the breast pump.
Technical information
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Operating conditions:
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Temperature 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)
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Relative humidity 15 to 90 % (non-condensing)
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Pressure 700–1060 hPa (<3000 m/9842 ft. altitude)
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Storage and transportation conditions:
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Temperature -25 °C to 70 °C (-13 °F to 158 °F)
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Relative humidity up to 90 % (non-condensing)
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Materials: polypropylene, silicone
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Service life: 500,000 pump cycles
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter
with the manual breast pump. If you are unable to solve the problem with the
information below, visit www.philips.com/support for a list of frequently
asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.
Problem
Solution
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Make sure that your nipple is placed in the center
I experience pain
of the cushion.
when I use the
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Press the handle down to a vacuum level that is
breast pump.
comfortable for you.
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If the pain persists, stop using the breast pump and
consult your healthcare professional.
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Make sure you have assembled the breast pump
I do not feel any
correctly (see 'Assembling the breast pump').
suction.
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Make sure that the breast pump is positioned
correctly on the breast to allow a seal between
breast pump and breast.
The breast pump
In case of regular use, some light scratching is normal
is damaged.
and does not cause problems. However, if a part of the
breast pump is badly scratched or cracked, stop using
the breast pump and contact the Philips Consumer
Care Center or visit www.philips.com/parts-and-
accessories to obtain a replacement part.
Undesirable side effects
When using the breast pump, the below undesirable side effects may occur.
If you experience any of these symptoms, contact a healthcare professional
or breastfeeding specialist.
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