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Cleaning Wipes for Breast/nipple and for Medela Pump Parts and Storage Bags
And make your husband clean the pump parts for at least the first 2 weeks! :) ..... too) that you put all the parts into (tubing, shields, etc. ...
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- Just wanted to add a note about Lansinoh cream - try to only use it when you really need it e.g. when you first start breastfeeding & when your nipples are very dry. ...
- I breastfed my son for a year, nursing when I could and pumping and leaving bottles for my husband and caregivers when necessary. I really liked the medela storage bag...
- I used the Medela bags for the first few months, and then switched to the Lansinoh because they held more. Both were exactly the same, functionally. Technically, you...
Breast Pump Recommendations???
Both were good pumps but the Medela pumps have an issue with the tubing. Milk and residue can build up in there and it is very hard to clean it. ...
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- I'm not speaking from experience here because I'm 9 months pregnant with my first, but I just went to a breastfeeding class last night and the instructor said that the...
- Hi N., I searched high and low when I was pumping with my first baby. I had a hospital grade Medela that I had rented and that thing felt like it was ripping off m...
- I have used both and they are both great pumps! I lean more towards the Medela, it has less parts to deal with and the bottles seem to be bigger and able to hold more ...
Breast Pump
It is completely fine as long as the tubing is changed, which can be found at the local hospital or any store that sells breast pump equipment. ...
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- I would recommend you check around with people you know well. My best friend had a pump in style she used for about 3 months and then let me use for about 4 months. I ...
- I agree with the other posts. I lent my used one to a close friend and to my sister-in-law. Both bought new tubes (about $50) vs. buying a whole pump ($250). Both w...
- The machine portion of the pump is the expensive part and can be given or sold. The hospital gave me the sterile portions and I used my sisters pump. In fact, the sam...
Medela Symphony Vs. Pump in Style
I used that for 3-4 months before switching to the Avent manual pump-LOVE IT! Light, easy to use/clean, and much faster, since you control the pumping! ...
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- The Pump in Style worked great. To boost my milk production I used Fenugreek (a natural herb recommended by a pediatrician in our group) and it was awesome! Way bett...
- I have the Medela and have used it for both my children. I can usually express both sides in about 10 minutes. I can do one side at a time or both simultaneously. I...
- The hospital pumps work really well and they are reallllllly quick. That said, the reflux might subside or lessen and she might be able to return to the breast. 65 i...
Recommend Pump for Travelling
The Isis was also really easy to clean and fit into a small handbag so no one I ... Then, I just packed my pump parts, electric cord, tubing, and bottles in ...
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- The last time I flew, I took my pump in style motor out of the back pack and packed in in my suitcase in between my clothes. It's held inside the back pack by velcro a...
- I've seen this mentioned below, but here's my 2 cents - the Avent Isis manual is wonderful! I used it on my first trip away from my guy (long weekend) and had no prob...
- Hi, The pump that I used all of the time was the Avent Isis(manual pump). That was 3 years ago, but I am sure Avent still has pumps out there. Hope this helps. A...
Going Back to Work Need Advice on Breast Pump.
I was able to pump 8 ounces in 8 minutes. Set up and clean up included, .... of my gifts to her was my Pump In Style plus a new set of tubing and shields. ...
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- I am a working mother of two who is currently pumping and I highly recommend the Medala breast pump. It really works teh best. I know that they are ex[ensive, but yo...
- Congratulations on your determination to continue breastfeeding! It's unfortunate that many moms choose not to once they go back to work. An excellent pump brand i...
- No matter what you get they suck batteries! I pumped until my son was 9 months. I found the car plug and pumped in my car. My mileage sucked and I went through a lot o...
Help with Preparing Formula Bottles
If you run out of clean bottles though and you need one quick, ..... Bottles, nipples, pacifiers, breast shields, pump tubing and containers should be ...
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- We had to supplement with formula since my breastmilk production is SO LOW. We use distilled water -- or you can use spring water. You just don't want to use tap wat...
- E., When I was nursing my babies I would nurse them at night and put them to bed. Then I would wait about 15 minutes to make sure the baby did not wake up and need t...
- Looks like you've gotten a lot of great suggestions so far... Here is what works for me. I am a breast-feeding, part-time working Mom with supply issues. So I pump e...
Picking a Pump
I didn't have to worry about washing the tubing after each pump which would have been a .... Easy to use, easy to clean, I highly recommend this pump! ...
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- I HIGHLY suggest getting a Medela (Pump in Style- I think it is) pump. They are more expensive but worth it!!!!!!! You can rent a hospital grade one from your hospita...
- Invest in a good quality Medela pump. With my first child I worked 40 hours a week and breastfed exclusively. I borrowed my SIL Medela Pump In Style (it even has a l...
- hi J.! I didn't read all the responses you have gotten so far...but for my first 2 kids I used the Avent pump. It was recommended to me and I loved it. It's su...
Which Brest Pump Is the best...manual or Lectric?
I have the dual electric Medela Pump N Style. I've used it for two of my .... I hear with the electric, you can't really clean the tubes which made me ...
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- I saw one person mention this, but most insurance companies will cover most of the cost for a pump. I got the Medela dual electric pump (also came with equipment to pu...
- Electric Medela is the best I have used.I had an avent manual one but it gets really hard after a while.Electric is easier.
- I Have a Medela pump in style and a Medela Harmony. If you are returning to work you should really invest in a duel electric pump. The electric pump will help keep you...
Seeking Gently Used Breast Pump to Purchase
If you are looking to sale your pump or know..." ... and sterilized - just like anything else you'd clean. I did the same for the tubing, just in case. ...
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- A., I have a Medela Pump N Style for sale. I used it for my son. I do not have the shields, but you can buy new ones. I was able to stay home with my little one so...
- I have an Avent Isis IQ Duo Pump for sale. Replacement shields and other parts are available. It is barely used as I decided not to go back to work as was my plan whe...
- I read in the Medela breastfeeding advice booklet that came from Babies R Us that you should not buy a used Medela pump. I was very surprised since they sell all the ...
