1 // GENERAL
In the first months after birth, breast milk is the best food your baby can get. The composition is perfectly matched to
the needs of your baby and strengthens the immune system.
Every woman gets a different feeling when expressing milk. For this reason, the nip
two different efficiency levels that regulate the pump performance and thus make expression as comfortable as pos-
sible. The breast pump is moreover part of the nip
first moments All-in-One system which allows you to express the
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milk directly into the bottle and/or the breast milk container. For more information, please refer to point 8 "Compatibility".
We ask you to read the usage instructions carefully and to store them in a safe location for later use.
2 // IMPORTANT INFORMATION: BEFORE FIRST USE
Before first use, disassemble the nip
first moments breast pump into all individual parts. Clean and disinfect the
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breast pump and the accessories before using them for the first time.
3 // DEVICE DESCRIPTION AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 Intended use
The nip
first moments breast pump serves the expression of breast milk.
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Only use nip
first moments original accessories as this is the only way to ensure proper and fault-free functioning
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of the pump. Keep all components not in use out of the reach of children. Not a toy – individual parts pose a choking
hazard.
3.2 Description
The nip
first moments breast pump is a manually operated milk pump with the following advantages:
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• Works without electric power
• Easy cleaning as the pump can be disassembled into all individual parts
• Soft silicone cushion for a pleasant feeling during expression
• Collection of expressed breast milk
3.3 Potential discomfort or other symptoms
In case of illness of the breast (inflammation, open wounds) or unexpected reactions, only use the nip
breast pump after consultation with your breastfeeding counsellor, midwife or your physician.
If the breast milk is used for a premature baby, it is vital to observe the instructions of your physician.
3.4 Hygiene
The handling of breast milk requires a high level of hygiene to ensure healthy development of your child. Please ob-
serve point 5 "Cleaning and disinfection". The full suction performance can only be achieved with a carefully cleaned
milk pump. Remove any body jewellery worn at the breast (e.g. piercings) as well as oil-based and fatty ointments
and clean the breast with clear water before use.
The breast pump is only intended for use by a female user.
3.5 Information about bottle, teat and breast milk container.
Bottle complies with the EN 14350 standard and is tested by independent labs.
If you have any complaints, please send us the manual breast pump with packaging.
For your child's safety and health: 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. Before using in the baby food warmer, please remove the screw
ring and teat from the bottle.
• Keep components not in use out of the reach of children.
• Throw away at the first signs of damage or weakness.
• Never attach to cords, ribbons, laces or loose parts of clothing. The child can be strangled.
• Do not heat closed bottles filled with liquids or formula in the microwave – explosion risk.
• Special care should be taken when heating up in the microwave, local overheating may occur. Always stir heated
food and check the temperature before feeding.
Breast milk may not be thawed in the microwave as valuable components are lost.
• Breastfeeding is best for your child.
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• Inspect the feeding teat and bottle before each use. Pull the feeding teat in all directions.
• Please replace bottles damaged from the inside (e.g. by cracks or scratches).
• Check regularly, that the teat hole and the anti-colic vent are not blocked.
• Do not use the teat for longer than 4 – 8 weeks, depending on how frequently it is used, for hygienic and safety
reasons.
• Do not leave a feeding teat in direct sunlight or heat, or leave in disinfectant (sterilizing solution) for longer than
recommended, as this may weaken the teat.
• Not a toy - individual parts pose a choking hazard.
• Do not use the bottle to store food that is too hot. Protection against leaking cannot be assured if the bottle is used
for carbonated or sparkling drinks.
4 // DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
4.1 Description of the individual parts (drawing with numeration on page 3)
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Hygiene cap
2
Breast cushion
3
Cylinder cap
4
Handle
5
Piston
6
Cylinder
7
Pump body
8
Vent
9
Adapter
10 Container
11 Lid
12 Screw ring
13 Teat
14 Cap
4.2 Disassembly
Remove hygiene cap (1), breast cushion (2), cylinder cap (3) and vent (8) from the pump body (7). Afterwards, relea-
se the handle (4) from the fixing and from the piston (5) by slightly pushing it upwards. Finally, the cylinder (6) can be
removed from the pump body (7) together with the piston (5). Release the piston (5) from the cylinder (6) by pulling
strongly. Now, the breast pump should be disassembled into all individual parts and can be cleaned and disinfected.
4.3 Assembly
From below, pull the piston (5) completely through the cylinder (6). Do not be afraid, this may possibly require a little
bit more force. The piston (5) is correctly positioned when the broad side rests at the bottom of the cylinder (6). Insert
the cylinder incl. piston (5+6) at the top into the pump body (7) and fasten the silicone edge of the cylinder (6) at the
pump body (7).
Efficiency levels
Every woman gets a different feeling when expressing milk. For this reason, the nip
has two different efficiency levels that regulate the pump performance and thus make expression as comfortable as
possible.
Level 1 (top position): For a weaker pump performance
and stimulation
Level 2 (bottom position): For a stronger pump
performance
Hook the handle (4) into the piston (5) and press the upper part of the handle (4) towards the pump body (7).
You will hear a soft click when it engages.
Attach the cylinder cap (3) to the pump body (7).
Attach the vent (8) to the opening at the lower end of the of the breast pump.
The breast cushion (2) can be attached at the front of the pump body, if required.
Expression is also possible without the breast cushion (2), depending on what feels better for you.
Put the hygiene cap (1) onto the breast pump when the latter is not in use.
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* is only necessary for the use of another nip
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wide-neck bottle
(not for the nip
first moments wide-neck bottle!)
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