Travel and breast pump question.

SunnySky06

I introed here while pregnant but never posted much, so I apologize for barging in with questions. I lurk a lot and have most of my questions answered by reading previous post.

I'm wanting to fly home with dd next month, would you think it's too risky to do so since it will be the beginning of flu season and she won't be able to have the shot yet? I do plan on getting my flu shot and she is ebf so I know some immunity will pass on. I'm sure I'm overthinking this.

Also, I know I've seen a lot of you say you refrigerate your pump parts after using so you can use again the rest of the day. Can this apply to the manual pump as well? I usually pump once in the morning and was wondering if I pumped the next morning within the 24hr period I could just wash after that second morning pump?

Sorry for any typos, mobile.

spinsoffresonance

We flew a lot with DD1 in her first year. She got sick every single time, even when it wasnt flu season. It wasn't until 18m old that she flew and didn't get sick. With Dd2, however, we flew to Chicago last month and neither kid got sick. I say if you have to fly with LO, fly with LO. Hope for the best but prepare for a sick baby. I see no issue with keeping your manual pump in the fridge 24h without washing since BM is good for 6 days in the fridge. I think I kept mine in the fridge 2 days without washing

yvanehtnioj

I would refrigerate the manual pump and use it the way you described.

SunnySky06

Thanks for the response! I've taken her out in public since a week old but I'm just so worried since it will be flu season then. We'll see how it goes!

IBackBevo

You also can buy disposable steaming bags so you don't have to take a steamer.