Avent ISIS User's Manual
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1. Using a breast pump takes practice you may need to make several attempts before you succeed but because ISIS is so simple and natural to use you will soon get used to expressing your milk Choose a time when you re not rushed and won t be interrupted Having your baby or a photograph of your baby nearby can help encourage let down Placing a warm cloth on the breasts for a few minutes before you start pumping can encourage milk flow and soothe painful breasts Warmth and relaxation can encourage milk flow Try expressing after a bath or shower Try expressing from one breast while your baby is feeding from the other or continue expressing just after a feed Repositioning the pump on the breast from time to time can help stimulate your milk ducts Practice with your pump to find the best technique for you However if the process becomes very painful stop and consult your breastfeeding advisor How to use the ISIS Manual Breast Pump Wash your hands thoroughly and make sure your breasts are clean Gently squeeze a little milk from each nipple to ensure milk ducts are not blocked Make sure you have sterilised and carefully assembled your pump exactly as shown in sections 3 and 6 Consult the Hints to help you succeed section Relax in a comfortable chair leaning slightly forward use cushions to support your back Make sure you have a glass of water nearby Press the funnel and Let down Massage Cushion o2. i 14 Other helpful products from Philips AVENT Philips AVENT ISIS Out amp About Manual Breast Pump Set for expressing and transporting breast milk AVENT Breast Milk Baby Food Containers for storage of breast milk or baby food in the fridge or freezer AVENT VIA Breast Milk Storage for expressed milk storage and transport 14 AVENT ISIS Breast Shell Set 2 pairs with Ultrasoft Backing Cushion to protect sore cracked nipples help ease engorgement and collect leaking breast milk POR AVENT Nipple Protectors to protect sore cracked nipples during breastfeeding small and standard sizes AVENT Ultra Comfort Disposable Breast Pads unique ULTRA absorbent core guarantees total dryness and comfort Remember Having your first baby is the greatest life change you will ever experience The first few weeks can be emotional and you may receive confusing conflicting advice from well meaning friends and relatives Trust in yourself and get help from your midwife health visitor breastfeeding advisor or other mothers who have breastfed Further reading and useful information Bestfeeding Getting Breastfeeding Right for You Mary Renfrew Chloe Fisher and Suzanne Arms 12 99 ISBN 0890879559 Breastfeeding for Beginners Caroline Deacon 7 99 ISBN 0007136080 The NCT Book of Breastfeeding Mary Smale 8 99 ISBN 0091825695 National Childbirth Trust Breastfeeding
3. screw ring and dome cap and attach onto the body of the Airflex Bottle or the VIA Adaptor and Cup see below Storing your milk in the freezer To store in the freezer use a sealing disc in place of the teat and dome cap or use a Sterilised VIA Lid to seal the VIA Cup The storage containers should be clearly labelled with the date and time of expression and older milk used up first NEVER refreeze breast milk DO NOT add fresh breast milk to already frozen milk ALWAYS discard any milk that is left over at the end of a feed Feeding your baby your expressed breast milk If breast milk has been stored in an AVENT Breast Milk Ta comm Container replace the sealing disc with a sterilised Airflex Teat Alternatively replace the VIA Lid with a sterilised VIA Adaptor screw ring dome cap and Airflex Teat Frozen breast milk should be defrosted overnight in the refrigerator However in an emergency it can be defrosted in a jug of hot water Once thawed use within 24 hours Breast milk can be heated in the same way as any other bottle feed Stand the Airflex Bottle or VIA Feeding System in a bowl of hot water or alternatively for a safe and fast way to warm feeds in a Philips AVENT Bottle and Baby Food Warmer IMPORTANT Milk or food will heat faster in VIA Cups than in standard feeding bottles containers Always check milk or food temperature before feeding Never heat milk in a microwave as this may destroy valuable nutrients
4. Line 0870 444 8708 La Leche League 020 7242 1278 24 hr helpline Association of Breastfeeding Mothers 0870 401 7711 Tamba Twins and Multiple Births Association 0870 770 3305 Bliss The Premature Baby Charity Parent Support Helpline 0500 618140 Crysis National organisation giving advice on crying babies 0207 404 5011 9 a m to 10 p m Guide to Breastfeeding DVD As well as instruction on all aspects of breastfeeding this 15 minute film features interviews with real life mothers who describe their own personal breastfeeding experiences and how they overcame common problems Only available direct from Philips AVENT for 3 to cover P amp P Call free on 0800 289064 for credit card sales 15
5. and antibodies In addition the uneven heating may cause hot spots in the liquid which could cause burns to the throat Never immerse a frozen milk container or VIA Cup in boiling water as this may cause it to crack split Never put boiling water directly into a VIA Cup allow to cool for around 20 minutes before filling 11 12 Choosing the right teat for your baby 13 Troubleshooting guide AVENT Airflex Teats can be used on both the Airflex Feeding Bottle and VIA Feeding System AVENT Teats are clearly numbered on the side to Lack of suction indicate flow rate No milk being expressed NEWBORN FLOW EXTRA SOFT SILICONE TEAT Ideal for newborns and breastfed babies of all ages Pain in the breast area when expressing SLOW FLOW EXTRA SOFT SILICONE TEAT Ideal for newborns and breastfed MANTIS babies of all ages MEDIUM FLOW SOFT SILICONE TEAT For bottle fed babies at 3 months AWE of age and up Milk is drawn up the Let down Massage Cushion FAST FLOW Cracking discolouration of FD SOFT SILICONE TEAT pump parts Offers a faster flow for older babies 6666 7 holes VARIABLE FLOW SOFT SILICONE TEAT SLOT CUT Provides an extra fast flow and accommodates thicker liquids Flow rate can be varied by turning Lost or broken parts the bottle to align the Il or Ill markings on the teat with baby s nose Check that all the pump components have been assembled correctly and t
6. your breast pump sterile for travel After sterilising all parts insert the white valve g and fit the diaphragm with stem d onto the pump body f Clip the cover a over the funnel and Let down Massage Cushion b and screw on the sealing base m in place of the Airflex Feeding Bottle h Using the ISIS Manual Breast Pump with the AVENT VIA Storage System Simply replace the Airflex Feeding Bottle with the VIA Cup and Adaptor To make the pump completely stable insert the VIA Cup into the VIA Lid Stand 6 How to assemble the ISIS Manual Breast Pump Separate all parts and ensure pump has been cleaned and sterilised as in section 3 Wash your hands thoroughly Insert the white valve g into the pump body f from underneath making sure the flat side of the valve is downwards and the star side is facing up 2 IMPORTANT DO NOT LOSE THE Place the pump body f onto Twist gently clockwise until secure WHITE VALVE YOUR PUMP WILL NOT the Airflex Feeding Bottle h DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN WORK WITHOUT IT OR IF IT IS FITTED INCORRECTLY If lost spare valves are available direct from Philips AVENT Place the silicone diaphragm and stem d into the pump body f Make sure it fits securely around the rim by pressing down with your fingers to ensure a perfect seal This is easier if assembled whilst wet Place the forked end of the handle e Carefully insert the Let down Massage Click the pump
7. Also available from Philips AVENT Skincare for babies AVENT Babycare is hypoallergenic clinically proven mild enough for the most sensitive skin and formulated with milk proteins and natural plant extracts The range includes Magic Cream Calming Massage Gel Silky Liquid Talc No Tears Body amp Hair Wash and Gentle Cleanser BEST BUY PLATINUM For our complete catalogue of mother and babycare products and breastfeeding DVD GB Call FREE on 0800 289064 GB ONLY 9am 4 30pm Mon Fri IRL Call FREE on 1800 509 021 IRL ONLY 9am 4 30pm Mon Fri AU 1300 364 474 Philips of Holland All logos brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and are hereby recognised as such AVENT Suffolk C010 7QS England www philips com AVENT 42133 5410 170 05 07 PHILIPS s VELT 36 THE QUEEN S AWARDS FOR ENTERPRISE INNOVATION 2005 PHILIPS ISIS Manual Breast Pump Please take five minutes to read through the WHOLE 1 of this leaflet BEFORE you use your Philips AVENT ISIS Manual Breast Pump for the first time Introducing the ISIS Manual Breast Pump CLINICALLY PROVEN AS EFFECTIVE AS HOSPITAL Contents 1 Introducing the ISIS Manual Breast Pump 2 Detailed parts guide 3 Cleaning and sterilisation 4 Keeping your breast pump sterile for travel 5 Using the ISIS Manual Breast Pump with the AVENT VIA Storage System 6 Howto assembl
8. cover c onto the pump under the silicone diaphragm and Cushion b into the pump funnel f body f To make the pump completely stem d and push down gently on making sure it is perfectly sealed all stable insert the bottle into the stand i the handle until it clicks into place round the rim of the funnel This is easier if assembled whilst wet When to express milk If possible wait until your milk supply and breastfeeding schedule are well established normally at least 2 4 weeks after birth unless told otherwise by your doctor or breastfeeding advisor The exceptions to the above are a If you are expressing milk for your baby to be given in hospital b If your breasts are engorged painful or swollen you can express a small amount of milk before or between feeds to ease the pain and to help your baby latch on more easily c If you have sore or cracked nipples you may wish to express your milk until they are healed d If you are separated from your baby and wish to continue to breastfeed when you are reunited you should express your milk regularly to stimulate your milk supply You will need to find the right times of the day for you to express your milk e g a Early in the morning when your breasts are full just before or after your baby s first feed b After a feed if your baby has not emptied both breasts c Between feeds or in a break if you have returned to work Hints to help you succeed
9. e the ISIS Manual Breast Pump 7 When to express milk 8 Hints to help you succeed 9 Howto use the ISIS Manual Breast Pump 10 Storing your breast milk 11 Feeding your baby your expressed breast milk 12 Choosing the right teat for your baby 13 Troubleshooting guide Other helpful products from Philips AVENT Should you ever lose these instructions they are available on our website www philips com AVENT ELECTRIC PUMPS The ISIS Manual Breast Pump is a breakthrough in breast pump design Its silicone diaphragm provides 100 reliable vacuum whilst the Let down Massage Cushion naturally imitates your baby s suckling action to provide fast milk flow silently comfortably and gently The pump is easy to assemble discreet to use and all parts are dishwasher safe Doctors recommend that breast milk is the best nutrition for babies during the first year combined with solid food after the first 6 months Your milk is specially adapted to your baby s needs and contains antibodies which help protect your baby against infection and allergies Your ISIS Manual Breast Pump will help you breastfeed longer You can express and store your milk so that whether you are out for a few hours taking a well deserved rest or back at work your baby can still enjoy the benefits of your breast milk even if you can t be there to give it yourself As the pump is so silent and discreet you can take it with you anywhere allowing you to expre
10. f the pump firmly against your breast making sure that no air can escape otherwise there will be no suction As you gently push down on the pump handle you will feel the suction on your breast You don t need to depress the handle fully to create a vacuum only as much as is comfortable Your milk will soon start flowing even though you may not use all the suction the pump can generate Begin by pumping 5 6 times rapidly to initiate let down Then hold the handle down for 2 3 seconds and allow it to return to its resting place These 2 3 second cycles imitate your baby s natural suckling pattern and allow the milk to flow between strokes Milk should begin to flow after the first few strokes Don t worry if your milk does not flow immediately Relax and continue pumping Do not continue pumping for more than 5 minutes at a time if NO result is achieved Try expressing at another time during the day 10 10 10 Please remember that should the process become very painful or uncomfortable you should stop using the pump and consult your health professional or breastfeeding advisor Whilst some women may prefer to use the pump without the Let down Massage Cushion extensive trials show that in most cases the massaging effect of the petals flexing in and out around the areola stimulates the let down reflex and allows you to express more milk faster On average you will need to pump for 10 minutes to express 60 125m
11. hat the white valve is the right way up Ensure that the diaphragm and Let down Massage Cushion are fitted securely to the pump body and a perfect seal is created Ensure suction is created and the pump is correctly assembled Relax and try again expression may improve after practice Please refer to the Hints to help you succeed section You may be pumping too hard You do not need to use all the suction the pump can generate Try depressing the handle halfway and remember the 2 3 second pumping rhythm Consult your health professional breastfeeding advisor Remove and refit the Let down Massage Cushion ensuring it is firmly attached and pushed far enough down the funnel Try leaning slightly forward Avoid contact with antibacterial or abrasive detergents cleaners as these can damage the plastic Combinations of detergents cleaning products sterilising solution softened water and temperature fluctuations may under certain circumstances cause the plastic to crack If this occurs do not use Contact Philips AVENT Customer Services for spare parts The pump Is dishwasher safe but food colourings may discolour components Spare parts are available through Philips AVENT Customer Services see back cover for contact details If you are still experiencing problems please contact Philips AVENT Customer Services see back cover for contact details Alternatively contact your health professional breastfeeding advisor 12
12. l or 2 40z However this is just a guide and varies from woman to woman If you find that you regularly express more than 125ml 40z per session please use a 260ml 90z Airflex Bottle or 240ml 80z VIA Cup Do not overfill Airflex Feeding Bottles or VIA Cups and keep upright otherwise milk may leak from below the pump body 11 Storing your breast milk Breast milk can be stored in the fridge or freezer in either sterile breast milk containers 125ml 40z or 260ml 90z bottles fitted with sealing discs or in VIA Cups with lids Only milk collected with a sterile pump should be stored to be fed to your baby Expressed milk should be refrigerated immediately Expressed breast milk can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours not in the door or in the freezer for up to 3 months If you are storing milk in the fridge to add to during the day only add milk which has been expressed into a sterile container Milk can only be kept like this for a maximum of 48 hours from first expression after which it must be used immediately or frozen for future use For products other than breast milk make feeds up fresh when needed following the manufacturer s instructions Storing your milk in the fridge If your expressed breast milk will be fed to your baby within 48 hours it can be stored in the fridge not in the door in an assembled Airflex Feeding Bottle or VIA Feeding System Assemble a sterilised teat
13. ss milk at your own convenience and maintain your milk supply Since the AVENT Bottle and Airflex Teat are specially designed to mimic breastfeeding your baby will switch easily between breast and bottle This allows mothers to continue providing breast milk to baby even when they return to work Randomised Trial Comparing the Efficacy of a Novel Manual Breast Pump With a Standard Electric Breast Pump in Mothers Who Delivered Preterm Infants M S Fewtrell P Lucas et al MRC Childhood Nutrition Research Centre London Paediatrics June 2001 2 Detailed parts guide ISIS MANUAL BREAST PUMP Funnel cover same as i Let down Massage Cushion Pump cover Silicone diaphragm and stem Handle Pump body White valve BOTTLE Airflex Feeding Bottle 125ml 40z Stand same as a Dome cap Extra Soft Teat Newborn Flow Om Screw ring Sealing base Sealing disc spares included 3 4 Cleaning and sterilisation Before you use your breast pump for the first time and every time before use Separate all parts then wash in the dishwasher or in warm soapy water and rinse Do not use antibacterial or abrasive cleaners detergents Sterilise in a Philips AVENT Steam Steriliser Electronic Electric or Microwave or by boiling for 5 minutes If using a Philips AVENT Steam Steriliser the pump will remain sterile in the steriliser for a minimum of 6 hours provided the lid is not removed Keeping
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