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- How often should I express my milk?
If you stop breastfeeding your child directly or you are unable to do so but you wish you sustain your milk production, the nor-
mal breastfeeding rhythm should be maintained. You should therefore express your milk at least 4 or 5 times per day.
For all other situations, you can express your milk as often as you wish according to your completely individual needs.
- Which breast should I pump milk from?
As with breastfeeding, milk can be expressed alternately from both breasts. Change breasts when the milk flow is low or di-
minished. Suction should however be maintained for long enough to ensure collection of the "hind" milk at the end of the
feed which provides baby with the most nutrition.
- When should I pump my milk?
If you are pumping milk to store, it is better to wait until lactation is well established, after about 4 or 5 weeks. Express your
milk ideally 30 to 60 minutes after a feed and at least 1 hour before the next feed to be sure that there is enough milk for baby
at feeding time. Never pump your milk just before a feed if you are continuing to breast feed.
If you express milk in order to sustain your milk production when you are unable to breastfeed, it is best to maintain the na-
tural feeding rhythm since the most milk is available at the customary breastfeeding times.
- When I pump milk from one breast, I lose a lot of milk from the other breast, what can I do?
This is normal because when you use a breast pump you stimulate the milk "let-down" reflex in both breasts simultaneously.
Tigex recommends you use breastfeeding cups. They should be placed on the other breast while using the breast pump to
collect and then store any milk that is released. Ensure they are thoroughly sterilised before use and decant any milk collec-
ted immediately.
- I've expressed my milk but baby refuses to feed. What should I do?
The first thing you should do is remain calm and relaxed, and not insist too much when baby refuses. A maximum of 10 mi-
nutes each time will suffice.
To help baby maintain his routine, give him the bottle heated to 37°C and run hot water over the teat. Be aware that starting
with your breast milk is an advantage: in this way, the baby recognizes its taste and smell and this reassures him.
Finally, as baby associates you with breastfeeding, you can try to bottle feed him in a different position from the one used for
breastfeeding so he does not become too unsettled. If baby still refuses to bottle feed, hand him over to daddy or a third per-
son.
- My breast pump is not working properly
If suction is not efficient, check that the breast pump is properly assembled (see diagram B), and check the condition of the
parts ensuring airtightness: the diaphragm 5 and the valve 8. If any parts are lost, or have deteriorated, contact the TIGEX cus-
tomer service department to replace them. Also check that the shield is correctly positioned on the breast without any air pas-
sing between the shield and the skin.
Finally, note that the valve 8 ceases to function when the bottle is too full and when it is in contact with the expressed milk.
You must therefore change the bottle.
Important safety information
- If the breast milk is for a premature baby, ensure that all directives pro-
vided by your doctor are strictly respected.
- This apparatus is not designed for use by any individual (including chil-
dren) with diminished physical, sensory or mental capacities, or any in-
dividual without experience or knowledge, unless they are supervised
or given instructions for initial use by an individual that is responsible
for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the ap-
paratus.
- Only use the Skin Touch manual breast pump for the purpose for which
it was designed as described in this instruction manual.
- If you notice any unexpected reactions, contact your midwife, lactation
consultant or doctor.
- Do not leave the apparatus in direct sunlight as UV rays and overhea-
ting may weaken the plastic materials.
- Remove any ointment containing grease before pumping milk as this
could damage the surface of the shield.
- Keep small parts out of reach of children: risk of swallowing.
- The teat and bottle supplied comply with the EN 14350 standard
Precautions for use bottles and teats
Care and Cleaning :
• Sterilize prior to first use: Place the feeding bottles, teats and
accessories in boiling water for 5 minutes and allow to cool before
use. This is to ensure hygiene.
• Clean before each use. Carefully clean all parts with hot soapy water,
or use top rack of dishwasher.
• For teats: Do not use dishwasher to clean.
• If you wish, sterilize feeding bottles, teats and accessories each time
you use them.
• The feeding bottle can be hot or cold sterilized (steam and microwave
sterilization). It is suitable for all standard sterilizers and bottle
warmers.
• Inspect before each use and pull the feeding teat in all directions.
Throw away at the first signs of damage or weakness. Replace feeding
bottles and teats at the first signs of damage or weakness. Do not
pierce holes in teat.
• Do not leave a feeding teat in direct sunlight or heat, or leave in
disinfectant ("sterilising solution") for longer than recommended, as
this may weaken the teat.
For the hygiene and safety of your child:
Warning!
• Always use this product with adult supervision.
• Never use feeding teats as a soother.
• Continuous and prolonged sucking of fluids will cause tooth decay.
• Always check food temperature before feeding.
• It is not advisable to warm feeding bottles in a microwave oven. If you
do so, leave the bottle open and remove the teat and any accessory.
• Shake the bottle well. Heating in a microwave oven may produce
localized high temperatures.
• The long-term use of microwave or bottle warmer can damage bottles
and teats.
• Do not allow baby to take a bottle to bed or self-feed for long periods.
Accidents have occurred when babies have been left alone with
drinking equipment due to the baby falling or if the product becomes
disassembled.
• Keep all components not in use out of the reach of children.
• The wide-based teat Tigex has to be used with wide-based bottles
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