New guidelines for keeping your breast pump clean

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising moms to take extra caution when washing breast milk pumps in order to prevent the spread of germs to babies. In new guidelines issued this week, the CDC says you should: • Wash your hands in soap and water before touching the pump and equipment. • Clean your breast pump and pumping equipment after each use in a dedicated basin used solely for that purpose, not directly in the sink because it can harbor germs. Use soap and hot water (or put in the dishwasher on a hot water and