Microwave: Medela
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Safe to Microwave Medela Breast Pump Parts to Sterilize?
Asked by L.L. from Minneapolis
on February 8, 2008
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I sterilize my breast pump parts in this special plastic bag made by Medela that you put a tiny bit of water in and then put it in the microwave for 3 minutes. Last n...
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- I've raised three kids and I always usued the sanitizing setting on the dishwaser and they were just fine. I always kept a crockpot plugged in with water in it to heat...
- My husband works for 3M and works with plastics. He said any time you expose plastic to extreme temperature changes(microwave/dishwasher) it can change it's chemical ...
- Chemicals tend to leach out of plastics when there is food in them (particularly high-fat food) that is then heated. The BPA leaches into the fat. This is so alarmin...
Evenflo bottles....microwave Sterilizer??
Asked by S.T. from Chicago
on July 30, 2010
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Is there a microwave sterilizer that will fit the large Evenflo glass bottles?? Love how convenient the sterilizers seem, but worried about being able to fit the Even...
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- Medela makes a microwave bag steamer that you can put breast pump and bottle parts. I'm sure it would be large enough to fit the Evenflo bottles. It's a great product ...
- Why dont you just wash them by hand. After you boil them before using there really is no use in sterilizing everytime. Just my opinion.
- I also used the Medela bad. You could also put the bottles in the dishwasher. The water gets hot enough to sterilize. You can buy a basket to put the tops and nippl...
Medela Breast Pump Tubing
Asked by K.G. from New York
on April 3, 2010
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Hello. I am expecting my second child in 3 weeks and am looking to replace my breast pump parts. I have found everything except the tubing. I don't even see replace...
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- Even with the closed system, replacing the tubing can ensure that you are getting the best and most consistent pressure. I googled "medela tubing" and came up with a n...
- My local hospital has a lactation store that sells tubing. Consider contacting a hospital or a lactation consultant. If the hospital cannot help you, hopefully a loc...
- I just went through this today. I found a post on my SAHM site about Medela replacing the tubing for their pumps for free. I called their 1-800 number today and they j...
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...
Used Medela Pump
Asked by M.B. from St. Louis
on April 10, 2011
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Hi Ladies,
I bought a used Medela pump from a friend. I bought all replacement parts for it, the tubes being the main concern. Even though I bought new ones, I thin...
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- Medela sells sterilizer bags. They are for sterilizing all the parts in between pumping, and there are certain instructions on the bag for the tubing. I bought mine ...
- You can buy baggies that are made to sterilize breast pump parts. You just throw it in the microwave, and it steams them. I'm not sure where they are sold, but I imagi...
- they sell reusable bags that go in the microwave, each bag is good for 20 times. I use them and then I can take them to work too.
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!
Medela Pump Parts- Reuse Old Ones or Buy New?
Asked by C.B. from Denver
on May 2, 2009
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Hi all-
I am expecting my second child in about 6 weeks! I have a Medela Pump-in-Style breast pump that I used for my last child- totally loved it! I'm wondering ab...
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- I reused all of my Medela pump parts with my second son. I did run them through the dishwasher to sterilize occasionally, and also used Medela steam bags. These shou...
- I plan on reusing all of my stuff for my third time around this fall! But I agrees with one of the posts that I glanced at - to make sure that nothing is getting worn ...
- My daughter was 2 when I delivered my son who is currently still breastfed and I still pump. I have the same medela pump and I just bought new tubing and sterilized e...
Looking for Medela Hoses for My Pump-in-Style - Where to Buy???
Asked by L.A. from Raleigh
on September 18, 2008
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Hey ladies - My hoses for my Pump-in-Style Medela breastpump are looking ragged. I've tried steam cleaning them in the microwave bags, but that doesn't really help. I ...
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- I was able to get tubing at the Women's Birth and Wellness Center Boutique in Chapel Hill. It's a great little store with lots of breastfeeding-related things, and ver...
- I ordered a set on Amazon.com and received them yesterday.
- You can buy them separately, you probably just need to contact a lactation specialist in the area and she will probably have some. I got mine from a lady that rented m...
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...
