Nursing can begin on the least sore side and switched to the other breast after a let-down has occurred. The baby needs to be positioned correctly at the breast. Break suction before taking him off the breast by pressing a clean finger at the corner of the baby's mouth. An ice cube wrapped in clean cloth can be applied to the nipple prior to nursing to numb the pain. If a breastfeeding mother or her baby have contracted thrush, any pump attachments that come in contact with her milk must be cleaned after each use and sterilized at least once per day.
Parts can be air-dried on a clean towel or rack.
If they will not be used for several hours, they should be covered with a clean towel. Carefully line the bottom of the pan with padding, such as a washcloth, dish towel or diaper. This prevents the melting of any pump parts should the pot boil dry. It is only necessary to wash the tubing when milk has overflowed into it. When sterilizing, the tubing should be filled with water before immersion in boiling water.