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Cleaning Your Ameda Breast Pump and Parts

May 20, 2019
by mc_admin
Breast Pump, breast pumping, breastfeeding support, Breastfeeding, information and support, mcp-blog
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Simple Steps to Keep Your Ameda Breast Pump Clean

Keeping your breast pump clean is not time consuming. But there are a few things you can do to simplify your pump care — so you can spend more time with your new baby.

Sanitize Your Ameda parts Before the First Use

Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. If your pump kit package is not marked “sterile,” put all the pieces that come into contact with your milk in a pot, cover them with water, and boil for 20 minutes before using the pump for the first time. It is best to let the parts air dry so make sure you have a bit of time for this. With an Ameda pump that would be the bottle, flange (part that goes on your breast), clear valve, and silicone diaphragm. All Ameda pumps use the same kits so this will apply to any personal use pump or rental/hospital pump. Unless your doctor or hospital has told you otherwise, there is no need to do this again.

Everyday Cleaning of Your Ameda Breast Pump

With an Ameda pump, you don’t need to boil, microwave or wipe your pump pieces with disinfecting wipes on a regular basis. After every use, rinse the pieces that come in contact with your milk with cool water then wash them in warm, soapy water (using mild detergent), rinse with clear, warm water, and air dry. You can also clean pump parts in the dishwasher. You may want to get one or more extra pump kits and wash them all once at the end of the day. That way you don’t need to wash your parts every time you pump.

To clean your pump motor or bag, just wipe it with a clean, damp cloth. This is also a good way to clean the outside of your pump tubing if milk drips onto it.

No Tubing Care

For mothers using a pump with tubing, any moisture in the tubing can contaminate their expressed milk with bacteria, mold and viruses. That’s why Ameda breast pumps have Proven Airlock Protection™. During pumping, Ameda’s diaphragm keeps the air from your pump from coming in contact with your milk. For mothers using a breast pump without a barrier at the flange there is a chance to get moisture in the tubing. Any moisture in the tubing can contaminate expressed milk with bacteria, mold and viruses Ameda has the world’s only breast pump with a proven protective barrier.

Adapted from Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FILCA, Lactation Consultant, Ameda Breastfeeding Products
Coauthor of Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers

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How long can I expect my products to last before needing to be replaced?

Valves are usually the first parts needing replacement and should be replaced every 6-8 weeks depending on use (they will start to open (duck bill should be closed)) and you will notice that the pump will lose suction.

Next to go will usually be the Diaphragms, which is not very often, but this could be related to a problem with suction.

Adaptor cap, tubing + connector don’t need washing so these should last you a very long time.

Power cords: Rarely stop working, but often mom’s will want an extra cord or may have lost or misplaced the original.

Everything else: should last indefinitely unless a piece breaks or goes missing!

How long does the Ameda warranty last? 

  • 1-2 years, depending on the pump purchased, covers manufacturer defect not user error or normal wear & tear  
  • Purely Yours – 1 Year 
  • Purely Yours Ultra – 2 Years 
  • Finesse – 2 Years  
  • Maya Joy – 2 Years  
  • Kits & Parts – 90 Days  

What are the main benefits to using Ameda-branded replacement parts? 

  • Guarantee quality + fit (you can be sure it will actually work in your pump + do its job)  
  • Trusted brand  
  • High-quality materials  
  • Guaranteed to meet North American manufacturing standards  
  • Made by Ameda for Ameda