Just like everything else that touches your baby's milk, we recommend getting a new set of collection bottles. Your complete guide to replacing and recycling breast pump parts. Grab a brand new set of tubing because you know it will be clean. However, since there's no way to safely clean and sterilise tubing when it does get dirty, there's also no way to verify that used tubing is clean. In theory tubing should never get wet or dirty with proper use of backflow protectors. Just like valves, these parts degrade over time and need to be Dew 350, you'll need to get new backflow filters. Remember that both styles will need to be replaced regularly.
Some mums prefer the valve + membrane sets because the inside of the valves are easier to clean. Many mums prefer the duckbill valves because they are one piece and last a little bit longer. Generally pumping mamas will have a preference of one over the other. Your accessories can be recycled with your regular household items. Spectra sells both styles which are interchangeable on Spectra breastshields. You can send us the pump and power cord for recycling to: Spectra Baby USA 3430 Davie Road Ste. There are two type of valves on the market - duckbill valves, and valve + membrane sets. This unit comes in Spectra Baby USA S1 (blue) and Spectra Baby USA S2 (pink) models. pump has a nightlight (button to the far right). This part needs to be replaced most frequently as the silicone loses elasticity over time with each sucking cycle of the pump, and there's no way of telling just by looking at a valve how long it has been used. Over time, fatty residue and condensation will build up in these crevices, making it a great place for bacteria and mould to live (this is why we recommend replacing breastshields every 6 months).Īlways get new valves. If you're planning on purchasing a used Spectra breast pump, here's what you will need to get started.Įven the most rigorous of cleaning and sterilisation routines cannot get those hard-to-reach areas of the breastshield fully clean. If you need help using your Hygeia breast pump or accessories, we have helpful videos and how-to guides just for you and our customer service team is. All Spectra breast pumps are safe for use by multiple users because they are closed systems. Are you considering purchasing a used pump? Great! Spectra breast pumps, especially hospital grade pumps like the Spectra S2 really hold their value because the motors are built to last.
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