User manual PHILIPS SCD-241

[. . . ] As the pump is so silent and discreet you can take it with you anywhere, allowing you to express milk at your own convenience and maintain your milk supply. Since the AVENT Bottle and AVENT Teat are specially designed to mimic breastfeeding, your baby will switch easily between breast and bottle. This allows mothers to continue providing breast milk to baby even when they return to work. MANUAL BREAST PUMP a) b) c) d) e) f) g) Funnel cover (same as i) Let-down Massage Cushion Pump cover Silicone diaphragm and stem* Handle Pump body White valve* h) i) j) k) l) m) n) BOTTLE AVENT Feeding Bottle (125ml/4oz) Stand (same as a) Dome cap Extra Soft Teat, Newborn Flow (0m+) Screw ring Sealing base Sealing disc *spares included Using the Manual Breast Pump with the AVENT VIA Feeding System Simply replace the AVENT Feeding Bottle with a VIA Cup and Adaptor. [. . . ] Your milk will soon start flowing, even though you may not use all the suction the pump can generate. begin by pumping 5-6 times rapidly to initiate let-down. Then, hold the handle down for 2-3 seconds, and allow it to return to its resting place. These 2-3 second cycles imitate your baby's natural suckling pattern and allow the milk to flow between strokes. Milk should begin to flow after the first few strokes. Don't worry if your milk does not flow immediately. Do not continue pumping for more than 5 minutes at a time if NO result is achieved. Try expressing at another time during the day. You will need to find the right times of the day for you to express your milk, e. A) Early in the morning when your breasts are full, just before or after your baby's first feed. B) After a feed, if your baby has not emptied both breasts. C) Between feeds, or in a break if you have returned to work. Using a breast pump takes practice ­ you may need to make several attempts before you succeed, but because the pump is so simple and natural to use, you will soon get used to expressing your milk. Choose a time when you're not rushed and won't be interrupted. Having your baby or a photograph of your baby nearby can help encourage `let-down'. Placing a warm cloth on the breasts for a few minutes before you start pumping can encourage milk flow and soothe painful breasts. Warmth and relaxation can encourage milk flow. Try expressing from one breast while your baby is feeding from the other, or continue expressing just after a feed. Please remember that, should the process become very painful or uncomfortable, you should stop using the pump and consult your health professional or breastfeeding advisor. 9) Whilst some women may prefer to use the pump without the Let-down Massage Cushion, extensive trials show that, in most cases, the massaging effect of the petals flexing in and out around the areola stimulates the let-down reflex and allows you to express more milk, faster. On average you will need to pump for 10 minutes to express 60-125ml or 2-4oz. However, this is just a guide and varies from woman to woman. [. . . ] Try depressing the handle halfway and remember the 2-3 second pumping rhythm. Avoid contact with antibacterial or abrasive detergents/ cleaners as these can damage the plastic. combinations of detergents , cleaning products , sterilising solution , softened water and temperature fluctuations may , under certain circumstances , cause the plastic to crack. contact Philips AVENT Customer Services for spare parts. [. . . ]