I recently noticed milk in the tubing of my breast pump. I followed the directions for cleaning in the manuel (warm soapy water) then placed it in a steam sterilizer. The tubing is no longer clear. It has taken on a cloudy appearance. It this ok? Should I still use it? I was also thinking about purchasing new tubing at a pet store. They sell it for fish tanks, but I doubt it's sterile.
2007-07-25 06:40:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It's probably mineral build up, soak it with in a vinegar solution 1pt vinegar to 10pts water overnight. Then rinse well and hang to dry.
Also please remember that your milk in no way comes into contact with this tubing so it doesn't really need to be completely sterile.
2007-07-25 07:03:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My kids are a few years beyond breastfeeding, however I can assure you that I had the same problem. I also remember that you can soak them with baking soda and warm water but most likely it will not clear. It is cheap enough at a surgical supply store, if it bothers you. Good Luck!
2007-07-25 06:56:45 · answer #2 · answered by Team LaCroix's Mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will get cloudy when you steam it. it just takes away the shininess. as long as you cleaned it how the instructions said, it is fine. and if you want to purchase some at the pet store, it will be just as sterile as the one you have.
2007-07-25 06:45:46 · answer #3 · answered by nicoleclark07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the tubes will continually get alittle condensation in them. you're able to desire to depart the pump on after ur carried out pumping. disconnect the section with the bicycle horn and bottle and in basic terms depart the tubes and with the pump on the utmost placing that gets the condensation out. in case you do get milk interior the enterprise could have particular classes on the thank you to bathe them. yet while the are white as long as you nonetheless have a great seal then u ought to be great. yet examine the instructions next time, You dont could desire to boil and of the areas
2016-10-09 08:56:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its fine. the milk doesn't actually touch the tubing anyway. if you look in your manual (or on the wesite if you no longer have the manual) you can probably get replacement parts, though.
2007-07-25 06:55:37 · answer #5 · answered by hellyaellen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run really hot water throught it. Blow the water out and then steam it. It's fine.
2007-07-25 06:46:15 · answer #6 · answered by sahmcclure 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine did that. Its fine. I used the Medela Steam bags, which its made for.
2007-07-25 06:43:59 · answer #7 · answered by lillilou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That should be okay...but if in doubt, I cant hurt to but a new one...they sell them at babies r us
2007-07-25 06:45:42 · answer #8 · answered by Jazzi P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋