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Breast Pump
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- Medela Symphony. It's a hospital grade double pump. The best rental price I've seen is at Babies R Us. I got my insurance to cover the rental - it's worth a try!
- I love my Medela Pump In Style. I think it ends up being cheaper in the long run to buy one rather than rent the hospital pump.
- Hi P., Medela pumps are seen as the gold standard. If you're going to be at work or school, and away from your baby every day, I'd suggest buying the best breastpump...
Which is the best breast pump to buy?
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Breast Pumps
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- I completely agree that you have to get a Medela pump. I think the model depends on your pumping needs. If you are looking for an occasional pump you will do fine with...
- Don't buy a cheap one. Also get one that can do both breasts at the same time, this will help you to get more out at the same time. It's sometimes hard to get the seco...
- I have a Medela Pump In Style and I love it. I don't have experience with any others, so I can't compare it to anything, but it works well. I bought the hands free br...
Breast Pump
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- I recommend the AVENT ISIS breast pump. It is inexpensive and the manual hand held pump is easy to squeeze and can be used with only one hand. It has a silicone inse...
- Hi B.. I breast fed my second baby for 10 months and worked full time. First I tried a had pump that I got at target but my milk supply was so much ( my co-workers c...
- hi, most hospitals will rent a pump to you and I believe they run about $60/month. I know my cousin is renting one right now. If you don't need one for everyday the...
Breast Pumps
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- Go with a Medela Pump in style. They are expensive (around 250 i think) but they are worth every penny. I had one when my preemie son was in the hospital and then co...
- S., MEDELA!! They are the best by far! I got a cheaper one with our first child, and it didn't work that well. We decided to try Medela, and I couldn't believe h...
- I bought a Medela Pump in Style with my 2nd child and used it again for my 3rd. It worked great! I love this dual breast pump. I have tried others and they were eit...
Breast Pump
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- I too agree in having your doctor write a perscription, and I also agree that a pump-in- style by medela is the best non-hospital grade pump there is!! I have had bo...
- I would recommend waiting and seeing how breastfeeding goes. You or your son may have special needs that will determine what kind of pump would work best. Also, your ...
- If you plan on exclusively breastfeeding, I wouldn't think you'd need a pump. If you want to pump on a regular basis, though, go for it- but get an electric dual one!...
Breast Pumps
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- First of all, your baby is way more efficient than the pump at getting milk out. Next, before you pump, do you massage, tickle and shake? I know it sounds weird! Bu...
- The size and fit of the breast shield can make a huge difference in how much you pump. See if you can try different sizes or check with a lactation consultant to help...
- Heather has a great idea of pumping one side while nursing the other. You can also have baby start you off, then switch the baby to the other breast while pumping the...
Breast Pumps/Bottles
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- S., I could either tell you from a Nutritionist/Dietitian point of view (which is what I went to school for) or from my personal experience. Or maybe alittle bit of...
- Dr. Browns were great. My daughter did great with them. Cleaning the bottles is kind of a pain. My daughter is now 8 months old and I wanted to change bottles and sh...
- try adri.com I have also used advent and dr browns
Breast Pumping
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- PLEASE DO NOT BUY A USED BREASST PUMP ON CRAIG'S LIST - IT IS UNSANITARY BECAUSE THEY CANNOT BE STERILIZED INSIDE THE MOTOR!!!!!!!!!!!RENT A HOSPITAL GRADE PUMP THAT I...
- I would be consistent with the time you pump every day...like an hour or two after you put him to bed at night. I think it's the consistency more than the frequency e...
- Hi J., I would suggest you see someone at Sequoia Health and Wellness (Lactation Dept). Forget the hand held, that is good for emergencies, what you need is a doubl...
Breast Pumps
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- My daughter was not gaining enough at 10 wks old. She weighed 12 pounds and was 10 at birth. I have implants and was using a nipple shield, so either could have caus...
- I had the dual Medela and it was great, really quick. On the lack of milk, I didn't lactate as well with my first child as I did with the second. Our living situation...
- The Medela pump is supposed to be one of the best available. However, several lactation consultants have told me that pumping is not as good as the real thing. The pum...