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How often should I clean my breast pump?

Breast pumps and their corresponding parts should be cleaned after each use. This is to protect babies from any possible germs or contamination. In addition to cleaning your breast pump in warm, soapy water after each use, you should thoroughly sanitize it once a day. Sanitizing it entails placing the parts in boiling water for five to 10 minutes to remove any germs.

What is the difference between a silicone breast pump and a manual hand breast pump?

The biggest difference between silicone and manual breast pumps is whether or not you need a baby present while pumping. A silicone breast pump is not actually a pump. It is more of a milk collector that suctions to your breast. It requires a baby to be feeding on the opposite breast and collects any milk that leaks out from the nonfeeding breast. A manual breast pump doesn't require the baby to be present at all. It mimics your baby's sucking and stimulates letdown of milk, so you can collect it for later use.

How long do I keep the silicone breast pump attached?

You should keep the pump attached for as long as your baby is nursing on the other breast. Most women can catch 1 to 3 ounces of milk during this time. Once you're finished pumping, you can store your milk in an airtight milk storage bag and place it in the fridge or freezer.