The First Years My Expression User manual

Brand: The First Years

Model: My Expression

Category: Breast pumps

Type: User manual

Instruction Manual

Pump handle

Pump rim

Pump shield

Pump body

Valve

Rim

Tab*

Bottles

Sealing caps

(covers)

Pump cap

Silicone cup

You will ﬁnd detailed instructions inside.

Please read all safety information and usage

instructions inside before using product.

Y6209

MADE WITHOUT BPA

SINGLE MANUAL

BREAST PUMP

Expression

Questions? Let’s talk!

Des questions ? Parlons-en !

¿Preguntas? ¡Conversemos!

help@theﬁrstyears.com

USA & Canada 1-800-704-8697

* IMPORTANT: When

inserting valve, run your

ﬁnger around the rim to

seal edges. When removing

valve, always handle the

valve by the tab on the

outer rim. Avoid pulling or

pushing on middle of valve.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

• This product is not a toy; do not allow children to play with it.

• Avoid pumping too hard or too fast; this could cause nipple irritation.

• When using the pump, do not overﬁll or tilt bottles.

• Do not heat bottle in microwave oven (this may cause hot spots which could harm

baby).

• Do not put children to bed with bottle. Prolonged contact with liquids may cause

tooth decay.

• Wash all parts prior to use.

• Always test temperature of liquid before feeding baby.

• Do not let a child take a bottle to bed or self-feed for long periods.

• To prevent possible choking hazard, test strength of nipple by pulling on bulb portion.

• Discontinue use if any tear or crack appears.

CLEAN all parts before use. See “TO DISASSEMBLE AND CLEAN” for instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS:

This is a single-user product which cannot be autoclaved or sterilized without destroying the

product. Use by more than one person may present a health risk and voids the warranty.

SAVE THESE INSTUCTIONS

TO DISASSEMBLE AND CLEAN

DO NOT BOIL PUMP HANDLE as it may cause damage to the pump unit. As needed,

wipe pump handle surface with a damp cloth or sponge using mild liquid soap.

Wipe with clear water. Do not immerse in water or place in dishwasher.

Cleaning Pump Body Valve Handle

Guide and Shield

Surface ✔

Wipe Only

Warm Water/

✔ ✔

mild liquid soap

Top Rack

✔ ✔

Dishwasher-safe

(2-5 min)

**Boil-Safe

✔ ✔

(use as instructed)

**Harmless color change possible. Allow all parts to cool before reassembling.

rim

When removing

valve, always handle

the valve by the tab

on the outer rim.

Avoid pulling or

pushing on middle

of valve.

1) Press and hold square on pump cap turning

until the cap arrow aligns with the arrow on the

pump rim. Pull up to release pump cap.

3) Unscrew bottle from pump body.

2) Lift up on edge of silicone cup inside pump

body to release the entire cap and pump

handle assembly.

4) Flip pump over. Using tab on outer rim of

valve, pull down to release.

5) Clean all components before initial use.

rim

ASSEMBLY

IMPORTANT: When inserting valve, run your

ﬁnger around the rim to seal edges. Avoid pulling

or pushing on middle of valve.

1) Assemble valve. After cleaning, re-insert

valve into bottom of pump body until it’s

ﬂush against stop. Be sure to push valve all

the way on until it can't go any further.

3) Drop silicone cup into pump body.

5) Align arrow on pump rim with arrow on cap.

Rotate until arrows no longer align.

2) Screw bottle onto pump

4) Press silicone cup down on pump rim. Be sure

silicone cup is seated on the rim all the way

around.

TO USE

Note: For health and personal cleanliness, always wash your hands thoroughly before pumping.

CAUTION:

1) Position pump. Position pump shield ﬁrmly

against your breast. To ensure necessary

vacuum for suction, be sure your nipple is

centered within the opening. Your breast

should ﬁll pump shield completely (although

pump shield will likely not ﬁt around your

breast completely). Improper positioning

can cause nipple irritation.

2) Rotate the pump handle. Rotate pump

handle to the position that’s most

comfortable for you. Gently push down on

pump handle and begin pumping. (You don’t

need to use the full stroke of the pump handle

to create a vacuum for suction – only as much

as is comfortable.)

It may take numerous pumps initially for milk to

begin to ﬂow. Continue to pump at a rate that is

comfortable for you.

Pump until you’ve expressed the desired amount

of milk and gently remove pump

from breast.

To avoid damage to the pump:

• BE SURE TO HOLD THE PUMP STRAIGHT UP

DURING USE. If the pump is tilted, milk could

ﬂow into the pump handle. If this occurs, stop

pumping. Carefully remove the bottle from the

pump. The breast milk in the bottle can be

used for immediate feeding, or stored

according to the storage tips provided. Discard

any excess milk. If the pump stops working, or if

milk has ﬂowed into the pump handle, do not

attempt to take handle apart. Please call our

parent service center at 1-800-704-8697.

• IF MILK REACHES THE 5 OZ. LEVEL, STOP

PUMPING. If you wish to continue pumping,

remove the full bottle and replace

it with an empty bottle. Pumping into an

overﬁlled bottle could cause damage to

the unit.

3) Remove bottle assembly. Holding the pump

and bottle upright, carefully unscrew the

bottle from the pump body, cover, and tighten

to seal. Store ﬁlled bottle according to storage

instructions provided. Once bottle is safely

stored, disassemble pump and clean.

BREASTFEEDING TIPS

SAVE THESE INSTUCTIONS

Breastfeeding is the most precious gift you can

give to your child. Human milk is the most

beneﬁcial nutrition available and contains

hundreds of ingredients not found in formula. It

also contains antibodies that help to protect your

baby from infection and to stimulate the baby’s

immune system.

Although the primary beneﬁt of breastfeeding is

nutritional, nursing is about more than feeding

your baby. It's also a comforting and nurturing

experience. Follow these simple suggestions and

you and your baby will both beneﬁt from the

wonderful bond you share through breastfeeding.

Baby at the breast

Make a nesting station so you can nurse your baby

without interruption.

• Comfortable chair w/ footstool or sitting upright

in bed

• Lots of pillows

• Pitcher of water

• Cut up fruit, veggies, snack etc

• Cordless phone

• TV remote

• When baby is at the breast his/her belly should

touch your body, in whatever position you

choose to feed (cradle, clutch, lying down).

• Use lots of pillows to keep baby level with your

breasts being sure to always hold the baby.

• Hold baby with one hand/ arm and your breast

with the other.

• Tickle the baby’s nose with your nipple. Make

him/her open their mouth VERY wide.

• Guide your baby onto the breast (not the nipple).

Babies need to suck the breast not just the

nipple.

• Once the baby is comfortably latched on, sit

back, take a drink of water, relax and ENJOY!

Most breastfed babies will want to eat about

every 2-3hrs

Starting to pump

• Wash your hands.

• Wherever you are, try to make a comfortable /

private space.

• Look at a picture of your baby and smell his/her

shirt or blanket.

• Fill a pitcher with water or juice.

When to contact your lactation consultant:

• If baby is less than 4 weeks old

• If baby is premature (less than 36 week

gestation)

• If mother is engorged

• If mother has sore nipples

• If mother has low milk supply

• If baby has difﬁculty latching onto breast

TROUBLESHOOTING

If there is Low or No Suction...

1. Make sure valve is pressed ﬁrm against

bottom of pump body and valve is

pushed in all the way. Run your ﬁnger

around the edge of the rim to seal

edges.

2. Inspect valve for tears or damage.

3. Make sure pump handle is providing the

full range of motion.

4. Make sure silicone cup is tightly secured

to pump rim and the pump cap is on

completely. ( Please note: Arrow on the

pump rim should not be aligned with

the arrow on the pump cap.)

5. If your pump is still not working or is

damaged, please call The First Years

toll-free at: 1-800-704-8697.

MILK STORAGE

Breast Milk Room Temperature Refrigerator Freezer

From: Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Professional, by Ruth A. Lawrence, page 894

Freshly expressed

into closed

container

Previously frozen-

Thawed in

refrigerator but not

warmed or used

Infant has begun

feeding

Only for completion of

feeding; then discard

Discard

4 hours or less (i.e.

next feeding)

Store in refrigerator

24 hours

6-8 hour

(78° F or lower)

3-5 days

(39° F or lower)

TIPS FOR FREEZING MILK

• Only ﬁll container ¾ full before freezing to allow for milk expansion.

• Freeze milk in quantities of 2 to 4 ounce portions. This allows milk to thaw quicker and creates

less waste if your baby does not drink it all.

• ALWAYS use thawed milk within 24 hours of thawing.

• NEVER refreeze milk once it has been defrosted.

• DO NOT use a microwave oven to thaw frozen breast milk.

• Thaw frozen breast milk in the refrigerator for several hours or with warm water. If thawing

with warm water, you may need to gently shake the container to blend any fat that has separated.

WARNING

DO NOT warm milk in a microwave oven as it destroys nutrients and antibodies and can create

hot spots harmful for your baby.

DO NOT use a bottle warmer to warm breast milk, unless the bottle warmer is specially designed

to work with breast milk.

NEVER immerse a frozen bottle into boiling water as this may cause the bottle to crack.

Single use only for the milk storage bag.

-2 weeks in freezer

compartment

inside refrigerator

-3 months in

freezer section of

refrigerator with

separate door

-6-12 months in

deep freeze

(0°F or lower)

Discard

Do not refreeze

PRODUCT RETURN POLICY

If your pump is not working, please call our Consumer Care: 1-800-704-8697

For reasons of hygiene, this breast pump cannot be returned to the store once it has

been opened. However, The First Years

offers product replacement under terms of

it’s 90-day manufacturer’s warranty. Please contact our Customer Service at

1-800-704-8697 or www.theﬁrstyears.com. We can provide helpful tips and

instructions, and may be able to resolve your problem over the phone or via e-mail.

Warranty

Our Limited Warranty and Warranty Period

When we use the terms “we,” “us” and “our,” we are referring to TOMY, and when we use the terms “you” and “your” we

mean the original end-user customer. Our products are guaranteed to be free from defects in material and

workmanship under normal and intended use for a period of 90 days from the date of your purchase.

Repair/Replacement

If our product fails to meet our limited warranty during the warranty period, we will, at our option, repair or replace the

product free of charge.

What Our Limited Warranty Does Not Cover

We offer this limited warranty only when the product is used by the original end-user customer. We offer no other

warranty. Additionally, while our warranty is excellent, there are other limits to it. We offer NO WARRANTY in cases of

damage in transit, inadequate care, abuse, abnormal use, misuse, accidents, normal wear and tear, damage due to

environmental or natural elements, failure to follow product instructions, immersion in water (except for products

speciﬁcally identiﬁed by us in writing as intended for water use), battery leakage or improper storage or

maintenance of the products.

Disclaimer of Other Warranties

THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES IN THE PRECEDING SECTION ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRAN-

TIES. However, to the extent applicable law does not permit disclaimers of certain implied warranties, such warranties

are limited to the warranty period identiﬁed above. Some states and countries do not allow limitations on how long an

implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

Limitation on Damages

IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, COMPENSATORY, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT,

SPECIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES. OUR AGGREGATE LIABIITY WITH RESPECT TO DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS LIMITED

TO THE MONIES PAID TO US FOR THE DEFECTIVE GOOD. Some states and countries do not allow the exclusion or

limitation of incidental, consequential or other damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

State Variations

This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary based on state, province or

country.

If you have a warranty claim or request, any customer care questions, please contact us viawebsite

www. theﬁrstyears. com or call us at 1-800-704-8697.

MADE WITHOUT BPA

©TOMY

45 SHAWMUT RD

CANTON MA 02021 USA

Y6209 141212

* Conforms to CA AB 1108.

Product does not contain polycarbonate or epoxy.

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Model: My Expression

Category: Breast pumps

Type: User manual

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