The Difrax Hands-free Breast Pump is a 2 phase pump. Phase 1 is the stimulation setting. The pump makes short suction actions to induce a let-down reflex. This helps the milk start to flow. We recommend you start your session with the pump set to Phase 1. Phase 2 is the pump setting. You have the choice of using the regular expressing mode or the intensive expressing mode. Both phase 1 and phase 2 have 8 levels of suction power and speed in all modes. The pump has enough suction settings to find the right suction power for different preferences and situations.

Note! Expressing milk should not be painful, and the highest setting is not always the best or fastest setting. The setting at which the milk starts to flow well is the correct setting. The correct setting may differ per breast or each time you express. It is normal for the milk to flow sporadically, in short bursts. We recommend returning to let-down mode or switching breasts if you are expressing with a single breast pump.

The Difrax breast pump is a 2-phase pump. Phase 1 is the stimulation setting. The pump makes short suction actions to induce a let-down reflex. This helps the milk start to flow. We recommend you start your session with the pump set to Phase 1. Phase 2 is the pump setting. You have the choice of using the regular expressing mode or the intensive expressing mode. Both phase 1 and phase 2 have 8 levels of suction power and speed in all modes. The pump has enough suction settings to find the right suction power for different preferences and situations.

Note! Expressing milk should not be painful, and the highest setting is not always the best or fastest setting. The setting at which the milk starts to flow well is the correct setting. The correct setting may differ per breast or each time you express. It is normal for the milk to flow sporadically, in short bursts. We recommend returning to let-down mode or switching breasts if you are expressing with a single breast pump.

Yes. Just make sure your upper body remains upright while expressing. Do not lean forward or backward more than 45°. If you are inexperienced with expressing milk, we recommend you build in a rest period during the session. Holding your baby while expressing can also have a stimulating effect.

The electric breast pump is discreet and quiet with a noise level of up to 50 decibels in the most intense mode.

Definitely! The breast pump is a useful tool during the breastfeeding period. In the initial phase, the pump can help initiate or maintain breastfeeding, especially when your child is not yet used to latching on. This often happens under the guidance and advice of a professional, such as a lactation consultant or maternity nurse.

The pump can also be used during breastfeeding to build up a supply of expressed milk. This is useful for those times you are unable to physically feed, for example when you are back at work or temporarily need to supplement with expressed milk under the supervision of a professional.

We recommend keeping the pumping volume in the container below 120 ml and avoiding large movements such as jumping, running, shaking or other actions that could cause a rocking motion while pumping. Keep the container upright once the milk has been expressed. The angle must not exceed 45 degrees.

There is no double version of this pump available. We recommend purchasing two separate pumps for this.

No, you cannot charge the breast pump wirelessly. The electric breast pump is rechargeable via a USB-C cable. This cable is included in the package. You can also charge the breast pump via a power bank, which is convenient when you are on the go. A full battery lasts up to 120 minutes (4 sessions).

A full battery provides up to 120 minutes of cordless use (4 sessions). The battery is charged via a USB cable. The battery can also be charged via a power bank. This means you can charge the breast pump when you are not at home.

It takes about 1½-2 hours for the battery to be fully charged. The pump can be used for 120 minutes with a full battery. This is approximately 4 pumping sessions.

An expressing bra (also called a nursing bra/pumping bra) is specially designed to be worn while expressing so you can have your hands free to do other activities. An expressing bra is designed to fit a regular breast pump, which has a funnel-shaped chest piece attached to a bottle. For the Difrax breast pump, an expressing bra is not required. The pump fits completely into the shell of your bra. If you are wearing a breastfeeding bra, you can detach the cup at the front to feed the baby directly. It is not necessary to use a breastfeeding bra with the Difrax pump, but it is possible.

The set includes an inner shell (24 mm) and three additional insert sizes (17,19 and 21 mm). A well-fitting inner shell is important for comfortable and efficient expressing. To find the right size, measure the size of your nipple. The nipple determines the size of the inner shell, and not the size of your breast. Measuring your nipple is very simple. Use a tape measure or ruler to measure the diameter of the nipple at the base, excluding the areola. No two breasts are the same, so you may need different sizes for each of your breasts. Therefore, you should measure the nipples of both breasts.

Take note of the following

• The nipple should be able to move freely within the shell.
• Make sure the areola is not pulled into the breast shield.
• When you fit the shield, 1-2 mm of space around the nipple is normal.
• A shield that is too large or too small can lead to pain, damaged skin and poor production.
• Never express milk for longer than 30 minutes.
  

If none of the inner shells fit properly on your nipple, please contact our customer service. In addition to the four sizes included, there is an additional size of 27 mm. This is available via customer service if necessary.

The breast pump weighs 275 grams when empty. When expressing, the weight will depend on the amount of expressed milk in the reservoir.

The dimensions of the breast pump are 12.5 cm high, 10.5 cm wide and 7.5 cm deep. The container can hold a total of 120 ml of milk. If you produce more milk, you can stop expressing in between.

Wash all parts of the breast pump that come into contact with breast milk in warm water and washing-up liquid after every use. The container can be opened to thoroughly wash, disinfect and dry inside. A special seal prevents leakage when the container is closed. Wipe the parts dry with a clean cloth or place them on a clean cloth to dry. Place the washed parts in a clean storage bag or in a clean environment.

The following accessories are supplied as standard with the pump.

• Base (body of the breast pump)
• Valve
• Milk container 120 ml + sealing ring
• Breast shield 24 mm
• Membrane chamber consisting of a membrane cap, membrane holder and silicone membrane
• Silicone insert shields in sizes 17, 19 and 21 mm
• Stopper for sealing the milk container
  

The milk reservoir has a measuring mark to help you keep track of how much milk you are expressing. The container can hold a total of 120 ml of milk.

Yes you can. You can stop expressing at any time. The best time to do this is when you notice the milk has stopped flowing freely so you can avoid milk loss as much as possible.

If you have lost a part, contact our customer service team. They will try to send you the missing part as quickly as possible.