Can I use Medela Quick Clean Microwave Bags to sterilise my Ameda pump parts?
No, Ameda products should not be microwave cleaned. The Medela Quick Clean Bags are designed for Medela products only (except the Soft Fit Breastshield, see below). Why does my Soft Fit Breastshield keep warping and discolouring? The Medela Soft Fit Breastshield (which comes with all Medela electric pumps except the Mini Electric) is very delicate and should be hand washed only. Boiling, microwaving, using soakers or plug in sterilisers can result in yellowing and damage. Please handwash in hot soapy water only, and rinse thoroughly. Can the Ameda Flexishield be used with Medela pumps? The Ameda Flexishield Aerola Stimulator is a soft silicone breastshield insert designed to be used with Ameda pumps. It is ideal for maximum comfort and to stimulate let-down, and can also be used for smaller nipples sizes when the standard breastshield is ineffective. Although designed specifically for Ameda breast pumps, it is possible to use the Flexishield with the hard plastic Medela breastshields (
