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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...
Problems with Medela Pumps?
Asked by T.A. from Dover
on December 1, 2009
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Here's a question for other nursing/working moms. I have a Medela 'Pump n style' backpack pump. Thus far it has served me well. I'm on baby number 2, he's 3 months, an...
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- The only new suggestion I have is to check that the front cover plate is securely locked in place. I had the same problem once and pressing that face plate in securel...
- The membranes need to be replaced regularly and if they are not closing properly, your suction won't be much. A thorough cleaning also helps. Otherwise, failing th...
- DO NOT GO BUY ANOTHER PUMP! you need a new membrane... the tiny flexible white piece, about the size of a dime. they get a bit born out after a while... i usually buy ...
Manual Pump - Medela Vs. Advent
Asked by M.I. from New York
on October 24, 2008
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All,
Here's the scenario. I recently started feeding rice cereal to my 5 month old baby. During the week, I mix the rice cereal with breastmilk from when I pumped a...
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- I had both one was given to me. I pumped for a year and end up using the Advent Isis manual pump exclusively. Good Luck, G.
- Hi. I have an 11 month old daughter. I use the Advent Isis pump and I love it. I usually pump 2xweek when I work. The pump works great and very easy to clean and put t...
- I swear by the Avent breast pump. The hospital gave me a Medula and I hated it, it was so uncomfortable. I also had received the Avent as a gift and tried it; now I gi...
Cleaning Wipes for Breast/nipple and for Medela Pump Parts and Storage Bags
Asked by N.B. from New York
on September 30, 2008
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Hi,
I'm stocking up for breastfeeding supplies and wanted to know...
Do I have to use the cleansing pads specifically sold to clean your breast before breastfeeding ...
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- Just wanted to add a note about Lansinoh cream - try to only use it when you really need it e.g. when you first start breastfeeding & when your nipples are very dry. ...
- I breastfed my son for a year, nursing when I could and pumping and leaving bottles for my husband and caregivers when necessary. I really liked the medela storage bag...
- I used the Medela bags for the first few months, and then switched to the Lansinoh because they held more. Both were exactly the same, functionally. Technically, you...
Looking for Medela Hoses for My Pump-in-Style - Where to Buy???
Asked by L.A. from Raleigh
on September 18, 2008
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Hey ladies - My hoses for my Pump-in-Style Medela breastpump are looking ragged. I've tried steam cleaning them in the microwave bags, but that doesn't really help. I ...
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- I was able to get tubing at the Women's Birth and Wellness Center Boutique in Chapel Hill. It's a great little store with lots of breastfeeding-related things, and ver...
- I ordered a set on Amazon.com and received them yesterday.
- You can buy them separately, you probably just need to contact a lactation specialist in the area and she will probably have some. I got mine from a lady that rented m...
Breast Pump
Asked by T.C. from Detroit
on July 5, 2009
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What breast pump do you recommend? I was thinking about the medela but using avent bottles. The lady at the store said avent bottles have more nipple options than me...
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- some advent bottle leak. the ones I use where from johnson and johnson. I don't know hwats good and not.
- I used the Medela Pump In Style Advanced. I pumped for about a year 3 times a day 5 days a week and it still works great. My advice if you get this or any other pump...
- I have used only Medela - both the single electric & the double electric. Hands down, I love the Medela Pump In Style double electric. It's a time & life saver! ...
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....
Cleaning Bottles
Asked by A.D. from Davenport
on May 1, 2009
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We use Dr. Brown's bottles and clean them each evening in the dishwasher. My biggest complaint about using bottles (and I remember having this problem 3 yrs ago with ...
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- I would suggest soaking them in the sink in hot soapy water first. I don't have a dishwasher and this is what I do with them and then rinse them and scrub them with a ...
- I think what happens is that they are etched (like glass). If you've noticed, sometimes with certain dishwasher soap your glasses will get all cloudy over time. It's b...
- You are suppose to replace the nipples for the bottles. What I found to test them was to squeeze the nipple together, if is sticks, you need new nipples. If it does no...
Need Opinions on Breast Pumps. -- Playtex Embrace?
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on December 29, 2007
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I have a Medela Pump In Style now. I hate pumping but my son will not take formula and I will be working part time on weekends so I need to.
I think the thing I do...
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- I also tried the Medela and found it very time consuming to clean with all of its parts. I have to pump full time since my son wouldn't latch on consistently. I found ...
- I agree if the PIS is working keep it. I have a PIS too and a trick I got from Kellymom.com was to keep my horn and whatever I am pumping into in the firdge between pu...
- Rinsing the excess milk off and then using the steam bags is all you need to do to keep them clean in between dishwasher washings. Don't worry about hand washing :)
BPA And Breast Pump Preference
Asked by S.J. from Milwaukee
on April 13, 2008
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Reading a couple other posts on here recently is making me wonder about a few things. I'd LOVE some thoughts and info from you moms out there!
1. Avent bottles ap...
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- hello, I exclusively pumped with my two children and LOVED the Medela backpack pump in style. Check out ebay for a retailer that sells them sealed new in the box - A L...
- i have used both and HATED the medela pump-in-style. the avent was much better in terms of comfort, let-down, etc. i was left bruised by the medela! also the avent ...
- I used a Medela pump, and loved it. I used it daily for a year, and it wasn't until the very end (thankfully), that it finally wore out. I definitely felt that I got...
