sterilising your pump & accessories
Keeping your breast pump clean and sterilised helps protect both you and your baby from bacteria and build up, and keeps your pump performing at its best.
Here’s a quick and simple guide you can follow at home.
Before first use:
Always sterilise all pump parts that come into contact with milk, including flanges, valves, membranes, bottles, and connectors.
Never sterilise the motor or electrical parts. Just wipe those gently with a clean, damp cloth.
After each use:
- Rinse all used parts in cool water straight after pumping.
- Wash them in warm, soapy water using a soft sponge or brush.
- Rinse well and let them air-dry on a clean towel or drying rack.
- Sterilise once a day (or more often if you prefer).
If you pump multiple times a day, rinse parts after each session and store them in a sealed container in the fridge between uses.
Then do a full wash and sterilise every 24 hours.
Drying and storing:
- Always air-dry parts, don’t use cloths or tea towels.
- Once dry, store in a clean, covered container or zip-lock bag until next use.
- Avoid sealing damp parts (moisture encourages mould).
Ways to sterilise:
Boiling Method
- Place clean parts in a pot of water and bring to a boil.
- Boil for 5 minutes, then remove with clean tongs and let them air-dry.
(Avoid letting parts sit directly on the bottom of the pot.)
Steam Steriliser
- Use an electric or microwave steriliser following the product instructions.
- Make sure parts are spaced so steam can circulate evenly.
Microwave Steam Bags
- Add water and your clean parts into the bag.
- Microwave for the time stated on the bag (usually 1–3 minutes).
- Let cool before opening, they’ll be hot!
Cold Water Sterilising
- Use sterilising tablets or solution made for baby bottles.
- Soak for the time listed on the packet, then rinse with cooled, boiled water before use.
When to replace parts:
Check silicone pieces regularly, if they’re soft, cloudy, stretched or torn, it’s time to replace them.
Keeping your parts in good shape helps maintain suction and comfort.
Download your pump’s user guide below for step-by-step instructions and care tips.