Northside Hospital - Special Beginnings

CLEANING YOUR BREAST PUMP PARTS Always remember to: • Clean your breast pump parts immediately after pumping. • Do not clean the breast pump parts in the sink, use a separate container used only for this purpose. Washing by hand • Rinse all parts (except the tubing) that come in contact with breast/breast milk under cool running water to remove remaining milk. • Place the parts in the clean container used only for infant feeding items. • Add soap and hot water to the container. • Scrub items using a clean brush used only for infant feeding items. • Rinse under running water, or by submerging • Clean container and bottle brush. Rinse them well and allow them to air dry after each use. • Place pump parts , container and bottle brush on a clean, unused towel or paper towel in an area protected from dirt and dust. Sanitizing • Sanitize breast pump parts in microwave steam bags daily. • Use the manufacturer’s directions for microwave steam bags. Store safely • Ensure the clean breast pump parts, bottle brush, and wash container have air-dried thoroughly before storing in order to help prevent germs and mold. • Store dry items in a clean, protected area. Tubing • If your tubing has water droplets in it at the end of a pumping session, disconnect the tubing from the pump parts and run the pump a few more minutes until tubing is dry. • If the outside of the tubing is soiled, wipe it with a disinfectant wipe. • If your tubing has milk in it, discard and replace with new tubing. in fresh water in a separate container. • Air dry breast pump parts thoroughly.

Labeling your milk • Use the breast milk label provided by the staff. Please carefully review the label before placing the label on your expressed milk . • Write the date, time of pumping and any new medications you are taking on the label. • Remember to call the Lactation Center when starting any new medications. Tracking your milk: • Write on the pumping log the time and amount you pump. • Set an alarm or reminder to help you remember to pump. • Tracking your pumping will help you make more milk.

For detailed instructions visit: • Northside.com/BreastPumpKitCleaning • www.cdc.gov/hygiene/childcare/breast-pump.html

26 Special Beginnings in the Special Care Nurseries