Once you’re done cleaning or sanitizing, reassemble it and store it in a clean area like a plastic food container with a secure top that isn’t used for anything except pump storage. Follow the manufacturer's directions for use.Ħ. These are really convenient when you’re in a hurry or if you’re at the office and don’t have space to sanitize. You can also use quick-clean microwave bags that are designed for sanitizing breast pump parts. Remove them with clean tongs and let the parts air-dry on a clean towel. After washing your pump, it’s time to turn up the heat! With your pump disassembled, boil the pieces in hot water for at least five minutes to kill any pesky germs that made it through washing. If your child is older and healthy, sanitizing weekly is fine, according to the CDC. Sanitizing your pump daily provides additional protection and is especially important in the first few months of baby’s life, or if your baby is a preemie and her immune system is more vulnerable. When you’re done, let the pieces air-dry on a clean towel or paper towel if they aren't completely dry.ĥ. The small parts can be placed in the mesh silverware rack of the dishwasher.
Run your dishwasher on the hot or “sanitizing cycle” to kill germs. Make sure you take the pump apart so that each piece is exposed to the cleaning cycle. Your dishwasher is a perfectly acceptable way to clean your breast pump unless the product manufacturer warns against it. Infection is extremely rare, but it can happen.Ĥ. Don’t dry your pump parts with a previously used dish towel that can carry germs. Scrub each individual piece of the pump with hot soap and water, rinse soap from the parts by holding them under running water and let all the pieces fully air-dry on a fresh towel or paper towel on the counter. Instead, use a wash basin that’s used exclusively for cleaning your pump, and clean it after every use. Don’t use your sink because it or the drain could be contaminated with bacteria that can expose your pump kit to germs. Fill up a wash basin with soap and hot water. Rinsing or soaking your pump isn’t enough, as outlined in the most current guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Mold is really hard to clean and remove, so it’s best just to replace whatever it's found on.ģ.
Keep a spare set of tubing and parts on hand in the event that a piece needs to be replaced in a pinch. If you see something suspect, replace the part as soon as you can before using the pump again. Take apart your breast pump before each use to make sure that no mold has formed on any of the tubing, bottles or other parts. Then wipe down the counter tops or any other surfaces that will be in contact with it, and use a fresh towel or paper towel each time you wipe down or dry it.Ģ.
Wash them in warm soap and water, scrubbing for at least 20 seconds before rinsing. Before you start pumping or cleaning your pump, make sure your hands are spic-and-span. Keep everything that comes in contact with your pump clean, hands included. Here are a few things to know about disinfecting your breast pump properly so it’s squeaky clean and safe for baby every time you use it.
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