Medela Spare Parts Kit

Product Information

Below is a summary of the parts by brand and how often they should be replaced. How Often Should You Replace Medela Pump Parts?

I was able to get replacement pump parts covered under my health insurance plan during my baby’s first year as long as I continued to pump. Membranes are the small, circular pieces that fit onto the valves. They are flexible and open and close from the valve with the suction of the pump.

Frequently Asked Questions

The valves are the pieces that connect to the flanges. They are typically made from hard plastic. They have holes in them, so milk can pass from the flange into the milk collection bottle. The Hands-free Collection Cup is placed on the breast inside the nursing bra. The fit of the bra and vacuum generated from the pump creates a seal that allows the cup to stay in place while pumping and collecting milk. Do you need WiFi to use the Solo™ Hands-free breast pump?

If pump tubing looks clean, and it has become loose, simply cut off an inch from the end and then re-attach the tubing to the pump and flanges. Your pump may lose suction and it may take you longer to feel empty after pumping with old pump parts. No. Do not store expressed breastmilk within the pump cup. When a mum has finished pumping, any breast milk expressed should be poured into a milk-safe storage container, stored in the refrigerator, freezer or used immediately. If you are pumping and your breast shield is too small or too large, then it can cause several types of problems when you are pumping. The 21 mm size is for smaller or up to 17 mm nipple diameter. The 24 mm size is for larger than 17 mm up to 20 mm nipple diameter.They also are generally fairly easy to keep clean with a good bottle brush and soap that is designed for breast milk or baby products. Why Do Pump Parts Need To Be Replaced? The breast pump is the unit that creates a gentle vacuum and suction. It allows you to draw milk out without directly nursing your baby. If they are not replaced, the white piece may start to stretch out and reduce the amount of suction on your pump. Before sterilizing any of your pump parts, be sure to look at the instruction manual that came with your pump and pumping accessories kit. The instruction manual will tell you if the parts can be sterilized without damaging them. What Parts Of A Breast Pump Can Be Boiled?

Using the 24 mm sized shields included with your pump (or the size chosen after measuring your nipples), center your nipple and gently hold the Hands-free collection cup against your breast. (Please note: pressing any pumping shields too hard against your breasts when pumping could restrict the flow of milk through the ducts). Other Medela pump parts such as breast shields, connectors, and bottles should be replaced every 6 months or if they look dirty. As another example, you may not be as rigorous with cleaning and you put your pump parts in the refrigerator between pumping sessions.This will help remove the condensation from the breast pump tubing. You can also read more about cleaning and drying pump tubing in this article I wrote. Milk Collection Bottles