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Breast Pump
Hello, I bought the avent hand held pump and the medela battery/plug in. Since I had a lot of milk, the avent was the one I always used at work. ...
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- Congratulations A.. I've used the Medela Pump in Style for both my girls and I would highly recommend it. It comes in it's own bag that doesn't look like a breast pump...
- Hi A. Congrats on your new baby, and that you've decided to breastfeed! I will only recommend the Medela Pump in Style. I used it for all 3 of my kids while I worke...
- Congrats!! Just so you know you can borrow a pump from your local WIC office or rent one from the hospital that you deliver at. Most update their models as they beco...
Best Breat Pumps and Breast Pads
I had stated in a previous post that you can use second hand pumps because all you have to do is replace or even sterilize the portions that are touching ...
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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 ...
Any Good Breast Pumps?
Just an FYI, pumps are considered single user medical devices and are NOT returnalbe once opened. I would start with the Medela Harmony hand pump to see how ...
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- The Medela Pump in Style is great. I bought one in 2004 after my first daughter was born, went back to work and pumped until she was 1. Then I got it out after my se...
- The Medela electric double pumps are the best but quite expensive (@$200-$300!!). See if you can get one used from a friend and just buy new hoses and shields at a ph...
- I have the Medela pump in style, it was like $300 but well worth it, I can pump both sides at the same time in like 15 min, and you can plug it in, use batteries or bu...
Breast Pump.
the avent isis hand pump (not electric) is fantastic! works as well as the double-electric pumps. much of pumping is in your mind--you must be relaxed and ...
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- I use(d) Medela. I would go with the one Mary Beth's neighbor is selling. I never had any problems with mine.
- Hi... I used a hospital grade pump for a couple of months as my twinkies were premature. It was Medela 2.0 (although there might be an even newer version). Really, n...
- I pumped almost exclusively until my little one was 12 months old. I used the Mendela Pump in Style Advanced. It is worth the money, but I would recommend you get th...
Breast Pumps
The hand pumps or 'mini'electrics just won't keep up a supply (also the hand pumps are tiring!!!). Many hospitals rent electric pumps...has your daughter ...
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- I nursed both of my children until they were 13 months, working full time and traveling for work once they were 6 months+. The key to a successful "pumping" experienc...
- If she is going to be working she will need a double electric pump. The Medela Pump In Style is one of the best. It is very effective and super easy to use. And it ...
- With my first daughter we rented one - you can get them from most hospitals. I am so glad we did because breastfeeding was not for her. We did it for about 6 weeks ...
Looking for Information About Breast Pumps!
hand pump in 3 answers "I started out with a hand pump but by the time 3 minutes .... (Your hand will get tired with the manual pumps after doing it so much ...
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- I have 2 kids, both of whom I breastfeed. I did pump to go out with my spouse and have free time away from the baby however, I think you should try feeding from the b...
- Check with your doctor about breastfeeding groups at your local hospital. There will be nurses who can give you all kinds of information that will be very helpful. I p...
- Just wanted to add a tidbit that a breast pump is WAY more uncomfortable than a well latched baby. The hurting part of nursing is only in the very beginning but it is...
Breast Pumps
I get more milk with the hand pump than I ever got with the electric. And I can take this everywhere - to work, on trips, etc. It's so small that I can ...
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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
I used other hand help cheaper pumps. I nursed both of my children for 1 year .... However, I did like the Avent hand pump and the Ameda(not retail) brand ...
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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...
Advice of Buying a Breast Pump
Sep 30, 2009 ... When I stayed at home, I bought a hand pump. I used it once in a while and didn' t need the electric. Those are only $15 (appx) and very easy ...
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- 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 Pumps
I have a friend who used the Avent hand pump successfully for a while too. I know it seems expensive, but considering that formula costs $100 or more a ...
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- I am trying to sell my Medela Instyle breastpump. I bought it from a friend for a lot of money and only used it for 2 weeks. It is in the box and I have 2 sets of ac...
- Medela PIS. I know they are expensive, about $250, but if you think about how much money you will save by NOT buying formula it is a GREAT asset! And knowing you pr...
- I would talk to the location where you are having the baby... they usually have a breast feeding center that can guide you to one... i was given one to use (the pump a...
