How can a breast pump be cleaned? See what authorities say+missing kid(Alicia Navarro)information
Do you know how to clean the breast pump?
Breast milk is the perfect food for your baby's health and growth. Pumping with a breast pump can be used as a way to provide breast milk when your baby cannot directly feed her effectively. However, when the breast pump is not cleaned, bacteria can quickly grow in the breast milk remaining in the breast pump.
In order to protect the baby from germs, the mother needs to understand the cleaning of the breast pump and the scientific significance behind the advice.
The following is an excerpt from the cleaning points released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in May 2019 about breast pump components.
Follow these steps to keep your breast pump clean and protect your baby from bacteria.
How to keep breast pump components clean
Before each use
1. Wash your hands. Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.
Washing your hands is the first line of defense against contamination of breast pumps and breast milk itself. Alcohol-free hand sanitizers can also be used when it is inconvenient to wash your hands with soap and water.
2. Assembly: Assemble clean breast pump accessories.
Inspect the breast pump components or catheters for mold or contamination during storage. If the catheter is moldy, discard and replace it immediately.
Klebsiella outbreaks in a neonatal intensive care unit have been linked to contaminated breast pumps.
3. If using a common breast pump, clean the surface of the pump, the keys, the power switch and the operator interface with a disinfectant.
The external surface of a shared breast pump can have unsafe bacteria that can be carried into breast milk.
After each use
Store milk safely
Cover the milk bottle or sealed milk bag with the date and pumping time on the label and place it in the refrigerator, freezer, or ice pack with an ice pack immediately.
Clean breast pump
Disassemble and inspect the components of the breast pump. Remove the catheter and separate all parts that come into contact with the breast/latex (such as shields, cushions, duckbill valves, connectors, valves, membranes, latex collection bottles, etc.).
Rinse the breast pump components
As soon as possible after pumping, rinse all parts of the breast pump that are in contact with the breast/milk under running tap water to remove residual milk.
Cleaning the breast pump components
After pumping, clean the parts of the breast pump that are in contact with the breast/breast milk as soon as possible, one of the following methods.
Hand wash:
1) Special cleaning basin. Place the breast pump components in a clean washbasin for washing baby feeding equipment only. Do not place pump components directly in the sink, as many bacteria in the sink or sewer can easily grow in the sink and spread to other surfaces.
2) Cleaning. Immerse the breast pump parts in the basin with hot water and add soap. Clean and scrub each part with a special brush (split parts according to breast pump manufacturer's guidelines).
3) Rinse. Rinse under running water or immerse in a sink.
4) Air-dried. All parts of the breast pump should be thoroughly dried. Residual water can cause bacteria to multiply. Please place the parts of the breast pump on a clean cloth or paper towel to air dry. Be careful not to dry it with a towel, as doing so risks carrying bacteria.
5) Clean the washbasin and bottle brush and let it air dry.
Dishwasher cleaning (when the breast pump manufacturer indicates that it can be used)
Place the disassembled breast pump part in the dishwasher.
Be sure to put small items in a closed basket or net bag so they don't disappear in the filter of the dishwasher.
Running your dishwasher with hot water and a heated drying cycle (or disinfection setting) will help kill more bacteria.
After washing your hands with soap and water, remove the parts from the dishwasher.
If the item is not completely dry, place the item on a clean, unused towel or a clean paper towel, and air dry thoroughly before storing.
When do I need to disinfect a breast pump?
Disinfect the breast pump components at least once a day. Disinfection is especially important if your baby is less than 3 months old, born prematurely, or because of a disease or weakened medical immune system.
For older, healthy babies, daily disinfection of breast pump components may be unnecessary if careful cleaning is done.
1. Clean first: first clean the parts of the breast pump, bottle brushes, and washbasins before disinfecting them.
2. Re-sterilization: Use one of the following methods to disinfect the breast pump components and bottle brushes. Check the product description to see if steaming or cooking can be used.
1) Steam disinfection: Use a microwave or plug-in steam system according to the manufacturer's instructions.
2) Sterilization by boiling: Put all parts that can be safely boiled into the pot, immerse the parts with water, boil for 5 minutes, and remove the items with clean pliers.
3. Thoroughly air-dry and store: Allow clean breast pump parts, bottle brushes, and washbasins to be thoroughly air-dried before storage to prevent the growth of bacteria and mold. Once completely dry, these items should be stored in a clean, protected area (such as inside a sealed food storage bag) to prevent contamination during storage.
Tips for handling catheters
When used correctly, the breast pump catheter does not come into contact with milk and does not require routine cleaning.
A set of catheters can be spared to prevent the pipes from becoming dirty or damaged.
If there is water droplets in your catheter, at the end of pumping, disconnect the catheter from the breast pump component, but let it connect to the breast pump, and use it for a few minutes until the catheter is dry.
If there is milk or mold in your tube, throw it away immediately because it is difficult to clean. It needs to be replaced with a new set of catheters and checked for problems, whether valves or membranes need to be replaced or the catheters are not properly connected to the breast pump.
If the outside of your tube becomes dirty, wipe it with a damp cloth or disinfectant.
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Breast milk is the perfect food for your baby's health and growth. Pumping with a breast pump can be used as a way to provide breast milk when your baby cannot directly feed her effectively. However, when the breast pump is not cleaned, bacteria can quickly grow in the breast milk remaining in the breast pump.
In order to protect the baby from germs, the mother needs to understand the cleaning of the breast pump and the scientific significance behind the advice.
The following is an excerpt from the cleaning points released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in May 2019 about breast pump components.
Follow these steps to keep your breast pump clean and protect your baby from bacteria.
How to keep breast pump components clean
Before each use
1. Wash your hands. Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.
Washing your hands is the first line of defense against contamination of breast pumps and breast milk itself. Alcohol-free hand sanitizers can also be used when it is inconvenient to wash your hands with soap and water.
2. Assembly: Assemble clean breast pump accessories.
Inspect the breast pump components or catheters for mold or contamination during storage. If the catheter is moldy, discard and replace it immediately.
Klebsiella outbreaks in a neonatal intensive care unit have been linked to contaminated breast pumps.
3. If using a common breast pump, clean the surface of the pump, the keys, the power switch and the operator interface with a disinfectant.
The external surface of a shared breast pump can have unsafe bacteria that can be carried into breast milk.
After each use
Store milk safely
Cover the milk bottle or sealed milk bag with the date and pumping time on the label and place it in the refrigerator, freezer, or ice pack with an ice pack immediately.
Clean breast pump
Disassemble and inspect the components of the breast pump. Remove the catheter and separate all parts that come into contact with the breast/latex (such as shields, cushions, duckbill valves, connectors, valves, membranes, latex collection bottles, etc.).
Rinse the breast pump components
As soon as possible after pumping, rinse all parts of the breast pump that are in contact with the breast/milk under running tap water to remove residual milk.
Cleaning the breast pump components
After pumping, clean the parts of the breast pump that are in contact with the breast/breast milk as soon as possible, one of the following methods.
Hand wash:
1) Special cleaning basin. Place the breast pump components in a clean washbasin for washing baby feeding equipment only. Do not place pump components directly in the sink, as many bacteria in the sink or sewer can easily grow in the sink and spread to other surfaces.
2) Cleaning. Immerse the breast pump parts in the basin with hot water and add soap. Clean and scrub each part with a special brush (split parts according to breast pump manufacturer's guidelines).
3) Rinse. Rinse under running water or immerse in a sink.
4) Air-dried. All parts of the breast pump should be thoroughly dried. Residual water can cause bacteria to multiply. Please place the parts of the breast pump on a clean cloth or paper towel to air dry. Be careful not to dry it with a towel, as doing so risks carrying bacteria.
5) Clean the washbasin and bottle brush and let it air dry.
Dishwasher cleaning (when the breast pump manufacturer indicates that it can be used)
Place the disassembled breast pump part in the dishwasher.
Be sure to put small items in a closed basket or net bag so they don't disappear in the filter of the dishwasher.
Running your dishwasher with hot water and a heated drying cycle (or disinfection setting) will help kill more bacteria.
After washing your hands with soap and water, remove the parts from the dishwasher.
If the item is not completely dry, place the item on a clean, unused towel or a clean paper towel, and air dry thoroughly before storing.
When do I need to disinfect a breast pump?
Disinfect the breast pump components at least once a day. Disinfection is especially important if your baby is less than 3 months old, born prematurely, or because of a disease or weakened medical immune system.
For older, healthy babies, daily disinfection of breast pump components may be unnecessary if careful cleaning is done.
1. Clean first: first clean the parts of the breast pump, bottle brushes, and washbasins before disinfecting them.
2. Re-sterilization: Use one of the following methods to disinfect the breast pump components and bottle brushes. Check the product description to see if steaming or cooking can be used.
1) Steam disinfection: Use a microwave or plug-in steam system according to the manufacturer's instructions.
2) Sterilization by boiling: Put all parts that can be safely boiled into the pot, immerse the parts with water, boil for 5 minutes, and remove the items with clean pliers.
3. Thoroughly air-dry and store: Allow clean breast pump parts, bottle brushes, and washbasins to be thoroughly air-dried before storage to prevent the growth of bacteria and mold. Once completely dry, these items should be stored in a clean, protected area (such as inside a sealed food storage bag) to prevent contamination during storage.
Tips for handling catheters
When used correctly, the breast pump catheter does not come into contact with milk and does not require routine cleaning.
A set of catheters can be spared to prevent the pipes from becoming dirty or damaged.
If there is water droplets in your catheter, at the end of pumping, disconnect the catheter from the breast pump component, but let it connect to the breast pump, and use it for a few minutes until the catheter is dry.
If there is milk or mold in your tube, throw it away immediately because it is difficult to clean. It needs to be replaced with a new set of catheters and checked for problems, whether valves or membranes need to be replaced or the catheters are not properly connected to the breast pump.
If the outside of your tube becomes dirty, wipe it with a damp cloth or disinfectant.
Hello, if you happen to see this article, I kindly ask you to read the missing child information below. If you can, please repost it. Maybe your repost can save a heartbroken mother and a broken family who lost the child.
Alicia Navarro
Missing child information:
Date Missing: September 15, 2019
Missing From: Glendale, AZ
DOB: September 20, 2004
Age at Disappearance: 15
Sex: Female
Race: Hispanic
Height: 4'5"
Weight: 95 lbs.
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
Other: Alicia wears braces on her teeth.
Circumstances: Alicia went missing from Glendale, Arizona on September 15, 2019. She has not been seen or heard from since her disappearance.
If you have information concerning this case, please contact:
Glendale Police Dept. (623) 930-3000
or The Polly Klaas® Foundation (800) 587-4357
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