How do I use my Avent double breast pump?

Press the assembled pump body against your breast. Make sure that your nipple is centered, so that the massage cushion creates an airtight seal. Press the on/off button. The breast pump automatically starts up in stimulation mode and the on/off button and the stimulation button light up.

How do you charge a Philips Avent breast pump?

Charging the breast pump:

1. Switch off the device.
2. Insert the power adapter into the power outlet and insert the small plug at the other end into the motor unit.
3. The battery is charging.
4. When the battery is fully charged, remove the adapter from the power outlet and pull the small plug out of the motor unit.

How long should I pump breast milk?

15 to 20 minutes
Aim to spend 15 to 20 minutes hooked up to the pump to net a good amount of breast milk (some women will need 30 minutes or more with the pump, especially in the early days). Pump until the milk starts slowing down and your breasts feel well-drained. Be sure to clean the breast flanges after every use.

How do you set up a Philips Avent pump?

How do I assemble my Philips Avent single electric breast pump?

Assembling your breast pump

1. Insert the white valve into the pump body from underneath.
2. Screw the pump body clockwise onto the bottle until it is securely fixed.
3. Place the silicone diaphragm into the pump body from above.
4. Place the massage cushion into the funnel-shaped section of the pump body.

How many expression levels does the Philips Avent single electric breast pump allow you to choose from?

3 expression settings
Choose from 3 expression settings (low, medium, high) after starting in the gentle stimulation mode.

How long does Philips Avent take?

Each cycle takes approximately 8 minutes, but the cycle may take longer depending on factors like loading (not fully loaded), air pressure and starting temperature of the water, plus a couple of minutes to cool down.

How do I know my breast is empty after pumping?

Empty means that you have removed the majority of the milk from your breasts. When your breasts are empty after pumping, they should feel soft, floppy, or flat like pancakes. You should not be able to feel any lumps.

How do you use a breast pump?

How to Pump

1. Read the instructions for using and cleaning the pump.
2. Center the nipple in the flanges—the cone-like parts that go on the breast.
3. Keep the pump at slow speed and low suction.
4. Simulate what the baby does or the milk supply could drop.
5. Pump for 7 minutes.

What do numbers on Avent nipples mean?

0m – First flow (number 0) 0m+ – Newborn flow (number 1) 1m+ – Slow flow (number 2) 3m+ – Medium flow (number 3) 6m+ – Fast flow (number 4)

How do I defrost breast milk in Avent?

Yes, you can use the defrost setting to defrost (breast) milk or baby food. The bottle warmer defrosts the milk or baby food to liquid state and then warms it to the desired temperature.

Do I need to pump after every feed?

If your baby has started to spread her feeds out to once every four hours, you can also try pumping every two hours between feedings. Doing this will increase your milk supply and give you plenty of breast milk to store away.

How much milk is normal pumping?

around 1/2 to 2 ounces
What is normal when it comes to pumping output and changes in pumping output? It is typical for a mother who is breastfeeding full-time to be able to pump around 1/2 to 2 ounces total (for both breasts) per pumping session.