Breast Pump: Infant
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Breast Pump
Asked by P.Q. from New York
on October 25, 2008
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Which is the best breast pump on the market?
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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?
Asked by K.B. from Columbus
on April 21, 2008
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Any suggestions on what bottles to use with the Lansinoh Double Electric Breast Pump? OR any suggestions on what Breast Pump to purchase? THANKS!
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Breast Pump
Asked by B.S. from San Diego
on February 22, 2008
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I am interested in purchasing a breast pump and I wanted to get the opinion of other moms on pumps that work well without costing too much money. I don't work outside ...
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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 Pump
Asked by P.M. from Boston
on July 4, 2009
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I was wondering what you've done with your used breast pumps? I have the Medela pump in style and used it for 18 months. As we all know breast pumps aren't cheap so I ...
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- I would recommend you check around with people you know well. My best friend had a pump in style she used for about 3 months and then let me use for about 4 months. I ...
- I agree with the other posts. I lent my used one to a close friend and to my sister-in-law. Both bought new tubes (about $50) vs. buying a whole pump ($250). Both w...
- The machine portion of the pump is the expensive part and can be given or sold. The hospital gave me the sterile portions and I used my sisters pump. In fact, the sam...
Breast Pumps
Asked by S. from Dallas
on April 16, 2006
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Hi,
I would like recommendations for breast pumps. Anybody who has had a good experience please reply! I breastfed my first two, and used an inexpensive single pu...
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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 Pumps
Asked by P.R. from San Francisco
on April 17, 2010
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Hi,
I have been breast feeding my 5 week old son. He seems contended after every feeding. He feeds every 2.5 hours with 3-4 hours gaps at night. On an average he fe...
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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 Pump
Asked by N.M. from Omaha
on December 15, 2008
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My husband and I just went and registered at BabiesRus and I was wondering if I should register for a breast pump right away and hope that breast feeding works for me ...
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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
Asked by N.H. from Boston
on July 10, 2010
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Hi Moms
just wanted to know what breast pumps you thought where great and what ones to stay away from.
I am due in nov with son number 2 and I didnt use a pump wit...
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- I also used the Medela Pump in Style with my first and currently using it again with my second and it works great. It's also convenient to use away from home. As a s...
- I really liked the Avent manual pump as well...very portable and not a lot of cleanup!
- I was really happy with my Ameda double pump. A woman who was pumping at the same time I was used two Medela Swings to simulate a double pump. Two were about the cost ...
Breast Pumping
Asked by J.H. from Sacramento
on July 10, 2008
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Hi everyone! I have a 14 week old son and about 10 days ago I started pumping breast milk so my husband etc. could feed our son. I had offered to start much earlier ...
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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/Bottles
Asked by S.S. from Saginaw
on January 14, 2007
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I have decided that instead of breast feeding this next child, I am going to use a breast pump. I used a breast pump with my first son, but it was a manual. This time ...
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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
