How to Clean the Medula Breast Shield in the Dishwasher

For the nursing mother, Medela offers a line of highly regarded breast pumps and pumping accessories, as well as other breastfeeding-specific supplies. As a nursing or pumping mother, you must keep all parts of your breast pump clean to ensure your baby receives uncontaminated milk. Although Medela recommends you boil your breast pump parts and shield once daily, the company does offer the option of cleaning them in the dishwasher.

Instructions

1

Wash the Medela breast shield in warm, soapy water and rinse it under running water.

2

Place the shield into the top dishwasher rack.

3

Add the amount of detergent you normally use to the dishwasher.

4

Adjust the dishwasher's settings to use the hottest water possible, as well as a high-heat drying cycle. Refer to your dishwasher's owner's manual for specific information on cycle adjustments.

5

Turn the dishwasher on and allow it to clean your Medela breast shield.