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#3625 05/04/04 05:26 PM
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Ladies,

On the instructions to my PIS it says to sterilise / boil all parts that come in contact with either breast or milk after every use. Should I take this seriously? It does seem like an awful lot of work if you are pumping every few hours, and frankly not feasible if you move around a lot. As I didn't draw any milk in the first few pumping sessions I have not done anything with the pump afterwards. But a few tiny drops are now appearing (yes!) so I suppose I have to figure out a realistic way of keeping my equipment clean.

Your suggestions / experience much appreciated!

Fondly,
Chris



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talangka #3626 05/05/04 08:40 PM
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I like the medela microwave bags that steam clean everything -- I just rinse and nuke them for 3 mins. I use the bags more than 20 times (that's what they advertise as limit). At work I just rinse and let dry every 2 hours.

-Karen

babyhannah #3627 05/05/04 10:10 PM
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And I have the Avent electric sterilizer . Wash them put 3 ounces of water in and push the button. But I only sterilize one time a day.


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talangka #3628 05/06/04 07:35 AM
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Where do you find the pump sterilizers?

Also, where online are ladies buying their herbs?

Thanks!

Kate

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I buy my herbs in bulk and pack my own capsules Its alot cheaper. You can also get the pill filler and tapper. http://www.herbalcom.com is where I get my blessed thistle and such. Then the fenugreek I get it from http://www.bulkfoods.com Its like 11.00 for 5 lbs of fenugreek. Very cheap. My electric sterilizer I got off of ebay. But you could probably put Avent Sterilizer in your search engine and find it online as well. But check ebay first.


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talangka #3630 05/06/04 09:01 AM
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here is one on ebay like I have
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...94&rd=1 this one is used.
Then there is this one thats brand new you can buy it right away if you want
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...82&rd=1


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Nona -

Thanks so much for all your great suggestions and help! We're so lucky to have experienced ladies like you guiding us newbies along the way!

Thanks!
Kate

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Kate,
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