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Ju5tAgirlstandinginfrontofaboy · 24/09/2019 13:20

I've got a Medela Swing from 5 years ago. It was only used lightly.
Does anyone know if I can reuse it this time? If so do I need to replace any parts?

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Ju5tAgirlstandinginfrontofaboy · 24/09/2019 13:25

Also if relevant I've bought all new storage bags for the milk but I don't know if I can clean and sterilise the kit and use it or if I need to buy new parts?

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ryanreynolds · 24/09/2019 13:27

I don't know why you couldn't. I'd probably check none of the plastic had perished at all, I guess it shouldn't have done if it was stored in a sensible place x

Jollitwiglet · 24/09/2019 14:31

Of course you can reuse it. Just check it's all working and nothing is leaking

Ju5tAgirlstandinginfrontofaboy · 24/09/2019 14:37

would I need to replace any parts which might not be suitable to sterilise?

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Ratbagratty · 24/09/2019 14:44

Medela pump, I would recommend buying a new membrane (the white plastic bit in the pump). You can sterilise all bar the actual electronic bit, including the tube but to dry it you need to swing it round to get water out.

Ju5tAgirlstandinginfrontofaboy · 24/09/2019 14:50

Thanks @Ratbagratty that's good to know 👏🏼

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BlueBilledBeatboxingBird · 24/09/2019 15:26

Strictly speaking as Swings are an open system they are supposed to be only used by one user, as it's theoretically possible for for milk to back up into the electric unit which cannot be sterilised. Buying a new membrane would be a sensible measure.

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