Baby's Bag: Ameda
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Questions About Breast Pumps
Asked by H.S. from San Diego
on November 16, 2008
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I have a lot of questions about breat pumps. I will have to return to work about 6 weeks after having my baby so I will need to pump my breastmilk. I have heard that t...
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- Hi H., I have the Medela pump in style advance and I've been very happy with it. I haven't had a problem with finding bottles to fit the pump. I have 3 different ty...
- I've been back to work for a month. I love the Medela! The hospital recommended it. They also said don't start pumping until your supply is regular (about 3-4 wks). ...
- Hi, Do you know if you want an electric or manual pump? I'm using a manual pump - Avant, which I find is really effective. It's a little bit fiddly to start with, bu...
Breast Pumps & Other 'Must Have' Baby Gift Registry Items
Asked by J.J. from San Francisco
on February 27, 2008
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I am 5 1/2 months pregnant & beginning my baby registry.
I have 2 questions:
What breast pump would you recommend for a planning on breast feeding mother?
What ...
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- At home I use a Medela pump in style at work I use an Ameda hospital pump (a major advantage of working at a hospital.) For me the Ameda is more comfortable. They're...
- First of all congratulations!! Girls are SO fun!!! I have answered this question so many times for friends that I have a spreadsheet. The short list though... Ma...
- Congrats on the Baby Girl on the way...I prefer the elctric pump over a manual; but you might want to think about this if you are going back to work and still plan on ...
Need Opinions on a Good Breastpump for Going Back to Work.
Asked by K.G. from Chicago
on February 12, 2007
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Hi... I will be going back to work on April 1 and would like to start pumping now so I can have a small supply and then I will continue pumping probably three times wh...
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- Just a note-I'm not sure which model I got, but I bought a Medela pump that was a bit too basic and I could kick myself! When you are a new mom and need to set aside ...
- Hi K., I have the Medela PIS Advanced, and love it. I also got it for a geatly reduced price online in January - $228.00. www.lactationcare.com. It arrived 3-day...
- I rented a pump from our pediatrician's office for $1/day and it was the hospital grade pump and worked awesome. You really want to find one that works quickly - I k...
Advice of Buying a Breast Pump
Asked by A.K. from Tampa
on September 28, 2009
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Where can I get a good breast pump without paying an arm and a leg. I like the Ameda and Medela but both of very expensive. In the long run it will be cheaper to buy...
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- hi A. my advice is to purchase used. all pumps nowadays are made to where cross contamination is near impossible to take place. As i have mentioned to others on thi...
- A., the milk does NOT go through the machine. the only parts that touch you or your milk are the breast shield, the membrane, and the bottle. these can all be steri...
- Check out craigslist.com or ebay. I was able to get a Medela Pump in style for $99. I used the tubing and pumps that the hospital provided (for free!) and sterilized...
Best Baby Bottles
Asked by L.M. from Knoxville
on August 4, 2009
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I have a two week old that is a wonderful breast-feeder. I am wanting to introduce a bottle that is most like the breast so dad can feed if necessary. Do you have su...
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- L., My son took right to bottles while breastfeeding. We used Medela. He didn't seem to have any trouble with them. It is easiest if someone other than you give hi...
- I agree with the other moms on here that suggested Avent. I had a colicky infant, and these bottles were by far the best at reducing air intake. They now make them BP...
- The Breast Flow System is closest to the breast. It is a double nipple system so he has to suck on it just like th breast for the milk to come out. This is the bottl...
First Time Breastfeeder!!
Asked by N.M. from Philadelphia
on March 18, 2008
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I am about 5 weeks away from my expected due date and am having major anxiety about breastfeeding. First of all I am very scared of the whole thing but want to try my ...
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- I have to agree with the previous poster. Try to relax. Upon delivery all you have to do is put that baby to breast -- instructions are usually built right in the ar...
- I've tried 3 different breast pumps and the best advice I can give you is to try the one at the hospital. I used an Ameda in the hospital with my son and it worked ex...
- RELAX!! This will all be ok, this is what your body was ment to do. Go to the library, and take out a book called the womanly art of breastfeeding - it's a wonderfu...
Seeking Recommendations and Warnings for Dual Electric Breast Pumps
Asked by V.E. from Albany
on June 12, 2009
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I will be breastfeeding my second child after he is born in late July/early August. I breastfed my first son about four years ago, and used a simple hand operated brea...
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- I used the Ameda purely yours breast pump. It worked great and I had no problems with it. I nursed for 10 months so it got a lot of use! Plus its a lot less expensiv...
- Loved the Medela! It had all of the "extra" attachments (including a car adapter), which was great. My sister will be using mine after her twins and she just bought ...
- Hey V., Just like you my kids are four years apart. I had my daughter this past April so the age difference will be good for you. Anyway, I recommend Medela pump...
Breast Pump Recommendations???
Asked by N.H. from Los Angeles
on February 11, 2008
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Purely Yours Breast Pump by Ameda or Pump In Style by Medela? I am expecting my second child in a few months & have to work almost immediately after & have no doubt ab...
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- I'm not speaking from experience here because I'm 9 months pregnant with my first, but I just went to a breastfeeding class last night and the instructor said that the...
- Hi N., I searched high and low when I was pumping with my first baby. I had a hospital grade Medela that I had rented and that thing felt like it was ripping off m...
- I have used both and they are both great pumps! I lean more towards the Medela, it has less parts to deal with and the bottles seem to be bigger and able to hold more ...
Seeking Opinions on Elecric Double Breast Pumps.
Asked by L.S. from Boston
on July 2, 2009
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Hello, my baby is due in Sept. and I am trying to get a breast pump ahead of time. There seems to be so many options out there and I am looking for some opinions from...
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- Medela all the way! I used the pump n' style double electric pump for both my son and my daugher for 10 months each time (pumping ~ 4+ times a day) and I even lent it...
- I have the medela double pump (the one that comes in a bag that looks like a purse), and it costs alot but BOY is it worth it. One thing you don't realize as a first...
- Ameda Ameda Ameda... That's all I can say. It was great not sold in a lot of places, but their website will tell you where to buy unit and spare parts if necessary. N...
Seeking Breast Pump Recommendations
Asked by L.J. from Atlanta
on March 7, 2007
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My baby is 3 weeks old and I have been using a hospital rented Medela Symphony electric double breast pump. I will on the market to buy my own electric pump within the...
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- The owner of our company bought me a very expensive one for my baby shower and I didn't like it too well. A friend told me she had bought a $20 double pump from Walmar...
- Hi L., I have a 3 year old and a 15 month old. I used the Ameda Purely Yours recommended to me by a friend with children the same ages. She used hers for 18 months ...
- Congratulations on your new baby! Having a baby and being a new mom has been pure bliss for me and I hope you experience the same thing! When my baby was born six ...
