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Re: cleaning without soap
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"Marsha B. Mrtek, PH.D." <[log in to unmask]>
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Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 26 Jun 1997 21:54:40 CDT
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On Thu, 26 Jun 1997 16:26:10 +0100 Diane Wiessinger said:
>A mother wants to know if it's okay to clean her pump parts by rinsing
>thoroughly with cold water, then plunging in boiling water for 2 minutes.
>She doesn't want to use soap, because she doesn't want any chemicals
>touching the baby's milk.  What do you think?

Breastmilk contains fat which is not soluble in water. Pump parts
should be cleaned like dishes for the rest of the family. Unless
this infant is seriously compromised or rinsing is not thorough,
there should be no problem.

Regards,
Marsha

Marsha B. Mrtek, Ph.D.
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