Dr. Brown's Double Electric Breast Pump - Manual (Page 14)

Breastmilk should begin to fl ow and collect in the
bo le. Even if you do not experience milk fl ow
immediately, continue expressing for a few minutes. Your fi rst
few times expressing may not yield any milk. This is normal.
Never exceed minutes of expressing without milk fl ow.
A er expressing, be sure to place the fi lled Collection
Units in the stands. This keeps them stable and helps
prevent spilling, and allows you free hands to turn off the
Motor Unit and unscrew the Collection Bo les. Always clean
your Collection Unit parts a er every expressing session.
WARNING Expressing milk should not cause pain or discomfort. If you experience pain or
discomfort during expressing, stop using the device immediately. The suction can be broken by
inserting your fi nger between your breast and the Breastcup. You can also break the suction by
unscrewing the Collection Bo le. To turn off the device, push the Power Bu on or unplug the
Power Cord from the Motor Unit.
STORING & HANDLING BREASTMILK
A er expressing your breastmilk, it is important to store and handle it properly.
ž Make sure your hands and storage containers are clean to avoid contamination
of your expressed breastmilk.
ž Use Breastmilk Collection Bo les or Breastmilk Storage Bags to store your
breastmilk–these can be used in the refrigerator or freezer.
ž Be sure your storage bo le or bag is sealed tightly to ensure freshness of
the breastmilk.
ž Date code your bo les or bags if you do not intend to use your collected
breastmilk immediately.
ž For extended storage, freeze your breastmilk.
ž When freezing breastmilk in Dr. Brown’s® bo les, remove internal vent system,
then seal with storage caps.
WARNING Do not add fresh breastmilk to already frozen breastmilk in a storage container.
Do not save breastmilk from a used bo le for another feeding.
THAWING & PREPARING BREASTMILK
A er storing your breastmilk, follow these steps to prepare it for baby.
WARNING Do not microwave breastmilk. Do not microwave Collection Bo les or Storage Bags
containing breastmilk. Microwave ovens can create uneven heating which could scald baby and
deteriorate the nutrients of breastmilk.
ž To thaw breastmilk, place the sealed Collection Bo le or Storage Bag in
refrigerator or run under cool tap water.
ž To warm breastmilk, place the sealed Collection Bo le or Storage Bag in
warm tap water.
ž Always check breastmilk temperature before feeding baby.
ž Use thawed breastmilk immediately or refrigerate up to hours.
Note: Do not thaw breastmilk in very hot or boiling water. Once thawed, do not refreeze or
refrigerate breastmilk again. Do not allow thawed breastmilk to sit at room temperature.
FEEDING BREASTMILK
Be sure to follow the Bo le Instructions included with your Dr. Brown’s® baby bo les.
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