diaphragm pumps
Related Questions & Answers
7 articles
Manual or Electric Breast Pump????
Asked by D.R. from Tampa
on June 12, 2007
-
The one thing I have to buy myself is a breast pump and I can't decide what kind to get. I have been looking at reviews on babycenter.com for different pumps. The el...
Answers
- I'm so glad to see more moms breast feeding!!!! I was shunded because I did even my husband was against it in the begin. The only down fall I see of it now is my lil b...
- Girl I'd go with the electric. I tried manual and didn't work for me. Actually rented one for 6 months which was much better than any storebought. I rented because I k...
- I rented one from the hospital. I only breastfed for 8 weeks also and it worked like a charm. I have a manual one that did not even come close to the electric one.
Advice of Buying a Breast Pump
Asked by A.K. from Tampa
on September 28, 2009
-
Where can I get a good breast pump without paying an arm and a leg. I like the Ameda and Medela but both of very expensive. In the long run it will be cheaper to buy...
Answers
- hi A. my advice is to purchase used. all pumps nowadays are made to where cross contamination is near impossible to take place. As i have mentioned to others on thi...
- A., the milk does NOT go through the machine. the only parts that touch you or your milk are the breast shield, the membrane, and the bottle. these can all be steri...
- Check out craigslist.com or ebay. I was able to get a Medela Pump in style for $99. I used the tubing and pumps that the hospital provided (for free!) and sterilized...
Breast Pump
Asked by N. from Chicago
on January 31, 2007
-
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.
Answers
- 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....
What to Do with Breast Pump
Asked by B.M. from Boston
on August 2, 2010
-
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.
Answers
- 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...
Breast Pump Suggestions
Asked by M.R. from Phoenix
on February 12, 2008
-
Hi I am going to have a baby girl in a few weeks and im set on breast feeding but i a litle lots on a type of hand pump to get. I would love some suggestionsand pointe...
Answers
- Hi M., My sugggestion to you is to call a place in Mesa at Southern and Gilbert called Baby, Mother and More. They give a free breastfeeding class and were a wonderf...
- Hi M.! Buying the right pump is SOOO important. A lot of them don't work well and would be a waste of your money. It sounds like the resource in Mesa would be a g...
- If I were you, I would not bother with a hand pump. I practically got carpel tunnel syndrome using mine! I could not have lived without the Medela double Pump in Sty...
Used Medela Pump in Style
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on December 30, 2011
-
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...
Answers
- 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...
A Good Breast Pump ?
Asked by J.L. from San Diego
on February 25, 2008
-
I am looking for a good affordable dual breast pump. I am currently 7 months preggo and plan on breastfeeding along with pumping and bottle feeding. I really want the ...
Answers
- I rented a breast pump from the hospital for the first few weeks until I knew I was going to be breastfeeding for a long time and needed to buy my own pump. It wasn't...
- The Medela is the best portable dual pump I know of. Try checking at children's resale shops or Craigs list, E-bay, friends, etc. Don't be freaked if it's second han...
- Did you know you can rent breast pumps from medical supply stores? I rented a hospital grade pump when our son was born and it worked great.
