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Breast pump parts sterilization
My baby is not latching well so i pump and give milk 2 weeks old should i sterilize the breast pump parts after every use or once a day is ok?
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After every use
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Sterilise After every use
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Greetings it's advisable to wash after each feeding
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Yes after every use.
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
For a 2-week-old, wash all pump parts well with hot soapy water after every single use, since babies this young have less mature immunity and that washing matters most. Sterilizing once a day on top of that is enough for a healthy baby; you do not need to sterilize after every use.
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Let the parts air dry fully before reassembling, wash your hands first, and keep the kit used only for your baby's milk.
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If your baby was premature or has any health condition, ask your paediatrician whether more frequent sterilizing is advised.
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