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1. Sorte PERSONAL BREASTFEEDING MONITOR USER MANUAL MilkSense PERSONAL BREASTFEEDING MONITOR Thank you for choosing MilkSense the world s first breastfeeding monitor MilkSense is not a medical device but should be used as an aid to breastfeeding as it can offer insight and reassurance about the amount of breastmilk that you are producing and the amount of breastmilk that your baby is consuming Much like adults consume different amounts of food and liquids in 24 hours babies consume different amounts of milk with each feeding in a 24 hour day All results obtained from the device should not be used exclusively in making important decisions about your baby s health and development It is important that you continue with regular follow up visits with your healthcare professional to ensure that your baby is growing and developing properly Whether or not you are breastfeeding exclusively you should pay attention to the following average number of feedings per day number of wet diapers and bowel movements per day amount of time sleeping between feedings does your baby appear lethargic versus active and alert does your baby have an overall healthy appearance weight gain and overall growth and development etc These topics should be discussed regularly with your healthcare professional as MilkSense cannot substitute the advice of a healthcare professional However the data collected by MilkSense can help you and your he2. 30 6 2 Bscale 32 7 Warranty 33 8 Parts list cerien 34 8 1 Replaceable parts 34 8 2 Ordering parts sessies siss 34 8 3 Changing the sponge in the cradle 34 9 Technical data csini 35 9 1 MilkSense 33 35 9 2 Bscale u nennen nenne 36 Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 23 Safety Precautions MilkSense I WARNING Never use MilkSense in combination with any other medical electronic devices or aids such as e Implanted artificial cardiac pacemakers e Electronic life support systems e Electrocardiogram equipment WARNING MilkSense may cause these devices to malfunction WARNING ENSURE that your baby is in a secure place while handling the MilkSense monitor I WARNING e MilkSense is NOT a substitute for medical advice or for additional supervision advice Be sure to undergo routine checkups with your healthcare professional Weigh your baby at least once every month on a professional scale to record weight changes with your healthcare professional e Avoid relying on MilkSense alone for any important decision about your baby s care e Do not stop breastfeeding if the monitor shows no reading e Pay attention to signs of behavioral changes exhibited by your baby and not just to the readings registered by the monitor Inadequate breastfeeding poses the immediate risk of dehydration of your baby Seek immediate medical help if any be
3. e ENSURE that the sponges are moist if needed add electrode solution to the cradle e If the duration of the breastfeeding is likely to exceed 1 hour then an interim measurement should be taken or else the reference measurement will become obsolete In order to take an interim measurement you will need to reset the monitor by pressing both the Setup Button and the Result Button 4 simultaneously When you have completed breastfeeding please take a final measurement and Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 16 observe the quantity of milk consumed Repeated measurements show the state of the breast compared to the initial reference measurement of that same breast e The monitor senses the volume of alveoli in the breast whereas the milk in the ducts is not taken into account Normally the milk ducts only fill after the start of breastfeeding and empty during breastfeeding Thus this process will not affect accuracy e Measure as close as possible to the start and end of breastfeeding wait 1 4 minutes after the end of breastfeeding except in the case of measuring both breasts which is described below 3 2 5 Measuring both breasts If you intend to breastfeed from both sides during a feeding expecting to take less than 1 hour combined it is recommended to measure both sides BEFORE and AFTER the entire session After measuring one side return the monitor to its cradle for several seconds
4. Wait for the download to complete Then click CALIBRATE enabled after 3 breastfeeding sessions with consistent MilkSense and Bscale data A VY mark should appear beside the CALIBRATE button once calibration has been achieved otherwise further combined measurements with MilkSense and Bscale may be required to achieve reliable calibration accuracy It is recommended to periodically re calibrate your monitor Each time you choose to re calibrate the monitor will recalculate the calibration factor to your breasts This will ensure the most accurate readings and results Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 95 lt 4 3 Manual calibration In case you do not have access to a computer you may calibrate your monitor manually by using the Setup Button on the MilkSense monitor You will need to know the amount of milk that was expressed consumed from the breast preferably by weighing your baby before and after feeding Using a breastmilk pump is not recommended since in most cases at the time chosen for pumping the breast is not in a normal state often suffering from engorgement or mechanical stress Manual calibration is only possible within one hour after the milk measurement is acquired and may be successful only if the amount of milk expressed is sufficient 1 70z 50ml or more and accurately verified The manual calibration calculates only one calibration factor for both sides w
5. clicking the button a colon sign will appear beside the letter L or R on the display of the monitor The mark is cancelled by clicking the Result Button once After downloading the data from the monitor to your computer the lines on the computer screen that refer the second twin feeding marked with a double click will appear with a twin sign Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 18 4 Calibration It is necessary to calibrate the MilkSense monitor to your individual biology to improve the accuracy of the readings Every woman is unique according to the size and shape of her breasts depth of alveoli BMI etc Please follow the instructions carefully The calibration can be performed either after automatic data collection or after manual entry as described below 4 1 What calibration means Using the MilkSense monitor on the breast prior to calibration is like having an accurate gauge without scales The initial results of the measurements are not scaled properly before you perform the calibration In order to determine the settings specific to your biology it is necessary to first compare the measurements taken by the monitor with a verified method that can indicate how much milk is expressed from the breast With this information the system identifies your calibration factor and modifies the settings accordingly After proper calibration the monitor only requires measurem
6. indicator to reset However the calibration parameters and history of measurements are retained in the monitor s memory Three AAA Alkaline batteries should last approximately three months with typical use Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 10 3 Taking a Breast Measurement 3 1 What does MilkSense measure The MilkSense monitor measures changes in the alveoli in order to determine the amount of milk your baby receives from the breast The measurement applies a very low current and cannot affect your body or your breastmilk Similar currents are formed by radio waves which already exist in the air around us and the rates are well below recommended exposure limits 3 2 Taking a breast measurement The monitor should be placed on the breast for 10 seconds before breastfeeding and for another 10 seconds after breastfeeding to acquire the result The accuracy of the measurement will depend on consistent usage as described below 3 2 1 Correct body posture during measurement The posture of your body greatly influences the accuracy of the measurement Please follow these instructions carefully 1 Remove breast from clothing 2 Sit upright preferably without en a support for your back Limp arm 3 The arm on the side of the breast you are measuring should be limp so that the pectoral muscle of the breast i Hold with is relaxed opposite hand 4 Hold the monitor with the opposit
7. to fully moisten the electrodes and then measure the other side The lower part of the display shows the chosen side L R and the reference status the small mark ref appears after the initial measurement of each side The milk result refers only to the chosen side Results of the other side can be viewed by pressing the Left Right Button and then on the relevant inquiry button beside the display Press Result Button 4 to show fed milk Capacity Button _ to show level Setup Button 2 to show time since last measurement 3 2 6 The Result or Previous Result Button The Result Previous Result Button shows the feeding amount currently measured or previously measured When the display is off or in time mode one click on the Result Button will show the current result of milk Clicking once more on the button will show the previous measurement result for two seconds 3 2 7 The Capacity Button The Capacity Button _ shows the estimated amount of milk in the breast by simply comparing the current measurement result with all previous measurement results since the time the batteries were inserted In order to start assessing the breast afresh you may remove Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 17 and reinsert the batteries The results are measured for each breast separately Correct capacity results also depends on proper calibration see Section 4 Calibration NOTE This functio
8. to the shape of your breast seo 2 3 2 4 Measurement operation oo eeesessssesessteesecessececesessseeeeeeessceeeeeaeaceeeeeaeees ves 15 3 2 5 Measuring both breasts 17 3 2 6 The result or previous result button sell 3 2 7 The capacity button iiis eee sa VE 3 2 8 Empty display and clear function 18 3 2 9 Time indicator oes s 18 3 2 10 Twin breastfeeding ze 18 A Calibration 0 s19 4 1 What calibration means oe s 19 4 2 Automatic calibration using the Bscale unnnsessssenenensesenenenennnnenenennennnennnn 19 4 2 1 Software installation oo eesti 20 4 2 2 Attaching the Bscale to an infant carseat 20 4 2 3 Weighing empty Carseat oes 21 4 2 4 Weighing baby 22 4 2 5 Weighing baby after breastfeeding 24 4 3 Manual calibration oo eee 26 5 Using the MilkSuite computer software ner 4 5 1 Changing units from ml to OZ 21 5 2 Explanation of tables and graphs welt 5 2 1 Breastfeeding data wilt 5 2 2 Consumption u 28 5 2 3 Last 24 hours 28 5 2 4 Productivity 28 5 2 5 Capacity 28 5 2 6 Baby s weight 28 5 3 Advanced options cesses 29 5 3 1 Enter verified milk values 29 5 3 2 Remove false records 29 5 3 3 Import data from old file 30 6 Troubleshooting eeeeee 30 6 1 MilkSense monitor
9. aby Weighing does not appear mode the weight must be more than 4 4lbs 2kg Hold the Bscale slightly above the ground Avoid any interference to the weight measurement and 2 Readings require holding hold steady for several Bscale steady Scale window is not The scale passed the time responsive limit for the balance to be valid Weighing results not 1 Problem in zero repeatable balancing at start of the run seconds Click Cancel or close the window and start it again by clicking the RUN SCALE button 1 Validate that during zero balancing the handle rests in its cradle 2 Device is not in line with 2 Attach the device to the the center of mass 3 Excessive twist or load moved the sensor out of the center center of the baby seat handle 3 Check that the sensor bar is in correct position or try to move the arm to center Communication fault USB cable disconnected or Disconnect and reconnect not fully inserted the USB cable Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 32 7 Warranty 1 Year limited warranty This is a single user product Use by more than one person may present a health risk and performance questions and voids the warranty This product is warranted by WeCare Inc to the original retail purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period of one 1 year from the date of purchase In the
10. aking a MilkSense measurement According to the shape of your breast you may need to extend the length of the locator bar by sliding it outward to one of three positions After adjusting the position of the locator bar it should remain the same in all subsequent measurements Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 13 Case A Upper edge the areola Fold Line Case B Fold Line edge the areola Figure 8 Comparing the fold line of the breast with the upper edge of the areola In cases where the fold line is BELOW your areola as shown in Fig 8 Case A the locator bar should be fully closed if the upper edge of the areola marked with an arrow in Fig 8 Case A is higher than the fold line of the breast In cases where the fold line is ABOVE your areola as shown in Fig 8 Case B please extend the locator bar according to the shortest length possible that matches that distance as specified in Fig 8 Case B The electrodes of the monitor should touch the breast just above the height of the fold line Thus the measurement location is not too far above the areola and yet not too near the hanging section of the breast Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 14 3 2 4 Measurement operation Figure 9 Holding MilkSense The accuracy of the monitor is greatly affected by the proper and consistent placement on the breast Please read and fo
11. alth care professional understand and better evaluate any breastfeeding production and or consumption issues as well as develop better strategies in your breastfeeding efforts We hope you enjoy using MilkSense and that it reduces any concerns you may have about breastfeeding Our hope is that it helps support and encourages your breastfeeding experience For additional information please consult our website www milksense com or call 1 844 411 MILK 1 844 411 6455 Our Customer Care Team is standing by 24 7 to help you with any questions or concerns you may have Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 de Table of contents Safety precautions MilkSenise 4 0 asien 04 Safety precautions Electrode solution i seeria era riie 05 Safety precautions Bscale n n een ns 06 1 Know your unit 07 1 1 MilkSense 07 1 2 Bscale wo 08 2 Setting up your monitor 09 2 1 Adding fluid to the cradle 09 2 2 Inserting batteries 10 2 2 1 Battery replacement 10 3 Taking a breast measurement lt 11 3 1 What does MilkSense measure 11 3 2 Taking a breast measurement eeeee sa 11 3 2 1 Correct body posture during measurement wT 3 2 2 How to position the electrodes on the breast unneen ee 3 2 3 Adjusting the locator bar according
12. cale handle sits in its socket and is in an UPRIGHT POSITION Click the RUN SCALE button Wait until zero balancing is achieved before touching the device Select the mode Weigh baby for milk usually selected automatically Hold the handle of the Bscale and raise the seat with your baby slightly above ground level so the weight of the seat and baby together can be recorded the carseat should not touch the ground during the measurement Avoid any possible interference to the weight measurement for example avoid leaning the seat against your legs The measurement of milk weight will appear after stability is obtained Finally lower the infant carseat to the ground Click the OK button in order to store the milk weight in the baby file 8 Remove your baby from the infant carseat TIP We recommend that you weigh your baby with the least amount of clothing and toys as possible as different layers of clothing will affect baby s weight Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 24 In order to view the expressed milk intake please click on the Breastfeeding Data tab After acquiring the results of 3 SUCCESSFUL BREASTFEEDING SESSIONS ON EACH SIDE follow the steps below in order to perform the calibration itself Run the MilkSuite software and connect the MilkSense monitor to the computer using the supplied USB cable Click READ MILKSENSE
13. d information on every feeding that has been measured using the MilkSense monitor The Date column displays the date of each feeding The Time column specifies the time when the feeding started The Duration column displays the feeding duration in minutes based on the times of the Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 97 measurements with MilkSense The Capacity column indicates in a percentage how much the breast was filled with milk before the relevant feeding The Milk Fed column displays the amount of milk consumed in the units chosen either milliliters or ounces The Total value refers to the sum of measured feeding in one day The Notes column will indicate when a feeding was marked for a twin feeding and which feedings were also weighed using the Bscale 5 2 2 Consumption This chart will show you the average amount of milk consumed per feeding on a particular day You can choose the time period that you want to learn more about by clicking in the date boxes on the chart 5 2 3 Last 24 hours This chart will display for you the actual amounts of milk that your baby consumed throughout the past twenty four hours 5 2 4 Productivity This chart will provide you with a clear comparison of how your right breast produces milk compared with your left breast This is not a daily value but rather an average taken from all readings with the MilkSense monitor This is d
14. e hand to the breast side that you are measuring Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 11 3 2 2 How to position the electrodes on the breast When placing the monitor on the breast the locator bar should be pointing to the center of the upper edge of the areola see Fig 6 and the electrodes placed in contact with the upper part of the breast The four electrodes should be aligned horizontally and in complete contact with the breast see Fig 6 It is important to ALWAYS perform all measurements in the same position over the upper part of the breast 3 2 3 Adjusting the locator bar according to the shape of your breast MilkSense MUST be placed in line with your breast s FOLD LINE The fold line is an imaginary horizontal line drawn from the point where your breasts connect to your sternum En _ npo ___FoldLine Locator Bar 0 Figure 6 Electrode placement Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 12 The fold line of the breast is easily found by identifying the location where the bottom of the breast connects with the sternum While looking in a mirror place your thumb on the location where the bottom of the breast connects with the sternum While keeping your thumb in place extend the rest of your fingers horizontally into a straight line over the breast That is the fold line Fold Line Figure 7 Fold line See tutorial video T
15. ent before and after breastfeeding in order to find the changes in milk content of the breast 4 2 Automatic calibration using the Bscale The recommended way to collect the data required for calibration is by using the Bscale a USB weighing device for a baby in an infant carseat The main purpose of the Bscale is to weigh your baby before and after breastfeeding and thus provide verified input of the quantity of milk that is consumed from the breast The Bscale attaches to the handle of an infant carseat the combination is safe at home only and connects to a computer It is recommended to repeat the procedure at least 3 times for each breast to achieve calibration total 6 feedings Before you begin please visit www milksense com downloads to download and install the required MilkSense software Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 19 4 2 1 Software installation The Bscale device can only function when connected via the appropriate USB cable to a computer that runs the MilkSuite software The software is available for download at www milksense com downloads Please install the software first by running the setup program 4 2 2 Attaching the Bscale to an infant carseat An infant carseat with a handle intended for securing babies in a vehicle can be used for weighing purposes Place the carseat near the computer where the MilkSuite software is installed Attach the palm of the Bscale device to the
16. event of a defect WeCare will repair or at WeCare s option replace this product without charge for such replacement parts or labor Purchaser shall bear all expense for returning this product to WeCare This warranty does not apply to any product used commercially or which has been subjected to misuse abuse or alteration ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO A DURATION OF 90 DAYS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE Before you make a claim under this warranty it may save time and expense to call WeCare Customer Care toll free at 1 844 411 MILK 6455 You may also call this number for additional information concerning this warranty If you wish to make a claim under this warranty you must return this product to WeCare with a return authorization number received from WeCare Customer Care prepaid together with your dated bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a brief statement of the problem to the following address WeCare Inc ATTENTION Returns amp Service 2450 Cohen Street Montreal Quebec HAR 2N6 Canada Call first for an authorization number Returns are NOT accepted without an authorization number Questions Contact us at www milksense co
17. handle of the baby seat and lock with the fixing band as shown in Fig 10 In its correct position the handle of the device should rest in its socket pointing upwards Figure 10 Attaching the Bscale to an infant carseat handle Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 20 4 2 3 Weighing empty carseat See tutorial video Weighing empty carseat Whenever you run the MilkSuite software a baby file is automatically opened and is ready to record every weight measurement The weighing of the empty infant carseat needs to be done only once for each baby file and needs to be repeated only if the weight of the baby seat is changed For first time use the empty seat needs to be weighed WARNING Please ensure that the MilkSense monitor is NOT connected to the computer during breast measurements WARNING Please ensure that the cable is not near your baby s face or neck and is out of baby s reach 1 Run the MilkSuite software connect the device to the computer using the USB cable provided and wait for the RUN SCALE button to become active 2 ENSURE that the Bscale handle sits in its socket and is in an UPRIGHT POSITION 3 Click the RUN SCALE button For the first 3 seconds the zero balancing process will take place and you should not touch the device or its handle 4 Change the mode selected in the upper part of the active windo
18. havioral changes are seen in your baby Be aware that improper use of the monitor may show false readings of milk availability consumption Refer to the instructions for proper calibration of the monitor e Not for use with children under 4 4lbs 2kg e Not for use with colostrum The monitor is not suitable for premature babies Keep the monitor and its accessories out of the reach of children The monitor and its accessories contain small parts that present a choking hazard Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 ve e If the electrode solution should accidently get in your eyes or your baby s eyes immediately rinse with plenty of clean water e Do not ingest the electrode solution Store it in a safe place and out of reach of children e Avoid touching the electrodes when the monitor is connected to the computer with the USB cable e Remove batteries from the monitor when it will not be in use for a long period of time to prevent battery spill inside the monitor CAUTION e Avoid wetting the sponges with any fluid other than the specific fluid supplied The monitor is not suitable for monitoring other parts of the body only the breast e Do not disassemble repair or remodel the monitor e For reasons of hygiene avoid sharing the monitor with others Safety Precautions Electrode Solution WARNING Please DO NOT use this device if you have an allergy to any of the following ingredie
19. hich is suitable in most cases accuracy may be impaired if the two breasts are not similar only automatic calibration handles all cases Follow these steps for manual calibration 1 Press and hold the Setup Button for 4 seconds to enter the setup calibration mode and keep the button pressed If after 4 seconds an error message appears it indicates there is no appropriate value of measurement to refer to In this mode the calibration factors for the two breast sides can be modified as one The change is effective for all subsequent measurements until you modify the setup again 2 The last feeding amount that was measured appears on the display and you can change this value to reach the amount you consider to be correct Changing the number that should correspond to the volume of milk consumed during the last feeding is done in steps by pressing on the Left or Right Buttons while still pressing the Setup Button 2 In case a change in units is desired change between fluid ounce oz to milliliter ml or vice versa then press the Capacity Button _ for one second while keeping the Setup Button X pressed 3 When the Setup Button X is released the calibration factor is updated Release the button when the correct amount of fed milk appears on the Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 26 display In order to abort the update return the monitor to its cradle bef
20. id to the sponge in base cradle 4 Return the monitor to its cradle in order to reduce evaporation 5 Re soak the sponge twice per week or as needed in order to keep fresh fluid in the cradle WARNING Avoid wetting the sponge with any fluid other than the specific electrode fluid supplied Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 0 2 2 Inserting Batteries Figure 5 MilkSense batteries See tutorial video Inserting batteries 1 Open the battery cover by sliding it outwards 2 Install three new AAA Alkaline batteries with correct polarity as marked inside the battery compartment 3 Slide the battery cover back to close Upon correct battery placement the display will show 0 00 The display light will go off after 30 seconds I WARNING e Incorrect placement of the batteries can damage the device e Do not mix old and new batteries and do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable ni cad ni mh etc batteries 2 2 1 Battery replacement When the low battery warning appears the batteries will soon become too weak for correct operation Replace all three AAA Alkaline batteries immediately after performing the last measurement in a breastfeeding session Please note that removing the batteries causes the reference measurement the data collected in the measurement before breastfeeding to expire Also replacing batteries causes the breast capacity
21. ight is not turned on when taking the monitor out of the cradle Possible causes 1 Unsteady measurement conditions indicated with ai sign on the display 2 Milk ducts in the breast are filled during measurement 3 Local distortions in the breast just below the electrodes Possible causes 1 There are no batteries in the MilkSense monitor 2 General USB failure Monitor is locked when held in the cradle or connected via USB cable The monitor is resting in the wrong orientation in the cradle 1 Measure with correct posture of the body at the exact same point on the breast each time Use the monitor in relaxed conditions 2 Avoid measuring if the breast drips Pay attention to your emotions and state of mind that influence your breast activity and that cause milk ducts to be filled 3 As a last possibility consider changing the location of electrodes 0 39 inches 1 cm to the right or left and stick to it in all measurements 1 Insert 3 new AAA Alkaline batteries into the MilkSense monitor 2 Check the USB cable by replacing with another micro USB cable Remove the USB cable and take the monitor out of its cradle in order to operate Place the monitor in the cradle so that the display is in line with the MilkSense logo side of the cradle Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 31 6 2 Bscale No reading weight result 1 In B
22. isplayed as a percentage and takes all feedings into consideration 5 2 5 Capacity This chart displays the average potential amount of milk available to your baby and is displayed in three hour increments for the past twenty four hours Please note that 0 means that there is an absence of data and not absence of breastfeeding capability The more readings taken with MilkSense at different times of the day will help establish a more accurate calculation of your milk potential 5 2 6 Baby s weight This graph will show you your child s growth over time The weights will be displayed in units of pounds or grams depending on your choice of units The points on the graph indicate the average result from each day Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 28 5 3 Advanced options 5 3 1 Enter verified milk values Here you can enter the results from weighing your baby using a third party high quality baby scale that cannot connect with the software a scale other than the Bscale You can find the weight of the milk that was fed by weighing your baby before and after breastfeeding In addition you should measure with MilkSense on the breast before and after feeding If the scale is indeed accurate then it is recommended to fill in the results as follows 1 Connect MilkSense to your computer using the USB cable provided and download the latest feeding data from your monitor 2 Click on lt TOOLS gt
23. ksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 925 6 Hold the handle of the Bscale and raise the seat with your baby slightly above ground level so the weight of the seat and baby together can be recorded the carseat should not touch the ground during the measurement Avoid any possible interference to the weight measurement for example avoid leaning the seat against your legs After the baby s weight is displayed as soon as stability is sensed you can lower the infant carseat to the ground Please return the handle to its socket 7 Click the OK button in order to store the weight of the baby in the baby file 8 You can now take a reference measurement and then breastfeed your baby TIP We recommend that you weigh your baby with the least amount of clothing and toys as possible as different layers of clothing will affect baby s weight To view a graph of your baby s weight gain over time click the Baby s Weight tab Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 99s 4 2 5 Weighing baby after breastfeeding After breastfeeding your baby should be re weighed to determine the increase in weight due to the milk intake Assuming your baby is ready to be seated follow the steps below 1 2 7 Place your baby in the infant carseat and fasten the harnesses With the MilkSense monitor perform the second measurement on your breast to collect data for calibration ENSURE that the Bs
24. llow the following steps carefully 1 The monitor should be placed in the cradle to ensure that all the electrodes are sufficiently wet The correct time for measurement is just before breastfeeding However if milk starts to drip or you feel that the breast is engorged it is too late to obtain an accurate measurement Therefore wait until the next feeding to take a measurement 2 Hold the monitor in your palm with your thumb in front of the monitor below the screen and with your fingers laying in a natural position across the monitor as shown in Fig 9 Press the Left or Right button see Fig 1 that is located below your third finger according to the side of breast that you choose The chosen side letter L or R will appear on the screen and a hand symbol will appear showing that the monitor is ready for contact with the breast If you change your mind about the side you want to measure simply change hands and press the other side button In order to abort the procedure you may press any button next to the display After 30 seconds the display will turn off and you will need to press the Left Right button again in order to resume the measurement 3 To make good body contact point the locator bar to the upper edge of the areola of the breast and press all four electrodes against the Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 15 skin as described in 3 2 3 Apply gentle press
25. m or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 33 8 Parts List 8 1 Replaceable parts MilkSense Monitor 120610 Bscale 082510 MilkSense Cradle 120611 MilkSense Sponges 120612 Electrode Solution 150ml 011144 Micro USB Cable 111377 8 2 Ordering parts In the US and Canada if your retailer does not carry the parts you need you can place a credit card order by phone by calling 1 844 411 MILK 6455 In other countries please contact your local distributor Visit www milksense com for a list of worldwide MilkSense distributors 8 3 Changing the sponge in the cradle 1 To change a sponge remove all 5 screws from the bottom of the cradle 2 Gently separate the 2 pieces that form the cradle separate blue upper portion from white bottom portion 3 Remove the old sponge and replace it with a new one 4 Put both parts of the cradle back together and replace the 5 screws Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 34 9 Technical Data 9 1 MilkSense Model MS001 1 Package contents MilkSense monitor and cradle Bscale 2x bottles of electrode solution 2x replacement sponges micro USB Cable user manual s Technical description The MilkSense monitor measures changes in the milk alveoli in order to determine the amount of milk the baby receives from the breast by tracing changes in tetra wire capacitance and resistance of the tissue before and after breastfeeding The monitor transmits 40 KHz and 20 KHz
26. n assumes that in at least one previous measurement the breast was empty and that the composition of the breast tissue has not changed since then If not enough previous measurements are available then the empty result mark is shown 3 2 8 Empty display and clear function When the display shows the sign it means there is no fresh reference value for one of the breasts In such a situation the measurement that comes first is interpreted as a reference measurement for the chosen breast side The reference value expires after one hour In the event that you wish to perform a new reference measurement sooner than one hour you can click the Setup Button together with the Result Button 4 The two buttons pressed simultaneously act as a reset button only for the reference value 3 2 9 Time indicator Immediately after the monitor is removed from the cradle the display shows the length of time in hours and minutes which has passed since the last measurement and which side of breast was measured After choosing the side of breast it is possible to view the time that has elapsed since the last measurement by pressing the Setup Button 4 and immediately releasing it 3 2 10 Twin breastfeeding If two babies are being fed it is possible to mark the feedings of one of the babies To do so when starting the measurement double click the left or right measurement button either before or after feeding After double
27. nts found in electrode solution Water 79 45 Ethanol 20 Sodium Chloride 0 5 Potassium Sorbate 0 05 CAUTION FLAMMABLE e Keep away from heat sparks or open flame e Store at room temperature e KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN e FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY Avoid contact with eyes If this occurs rinse thoroughly with water e Discontinue use if rash or irritation occurs Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 252 Safety Precautions Bscale WARNING e The Bscale must be disconnected from the infant carseat when the seat is being used in the car or while in motion e Do not use the Bscale if it is damaged in any way e The Bscale is not a substitute for medical advice or for additional supervision advice Be sure to undergo routine checkups with your healthcare professional Weigh your baby at least once every month on a professional scale to record weight changes with your healthcare professional CHOKING HAZARD the device contains small parts e Maximum weight of baby carseat should be less than 20kg 44lbs e Avoid unnecessary movements that may put your baby at risk Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 abe 1 Know Your Unit 1 1 MilkSense Battery Compartment Left Button amp Right Button USB Socket _ gt Green LED Capacity Button Pressure Indicator Result Button Setup Button Electr
28. ode Adjustable Locator Bar Sponge Figure 1 MilkSense Monitor and Cradle Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 TE Showing Breast Baby Battery Setup previous capacity feeding low mode result view view Change in breast volume Warning Is positive Not calibrated negative feeding ie Milliliter Unsteady units when measurement calibrated correctly Left breast Right breast chosen measure chosen Left side Measuring is possible Right side reference is by attaching device reference is established to breast established Figure 2 MilkSense LCD Screen 1 2 Bscale ee ee e N Handle O Handle Socket USB Socket Palm Figure 3 Bscale Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 Be 2 Setting Up Your Monitor 2 1 Adding fluid to the cradle The purpose of the fluid is to prepare the skin and electrode contacts for steady conductivity in order to facilitate an accurate electrical measurement 1 Remove the monitor from its cradle 2 Add one to two 1 2 capfuls of solution to the left and separately to the right sponge in the cradle You will see the fluid travel upwards towards the center of the cradle and the sponge will change color slightly RA Mik g ne Was Figure 4 Adding liquid 3 ENSURE that the sponge is saturated you can check with your finger that the sponge is moist See tutorial video Adding flu
29. ore releasing the Setup Button otherwise the calibration can be corrected by repeating steps 1 3 After successful calibration the warning sign A disappears meaning you can read the results of milk quantities in true units of ounces milliliters 5 Using the MilkSuite computer software Please visit our website www milksense com downloads to download the MilkSuite software The software allows a full communication with MilkSense and Bscale enables you to see the history of all your feedings and the progression of your baby s growth All operations with the software are automatically saved therefore there is no save button All measurements are stored in a baby file default file is first baby which you can change by clicking the lt File gt and lt New gt buttons on the upper menu bar It is recommended to keep a backup copy of your baby s file Next enter your child s name and date of birth in the appropriate boxes in the upper right corner of the homepage 5 1 Changing units from ml to oz In order to change the units of the MilkSense monitor from milliliter ml to fluid ounce oz connect the monitor to the computer using the USB cable provided and choose units oz lb on the top menu bar and press READ MILKSENSE MilkSense will then operate with ounce units The action can be reversed in a similar manner 5 2 Explanation of tables and graphs 5 2 1 Breastfeeding data This table presents detaile
30. posing to general waste environment protection Electrodes and metallic parts are made of stainless steel that should be recycled after use in order to protect the environment 9 2 Bscale model BS001 1 Technical Description USB operated hanging scale designed to weigh baby before and after breastfeeding by lifting the baby in an infant carseat Maximum load 44 lbs 20 kg Rated supply voltage 5 Vdc sourced from USB cable Operating Temperature Humidity 59 F to 86 F 15 C to 30 C 30 to 65 RH Storage Temperature Humidity 39 2 F to 104 F 4 C to 40 C 10 to 95 RH Weight Approximately 0 2 lbs 0 1 kg External Dimensions 7 9 x 5 9 x 2 8 in 20 x 15 x 7 cm Al Applied part type BF Avoid disposing to general waste environment protection metallic parts should be recycled after use in order to protect the environment Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 36 Contact Us WeCare Inc 2450 Cohen Street Montreal Quebec HAR2N6 Canada 1 844 411 MILK 6455 www milksense com MS001 E04 1501
31. signals to the breast tissue at an electric current of about 0 5 mA and measures the response signals via electrodes contact over the skin The measurement is sensitive to the average volume of milk alveoli in the breast Power supply 3 Alkaline AAA batteries Rated supply voltage 4 5 Vdc Internally powered equipment Display of milk intake by baby 0 to 19 9 oz 0 to 999 ml Display of breastmilk content 0 to 99 9 oz 0 to 1999 ml Battery life Approximately 3 months Service Electrode solution should be poured onto sponges every 2 3 days Sponges should be replaced by the user every 3 months Sponges and electrode solution are available at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 Memory size Up to 1500 measurements exceeding this number overrides older data Operating temperature humidity 59 F to 86 F 15 C to 30 C 30 to 65 RH Storage temperature humidity 39 2 F to 104 F 4 C to 40 C 10 to 95 RH Weight Approximately 1 1 lbs 0 5 kg External dimensions 5 91 x 3 94 x 3 53 in 15 x 10 x 9 cm Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 35 Method of cleaning Clean plastic parts with alcohol and clean the electrodes with boiling water The electrode solution supports sterilization of the parts during use Ingredients of the electrode solution Water 79 45 Ethanol 20 Sodium Chloride 0 5 Potassium Sorbate 0 05 Applied Part Type BF lt S Avoid dis
32. then click on lt Enter verified milk values gt 3 Choose the time of the MilkSense measurement from the MilkSense data list 4 Type the verified milk value and press lt Update gt The information is now stored in the baby file and will be used to decide on your best calibration settings when activating the lt CALIBRATE gt button on the homepage 5 3 2 Remove false records If you believe that a false measurement with MilkSense or weight with the Bscale has been recorded then there is the possibility to remove these results The MilkSense memory will not be modified however once you download the data to a specific baby file you can remove the false records The steps are as follows 1 Find the time of measurement and the side of breast 2 Click on lt TOOLS gt then click on lt Remove false records gt 3 Search the record you wish to remove and fill in its number shown in the first column then press lt delete gt Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 29 5 3 3 Import data from old file In case you have replaced your MilkSense device you will need to start up a new baby file in order to be able to transfer data In order to view data from your previous file and merge the information from the two files follow these steps 1 After you open the new baby file click on lt TOOLS gt then choose lt Import data from old file gt 2 Choose the old file and open it Once you ha
33. ure just enough to turn on the green pressure indicator light that will initiate the measurement Maintain the same amount of applied pressure until the end of the measurement 4 Once the monitor is attached to the body with sufficient pressure a green light will appear on the LED pressure indicator the display will show the letters SnS for two seconds and a 10 second countdown is shown until the end of the measurement a clicking sound serves for audible notice A chirp sound signals the end of the measurement 5 Remove the monitor from the breast and observe the output The letters REF mean that the current state of the breast has been recorded as reference valid for one hour and the time is considered the beginning of breastfeeding for the chosen side of breast Return the monitor to its cradle and start breastfeeding freely 6 Approximately 1 4 minutes after completing breastfeeding and after the breast has stopped dripping re measure the breast exactly as in the reference measurement repeat steps 2 4 At the end of the measurement the monitor will show the calculated amount of milk that your baby has consumed Note that until calibration is established this amount is in arbitrary units and should not be considered accurate see Section 4 Calibration NOTE Keep the MilkSense monitor in its cradle when not in use This ensures that the electrodes are ready for the next use and prevents fluid evaporation
34. ve followed these steps the current baby file has merged with the previous baby file and the software is able to communicate with the new MilkSense monitor 6 Troubleshooting 6 1 MilkSense Monitor Measurement countdown Skin is not wet or no Wet the electrodes by aborts in the middle with contact with electrodes filling the cradle with the error message supplied fluid and placing the monitor in the cradle for one minute Press the monitor on the breast until all four electrodes are in full contact with the skin Measurement countdown Battery is low A low Replace with 3 new AAA aborts in the middle with battery mark A should Alkaline batteries reset appear as well The result of breastfeeding Possible causes First try to perform correct quantity seems wrong 1 User did not follow the calibration and to follow instructions correctly instructions as accurately as possible If results 2 Calibration is not are not satisfactory try successful due to location changing the electrode of glandular tissue being location on your breast too far from the electrodes according to the place you feel fullest when you are late in breastfeeding Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 30 Unsteady results in repeated measurements The MilkSense monitor does not communicate with the computer with the USB cable connected The monitor does not react to any buttons pressed Display l
35. w to Weigh empty seat Questions Contact us at www milksense com or 1 844 411 MILK 6455 94 s Hold the handle of the Bscale and raise the empty seat into the air so the weight of the seat can be registered the carseat should not touch the ground during the measurement Avoid any possible interference to the weight measurement for example avoid leaning the seat against your legs The result will appear on the screen showing the weight of the empty seat You can then lower the infant carseat to the ground and leave the handle in its cradle Click the OK button to accept the weight of the seat and record it in the baby file 4 2 4 Weighing baby See tutorial video Weighing baby In order to record the growth progress of your baby or when you want to weigh your baby before breastfeeding follow these instructions 1 2 Place your baby in the infant carseat and fasten the harnesses Run the MilkSuite software connect the device to the computer using the USB cable provided and wait for the RUN SCALE button to become active ENSURE that the Bscale handle sits in its socket and is in an UPRIGHT POSITION Click the RUN SCALE button For the first 3 seconds the zero balancing process will take place and you should not touch the device or its handle Change the mode selected in the upper part of the active window to Weigh baby Questions Contact us at www mil
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