Cleaning Your Breast Pump & Breast Pump Parts: A Step-by-Step Guide
Breastfeeding is a beautiful and nourishing way to support your baby’s health. Whether you’re nursing directly or using a wearable breast pump, keeping your breast pump clean is essential to make sure your little one continues to receive the immune-boosting benefits of your milk—safely.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to clean your breast pump properly, so you can feel confident every time you express. Whether you’re a first-time mum or juggling kids and work, these simple steps will make your routine easier and more hygienic.
Cleaning Your Breast Pump & Breast Pump Parts: A Step-by-Step Guide
Breastmilk contains powerful antibodies that help protect babies from illness. But even with its natural immunity, a baby’s system is still developing—so it's important to keep your pump in top condition. This is especially important if your bub was born early or had complications at birth.
For busy mums using a wearable breast pump, cleaning is even easier with fewer parts and a closed system, like the ones offered at Tyhan. Here's how to keep your pump fresh and safe.
Steps to Breast Pump Cleaning:
1. Express milk and store it properly
Use your breast pump as usual and store the milk in clean bottles or freezer bags, either in the fridge or freezer.
2. Wash your hands
Use warm soapy water and dry your hands with a clean paper towel or cloth.
3. Disassemble your pump
Take apart all removable pieces on a clean bench or towel.
4. Rinse in cold water
Give each part a quick rinse to remove leftover milk.
5. Wash with hot soapy water
Use a bottle or dish brush to scrub each part. Make sure to get into all the little nooks.
6. Rinse again (twice!)
Rinse all parts in hot water twice to remove any soap residue.
7. Air dry
Place all parts on a clean towel or drying rack. Cover them while they dry to keep them dust-free.
8. Wash your hands again
Before handling any clean parts, give your hands another wash.
9. Check everything is dry
Make sure there’s no moisture before reassembling your pump.
10. Store safely
Put the clean pump in a sealed container in the fridge until your next use.
Tips, Tricks and Links:
- You don’t always need to sterilise your pump for a healthy, full-term baby. A thorough clean is often enough.
- If your baby is sick, was born early, or if you have nipple thrush, it's best to sterilise after every use.
- Paper towels are more hygienic than regular towels, but clean cloths are fine if disinfected regularly.
- Tyhan’s Elevate wearable breast pump can also go in top shelf of the dishwasher making it a lot easier to clean than most other breast pumps!
FAQs About Tyhan Wearable Breast Pumps
How do I clean a Tyhan wearable breast pump?
All parts that come into contact with milk should be washed thoroughly as outlined above. These pumps also have no tubing so cleaning is so much easier than regular traditional pumps.
Can I use a Tyhan pump while working or travelling?
Absolutely! Tyhan’s wearable breast pumps are hands-free, discreet, and cordless—perfect for multitasking mums.
Are Tyhan pumps easy to maintain?
Yes! With fewer parts and a compact design, our pumps are simple to clean, dry, and store.
FAQs About Tyhan
Who is Tyhan?
Tyhan is an Australian brand dedicated to making breastfeeding easier for modern mums. We offer reliable, stylish, and user-friendly wearable breast pumps designed for everyday life.
Where can I buy Tyhan products?
You can shop directly from our website. Check out our full range here.
Do you offer customer support?
Yes, we’re here to help! Reach out via our website and our friendly team will support you with any questions.
Is Tyhan an Australian business?
Yes, we’re proudly Aussie-owned and love supporting parents all across Australia with practical, quality breastfeeding tools.
Ready to Make Cleaning Easier?
Your time is precious, and your baby’s health is everything. Choosing a quality, easy-to-clean breast pump helps you care for both.
👉 Explore Tyhan’s wearable breast pump collection now to make your breastfeeding journey smoother and safer.
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