Pumping breastmilk and work

[FutureHKmom]

Just wanted to hear your experience on pumping breast milk at work. Right now, I wash and sterilize my pump after each pump. However, when I am at work, I will miss at least 2 feeds and was wondering how I would pump twice when I can't sterilize after the first pump as I won't have a sterilizer at work. How many times do people usually pump at work during the day? Thanks!

 

[Buckeroo]

One option will be to bring an extra set of "funnels" for the second pumping.

I didn't sterilize while pumping at work, but made sure that I washed thoroughly with a little detergent and (very) hot water after the first session and then I'd put the "funnels" into ziplock bags.

 

[plumtree]

I used Milton tablets dissolved in a container of water. I used half a tablet to 2.5l of water, and made up my own container with a mark on the side for the correct level. Of course, and washed everything very thoroughly (brought in my own sponge, detergent and dishcloth to wash with).

 

[Portia]

I pumped twice a day at work and brought two sets of the "funnels" and four storage bottles. Each set of equipment was in a clean plastic bag and then I'd just rinse the used equipment and put it back in the plastic bag to take home to wash and sterilise.

 

[FutureHKmom]

THanks everyone for your responses - I have an Avent pump - where would I buy an extra set of the funnels?

 

[Koan]

You don't really need to. I don't wash my pump parts. I put them in a container and keep them in the fridge until my next pumping session. Then I wash them when I get home. It saves time.

 

[mocha]

Avent manuel or electrical? If manuel, it would be cheaper you just buy one more set..rather than just the funnels


I have a nuk microwave steam sterilizer.. i bought it fr Jusco for around 12x.. which is quite good. can steam 2 avent pumps each time.

 

[babymommy2]

Medela sells sterlization bags for the microwave. you add an ounce of water, throw in your parts and zap for a few minutes and done. Each bag is good for 20 or 30 sterilizations.

 

[LeahH]

I second Koan, I don't wash mine each time - even at home. I just pump and put it straight back in the fridge - washing in hot soapy water once a day, sterilizing the bottles only.

 

[FutureHKmom]

Thanks for all the replies.

babymommy2 - where can i get medela sterilization bags for the microwave? thanks