Choosing The Right Teat For Your Baby; Troubleshooting Guide - Philips AVENT ISIS BREAST PUMP Instructions For Use Manual

12. Choosing the right teat for your baby

AVENT clear silicone anti-colic teats can be used on both the AVENT
Feeding Bottle and the VIA™ Feeding System. AVENT Teats are clearly
numbered on the side to indicate flow rate.
Extra Soft Newborn – one hole
1
Suitable for newborn and breast fed babies.
Extra Soft Slow Flow – two holes
2
For a slightly faster flow.
Suitable for 1 month+ and breast fed babies.
Soft Medium Flow – three holes
3
Recommended for babies 3 months and older.
Soft Fast Flow – four holes
4
Recommended for babies 6 months and older.
Variable – one slot. With a slot instead of holes.
Recommended for babies 3 months and older.
By turning the bottle and aligning the position marker at the
side of the teat with the baby's nose you can vary the flow to
suit your baby's needs, generally faster at the beginning and
slower towards the end (align marker I for slow flow, II for
medium and III for fast flow).
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13. Troubleshooting Guide

Lack of suction Check that all the pump components have been
assembled correctly and that the valve is the right way up.
Ensure that the diaphragm and Let-down Massage Cushion™
are fitted securely to the pump body and a perfect seal
is created.
No milk being expressed Ensure suction is created and the pump is
correctly assembled.
Relax and try again, expression may improve
after practice. Please refer to the 'Hints to help you
succeed' section.
Pain when expressing You may be pumping too hard. You do not need to use all
the suction the pump can generate.
Try depressing the handle halfway and remember the 2-3
second pumping rhythm. Consult your health
professional/breastfeeding adviser.
Milk is drawn up the Try removing and refitting the Let-down Massage Cushion
Let-down Massage Cushion to ensure it is firmly attached and pushed far enough
down the funnel. Try leaning slightly forward.
Cracking/discolouration of Avoid contact with antibacterial detergents/cleaners
pump parts as these can damage the plastic. Combinations of
detergents, cleaning products, sterilising solution,
softened water and temperature fluctuations may, under
certain circumstances, cause the plastic to crack. If this
occurs, do not use. Contact AVENT Customer Services for
spare parts. The pump is dishwasher safe but food
colourings may discolour components.
Lost or broken parts Spare parts are available through AVENT Customer
Services (see back cover for contact details)
If you are still experiencing problems, please contact AVENT Customer Services.
(see back cover for contact details). Alternatively contact your health professional/
breastfeeding adviser.
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