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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 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...
Medela Accessories (Tubes to Be More Specific)
Asked by A.H. from Omaha
on January 3, 2009
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My due date is approaching (January 19) and I am getting everything together as best I can. I have pulled out my Medela pump but it seems to be missing the tubes. Does...
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- You can buy them at Target or if you want you can buy the exact same tubing for 9 cents a yard at Runnings or any hardware store. Congrats on your growing family!
- I believe most hospitals carry this brand. they do have some accesories for them for sale if needed. I delivered in Mankato Mn and would have been able to pick up extr...
- You should check out www.momsmaternity.com. They have really fast shipping, reasonable prices and EVERY part for every pump...you should be able to find exactly what y...
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.
Used Medela Pump in Style
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on December 30, 2011
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Would you buy a Medela Pump In Style that was very gently used (only used a few times a month), that is 8 years old? The owner reports it to be in excellent working c...
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- i was given a pump by a kind lady on here and it was very old but well taken care of....i bet it is older than 8 years....it has been the best pump i have ever had and...
- I personally wouldn't. I wouldn't want to use a stranger's used pump. I would if it was a family member. But if you do choose, then just boil the bottles and the flang...
- absolutely not! here's my reasoning: I pumped for a whole year with my first child. I then pumped again with my 2nd child 3 years later. After about 3 months my pu...
Avent vs Medela
Asked by H.G. from Reno
on March 5, 2009
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Hello ladies! We just had out second child and are ecstatic! Without first we weren't able to nurse and did formula but this time we are breast feeding and things are ...
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- My son, too, was exclusively breastfed for his first year and I went back to work when he was 10 weeks old. I swear we own at least one of every bottle on the market ...
- Medela, Medela, Medela!!! With my first Child I used Avent everything. Bottles, Breast Pump, Pacifiers..everything. I did love it but never knew better at all. The...
- My first daughter was solely breastfed for 9 months and would only use the wide mouth Gerber Nuk nipples. If you like the drop-ins, the nuk nipples fit them, just use...
Looking for an Electrical Breast Pump - Preferably Medela
Asked by V.F. from Dallas
on July 25, 2007
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Hi everyone
I am looking for an electric breast pump. I am due in 4 weeks and I wanted to see whether there were other options out there before I shed out the much ne...
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- hi, I have a Medela Pump In Style. I loved it and recommended it to 2 friends who loved theirs. It only needs new tubing and I have the lady who has it or I can pick...
- Please don't buy a used pump. I can appreciate the fact that a good pump does cost a ton, but there are just too many health risks with a used pump. I personally use t...
- I pumped for almost a year while I worked full time and I used the Avent Isis Breast Pump. I did hours of research before I purchased it and the reviews all said it w...
Do Avent Bottles Attach to Medela Pumps and Vice Versa?
Asked by M.C. from Dallas
on February 20, 2007
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My friend is giving me her Pump in Style Medela breast pump. Does anyone know if I am restricted to only attaching Medela bottles to the pump? I received Avent bottl...
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- The avent bottles don't attach because they're too wide. The pump does come with little bottles you can pump into then pour into the avent bottles. What I didn't rea...
- I don't know about new models, but the one I had about 2 years ago only allowed for Medela bottles.
- M., Just fyi ..I know the Dr. Brown's bottles fit. You would need the narrow bottle, not the wide mouth. This is so much easier than switching over. Sorry...not su...
Safe to Buy Used Medela Pump in Style?
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on April 23, 2008
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Hi, I'd like to get rid of my Avent IQ duo double electric breast pump, and buy a used Medela Pump in Style Advanced on Ebay. I've read somewhere, though, that the Me...
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- Some pumps are not closed systems and therefore milk/bacteria can get into the maching. I think the Pump in Style is a safe one though not sure. Another thing to consi...
- M.: The fda has said this is a single user pump... so if you buy a used pump and there are problems you have no recourse. The poster who mentioned life span ...
- Other posters have been correct that technically it should not be done because it is an open pumping system. That being said, you can find some deals on ebay sometime...
Medela Quick Steam Bags Question
Asked by A.H. from Chicago
on July 28, 2009
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Hi, moms. So I just bought the Medela quick steam clean bags. You are supposed to be able to clean bottles, pacifiers, some pump parts, etc. in the microwave with th...
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- I always wash all of the pieces with soap and water and then use the medela steam bags. the steam bags sterilize the pieces. hope that helps
- Hi A., I used the steam bag for both of my daughters. They are basically used to sterilize the bottles, breast pump parts, etc..I even put the pacifiers in them. I...
- Looks like you've gotten plenty of responses. I just wanted to say that I found them very handy and used them a lot when my dd was little. Good luck with them!
