J.D. asks from Gosport, IN on March 30, 2011
Breast Pumps - Gosport,IN
I'm looking for advice on the best breast pumps. With my previous pregnancy (over 5 years ago) I used one of the medulla brest pumps, which worked great, but I really don't want to spend $280-$380 on one. I was looking at the Playtex Nurser and tried to find reviews on different store websites, but couldn't find any. As anyone used the Playtex Nurser? Or are there any other breast pumps that you used and liked that weren't too expensive. I will be using it daily once I return to work, so I want it to be a dual pump and electric (not manual). Any other information about comfort, loudness, and how fast it worked would be helpful.
Thanks
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L.D. answers from Dallas on March 30, 2011
I used a Medela Pump N Style. I got it from my sister - I just bought new hoses and sterilized the bottles so, for me, it was free.
However, considering how often I used it (2-5 times a day for 8 months!) I would definitely buy a Medela if I had to. To me, the breast pump was one of, if not the, most important pieces of baby gear.
Did I need a bassinet, pack n play AND crib? No. Did I need a swing, vibrating seat AND portable swing? No. Did I need dozens of little bright colored toys? No.
Did I need a great breast pump? Yes.
My point being, if $$$ is an issue, scrimp someplace else.
Congratulations on the new baby!
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J.O. answers from Cincinnati on March 30, 2011
I used the duel even flow electric pump and it worked awesome. My son nursed for over 10.5 months. It was only $35 at target and the rating were awesome on it.
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J.R. answers from Toledo on March 31, 2011
My Medela Pump N Style was the best $279 I ever spent. Worth every penny. I bought it 7 years ago and still going strong on fourth kid. Don't know what it costs these days, or if there is a new model. I had a manual cheapie that worked well for a few weeks, then lost suction and I was so glad to have a good pump after that. Good job for pumping at work! Keep it up.
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M.C. answers from Cleveland on March 31, 2011
I know you mentioned you already have experience with the Medela, but I can not say enough good things about their products. I loved their breastpump. I used mine for 15 months with my first child and then again two years when my second child was born for another 15 months. It is expensive, but I firmly believe it was worth every penny. I was fortunate that my coworkers went in and got me a gift card for babies r us. It really helped offset the costs. Good Luck. I hope you find what you are looking for.
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L.D. answers from Dallas on March 30, 2011
I used a Medela Pump N Style. I got it from my sister - I just bought new hoses and sterilized the bottles so, for me, it was free.
However, considering how often I used it (2-5 times a day for 8 months!) I would definitely buy a Medela if I had to. To me, the breast pump was one of, if not the, most important pieces of baby gear.
Did I need a bassinet, pack n play AND crib? No. Did I need a swing, vibrating seat AND portable swing? No. Did I need dozens of little bright colored toys? No.
Did I need a great breast pump? Yes.
My point being, if $$$ is an issue, scrimp someplace else.
Congratulations on the new baby!
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K.B. answers from Tulsa on March 30, 2011
You can rent one sometimes form drugstores or medical equipment suppliers. Also, you can buy one on Ebay. I sold mine and the people just boiled/sterilized the hoses. You might even be able to buy the hoses new from Medula. The cheaper ones didn't work, but I had troubles with flow and amount.
M.R. answers from Rochester on March 30, 2011
I know you said you don't want a manual pump, but I used the Avent Isis, which retails for around or less than $40, and I went back to work at 6 weeks after my first two boys were born and pumped full time for almost a year with both. I did have to buy a new pump for my third so I bought the same one (I guess 22+ months of full-time pumping, plus weekends, was too much for the poor thing and it stopped working eventually). So I just wanted to say that I LOVE the Avent Isis and I could usually pump both sides in about 15 minutes, and I get a lot of milk at a time (sometimes more than 6-8 ounces per breast). I borrowed an electric pump once and hated it, so found the manual to be very comfortable. Good luck picking!
C.O. answers from Washington DC on March 30, 2011
Medella Pump in style!!! LOVED IT!!!!
Adjustable speed. Mine wasn't loud. Dual pump. LOVED IT!!! LOVED IT!!!
T.T. answers from Chicago on March 30, 2011
if you use it that often you want to spend the $$$$. i have a playtex breast pump and if i had to use it daily it would be a huge problem.
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