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Advice on Breastpumps...
Asked by A.N. from Portland
on February 13, 2007
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We are expecting our second child in May. When my daughter was born, I nursed until 8 months...without a Breastpump! We just couldn't afford it at the time, but it w...
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- I'm a medela snob. But I pump every day. Medela motors last forever when others burn out. I LOVE MY MEDELA. I also think it is quieter than most electrics. And um....
- A., I too am a stay at home mom. I do pump on occasion. I have the Avent ISIS manual pump. It was around $50. It works great for the occasional pumping. I don'...
- Hi A., I had 2 breast pumps given to me as shower gifts and I tried them both. One was an Avent manual pump and the other was a Safety 1st double electric pump. Thoug...
Recommendations for Breast Pumps
Asked by J.R. from New York
on August 7, 2009
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Hi all,
I need to get a breast pump because I will return to working full time after maternity leave. I don't know anything about pumps, but I do know some of the thi...
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- Ameda Purely Yours double pump is nice! Where do you live? My friend owns a maternity/nursing boutique in Poughkeepsie, NY. She sells pumps and is also certified la...
- I am a teacher too! I pumped all last year with the Medela Pump in Style. It's a double breast pump. I had the purse style bag but it also comes in a backpack style...
- medela pump in style... costly but there is no messing around if you need a good pump, and especially as a teacher where you will surely need it to work well and quick...
Breast Pumps
Asked by A.H. from Salinas
on January 21, 2010
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I plan on breastfeeding if my baby will of course but I know I'll have to go back to work while I'm still breastfeeding. Any recommendations on good breast pumps and ...
Baby Refuses the Bottle
Asked by M.D. from Denver
on June 12, 2008
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I have a 3 month old daughter who I have been solely breastfeeding. I will be returning to work full time in about 6 weeks and my daughter refuses to take the bottle....
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- My son did the same thing. I found out afterwards that 3 months old was too late to be introducing the bottle, but I didn't have a real reason to introduce it earlier ...
- i had to "trick" my son by slipping him the bottle when he would fall asleep nursing. it took about a week, but it worked.
- Hey M.! I had a little bit of a similar situation, except my son would take a bottle at home or at grandmas but wouldn't at the daycare. Your little one is probably ...
Breast Pumps
Asked by J.D. from Bloomington
on March 30, 2011
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I'm looking for advice on the best breast pumps. With my previous pregnancy (over 5 years ago) I used one of the medulla brest pumps, which worked great, but I really ...
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- I've got a Medela Pump In Style (the backpack one) that I'd be happy to part with. I was going to sell it on Craigslist anyway. $75 is my asking price. I used it ma...
- My Medela Pump N Style was the best $279 I ever spent. Worth every penny. I bought it 7 years ago and still going strong on fourth kid. Don't know what it costs these...
- I know that some people get creeped out by this, but you could buy a used medella. Short of a hospital grade pump, they are the best. You could buy all new tubing an...
Recommendation Needed for Breast Pump
Asked by J.D. from Rochester
on September 7, 2008
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I am having my second child and not sure if I should buy a breast pump. I am a SAHM but would like to have back up bottles and let daddy do some work too. (especially ...
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- I have a Cherub pump that we bought online after EXTENSIVE research and it came up as the best and easiest to use. I tried using it and it did work for me but I stoppe...
- I also tried the medela at first, and didn't like the "cow milking" sensation. I switched to the Dr. Browns which worked beautifully. It was more of a "nipple stimula...
- I rented mine from the hospital (Norwalk). It was a fantastic, high quality pump (hospital grade), and it worked so quickly. I felt like a cow hooked up to a milking...
Need Advice on Purchasing Breast Pump
Asked by D. from Chicago
on November 28, 2006
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I'm returning to work in the next month and need to purchase a breast pump. I've been considering the Medela Pump n Style and the Avent Isis Duo Electronic Pump. Doe...
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- I have an Ameda Purely Yours and pump 2x/day for my son during the work wee (I have been doing this for the past 3 months). At $150 it is cheaper than the PIS (closer...
- I had an Ameda Purely Yours and pump electric dual pump. I liked it better than madela as we had that in our client office. I liked the suction of ameda better. And I ...
- I used the Avent manual pump for about 6 months, then switched to the Medela lactina plus model (the rental model). Try to find a new one on ebay (they sell the avent...
Breast Pumps
Asked by E.J. from Philadelphia
on January 28, 2009
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I am 19 weeks pregnant and looking for advice on breast pumps. A friend of mine told me to invest in a really nice one. Her son is 6 months and she just started workin...
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- Honestly, I would wait until the baby comes, because you really shouldn't start breatsfeeding until the baby is used to your feeding, and your milk is coming in strong...
- I used the Avent pumps. I never purchased an automatic one just a manual, but it was comfortable and easy to clean. I really liked all the Avent products because not o...
- It's great to rent one. The ones they rent are either Medela or Ameda and are hospital-grade. Much more effective than ones you can buy. I rented one from a local w...
Breastpump
Asked by N.P. from Chicago
on February 27, 2006
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Hi
Just wanted to gather some recommedations on breast pumps. I have been told that hospital ones are the best. I should mention that I am expecting twins.
Thanks
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- Hi I have a two month old baby, and I am using Ameda Purely yours Breast pump. I got the one with back pack so I carry it to the work. Just to let you know i used t...
- I have used a breast pump for all three of my children. I fed my babies only breast milk and I pumped all of the feedings for well over a year. All of my children at...
- When I had my daughter I went out and got a $50 pump thinking there wasn't much of a differncein pumps. I was so wrong. After 2 months of using the pump and being in p...
Best Breat Pumps and Breast Pads
Asked by B.H. from Panama City
on September 3, 2009
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Good morning, Ladies!
I am trying to do research on the best best pumps, both manual and electric. I've heard good reviews about the manual Lansolil but most revie...
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- I can't tell you anything about pumps, but I wasn't too impressed with the reusable nursing pads. They would work well nearer to the end of the nursing period for me,...
- I rented a breastpump from the hospital at first to get my supply to come in well. Then I bought a Medela pump in style. I LOVE that pump. Double, electric with the...
- Yes, the Medela is expensive, but it works well. I'm not sure about buying a used pump. I know milk did back up into my tubing and the motor a few times. So if you ...
