Philips AVENT SCD223/20 Manual Download

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Place the massage cushion into the funnel-shaped section of the pump body. Push in the inner part

of the massage cushion as far as possible and make sure that it is perfectly sealed all around the
rim of the pump body. Press in between the petals to remove any trapped air (Fig. 5).

Note: Place the cover over the massage cushion to keep the breast pump clean while you prepare for expressing.

Insert the adapter into the wall socket and insert the other end into the motor unit (Fig. 6).

The adapter reference code is indicated on the bottom of the appliance. Only use the indicated
adapter with the appliance.

- For battery operation (SCF332 only), turn the bottom of the motor unit in the direction

indicated by the marks on the bottom (1) and remove it (2). Insert four new 1.5V AA batteries

(or 1.2V, if rechargeable) into the battery housing. Reattach the bottom to the motor unit (Fig. 7).

Note: A new set of batteries provides up to 3 hours of operation. If you have inserted batteries in the
battery housing of the motor unit and plug in the adapter, the breast pump will run from the main power
supply. The batteries cannot be charged in the unit.

Attach the silicone tube and cap onto the diaphragm. Push down the cap until it is securely in

place (Fig. 8).

Using the breast pump

When to express milk

If breastfeeding goes well for you, it is advisable (unless advised otherwise by your healthcare

professional/breastfeeding advisor) to wait until your milk supply and breastfeeding schedule are

established (normally at least 2 to 4 weeks after giving birth).

Exceptions:

If breastfeeding does not immediately work for you, expressing regularly can help to establish
and maintain your milk supply.

If you are expressing milk for your baby to be given in hospital.

- 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.

If you have sore or cracked nipples, you may wish to express your milk until they are healed.

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 need to find the optimum times of the day to express your milk, for example just before or

after your baby’s first feed in the morning when your breasts are full, or after a feed if your baby has

not emptied both breasts. If you have returned to work, you may need to express during a break.
Using a breast pump requires practice and it may take several attempts before you succeed.
Fortunately, the Philips AVENT electric breast pump is easy to assemble and use so you will soon
get used to expressing with it.

Tips

- Familiarise yourself with the breast pump and how to operate it before you use it for the first time.

Choose a time when you are not in a rush and will not be interrupted.

- A photograph of your baby can help encourage the ‘let-down’ reflex.

Warmth can also help: try to express after a bath or shower, or place a warm cloth or Philips
AVENT Thermopad on the breast for a few minutes before you start expressing.

- You may find it easier to express while your baby is feeding from the other breast,

or immediately after a feed.

If expressing becomes painful, stop and consult your breastfeeding advisor or healthcare professional.

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