Breastfeeding Tips & Breast Pump Guide | Lactation Connection

Not only is getting the right breast pump important, but so is getting the right breast shield flange size.  If you pump regularly, using the correct breast shield size aids in adequate milk production.  With the increasing popularity of Spectra breast pump, we want moms to have the information as to what sizes are available and how you can purchase them. Spectra Standard Breast Shield - 24mm The 24mm breast flange was included with your Spectra breast pump including the S1 and Spectra S2 breast pump.  If you are pumping comfortably with this flange and there is room on one side of the flange shaft for freedom of movement, the standard size works for you.  The Spectra 24MM breast shield can be purchased in the following ways: Spectra 24MM Breast Shield - Single (breast shield only) Spectra 24MM Breast Shield Set - includes breast shield, valve, tubing and backflow protector Spectra 24MM Premium Accessory Kit - breast shield, valve, tubing, backflow protecto...

Today's consumer wants plug and play electronic equipment, but breast pumps require a little more preparation. Getting Started When you get your pump, remove the breast shield from the backflow protector .  Then remove the valve from the breast shield.  Sterilize only the following parts:  breast shield, valve, bottle, bottle ring, disc and cap.  Do not sterilize the filter aka backflow protector or tubing.  Sterilize using the top rack of the dishwasher, microwave steam sterilizer bag or boiling water.  If you use boiling water, bring the water to a boil and then leave in for no longer than 3-5 minutes or you will have cloudy or warped parts.  Do not use a bottle brush to clean breast pump parts.  Do not wash backflow protectors.  Keeping the filters dry, helps maintain their integrity longer. Re-assemble as per instructions.  If you has misplaced your instructions, you can download these Spectra S2 breast pump instructions...