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What Medela Spare Parts to Buy?
Asked by M.L. from Dallas
on March 16, 2009
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I am moving overseas and want to buy spare parts for my Medela InStyle pump just in case I need them and they aren't available for sale in my new country. Any advice ...
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- These days you can get just about anything on ebay (even new parts)with shipping all over the world. I would check and see if spare parts are available and maybe buy ...
- I believe that the membranes need to be replaced every 3 months. I would also buy spare tubing and a set or two of the little yellow pieces that the membranes snap ont...
- I've bought spare parts on ebay and on this website: http://mybreastpump.com/medelareplacementpartspage.html I had the pump in style. I do have to say I needed spa...
Medela Pump in Style Doesn't Seem to Work! HELP, Losing My Milk Supply!
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on November 30, 2006
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When I first started pumping, I used a hospital grade pump that I rented from a place near Prentice. Then I went on a trip to visit family and asked them to pick me up...
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- Hi M.! You ahve gotten some great advice. I used my PIS for 14 months -my son was a preemie and never latched on. What I DID find was that the car adapter for the m...
- I currently pump at work, and nurse at home. This is my second child that I pump with. The first child I mixed formula with the milk, and I lost my milk supply. Thi...
- You might want to look into buying larger shields. I was exclusively pumping for the first 2 months as my son was having difficulty latching. I was getting extremely...
Should I Buy a Breast Pump?
Asked by E.B. from Kansas City
on March 25, 2008
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My five month old son normally breastfeeds well but lately I have been supplementing him with formula bottles when I visit my parents. I have been over there several ...
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- yes get an electric pump. manual is ok in a pinch but mostly you will just end up with a sore hand
- Yes, the electric double pumps are more effective than a hand pump, and the pumps you can rent at a hospital are even more effective than the ones you can buy. I recom...
- I would definitely quit using formula if you want to continue breastfeeding. I agree with the other respondant, go to another room to feed if you don't feel comfortabl...
Buying Breastpump - Need Help!
Asked by N.C. from Dallas
on April 20, 2009
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Mommies...
My husband and I are headed out of town in a month and are leaving our son for 4 days. I need to begin pumping in order to store/freeze bm for his stay wit...
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- I've been very happy with my Lansinoh. It is less expensive than the Medela.
- I used the Ameda Purely Yours and loved it. It's a little bit smaller than the Medela, it's fairly quiet, and you can dial both the suction and cycle instead of it bei...
- I agree that renting is a good option if you're only planning to pump for this particular reason. I rented once with my second child and the pump was awesome! With m...
Which One to Buy?
Asked by L.H. from Joplin
on May 5, 2009
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I have 3 boys--17, 10, 8--but never breast fed any of them. I am expecting my 4th baby in September and I am very committed to nursing this time. I do want to be abl...
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- I had a Medela (electric) and it was great! I work full time, frequently very long hours, and was able to pump successfully at work for a year. If your work schedule...
- Hi L., I just had my son on 2/10/09 and I too didn't know what pump to get. I didn't pump with my 1st child, I just wheined (sp?) her off once I went back to work....
- I used a medual electric double pump with my first ( don't remember which model) and I HATED it!! I did a lot of looking around with my second child and decided on th...
Manual Breat Pump
Asked by R.O. from Chicago
on August 22, 2008
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Hi Moms, I am currently nursing my 3 month old son and pump only occasionally using Medela pump in style (my breasts are not too responsive to a pump). I am traveling...
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- I had great success with the Avent pump with my daughters. I would definitely recommend it. I agree about the insert part and it being more of a hassle. I took it o...
- Check to see if you can get a battery pack for your Medela PIS. I had one and it worked just as well on the battery pack as AC power. I don't know much about manual...
- I own and use the Medela Harmony and have brought it with me on vacation all summer. I love it. It has a stimulation phase and an expression phase, is small and very...
Manual Breastpump
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on June 30, 2009
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My Medela electric breast pump was stolen out of my car Sunday night. I really can't afford to spend that much money on another pump, so I wanted to see if anyone coul...
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- A., I have an evenflo comfort select dual automatic breast pump that I've been trying to get rid of. My husband bought it at Target, I belive it was $50 or 60 but I do...
- The Avent manual pump works as well or better than many of the fancy ones. Give it a try you will like it.
- Oh no! What kind of person steals a mom's breastpump?! Seriously? You know, I work at a hospital and use the Medela Symphony fancy shmancy one there. But at home, ...
Need Advice for Breast Pumps
Asked by C. from Dallas
on July 23, 2006
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I am looking for the best breast pump on the market. I am going to be going back to work when my daughter is 9 weeks old and I don't want to stop breastfeeding then. I...
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- Congratulations on your pregnancy - how exciting. Lots of fun times ahead. Anyway, I used the Medela and would highly recommend it (I have boy/girl twins). It is wh...
- First of all, breastfeeding my daughter was one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. Just know that it really is the best thing you can do for your daughter,...
- I used Madela when my children were babies. It's great. Good luck!
Seeking a Reccomendation on a Breast Pump
Asked by C.R. from San Diego
on April 2, 2008
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Hello mommies. My daughter just turned one month old today and I think it's time to start pumping. I intend to breastfeed the majority of the time but I'm beginning ...
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- Everyone is suggesting the medela pump, which I know is good brand. I started out with a gerber handpump, which didn't produce what I was expecting(I'd never buy a han...
- Honestly, I don't know the exact model I have... but it's a Medela electric pump. Retails for close to $300. I actually was very fortunate and am borrowing it from a f...
- I love the Medela Pump in Style. My lactation specialist recommended it. I had purchased a manual pump, but after using one at the hospital, I found out quickly this...
Picking up an Item Bought on Craigslist...
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on December 30, 2011
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I posted today about a breast pump, and once again, the Medela's get the resounding vote... so I looked on Craigslist again today (don't want to spend for a new one be...
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- I have bought from Craigs List, had a couch delivered to my house from some one on Craigs List, that should be fine... As far as a used breast pump, NO! I was tol...
- Meet her INSIDE the establishment! All kind of unsavory things happen in parking lots
- I worry about the pickup but that is just me My bigger worry would be mold...you want to make sure there is no mold inside the pump before you purchase this and you...
