Cara Breast Pump

Instructions For Use

Use as recommended by physician, or lactation consultant.

• Place a warm compress on the breast for a few minutes before beginning to pump.
• Moisten rim of the horn.
• Squeeze the bulb, and place horn directly over nipple of breast. (Open end of horn collector reservoir must be over nipple area.)Gently release the bulb pressure. As you release the pressure you will feel a pulling sensation. (Do not release bulb pressure completely.)
• Continue to squeeze and release pressure slowly, but rhythmically, until milk flow is observed in the horn.                    Note: It does take a few minutes for the milk to flow from the breast, and it is important to relax.

• When horn is full of milk, release suction by compressing the bulb, or by pushing the breast from the horn with your finger.       Note: Use the milk immediately or pour milk into a sterile container and refrigerate. 

WARNING: 

If bulb is not properly cleaned, the milk can become contaminated and cause serious gastrointestinal infections in newborns.

CAUTIONS: 

• Continuous use of breast pump may injure breast tissue.

• Do not place heavy or sharp objects on top of product.

• Do not steam or puncture the breast pump.

Cleaning, Disinfecting and Storage

• Separate bulb from horn.

• Place parts, bulb and horn, into a pan. of boiling water for twenty (20) minutes.

• Prevent the parts from direct contact with pan or utensil by using an insert, basket, or similar holder. Also, always have enough water in pan to maintain boiling procedure.

• After parts have been carefully removed from pan, and cooled, moisten the rim of the bulb opening before re-attaching bulb to horn.

• Air dry and store in cool dry place.