MEDELA SOFTFEEDER User Manual
SoftFeeder
Article #6100018S (US)
Produit #20018 (Canada)
Artículo #6100018S (EE.UU.)
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Medela®SoftFeeder
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edela supports breastfeeding as the best method
of nutrition for infants. When a healthcare professional determines that the baby cannot currently be
fed at the breast, the Medela SoftFeeder is an ideal
alternative. The Medela SoftFeeder allows the baby to
be fed without developing nipple confusion/preference
until the transition to breastfeeding can be made. If
the use of an electric breastpump to express milk is
indicated, call 1-800-TELL YOU for the name and
phone number of a Medela Rental Station or for the
name of a Breastfeeding Specialist.
Collar
Components
The SoftFeeder includes: 180 ml Bottle, 1-Silicone
reservoir,1-Disk,1-Valve
membrane and 1-Collar.
Assembly
1. Press valve onto the
upper side of the disk so
that the stud goes completely through the center hole.
2. Fill bottle half full, or
with amount baby is presently taking, with the
supplement recommended
by your physician. Warm
supplement to room temperature before pouring it
into the bottle. The feeder is
designed for use with room
temperature supplement
and should not be used
with hot liquids.
Pad
Slit
Disk
80ml Bottle
Silicone
Reservoir
Valve
Membrane
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Feeding Baby
1. Hold feeder horizontally, with a slight
angle upwards on the bottom of the bottle.
Positioning is very similar to holding a pencil.
Angle the feeder so the air that remains rises
to the end of the bottle. Angling the bottle in
this manner is essential to the automatic
refill feature of the reservoir.
2. Begin the flow of supplement by
gently squeezing the two pads on either
side of the reservoir. This will pool the
supplement in the feeding tip of the
reservoir.
3. Use the tip of the reservoir to tickle baby’s
mouth open. Lay the rim of the reservoir on baby’s lower lip.
4. Tip the feeder so that the supplement pooling in the reservoir is fed to baby. Or, allow the baby to lap up supplement
with his tongue.
Cleaning & Sanitizing
the Feeder
If there is some supplement left in the feeder, hold it nearly
horizontal over a sink before unscrewing the collar. The disk
should remain in the reservoir, to prevent supplement from
spilling.
3. Slip the reservoir into the collar.
4. Put assembled valve into the reservoir, making sure that
the valve and high rim of the disk are facing the inside of the
reservoir.
5. Place the reservoir assembly over the bottle and screw all
the parts together using the collar. Tighten the collar securely
to ensure a good seal.
Filling The Reservoir
1. Hold the feeder upright and
remove some air from the reservoir by squeezing below the
pads.
2. Keep squeezing and tip the
feeder upside down.
3. Release the pads and some
supplement will enter the reservoir.
4. Repeat filling steps 1-3 until
the reservoir is almost filled,
approximately up to the bottom
of the pads. As baby is fed, the
reservoir will automatically
refill.
2ml per pad
11ml below pads
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Reservoir Not Refilling Automatically
If thickened supplements are used, check that the air-groove
in the disk has not become blocked.
Angle the feeder so the air that remains in the bottle rises
to the end. Angling the bottle in this manner is essential to the
automatic refill feature of the reservoir. Air may enter reservoir
through slit causing reservoir to empty. Simply follow “Filling
The Reservoir” instructions to resume feeding.
Feeder Leaking
If the feeder leaks, check that the feeder has been correctly
assembled. The stud of the valve must be properly inserted
through the hole in the disk. The collar must be firmly screwed
onto the bottle. Make sure the supplement is not too hot. The
feeder is designed for use with room temperature supplement
and should not be used with hot liquids.
Check to see if either the valve membrane or reservoir is
visibly damaged and needs replacing.
Bigger Bottles
The Medela SoftFeeder is designed to work with the Medela
80 ml polypropylene bottle. Other bottles may be used, but
you may experience some slight leakage around the collar.
After Each Feeding:
Take the feeder apart, making sure that the valve is separated
from the disk. Flush cold water through the slit in the pads of
the reservoir to remove as much supplement residue as possible. Wash all parts in luke warm soapy water. Rinse thoroughly with cold water. Do not turn the reservoir inside out or
push brushes, etc. through the slit in the reservoir.
Each Day:
(Unless you are otherwised instructed differently by
your hospital, physician or other medical professional)
The feeder should be sanitized by boiling, preferably in distilled
water, for 20 minutes. If hard water deposits occur, use distilled water or occasionally boil in a mixture of 3 parts water to
1 part vinegar. All disassembled parts can be autoclaved to a
maximum of 272°F for 3 minutes at 29 PSIG or 250°F for 15
minutes at 15 PSIG. To avoid damage during sterilization,
sterilize parts without applying external pressure on parts.
Helpful Hints
Reservoir Not Pooling Properly
Use stronger finger pressure to help the flow of
supplement.
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