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Pumping, is this really bad?

ToBeLeeToBeLee
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Hi, I can only pump 2x/day at work.  I am a teacher and that is how my schedule works out.  Thing is.... after my first session there is really no decent place to clean the pump horns ( I have an Ameda pump, so there is no tubing issues ).  The sinks in the school are disgusting.  I find myself rinsing them while holding them in REALLY hot water, then drying them with a towel and using them again for the next session.  Is this really bad and unsanitary?  I hope this isn't too gross to do or unsafe.  The sinks are just so dirty and never cleaned properly.  Thank you.
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Re: Pumping, is this really bad?

  • jennie13jennie13
    an extra set of parts for the Medela pump costs under $15.   Not sure how much they'd be for your pump, but may be worth it to buy another set than to stress out about cleaning them properly.   I was using the Medela wipes to clean until I realized how much more expensive it was to buy them instead of more parts. 
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  • OhioUBrideOhioUBride
    Is there a microwave in your school? you could use the microwave sterilizing bags... it takes 60 seconds and everything is clean and sterilized.
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  • madhatter2003madhatter2003

    Just buy another set. They are super cheap and well worth it to not have to clean during the day.

    Or stick in the fridge. That was my other trick. I never even rinsed  =) 

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  • Luckystar2Luckystar2 member
    BM is good for 8 hours at room temp, so you really don't even need to clean them.  I just rinse mine out quickly and reuse later, and have had no problems.  You could put them in a ziplock in a cooler if you're more worried since BM is good for a while that way.
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  • mrshutchmrshutch
    I had to do the same thing w/ mine when I was teaching. I just made sure I cleaned them out w/ soapy water at the end of the day, but I agree w/ PP that they're okay for the duration of the school day.
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  • tosababytosababy
    That is not bad or unsanitary at all.  I only ever rinsed with hot water between pumping sessions, then cleaned the parts each night.  Remember, BM can stay out at room temp for 8-12 hours.  So even if you didn't rinse the parts (or don't get all the milk), then use them again a few hours later, the milk in there is fine.
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  • Bella427Bella427 member
    I used to pump twice a day and only wash the parts at the end of the day.  Breastmilk is good at room temp for 8-12 hours so a little milk in the horns for a few hours is no big deal.  I had a desk drawer with a towel I would set them on so the milk drops wouldn't make a mess. 
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  • ToBeLeeToBeLee
    Thank you all so much!  I feel much better about it!
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  • abergaleabergale member
    I pump in my office at school and don't have water and I use the medela quick wipes. You can try that over the sink or garbage can. You can use the set of pump parts again even after using the wipe.
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  • jerseygirl81jerseygirl81 member
    I also use the fridge trick at work.
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  • FinnishPrincessFinnishPrincess
    For this reason, I went and bought extra sets. I have 6 pump horns now - its so worth the $!
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