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Cleaning Your Breast Pump Kit Like a Pro

Source: How to Keep Your Breast Pump Kit Clean – CDC

Pumping milk gives moms flexibility—but it also comes with responsibility. Keeping your breast pump parts clean is essential for protecting your baby from harmful bacteria.

This 2-page fact sheet from the CDC’s National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases walks you through the steps for proper cleaning, sanitizing, and storing pump components. Whether you’re using your pump at home or work, this guide makes it easy to prevent infections and keep your milk safe.

🧽 Pro tip: Always wash parts that touch breast milk immediately after use, and use a dedicated basin—not the kitchen sink—for cleaning.

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