Does this need to be sterilized after every use, or can it be refrigerated or kept in a cooler until you get it home to sterilize?
218588
We sterilize after every use. We intend to start taking it to work, and the plan is to throw everything into the lunch bag and that goes in the fridge. If you need to pump more than once a shift (lucky you), I'd suggest picking up a second set of cups/valves/bottles and have that ready to go rather than re-using during the day. The vacuum hose and base unit shouldn't be getting milk into them and remain sanitary. BTW, our Target has a nice selection of spares and extras if we need something right away.
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Yes, you can refrigerate the used parts. I have done it with both my children. Pumping at work took enough time, that cleaning between uses would have been a waste of time. Neither child had any problems and I pumped for 1 year with first child and 8 months with second child a few times a day, while refrigerating parts. I would clean the parts each night with dish soap and bottle brush. Oh and I don't think I ever sterilized them unless you count the dishwasher occasionally.
218590
I've heard that people keep it in the fridge. You can also get a few sets of the tubes and cups so you have some spares. I would not sterilize but just wash after use and sterilize every couple days. I had no issues.
218591
The pump and the tubes that connect with the pump don't need to be sterilized. In terms of our sterilization/cleanliness practices, we never re-used the bottle or parts that came into contact with breast milk until they were thoroughly cleaned. We never permitted the parts to dry with breast milk on them. For each of our children, we set up a system where the infants bottles were washed by hand separately from our other dishes. We rinsed breastmilk from parts when they weren't going to go through our cleaning process right away (e.g., away from the house, daily accumulation). This is as simple as rinsing with tap water or putting them in our big soaking bowl. Our washing system was to soak the bottles in 7th Generation dish soap and scalding water for about 30 mins prior to hand washing. I don't know if you're asking this, but we were never counseled to sterilize breast milk. Refrigerate. Warm prior to serving. Which we did by placing the bottles in hot water until it warmed up. All of our children survived their parent's amateurism to make it out of infanthood. I would recommend this Medela; I think its probably the least expensive version, and it worked well for us.
218592
Medela also has quick sterilization bags. You just put the parts in one with a little water and microwave for 2 minutes and the parts are steam cleaned/sterilized. Each bag can be used 10 times and there are check marks you can mark on the bag to keep track.
218593
You dont have to sterilize the pump itself, but you do have to sterilize the accessories (flanges, bottles, etc...). I would recommend buying several sets of accessories so you dont have to sterilize after every use.
218594
When out and about I use the cleaning wipes the medela puts out. Also remember that breastmilk is good when left at room temp for up to 5 hrs so I wouldn't worry too much if you can't get every little bit clean if you use it less than 5 hrs apart. Parts only need to be sterilized once a day at the most.
2080000
I refrigerate mine upon receipt. It is manufactured with more potency than indicated because of it having a shelf life.
969695
Once it has been opened it should be kept in the frig as I recall. I would call the manufacturer or look on the label if you are not sure.
1495285
No it does not need to be refrigerated. If you notice, in grocery stores, they don't refrigerate them.
2005439
It needs to be stored in a cool, dry place. I've never refrigerated it. The jar I just received has a two year pull date; copy on the label says to use within two years of opening.
389831
I always keep it at room temperature. There is nothing on the bottle regarding the need for refrigeration....I hope that helps,
1636956
you should keep it refrigerated all the time. It will turn rancid if you leave it at room temp.
1463117
No refrigeration needed. The oil will solidify if cooled. I have mine in my kitchen cabinet. If kept tightly closed it should be good for a year or so. I use it in the lawn and vegetable garden to keep pests and slugs away from my fruit. So my bottle lasts me a growing season with a little left over. The left over works fine the following season. After a year it might loose some of its pesticide potency. This is so much better than those chemical pesticides.
1227828
It should be kept refrigerated. It's kept that way in stores, and most mail order retailers ship it cold. I would not order in summer, because they didn't cold package it.
1991826
No it does not need to refrigerated after opening. Actually honey has been named one of the products that you can keep forever in your pantry and it never spoils. By the way it is a great tasting honey.
999641
You do not have to refrigerate. I just used a kit that I bought months ago, and it is great.
1986258
I keep mine in the refrigerator because I do not use it every day and I do not want it to go bad. It can also be kept in the freezer.
45205
Nope it doesn't need to be refirgerated. It gets a little less solid on really hot days...but it doesn't spoil
1723599
I have not refrigerated it, keep it in a dark, cool pantry, tightly closed and it is fine. Good luck
1778081
Of what I have read, it is not necessary to refrigerate. However, I do to maintain the potency and freshness. The vendor or manufacturer should be contacted for a more definitive answer.
919301
I don't store it in the refrigerator. If I am supposed to, I'm doing it wrong, but I don't see anything on the package that says anything about refrigeration.
143806
No, you don't have to refrigerate. Simply keep it at room temperature, out of direct sunlight.