Medela Symphony Double Breastpump Kit

Features of Medela Symphony Breast Pump Kit

• For Use with all Symphony Breast Pumps, for Single or Double Pumping: Medela researchers found that double pumping obtains 18% more milk on average, compared to single pumping.
• More Milk, More Comfort: PersonalFit Flex breast shield for increased comfort and 11.8% more milk.
• Safely Collect, Store and Feed Breast Milk: User can pump breast milk and store in the same container
• Safe for Families: All parts that touch breast milk are made without natural rubber latex, BPA or DEHP

What to buy with Medela Symphony Double Pumping System

• Medela PersonalFit Breast Shield
• Medela Breast Pump Carry Bag
• Medela Extra Membranes For Breast Pump

How to assemble Medela Personal Breastpump Kit?

1. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before touching breast pump, kit and breasts. Avoid touching the inside of containers or lids.
2. Carefully push the white membrane onto the yellow valve head until it engages and is laying flat.
3. Push the breast shield onto the connector
4. Push yellow valve head onto inner ring of connector bottom.
5. Screw connector onto the bottle/container.
6. Insert the tubing into the corresponding opening in the connector.
7. Place the protective membrane onto a fl at surface and carefully push the membrane cap down until it engages.
8. Insert the tubing adapter into the opening in the membrane cap.
9. Open the lid of the breast pump. Press the oval button on the top of the Symphony and lift the handle.
10. Position the membrane cap fi rmly on the breast pump membrane to form a seal. Center the tubing connector in the recess in the pump housing. Make sure that the membrane cap engages and lies fl ush to the surface.
11. Center the tubing connector in the recess in the pump housing. Make sure that the membrane cap engages and lies fl ush to the surface.
12. Close the lid.
    Note: For step 12: Always close the lid when pumping. The lid keeps the membrane cap pushed down to prevent a loss of vacuum that could occur if the membrane cap came off.
13. Center breast shields over your nipples and start pumping. (Caution: pushing shields too fi rmly onto breasts may affect milk flow.)
14. To turn the pump on, press the power button. You will be starting in the Stimulation Phase. After 2 minutes, the pump will automatically change to the Expression Phase.
15. If let-down occurs before the Expression Phase begins, press the let-down button to begin the Expression Phase.
16. When your pumping session is over, store your breast milk and clean your kit. Refer to sections 3-6 for cleaning instructions. Refer to section 10 for breast milk storage guidelines.

How to care for Medela Symphony Breast Pumps?

• Separate parts for washing.
  • Wash breast pump kit parts after each use.
  • Take care not to damage parts of the pump kit during cleaning.
  • It is not necessary to wash tubing, membrane cap or protective membrane prior to fi rst use.
  • Only wash tubing if milk is present or tubing is soiled.
• Rinse all separated parts that came in contact with breast and breast milk in cool water in order to remove breast milk residue.
• Wash in sink with dedicated basin:
  • Once rinsed, parts that have touched the breast or breast milk should be placed in a clean wash basin, dedicated to only cleaning these items. Do not place parts directly in the sink.
  • Soak all separated parts in warm, soapy water for 5 minutes.
  • Wash each part with a clean dishcloth or soft brush.
  • Rinse all separated parts with clear water.
• Place parts on a clean surface and/or towel. Allow all parts to air dry. Store dry parts in a clean, cool place when not in use. Do not store wet or damp parts.