How do I charge my Philips Avent electric breast pump?

See the following instructions for how to charge your Philips Avent Natural Care Hands-free Wearable Electric Breast Pump.

Fully charge the battery before you use the breast pump for the first time and when the battery is low. Fully charging the battery takes up to 2 hours.

Use a power source (an adapter or a power bank) with a USB-C port, of at least 5 W (5 V – 1 A) for your single breast pump or at least 10 W (5 V – 2 A) for your double breast pump. Using a power source with lower specifications might result in slow charging or not charging.

1. Switch off the device.
2. Insert the cable connector plug of the USB cable into the motor unit and insert the USB-C plug into a USB power source, e.g., an adapter or a power bank.
3. The battery indicator lights flash one by one to indicate that the battery is charging.
4. All 3 lights are steady on: the battery is fully charged.
5. Remove the USB cable from the USB power source and pull the cable connector plug out of the motor unit.

The battery indicator lights show the battery capacity.

1. Three lights are steady on: the battery is fully charged for approximately 10 pumping sessions.
2. Two lights are steady on: the battery is charged sufficiently for 3–6 sessions.
3. One light flashes slowly: the battery is charged sufficiently for maximum 1–2 sessions. Charging is needed soon.
4. First light flashes quickly: the battery is very low, the device will stop operating soon. Charging is needed.

One session is 15 minutes of pumping.

The battery indicator lights will dim. To see the battery status again, simply press any button on your breast pump to see the battery indicator lights for a few seconds.

Note: Only use a 9 W (5 V – 1.8 A) power adapter or other power source with the USB Type-C charging cable that came in the box to charge your pump.

Fully charge the battery before your first pumping session or when the battery is low. It takes up to 1.5 hours to reach a full charge, which is enough power for up to 5 pumping sessions.

When you’re ready to charge, do the following:

1. Switch off the device.
2. Insert the cable connector plug of the USB cable into the motor unit and insert the USB-C plug into a USB power source, e.g., an adapter or a power bank.
3. Your battery is now charging. The three battery lights on the pump will light up one-by-one and then turn off to let you know when it is fully charged. When you're finished charging, unplug the power adapter and disconnect the cable from the motor unit.

Note: Only use the original micro-USB power adapter that came in the box with your pump for charging.

Fully charge the battery before your first pumping session or when the battery is low. It takes up to 2 hours and 30 minutes for a Philips Avent Single pump, or 1 hour and 40 minutes for a Philips Avent Double pump to reach full charge, which is enough power for around three pumping sessions.

When you’re ready to charge, do the following:

1. Switch off the device.
2. Insert the cable connector plug of the USB cable into the motor unit and insert the USB plug into a USB power source, e.g., an adapter or a power bank.
3. Your battery is now charging. The three battery lights on the pump will light up one-by-one and then turn off to let you know when it is fully charged.
4. When you're finished charging, unplug the power adapter and disconnect the cable from the motor unit.

Battery degradation is the gradual loss of a rechargeable battery’s capacity and performance. Over time, all batteries store less energy, take longer to charge, and may need more frequent recharging. This is normal and expected.

However, follow these simple steps to keep the battery healthier, longer:

• Before using your breast pump for the first time, charge the battery fully.
• Fully charging your device regularly can help prevent the battery from running out at undesirable moments.
• Keep your breast pump in a cool environment. Avoid heat and direct sunlight.
• Always use the original cable and a power adapter that is recommended or supplied by Philips.

If you've followed the steps above and you're still experiencing issues with your device, please contact us for support.