By Rachel Johnson, CNM, ARNP, CLC
If you are pumping for multiple sessions in a row, you don’t need to wash your pump every time! You can store your pump in the fridge between pumps (with the small drops of milk in it). It can be uncomfortable to put a cold pump on your breasts, so decide if this method works for you. You pump should be washed after every feed (if not stored I the fridge) and sterilized once a day, in general. You can wash your pump with warm soapy water (dish soap works great) and leave it to dry. Sterilizing your pump can be done in many ways, but it is best to follow the manufacturers instructions for level of heat. Sterilizers, like Momcozy’s are really convenient to support you!