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Below you find guidelines for storing breast milk:
Type of
Storage location and temperatures
breast 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 (baby
feeding
did not finish
the bottle)
Source:
https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/recommendations/handling_breastmilk.htm
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
- If you use frozen breast milk, let it defrost completely before you
heat it.
- Always thaw the oldest breast milk first. Remember first in, first
out. Over time, the quality of breast milk can decrease.
- There are several ways to thaw your breast milk:
- In the refrigerator overnight.
- Set in a container of warm or lukewarm water.
- 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.
- 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).
- Once breast milk is brought to room temperature or warmed
after storing in the refrigerator or freezer, it should be used within
2 hours.
- Never refreeze breast milk once it has been thawed.
- 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.
- 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/mybreastpump.
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.
Refrigerator
Freezer 0 °F
40 °F (4 °C)
(-18 °C) or
colder
Up to 4 days
Within
6 months is
best
Up to
12 months is
acceptable
Up to 1 day
NEVER refreeze
(24 hours)
human milk
after it has
been thawed
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
- Operating conditions:
- Temperature 41 °F to 104 °F (5 °C to 40 °C)
- Relative humidity 15 to 90 % (non-condensing)
- Pressure 700–1060 hPa (<3000 m/9842 ft. altitude)
- Storage and transportation conditions:
- Temperature -13 °F to 158 °F (-25 °C to 70 °C)
- Relative humidity up to 90 % (non-condensing)
- Materials: polypropylene, silicone
- 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
I experience pain
Make sure that your nipple is placed in the
-
when I use the
center of the cushion.
breast pump.
Press the handle down to a vacuum level
-
that is comfortable for you.
If the pain persists, stop using the breast
-
pump and consult your healthcare
professional.
I do not feel any
Make sure you have assembled the breast
-
suction.
pump correctly (see 'Assembling the breast
pump').
Make sure that the breast pump is
-
positioned correctly on the breast to allow
a seal between breast pump and breast.
The breast pump is
In case of regular use, some light scratching
damaged.
is normal 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/support 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.
Undesirable
Description
side effect
Pain sensation
Pain felt on the breast or nipple, or felt as
a response to the suction being above a
comfortable level.
Sore nipples
Persistent pain in the nipples at the beginning of
the pumping session, or that lasts throughout the
entire pumping session, or pain between sessions.
Erythema
Redness of the skin of the breast.
(redness)
Bruise
A reddish-purple discoloration that does not
fade when pressed. When a bruise fades, it may
become green and brown.
Thrombus
Thrombus can result into tenderness, pain,
redness, swelling and/or heat.
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