The Hands-free Collection Cup can hold up to 150 ml breast milk. What is the weight of the Hands-free Collection Cup? Easy Cleaning & Assembly: Collection cups include only three parts to clean and are dishwasher-safe. It goes without saying the easy part is talking about the benefits. Breastfeeding and/or pumping is exhausting work for any mother and is done out of pure devotion and love for her most cherished gift – her baby. It’s no surprise that when a mother does not meet her intended goals of breastfeeding, it takes a significant emotional toll. It is so important to educate a mother and her support system on the benefits of an exclusive human milk diet so they can make an informed decision about their own personal breastfeeding goals. These goals are different for all mothers. Breastfeeding and/or pumping needs to be prioritized with a sense of urgency. The first few hours, days and weeks are critical to ensure a mother is initiating appropriately and effectively to support long-term milk production.

The 21 mm size is for smaller or up to 17 mm nipple diameter. The 24 mm size is for larger than 17 mm up to 20 mm nipple diameter. Sisk PM, et al. Early human milk feeding is associated with a lower risk of necrotizing enterocolitis in very low birth weight infants. J Perinatol. 2007 Jul;27(7):428-33. The pump unit and the exterior of tubing can be wiped down with a damp cloth if needed. The pump features a closed-system so milk cannot get into the tube when used as instructed. Do not clean or rinse the inside of the tubing under any circumstances. How often do I need to clean the Hands-free Collection Cup? No, you do not need WiFi to use the Solo™ Hands-free pump. The pump has the ability to connect to the Medela Family™ app via Bluetooth ® connectivity.

With the Solo™ Hands-free 9 adjustable vacuum settings you have full control in both stimulation and expression mode to find your Maximum Comfort Vacuum. Is the wearable pump cup adaptable to different breast shapes? At the end of its operating life, separate the parts of your breast pump and dispose of according to the following instructions. The tunnel diameter on the Hands-free Collection Cup is sized the same as the Medela PersonalFit Flex™ breast shields from all the pumps in the range. Therefore, with correct sizing and use of the Hands-free Collection Cup it should support a comfortable pumping experience. Wearable, Lightweight: Amongst the lightest collection cups available (2.7oz each) and designed to fit comfortably and discreetly in your bra. Product 2: 105 degree angle adapts better to the shape of your breast and helps milk flow more easily

Seek advice and support from your lactation consultant / breastfeeding specialist if you experience discomfort or soreness when pumping. At times I produce a lot of milk, can I pause the pump to empty the full cup?Yes. The Solo™ Hands-free pump does not shut off automatically when the milk collection cup is full. However, because of the Hands-free Collection Cup’s transparent design and side scale measurement indicator, it makes it easy to monitor how much has been collected and pause the pumping when the collection cup is full. Just continue your pumping session once the collection cup is emptied. When your breast shield fits correctly, your nipple will be centered in the breast shield tunnel and will move freely during pumping.

No. It is not possible to convert the Solo™ Hands-free into a double pump. If this is tried a significant loss in vacuum could occur impacting how much milk is able to be expressed during pumping sessions. Does my Solo™ Hands-free pump also work with the classic bottle pumping set? The Hands-free Collection Cup should be boiled for 10 minutes before first use, washed after every use (hand wash or dishwash), and sanitised once per day (boil for 10 minutes or microsteam). Is the Hands-free Collection Cup dishwasher safe?Product 1: REPLACE REGULARLY: Medela recommends replacing your membranes every 3-6 months, depending on your pumping frequency During the expression phase, pump at your Maximum Comfort Vacuum, which is the highest breast pump setting you can use while remaining comfortable. In research, this was found to remove a similar amount of milk as a baby does during breastfeeding. 7,8 It is well-established through supportive research, including a randomized-controlled trial¹⁰, that the Symphony PLUS ® hospital-grade (multi-user) pump is a key driver in assisting mom to initiate, establish and maintain her milk supply. While the Symphony PLUS ® breast pump has been researched and innovative changes have been made many times over the last 50 years, the breast shield has remained the same. That posed the question, “could the shield be optimized?”