About Breast Pump Hygiene

Is it OK if I store breast pump parts in the refrigerator between pump sessions while at work?

The CDC and most breast pump manufacturers recommend cleaning pump parts thoroughly after every use to help protect babies from germs. If you cannot clean your pump parts thoroughly after each pumping session, you can rinse and then refrigerate pump parts for a few hours between uses to help slow the growth of bacteria. It’s important to understand that refrigeration does not stop bacteria from growing. No studies have shown whether rinsing or wiping and then storing pump parts in the refrigerator between pumping sessions effectively limits the growth of bacteria and is a safe alternative to washing between use every time. Infants have become ill from contaminated milk due to bacteria growing on pump parts that were not cleaned properly. Please see CDC’s fact sheet [PDF – 2 pages] for best practices on how to keep your breast pump kit clean.

If you choose to refrigerate pump parts between pumping sessions, rinse the parts first to remove milk residue, if possible, and then keep the parts in a sealed bag to prevent contamination. If rinsing is not possible, wipe milk residue off the parts with a clean, disposable paper towel. If your infant is younger than 2 months, was born prematurely, or has a compromised immune system, proper cleaning of pump parts after each use is especially important.

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Is it true that germs can grow quickly in breast milk or breast milk residue that remains on pump parts?

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Harmful germs can grow in breast milk (or its residues). You need to disinfect your pump properly so that milk does not become contaminated. Infants have become ill from contaminated milk due to bacteria grown on pump parts that were not cleaned properly. Proper cleaning of breast pump parts and feeding items, and appropriate storage of milk, can help preserve the nutrients in breast milk and reduce the risk of introducing germs to an infant. Cleaning pump parts thoroughly after every use is the best way to help protect babies from harmful germs that could be on pump parts, especially for babies who were born prematurely or have other health conditions.

Breast milk contains components that protect it from being contaminated with germs after it has been expressed. It can also kill some germs. However, milk’s ability to kill germs decreases with time, even under refrigerated conditions, and can differ by milk collection container type. There are also many different types of germs that could contaminate pump parts. Ultimately, breast milk is a nutrient-rich liquid that, despite its antibacterial properties, can still become contaminated by harmful bacteria.

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