Dry Cleaner: Medela
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Medela Pump Tubing
Asked by R.C. from Milwaukee
on October 11, 2008
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I have the In Style breast pump from Medela. I'm having a hard time cleaning the tubing. They get full of condensation and then start to mold. I run the pump after ...
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- After you replace your tubing and if/when you do get condensation in it again...try taking it outside and whipping it like you are Indian Jones! =) Worked every time...
- I had that problem and had to buy a new set of tubing. Try running the pump for a couple minutes after each pump sometimes up to about 10-15 min. good luck
- Submerge tubing in a container or sink with bleach and HOT water for few hours...could also use a pipe cleaner. I did put mine (years ago) in a dishwasher..did ok ther...
Question About Cleaning Tubing for Medela Breast Pump
Asked by L.S. from Los Angeles
on April 13, 2009
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Hey mamas - any recommendations on cleaning the tubing for the Medela breast pump? How and how often?
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- I always use the steam bags with 4 oz of water. Hang to dry overnight. : )
- i never cleaned my tubing for my medella. only air passes through it. however sometimes condensation would get in there and i would have to hang it straight up and dow...
- Call Medela on their 800 #. They are so helpful. I thought I was going to have to buy a whole new pump with baby #2 because my pump wasn't working right. They taugh...
Medela Quick Steam Bags Question
Asked by A.H. from Chicago
on July 28, 2009
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Hi, moms. So I just bought the Medela quick steam clean bags. You are supposed to be able to clean bottles, pacifiers, some pump parts, etc. in the microwave with th...
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- I always wash all of the pieces with soap and water and then use the medela steam bags. the steam bags sterilize the pieces. hope that helps
- Hi A., I used the steam bag for both of my daughters. They are basically used to sterilize the bottles, breast pump parts, etc..I even put the pacifiers in them. I...
- Looks like you've gotten plenty of responses. I just wanted to say that I found them very handy and used them a lot when my dd was little. Good luck with them!
Using Medela Pump in Style for Second Baby??
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on November 23, 2009
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Hi Mamma's-
I have a Medela Pump in Style Advanced breast pump. I used it for my son about 2 years ago. I was under the impression that I would be able to use it ag...
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- I think as long as you steralize it, it will be fine. Just like if someone were to use baby bottles again. Steralizing would get rid of whatever there was if there was...
- I agree with everyone else, totally fine. If the pump seems to not be working as well, contact Medela, their customer service is awesome and they usually try to fix pu...
- I used the same pump and same supplies for both of my kids and I think most everyone I know does the same. The only time to purchase NEW supply kits is when you borrow...
Cleaning Wipes for Breast/nipple and for Medela Pump Parts and Storage Bags
Asked by N.B. from New York
on September 30, 2008
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Hi,
I'm stocking up for breastfeeding supplies and wanted to know...
Do I have to use the cleansing pads specifically sold to clean your breast before breastfeeding ...
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- Just wanted to add a note about Lansinoh cream - try to only use it when you really need it e.g. when you first start breastfeeding & when your nipples are very dry. ...
- I breastfed my son for a year, nursing when I could and pumping and leaving bottles for my husband and caregivers when necessary. I really liked the medela storage bag...
- I used the Medela bags for the first few months, and then switched to the Lansinoh because they held more. Both were exactly the same, functionally. Technically, you...
How to Clean Mold Out of Pump Tubes?
Asked by B.F. from Denver
on July 20, 2009
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Hi - I have the Medela Pump and Style and the tubes always get a little bit of water in them...they are now starting to grow just the tinies bit of mold. I want to cl...
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- B., I would totally not bother. Go to their website and just buy new tubes. I think they have them!! V.
- I would just buy new tubing. I'd be too nervous that not all of it would come out. I would be nervous to feed the milk to my baby...You can buy only the tubing at any ...
- Contact the Medela company at /www.medela.us. They will give you the information you need. Here is their phone contact info Medela Inc. Healthcare U.S. 1101 Corpo...
Does Your Milk Dry up If You Only Pump???
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on January 31, 2010
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I'm a new mom and my 8 day old baby is not latching on. All of the lactation nurses have instructed me to keep on trying, regardless of how upset it makes me and my n...
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- with my first child I pumped exclusively for a little over 4 months and had another 2 months of "excess" that I was able to feed her because I never could get her to l...
- I had that problem with my oldest and pumped exclusively for 3 1/2 months. My milk supply did suffer. It is SO much easier if you can nurse. With my second I used a Me...
- 4 ounces is a goo amount when you pump. It just depends how often you pump. The more you pump....the more you have. We had a hard 2 1/2 weeks after my son was born....
Dry Skin in Infants
Asked by C.A. from Toledo
on June 22, 2007
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Help! my 3 month old daughter has had very dry skin almost from the time she was born. the only thing that seems to help is not bathing her for several days, but all t...
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- Both my boys have eczema. I use a whole lot of aveeno. I use the lotion all day long on both of them and I bathe them 2 or 3 times a week in aveeno body wash which I p...
- My 18mth old has eczema. My allergist suggested this. Use Aquaphor at bedtime and Eucerin Cream at every diaper change. It works really well if you're consistent. My s...
- My nephew has the same thing he can only take a bath about every 3 days .but his mom washes him with a wash rag everyother time .then she puts lots of baby lotion on h...
How Do You Really Clean a Pacifier?!
Asked by S.F. from Santa Barbara
on January 26, 2008
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We don't have a dishwasher, so I have been washing my son's pacifiers every night in boiling water. No matter what I do (twist, dry, shake), there is always some "yuc...
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- I clean mine in hot soapy water first, then boil it. I also squeeze the soft part and get water inside then empty it. It is a bit time consuming, but they seem reall...
- OMG! I have the same problem. I hate it. I still have not figured out how to get the water out and my son is 7 months. He also uses the MAM pacifiers. Please if there ...
- Have you tried the Medela steam clean bags? They are great for sterilizing bottles, breast pump parts, pacifiers - they are a huge timesaver! They have them at BRU a...
Another BF and Returning to Work Question
Asked by A.K. from Chicago
on February 12, 2007
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I am returning to work FT at the beginning of March, and have the Medela Advanced Pump in Style. I want to continue exclusively BF my son, and have been pumping once ...
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- I had 3 bags, one for pump, one for bottles to daycare, and a cooler for storage while I was at work. I usually left my pump at work just cause I had so many things t...
- Hi A., I am returning to work this Thursday (agghhh) thus understand your questions. The only advice I can offer is that we have tried the Medela bottles for feeding...
- Hi A. I was pleasantly surprised when I returned to work to find out they offered a lactation room. Disposable equipment and tubing was provided to each mom. The ...
