Medela Spare Parts Kit

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You can also look at the valves and membranes to figure out if they need to be replaced. Turn the valve so the membrane is facing towards the floor.

These pieces can collect dried milk in small crevices. Even if you have a rigorous cleaning routine, it can be difficult to reach into every little crevice in these parts. On the Spectra, they are the soft white silicone pieces along with the hard round clear plastic pieces that connect bottles to the tubing. The breast shield is the cone-shaped piece that comes in your breast pump accessories kit. It is also known as a flange. Your pump may lose suction and it may take you longer to feel empty after pumping with old pump parts.The breast shield is typically made from hard plastic. Some companies also make breast shields from softer, flexible silicone.

If you are rigorous about your cleaning routine, and you inspect the flanges frequently, then you may be able to extend the life of them.The Hands-free Collection Cup can hold up to 150 ml breast milk. What is the weight of the Hands-free Collection Cup? If pump tubing looks clean, and it has become loose, simply cut off an inch from the end and then re-attach the tubing to the pump and flanges. Pump Connectors are the pieces that are specific to the Medela pumping accessories. These attach to the breast shields and then connect to the milk collection bottles. The easiest way to find out if your plan covers replacement pump parts is to fill out this form (link to Aeroflow).

The other pump part that needs to be replaced frequently is the tubing. The tubing may start to have condensation or become dirty. The valves and membranes need to be replaced frequently because as they wear out, the breast pump suction can be reduced. Typically the valves and membranes should be replaced every 2 to 4 weeks. Pump tubing should be replaced at least every 3 – 6 months. Replace pump tubing immediately if there are any signs of mold.If you need to replace your flanges or breast shields, I recommend filling out this form at Aeroflow. It will look like you are asking for a new breast pump, but do not worry. The interval for replacement of baby bottles is the same replacement interval as for milk collection bottles. These breast pump parts may need to be sterilized occasionally if they become dirty or if they have milk in them: With the Solo™ Hands-free built-in USB chargeable battery, you can pump on a single battery charge for up to 1.5 hours, which is on average up to 6 pumping sessions.