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Below you nd guidelines for storing breast milk:
Type of
breast milk
Storage location and temperatures
Countertop
77°F (25°C) or
colder (room
temperature)
Refrigerator
40°F (4°C)
Freezer 0°F
(-18°C) or
colder
Freshly
expressed or
pumped
Up to 4hours Up to 4 days Within
6 months is
best
Up to
12 months is
acceptable
Thawed,
previously
frozen
1–2hours Up to 1 day
(24 hours)
NEVER refreeze
human milk
after it has
been thawed
Leftover from a
feeding (baby
did not nish
the bottle)
Use within 2hours after the baby is nished
feeding
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 rst. Remember rst in, rst
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 24hours 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
2hours.
- 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.
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 700–1060hPa (<3000m/9842ft. 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: 500,000pump 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
when I use the
breast pump.
- Make sure that your nipple is placed in the
center of the cushion.
- 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
suction.
- Make sure you have assembled the breast
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
damaged.
In case of regular use, some light scratching
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 eects
When using the breast pump, the below undesirable side eects may
occur. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact a healthcare
professional or breastfeeding specialist.
Undesirable
side eect
Description
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)
Redness of the skin of the breast.
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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