![]() ![]() Tubing needs to be thrown away in your regular trash. Valves can be recycled in your regular recycle bin.īreastshields, flanges, and connectors can be recycled in your regular recycle bin. Valve membranes can be disposed of in your regular trash. Liquid Inserts may be recycled in some areas but you will need to check your local guidelines.īackflow protectors: the exterior clear hard plastic parts can be recycled in your regular recycle bin, and the interior silicone diaphragm must be thrown away. We’ve outline what to do with each of them when they’ve reached the end of their lives:ĭuck valves can be disposed of in your regular trash. We’ve discussed replacing parts, but what do you do with the old parts after they’ve replaced? Your breast pump comes with many parts and accessories. There’s no way to effectively clean and sterilise the tubing and moisture can cause irreparable damage to the pump motor or compromise its safety (think: mold and bacteria). The backflow protector should prevent moisture from entering the tubing however, should moisture or buildup ever enter the tubing, it needs to be replaced. Replace tubing if there is moisture or residue in the tubing ![]() Frequent sterilisation can also cause discoloration of the breastshield this does not impact performance, but always inspect it for warping or cracking prior to use. Regularly for residue buildup and then replace as needed. If you pump less frequently, be sure to check If you’re exclusively pumping or pumping 4 or more times per day, a good rule of thumb is to replace breastshields (or the piece that connects the flange to the bottle, if you’re using a 2 piece breastshield) every 6 months. ![]() The most rigorous cleaning routines are no match for the inevitable buildup of residue in the hard to reach areas of the breastshield. Replace breastshields or Shield Assembly every 6 months once per day), you may need to replace this part more often depending on use, so always be sure to check for warping or discoloration of the diaphragm. Additionally, always replace these as soon as you see any tearing or rippling in the diaphragm. 1 to 3 times per day, you can replace this part every 3-4 months. If you use your pump less frequently, e.g. If you exclusively express or you express 4 or more times per day, be sure to replace It is extremely important to replace the diaphragms regularly because they prevent moisture from entering the pump motor, which can cause irreparable damage to the pump. The diaphragms within the backflow protectors stretch and lose elasticity over time, which impacts the performance of the pump. Replace backflow protector diaphragms between 1 and 4 months once per day), you’ll need to replace this part every 2 weeks or more often depending on use. The membranes can even become warped, so if you see that they don’t lay at against the valve anymore, it’s time to replace them. Replacing the membrane on a valve solves a lot of output and performance issues. Valve membranes wear down easily and lose elasticity over time, which impacts pump performance and milk output. If you express less frequently, replace valve membranes every 8 weeks. If you exclusively express or you express 4 or more times per day, be sure to replace your valve membrane every 2 to 4 weeks. Replace valve membranes between 2 weeks and 8 weeks Frequent sterilisation causes parts to wear out faster than they would under normal circumstances, so it’s important to check periodically for a decrease in elasticity or warping of this part. once per day), you may need to replace this part more often depending on use. 1 to 3 times per day, you can replace this part every 2 to 3 months. If you exclusively express or you express 4 or more times per day, be sure to replace your duck valves or Liquid Inserts every 2 weeks. Replace valves or Liquid Inserts between 2 weeks and 3 months If you are noticing a negative change in milk supply or performance of the pump, be sure to check and see if a part needs replacing. Check out our simple guide below for how often parts of the milk collection kit should be replaced. Worn out pump parts decrease the performance of the pump and also make the pump work harder, putting unnecessary stress on the motor contributing to a shortened overall lifespan of the pump. The most common cause for a decrease in milk supply while pumping are worn out parts. ![]()
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