vital baby NURTURE flexcone breast pump User Manual

NURTURE®
flexcone™ manual breast pump

WARNING! INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND CARE.
IMPORTANT, READ CAREFULLY, AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE.

• This appliance should not be used by children under the age of 16 or persons with reduced mental capabilities, or without the required knowledge or experience. The product can be used by persons with reduced physical or sensory capabilities as long as they are under supervision or after they have received instructions for the safe use of the appliance, and have understood the hazards involved. If the appliance is sold by the purchaser or given to third-party users, they must receive the instructions for the safe use of the appliance. It is important to understand the hazards involved, by reading the user manual and, in particular, the safety warnings contained in it.
• The cleaning and maintenance to be performed by the user should not be carried out by children under the age of 16 and/or people with reduced mental capabilities or missing required knowledge.
• Use the manual breast pump only for its intended use as described in this manual.
• Keep all components out of the reach of children. THIS IS NOT A TOY.
• Always check the temperature of the milk before serving it to your baby.
• Regular care and cleaning are essential to maintain the peak working order of your breast pump.
• The breast pump and component parts may become damaged or broken if mishandled, dropped, over-tightened, or knocked over.
• Before using the breast pump, always check that the pump and all of its components are not damaged. If damage is found do NOT use the product.
• Do not use the breast pump while bathing or showering.
• Do not use the breast pump while sleeping or overly drowsy. This is a single-user product. Use by more than one person may present a health risk.
• For health and hygiene reasons, no parts should be shared between mothers.
• Supervision is necessary when the breast pump is used in the vicinity of children.
• Contact your doctor, nurse, or lactation consultant if you experience problems or pain.
• Keep away from radiators, flames, and other sources of high heat – the breast pump is not heat resistant.
• Do not expose the breast pump to direct sunlight.
• Do not disassemble the pump when in use.
• Do not use the pump while pregnant as this can induce labor.
• For use only with Vital Baby() approved components. The use of non-approved products will affect the product.
• Do not use the pump if the silicone diaphragm is not completely dry.
• Never drop or insert any foreign objects into any opening of the breast pump or its components.
• Take appropriate care in handling bottles and components.
• Do not use breast milk if bottles or components become damaged.
• Clean all of the components thoroughly before first use and after each use.
• Wash, rinse, and sterilize thoroughly before and after each use.
• Wash your hands and ensure work surfaces are clean before contact with sterilized components.
• Do not store or leave in direct sunlight, near a source of heat, near a source of water, or leave in sterilizing solution for longer than recommended, as this could damage the product.
• Only use the pump with Vital Baby® NURTURE® breast-like feeding bottles.
• If expressing becomes painful, consult your doctor or breastfeeding advisor.
• Do not pump for more than 5 minutes without obvious expression results.
• Take extra care when microwave heating. Always stir heated milk to ensure even heat distribution and test the temperature before serving.
• Remove all lids before placing bottles or breast milk storage in the microwave.

CLEANING AND CARE

• All components of the manual breast pump are safe for all methods of sterilization. Wash, rinse, and sterilize all parts before each use.
• Dishwasher safe (max 65°C). Food colors and oil-based foods may stain/discolor components. Components may become discolored if placed in the dishwasher with foodstuff. These are still safe to use.
• Do not allow to come into contact with solvents or harsh chemicals, this could damage the product.
• Wash your hands and ensure work surfaces are clean before contact with sterilized components.
• Do not use bleach, abrasives, or antibacterial materials, or scourers to clean the product.
• Do not store or leave in direct sunlight or near a source of heat, or leave in sterilizing solution for longer than recommended, as this could damage the product.
• Keep the air openings free of lint, hair, dust, and other foreign materials.

TROUBLESHOOTING

IF THERE IS LOW OR NO SUCTION Check that the breast pump is fully assembled correctly and that all necessary parts are present and free from damage. Check that the valve membrane is secured in place, sitting flat against the valve, and free from damage. Check that the handle connector and manual handle are secured to the pump body correctly. Check that there’s no water in the silicone air diaphragm. Low suction can also occur if your breast is not positioned correctly in the cone.
The Vital Baby NURTURE flexcone™ manual breast pump is compatible with Vital Baby’ NURTURE® breast-like bottles. You are provided with a 150mINURTURE® breast-like bottle, slow flow teat, and cap with your new breast pump, however, more of the NURTURE® breast-like feeding range is available at www.vitalbaby.com. Please see the Vital Baby” NURTURE breast-like feeding bottles leaflet for important information before use. In order to minimize hazards to health and the environment and ensure that materials can be recycled, this product should be disposed of at a separate collection facility.

STORING YOUR BREAST MILK

• Once defrosted, never re-freeze breast milk.
• Never mix fresh and previously expressed breast milk.
• Always discard leftover milk at the end of a feed.
• Always express into a sterilized bottle.

Once you’ve unscrewed your NURTURE® breast-like feeding bottle from your breast pump, screw the assembled screw ring, teat, and teat cap onto the bottle. Alternatively, you can transfer your breast milk to a Vital Baby’ NURTURE® breast milk storage system or Vital Baby NURTURE® easy pour breast milk storage bags. You can store expressed breast milk in the fridge for up to 48 hours, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Always ensure that you use up older milk first, and never store it in the fridge or freezer door. To defrost your breast milk, place the bottle, pot, or bag in the fridge overnight, before warming the next day. Use up defrosted breast milk within 24 hours of defrosting. To warm your breast milk, we recommend that you place it in a bowl of hot water or use a bottle warmer. Always shake the bottle with the teat cap securely fixed to ensure that the milk is evenly warmed. Always check the temperature before feeding. Never heat breast milk in a microwave, as this may destroy valuable nutrients and antibodies, and can heat the milk unevenly, creating hotspots in the liquid which could burn your baby.

OPERATING THE MANUAL BREAST PUMP

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MANUAL USE Wash, rinse, sterilize and dry thoroughly before and after each use. Wash your hands thoroughly and make sure your breasts are clean before using the breast pump.

STEP 1
Place the silicone flexcone™ (2) inside the cup (3), ensuring that the lip on the edge of the silicone flexcone™ overlaps the edges of the cup. The cone cover (1) should be placed over the silicone flexconeTM (2) for hygiene at all times when not in use. Secure the cone onto the pump body (4), ensuring that the circular and rectangular parts on the pump body (4) slot into the correct holes in the cone.

STEP 2
Slot the pumping rod (5) through the bottom of the manual silicone air diaphragm (6), so that the rim of the hole in the base of the diaphragm sits flush in the slot at the bottom of the rod.

Place the assembled silicone air diaphragm (see step 2) into the pump body (4), ensuring that the edge of the manual silicone diaphragm is flush with the rim of the pump body (4). Then secure the handle connector (7) to the pump body (4) and manual pump handle (8) to the handle connector, ensuring that the hook on the connector clicks into place on the handle and the tip of the pumping rod slots through the bigger hole in the handle. Then slide the tip of the rod into the smaller hole of the handle to secure it – you will hear a click when securely in place.

STEP 3
Slot the valve membrane (11) into the valve (10). It is crucial to the operation of the breast pump that the valve membrane is present, assembled correctly, clean, and not damaged. The breast pump cannot operate without the valve membrane.

STEP 4
Slot the assembled valve and membrane (see step 3) into the neck of the pump body (4), ensuring that the valve membrane is facing the back of the pump body (4).

STEP 5
Screw your sterilized NURTURE® breast-like feeding bottle (12) into the bottle adapter (9) and then screw the assembled bottle and adapter into the assembled pump body (see step 4), before placing it into the bottle stand (13).

1. cone cover
2. silicone flexcone™
3. cup
4. pump body
5. pumping rod
6. manual silicone air diaphragm
7. handle connector
8. manual handle
9. bottle adapter
10. valve
11. alive membrane
12. 150m1 NURTURE® breast like feeding bottle
13. bottle stand

DISASSEMBLY BEFORE USE

Before first use and after each use, disassemble your manual breast pump and clean all components thoroughly in warm, soapy water. Ensure all parts are dry and that no water, dust, or foreign objects are in the manual silicone air diaphragm before reassembling your breast pump.

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