Breast Pump: Toddler, Medela
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Medela Breast Pump Tubing
Asked by K.G. from New York
on April 3, 2010
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Hello. I am expecting my second child in 3 weeks and am looking to replace my breast pump parts. I have found everything except the tubing. I don't even see replace...
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- Even with the closed system, replacing the tubing can ensure that you are getting the best and most consistent pressure. I googled "medela tubing" and came up with a n...
- My local hospital has a lactation store that sells tubing. Consider contacting a hospital or a lactation consultant. If the hospital cannot help you, hopefully a loc...
- I just went through this today. I found a post on my SAHM site about Medela replacing the tubing for their pumps for free. I called their 1-800 number today and they j...
Ameda vs Medela Pump
Asked by M.S. from San Francisco
on July 27, 2008
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I bought the Ameda pump and have only been able to pump a maximum of 1.5 oz with it, regardless of when I pump. I'm wondering if the Medela Pump N Style would pump mo...
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- I excusively expressed with both my kids. I used an Ameda hospital grade pump that I rented from El Camino Hospital when I had my son last June. After two months o...
- I use the Medela pump and I am very happy with the amount of milk I've been able to pump. I am back to work now and pump twice a day. I can get 3-5oz. out of each brea...
- I rented the hospital grade Maedela pump and had trouble pumping, but it had nothing to do with the pump. It was my lack of flow. The doc put me on reglan, an acid ref...
Medela Freestyle Pump
Asked by K.T. from Minneapolis
on April 11, 2008
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I am researching breast pumps and recently heard about Medela's new hands-free Freestyle pump. The reviews I have found have been very positive, but there are few out...
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- I have the Pump in Style Advanced. I love it! Don't waste your money like I did, go for Medela, expensive but worth it.
- The Medela breast pump work great. I had used it when I was going back to work after having my daughter. Even though I didn't want to go back. And then I became a s...
- I see that you have had great responses and mine is no different. I have the Medela and I love it. Check with your insurance, luckily mine covered my pump. All I neede...
Looking for an Electrical Breast Pump - Preferably Medela
Asked by V.F. from Dallas
on July 25, 2007
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Hi everyone
I am looking for an electric breast pump. I am due in 4 weeks and I wanted to see whether there were other options out there before I shed out the much ne...
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- hi, I have a Medela Pump In Style. I loved it and recommended it to 2 friends who loved theirs. It only needs new tubing and I have the lady who has it or I can pick...
- Please don't buy a used pump. I can appreciate the fact that a good pump does cost a ton, but there are just too many health risks with a used pump. I personally use t...
- I pumped for almost a year while I worked full time and I used the Avent Isis Breast Pump. I did hours of research before I purchased it and the reviews all said it w...
Medela Pump Tubing
Asked by R.C. from Milwaukee
on October 11, 2008
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I have the In Style breast pump from Medela. I'm having a hard time cleaning the tubing. They get full of condensation and then start to mold. I run the pump after ...
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- After you replace your tubing and if/when you do get condensation in it again...try taking it outside and whipping it like you are Indian Jones! =) Worked every time...
- I had that problem and had to buy a new set of tubing. Try running the pump for a couple minutes after each pump sometimes up to about 10-15 min. good luck
- Submerge tubing in a container or sink with bleach and HOT water for few hours...could also use a pipe cleaner. I did put mine (years ago) in a dishwasher..did ok ther...
Medela Pump in Style?
Asked by M. from Dallas
on February 15, 2007
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Hi!
I am preparing to sell most of my baby gear since my youngest is about to turn one and my husband and I are convinced he will be our last baby. Anyhow, I am won...
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- I have read all of the responses to your email M.. I certainly understand your reluctance to sell and your investment just sitting there unused. I have an unpopular ...
- Try Ebay. I have a couple of friends who have sold here and got a couple of hundred for their pumps. Good luck.
- Sorry but it is not gross to sell the breast pump!!!! I bought a used breast pump and those who have never used one know nothing about it. The pump itself is very go...
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...
Used Medela Pump in Style
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on December 30, 2011
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Would you buy a Medela Pump In Style that was very gently used (only used a few times a month), that is 8 years old? The owner reports it to be in excellent working c...
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- i was given a pump by a kind lady on here and it was very old but well taken care of....i bet it is older than 8 years....it has been the best pump i have ever had and...
- I personally wouldn't. I wouldn't want to use a stranger's used pump. I would if it was a family member. But if you do choose, then just boil the bottles and the flang...
- absolutely not! here's my reasoning: I pumped for a whole year with my first child. I then pumped again with my 2nd child 3 years later. After about 3 months my pu...
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 Pump
Asked by N. from Chicago
on January 31, 2007
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Hi I wanted to know if anyone has Medela breast pump in style to sell. I am really looking for one .Any other recommendations are welcome.
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- I just recently sold mine on Ebay. I bought it new there for about 2/3 the price that you can get it at stores like Babies R Us. There are also used ones there as we...
- I have a Medela pump in style that I'd like to sell. I've used it w/ my 2 children but it's still in good condition. I'm willing to sell for $100.
- I have the one with the backpack along with extra containers, breastshields, cleaning bags, hoses. I just stopped pumping about a month ago and I used it for one year....
