Infant: Medela
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Medela Pump
Asked by M.H. from Chicago
on November 11, 2011
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I have a Medela Double pump and I am on my second kid. I think my pump is starting to dye. Hey it was used for 16 months the first time and so far 5 months.. not bad.....
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- 6 months and then 2 months and never had a problem. I guess I would sugest like the others to check the parts. I am trying to sell mine if you find you need a new on...
- WHAT isn't working? I ask because all Medella pumps have a thin white 'membrane'... if lack of suction is the problem, you just need to replace the membranes, they are...
- I used mine for a year but haven't fired it up recently. Five times a day? It's done a lot of work for you. I'd check out all the parts and make sure something's not o...
Medela Bottles
Asked by K.K. from New York
on August 11, 2008
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Does anyone know if Medela makes bottles larger than 5 ozs? My six month old has been sleeping through the night for months now and I pump before I go to bed and stil...
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- I used the Dr Brown's bottles and their opening fit nicely onto the medela pump in style. At first I used the 4 oz, but the 8 oz has the same opening and fits just as ...
- Sounds like you have a lucky baby with all of that milk! Have you considered using the pump bags? I found that they hold slightly more. Medela makes one that just tape...
- Gerber makes larger bottles (10oz, I think?) and they fit the medela accessories. Good luck!
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...
Medela Regular Nipples
Asked by J.R. from Grand Rapids
on November 2, 2009
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Help! We have all of our Medela bottles ready to go for our daughter, but I threw out the nipples because I wanted to buy new ones. Well now all I can find are WIDE ...
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- Maybe you already solved this problem already. I contacted the company online, and they shipped me rings to fit the wide nipples with my existing bottles. They told me...
- I am not sure if you purchased the medela bottles after the bisphenol-A issue was resolved, but it is worth checking into. I know they pulled them off of the shelves ...
- Are your old Medela bottles BPA free?
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...
Should I Replace Parts on My Medela Pump?
Asked by H.H. from Washington DC
on July 12, 2011
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I LOVE my Medela Pump which I purchased before having my son in 2008. I used it for a year while breastfeeding him and now I'm 28 weeks pregnant with my second child....
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- I dont think you will need to replace parts, I didnt have to with mine. I have a Medela too. Plus, replacement parts are expensive!
- I just gave birth two weeks ago after my twins were born in 2008. I haven't used my pump since June 2009 and I didn't replace any parts. It works just fine!
- I used mine with two kiddos and did not replace anything. (I think it comes with a replacement membrane (see Rachel D's answer).)
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...
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 ...
Used Medela Pump
Asked by M.B. from St. Louis
on April 10, 2011
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Hi Ladies,
I bought a used Medela pump from a friend. I bought all replacement parts for it, the tubes being the main concern. Even though I bought new ones, I thin...
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- Medela sells sterilizer bags. They are for sterilizing all the parts in between pumping, and there are certain instructions on the bag for the tubing. I bought mine ...
- You can buy baggies that are made to sterilize breast pump parts. You just throw it in the microwave, and it steams them. I'm not sure where they are sold, but I imagi...
- they sell reusable bags that go in the microwave, each bag is good for 20 times. I use them and then I can take them to work too.
