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The Hands-free Collection Cup should be boiled for 10 minutes before first use, washed after every use (hand wash or dishwash), and sanitised once per day (boil for 10 minutes or microsteam). Always allow all parts to completely dry on a clean towel. How often does it need to be sterilised? There is not right or wrong way. It can be placed however the mom feels most comfortable. Research showed that two-thirds of moms rotated positions over the course of their pumping journey. Make sure that all pump set components are clean and dry and that connections are secure. While pumping, make sure the breast shield forms a complete seal around the breast.
The Hands-free Collection Cup is connected to the Solo™ breast pump by way of a tubing connection. Do you have to be sitting or can you be more active? While many recognize the immediate benefits of a MOM diet, it’s also important to be reminded about the lifelong benefits to both mom and baby: The Hands-free Collection Cup is designed in an anatomical shape to comfortably fit to most breasts. Which sizes is the Hands-free Collection Cup available in?Patel AL, Johnson TJ, Robin B, et al. Influence of own mother's milk on bronchopulmonary dysplasia and costs. Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition. 2017;102:F256-F261. Sisk PM, et al. Early human milk feeding is associated with a lower risk of necrotizing enterocolitis in very low birth weight infants. J Perinatol. 2007 Jul;27(7):428-33. To find the right level for you, increase the breast pump suction gradually until it becomes slightly uncomfortable, and then turn it down a notch. Pumping breast milk shouldn’t hurt. It is well-established through supportive research, including a randomized-controlled trial¹⁰, that the Symphony PLUS ® hospital-grade (multi-user) pump is a key driver in assisting mom to initiate, establish and maintain her milk supply. While the Symphony PLUS ® breast pump has been researched and innovative changes have been made many times over the last 50 years, the breast shield has remained the same. That posed the question, “could the shield be optimized?” Mothers benefit from providing breast milk as well. For every 12 months a woman produces milk, her risk of breast cancer decreases by 4.3%, and this effect is cumulative.⁹
The tunnel diameter on the Medela Hands-free Collection Cup is sized the same as the Medela PersonalFit Flex™ breast shields from all the pumps in the range. Therefore, with correct sizing and use of the Hands-free Collection Cup it should support a comfortable pumping experience.
The pump unit and the exterior of tubing can be wiped down with a damp cloth if needed. The pump features a closed-system so milk cannot get into the tube when used as instructed. Do not clean or rinse the inside of the tubing under any circumstances. How often do I need to clean the Hands-free Collection Cup?
Product 2: 105 degree angle adapts better to the shape of your breast and helps milk flow more easily
Solo™ Hands-free Features & Benefits
To avoid milk spilling out of the breast shield tunnel, when finished pumping, keep the pump running and slightly lean forward to ensure all milk from the nipple tunnel enters the milk collection cups. Once there is no more milk in the tunnel stop the pump by pressing the start or pause button. Why is my Solo™ Hands-free breast pump losing suction? No. Do not store expressed breastmilk within the pump cup. When a mum has finished pumping, any breast milk expressed should be poured into a milk-safe storage container, stored in the refrigerator, freezer or used immediately. The Hands-free Collection Cup can hold up to 150 ml breast milk. What is the weight of the Hands-free Collection Cup? Seek advice and support from your lactation consultant / breastfeeding specialist if you experience discomfort or soreness when pumping. At times I produce a lot of milk, can I pause the pump to empty the full cup? The tunnel diameter on the Hands-free Collection Cup is sized the same as the Medela PersonalFit Flex™ breast shields from all the pumps in the range. Therefore, with correct sizing and use of the Hands-free Collection Cup it should support a comfortable pumping experience.
Just three parts to clean, and dishwasher safe for even more convenience. A trusted expert in breast milk feeding for 60+ years Solo™ Hands-free has been anatomically designed to fit comfortably to most breast shapes. Can I use the breast pump while breastfeeding?Meier PP, et al. Breast pump suction patterns that mimic the human infant during breastfeeding: greater milk output in less time spent pumping for breast pump-dependent mothers with premature infants. J Perinatol. 2012;32(2):103-110. Yes, it is possible to use the Solo™ Hands-free breast pump at the same time as breastfeeding your baby/child from the other breast. As with many new skills, it may be a little difficult at first to do both at the same time. It can be helpful to discuss this with your breastfeeding specialist or breastfeeding support group to see how you can make this easier. Do wearable collection cups cause more soreness?
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