>    I discussed with a Medela sales manager,  many years ago, about using a
>microwave to sanitize the parts and they agreed that it would also be
>effective.

That's interesting that you should suggest this, Jacie. We had a discussion
here in Australia (last year?, not that long ago) about the suitability of
using microwave steam sterilisers for pump parts, specifically Medela ones
and the rep here (from Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, who is Australian
distributor for Medela) made a point of saying that the parts would not be
guaranteed if placed in a microwave oven, and not to use this method.

Anyone who represents Medela like to comment and clarify this? Anyone else
had experience with this method?

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Joy Anderson B.Sc. Dip.Ed. Grad.Dip.Med.Tech. IBCLC
Nursing Mothers' Association of Australia Breastfeeding Counsellor
Perth, Western Australia.   mailto:[log in to unmask]
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