User manual PHILIPS SCF330

[. . . ] The soft massage cushion* is designed to feel soft and warm and imitates your baby’s sucking action to provide fast milk flow - quietly, comfortably and gently. The pump is compact, easy to assemble and all parts are dishwasher-safe and BPA-free. Your breast milk is specially adapted to your baby’s needs and contains antibodies which help protect your baby against infection and allergies. A breast pump can help you to breastfeed longer. [. . . ] Using a breast pump requires practice and it may take several attempts before you succeed. Fortunately, the Philips AVENT manual breast pump is easy to assemble and use so you will soon get used to expressing with it. Tips -- Familiarise yourself with the breast pump and how to operate it before you use it for the first time. -- Choose a time when you are not in a rush and will not be interrupted. -- A photograph of your baby can help encourage the ‘let-down’ reflex. -- Warmth can also help: try to express after a bath or shower, or place a warm cloth or Philips AVENT Thermopad on the breast for a few minutes before you start expressing. -- You may find it easier to express while your baby is feeding from the other breast, or immediately after a feed. -- If expressing becomes painful , stop and consult your breastfeeding advisor. Operating the breast pump 1 Wash your hands thoroughly and make sure your breasts are clean. 2 Relax in a comfortable chair (you may wish to use cushions to support your back). Make sure you have a glass of water nearby. If you intend to feed your baby with the expressed breast milk within 48 hours, you can store the breast milk in the fridge in an assembled Philips AVENT bottle or storage cup: 1 Unscrew the bottle or storage cup and remove it from the pump body. 2 Assemble a sterilised teat and screw ring onto the bottle or storage cup according to the separate instructions provided with the bottle or storage cup. do’s -- Always refrigerate or freeze expressed milk immediately. -- Only store milk collected with a sterilised breast pump in sterilised bottles or sterilised storage cups. don’ts -- Never refreeze thawed breast milk. -- Never add fresh breast milk to frozen breast milk. 9 10 English Feeding your baby expressed breast milk You can feed your baby with breast milk from Philips AVENT bottles and storage cups: 1 If you use frozen breast milk, let it defrost completely before you heat it. Note: In case of an emergency, you can defrost the milk in a bowl of hot water. 2 Heat the bottle or storage cup with defrosted or refrigerated breast milk in a bowl of hot water or in a bottle warmer. 3 Remove the screw ring and sealing disc from the bottle or remove the lid from the storage cup. 4 If you are using a storage cup, screw the adapter ring onto the cup. [. . . ] 1 Store the breast pump and its accessories in a safe and dry place. Compatibility The Philips AVENT manual breast pump is compatible with Philips AVENT bottles in our range. When you use bottles that feature our two-piece anti-colic system, always insert the ring in the top of the bottle before you attach it to the breast pump. When you use other Philips AVENT bottles, use the same type of teat that was supplied with that bottle. [. . . ]