Healthy Habits: Breast Pump Safety

September is National Baby Safety Month. While most conversations are focused on a child’s safety at home and on-the-road, it’s important to also look at a child’s nutritional safety, especially when it comes to breast milk. This liquid gold is one of nature’s purest forms of nourishment; however, the way a mom expresses her milk during pumping could affect its purity.

 

To prevent contamination, moms are advised not to share or buy used pumps, and to avoid ‘open system’ pump where there is no barrier between the milk collection bottle and the pumping mechanism. In these open systems, breast milk can be exposed to the air and bacteria, and can actually backup into the tubing and pump – areas that are difficult to clean and can become a breeding ground for bacteria, mold and viruses. Instead, moms looking to buy a breast pump should invest in a closed-system pump.

These tips were brought to you by the Advanced Double Electric Breast Pump by Evenflo. This pump features a PerfectlyPure™ closed-system design that prevents milk backup and keeps milk as pure as nature intended. Moms who purchase the new Evenflo Advanced Double Electric Breast Pump will also receive free access to International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Shari Criso’s full length, online educational programs ($60 value) – “Simply Breastfeeding”™ and “Breast Pumps and Briefcases™.”