medela Supplemental Nursing System User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- medela
Table of Contents
Supplemental Nursing System (SNS)
Step by step guide on how to clean,
assemble and use your SNS
How to clean your SNS
Clean before first use and after each use
Rinse all parts with cold water
(approx. 20 °C).| Clean all parts with plenty of warm, soapy water (approx. 30
°C).| Rinse all parts again with cold water
(approx. 20 °C).
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Fill the cleaning aid with warm, soapy
water and flush the tube 3 times.| Flush the tube again 3 times with clean
water.| Finally, flush the tube with air until
the inside is visibly dry.
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Clean before first use and once a day
Further clean the container, TwistLok lid, valve and lid with either boiling
water, in the dishwasher or with Medela Quick Clean™ bags.|
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To clean with boiling water, cover the container, TwistLok lid, valve and lid
with water and boil for five minutes.|
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or
To clean in the dishwasher, place the container, TwistLok lid, valve and lid
on the top rack or in the cutlery section.|
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or
To clean the container, TwistLok lid, valve and lid in the microwave, use the
Medela Quick Clean™ bags in accordance with the instructions on the bag.|
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Drying and Storage
After cleaning, dry all parts with a clean cloth or leave to dry on a clean
cloth.| Store the clean parts in a clean place. Do not store parts in an
airtight container or bag.
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Your SNS system
How to assemble your SNS
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before use.
1 Fill the container with the required amount of milk.| 2 Attach the clip to
the ring. Place the
assembled ring and clip around the base
of the container.| 3 Place the valve on the end of the TwistLok lid.
Screw the assembled Twistlok lid onto the
container.
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4 Thread the TwistLok tube through the clamp and press the tube into the clamp
so that milk cannot flow.| 5 Screw the assembled tube and clamp onto the
TwistLok lid.
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How to position and feed with your SNS
1 Clip the SNS securely and comfortably to your bra strap, top, or pillow
behind you.| 2 – Option A To position the tube, first attach the baby to the
breast.| Once the baby has a good latch, gently insert the tube about 1.5-2cm
into the top corner of the baby’s mouth.
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2 – Option B
Alternatively, fixation tape may be used to help position the tube. First,
tape the end of the tube to the breast with it protruding past the nipple by
about 0.5cm at either the 10 o’clock or 2 o’clock position.| Then, attach the
baby to the breast as you
would normally.| 3 Release the clamp to let the milk flow.
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If you are unsure how to use the SNS please contact your breastfeeding specialist or healthcare professional.
Tips and tricks
- The height of the system can be raised to increase flow and lowered to decrease flow.
- Using the SNS may take a couple of attempts before it becomes an easy way to feed together. If either you or your baby are experiencing difficulties or becoming upset, try again at the next feed.
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for further SNS information
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This quick instruction does not replace the regular instructions for use.
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References
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