Natural & Homeopathic: Medela
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Medela Pump
Asked by B.B. from Detroit
on June 25, 2010
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I feel really stupid, but I can't figure out how to attach the tube to the Medela breast shield (I bought the one that comes with the valves).
I have been using an ...
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- I believe there are 2 types of tubing they sell - one that's all rubber and one that's rubber but has hard plastic on one end. The hard plastic would fit into the hole...
- You can try contacting Medela directly for assistance. They can sell you parts separately. You can also check with a local Lactation Consultant. She might be able to h...
- Go to www.medela.com, click on products and find the particular Pump in Style that you use (backpack, shoulder bag, etc.). Once on the product page for your style, the...
Quiet Medela Breastpump?
Asked by E.F. from Chicago
on January 17, 2009
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I have an older Medela Pump in Style that I used for my first. It works... but it is sooo loud and so slow. I recently saw another women pumping and was amazed at how...
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- I would highly, highly recommend the fairly new Medela hands-free pump. Not only is it quiet, it comes with little attachments for your bra to make it hands-free, it ...
- i have the medela freestyle & love it. much like you i had the pump in style for my first who is 3 now. i am a ftwm, too, and have a 6 month old. I bought the frees...
- When I pump I zip up the front compartment...it really helps the noise level, just an idea.
Medela Bottles Your Experience.
Asked by M.B. from St. Louis
on February 27, 2011
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Hi Ladies!
I am buying a Medela breast pump and want to buy the bottles to match. The Medela bottles are pretty much the most expensive ones I will ever buy, but the...
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- I have used the medela bottles for two babies and they are still fine. I did put them in the dishwasher with the second and never had a problem. I also discovered that...
- I never had problems with the Medela bottles. They held up really well. Like Kate M, I also bought cheapo bottles to attach to the pump, so I never had more than the t...
- Hi M. I loved Dr Browns. B.
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...
Need Tubing for Medela Pump in Style Pump
Asked by Y.B. from Los Angeles
on March 29, 2008
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I live in Long Beach near the traffic circle. Does any one know of somewhere close by where I can buy tubing for my Medela pump? I checked Target and Babies R Us - n...
Nursing Mom Looking for Advice on Pumping with a Usl Medela Pump in the UK
Asked by J.W. from Indianapolis
on December 30, 2009
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I will be traveling to the UK in a few weeks - and need to continue pumping. I have a 2007 Pump In Style from Medela. I'm looking for advice from people who have suc...
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- Do not just look for an outlet attachment but look for an actual transformer, which allows the US products to work better in Europe. The outlet attachments do not gen...
- You should be able to buy a converter you plug into the wall and then plug your pump into.
- Hi J., I haven't used a pump anywhere but here, but you do need the converter if you want to plug it in, otherwise the battery pack is a good suggestion. AAA sto...
Medela Freestyle Hands Free or Medela in Style Advanced???
Asked by K.H. from San Diego
on October 24, 2010
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does anyone know the difference between these? or which is better? thanks!
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- I have an older pump and went to a specialty store so I could try on a hands free bra. I relax more with it because I can focus on something else, not just try to hold...
- I have the frestyle, but never used the hands free option. I found that I got more milk when I sat, relaxed, and pumped without trying to keep the pumps on hands-free...
- Like another poster mentioned, I also used the medela in style advanced with a hands-free bra. I did most of my pumping at work, in my office. The combination of the p...
What to Do with Breast Pump
Asked by B.M. from Boston
on August 2, 2010
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What do I do with my breast pump now that I am finished breastfeeding? It is a Medela Advanced. What a shame they can't be reused.
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- You should not just give it / donate /sell it - there is a issue with bacteria on the diaphragm of the pump. You can take it apart and clean it in a mild bleach solou...
- Hi, Pull the panel off of the pump where the "on switch" is and where the tubing connects and check for mold. If it is clean, I would offer it to someone. If you...
- I bought a used breast pump. I just replaced all the tubing and anything that touched me or my milk would be in. I know a lot of women that have bought their pumps u...
What to Do with Breastpump?
Asked by L.M. from Chicago
on January 4, 2010
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I am done with my breast pump, a medela pump in style. Since they are supposed to be one user devices what do I do with it?
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- You can have it refurbished ( costs about $50 and sell it ) My sis let me use her breast pump after refurbishing ( which you can have Medela do) and it works great and...
- L. et al: please be aware that this pump is NOT approved by the fda for multiple users... Please see the medela website for this information or the fda site. ...
- I'd call the hospital's lactation consultant, your OB/GYN or your pediatrician and ask if they have any suggestions on how to donate it (if even possible). I was thin...
Where to Buy Pump Parts?
Asked by A.S. from Kansas City
on August 6, 2007
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I'm needing to buy new parts for my pump. Does anyone know of any stores in the area that carry all the parts? If it matters, I have a Medela Swing pump. Babies R U...
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- I know a lady who is a lactation consultant who keeps the parts on hand and sells them. I don't know what parts she has exactly, but you could always call her and fin...
- The pharmacy in St Joseph's Carondelet has them. That's where I always got my stuff. I have a Medela too.
- You could try a hospital. I know after one of mine I was needing the whole new kit, and we got it there (not cheap, but quick).
