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Medela Freestyle Pump
Asked by K.T. from Minneapolis
on April 11, 2008
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I am researching breast pumps and recently heard about Medela's new hands-free Freestyle pump. The reviews I have found have been very positive, but there are few out...
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- I have the Pump in Style Advanced. I love it! Don't waste your money like I did, go for Medela, expensive but worth it.
- The Medela breast pump work great. I had used it when I was going back to work after having my daughter. Even though I didn't want to go back. And then I became a s...
- I see that you have had great responses and mine is no different. I have the Medela and I love it. Check with your insurance, luckily mine covered my pump. All I neede...
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...
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...
Seeking a Reccomendation on a Breast Pump
Asked by C.R. from San Diego
on April 2, 2008
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Hello mommies. My daughter just turned one month old today and I think it's time to start pumping. I intend to breastfeed the majority of the time but I'm beginning ...
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- Everyone is suggesting the medela pump, which I know is good brand. I started out with a gerber handpump, which didn't produce what I was expecting(I'd never buy a han...
- Honestly, I don't know the exact model I have... but it's a Medela electric pump. Retails for close to $300. I actually was very fortunate and am borrowing it from a f...
- I love the Medela Pump in Style. My lactation specialist recommended it. I had purchased a manual pump, but after using one at the hospital, I found out quickly this...
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).
Looking for an Enexpensive Daily Use Breast Pump!!!
Asked by A.A. from Stationed Overseas
on January 1, 2009
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Hi all,
I am wondering if anyone out there has a good double breast pump for daily use that isn't a Medela. I really can't afford to pay for Medela, so I am loo...
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- I know you said you weren't interested in a Medela, and I'm not sure what your budget is, but I had good experiences with the Medela Swing. It doesn't come with the ba...
- Check with Airman and Family Readiness or the clinic to see if there are any resources to get one. When I had my first son, I participated in an AF program that inclu...
- A., Check with your Tricare office as well as the parenting class instructors at your base/post. I have heard a rumor that Tricare would have paid the expense of r...
BPA And Breast Pump Preference
Asked by S.J. from Milwaukee
on April 13, 2008
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Reading a couple other posts on here recently is making me wonder about a few things. I'd LOVE some thoughts and info from you moms out there!
1. Avent bottles ap...
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- hello, I exclusively pumped with my two children and LOVED the Medela backpack pump in style. Check out ebay for a retailer that sells them sealed new in the box - A L...
- i have used both and HATED the medela pump-in-style. the avent was much better in terms of comfort, let-down, etc. i was left bruised by the medela! also the avent ...
- I used a Medela pump, and loved it. I used it daily for a year, and it wasn't until the very end (thankfully), that it finally wore out. I definitely felt that I got...
Buying Breastpump - Need Help!
Asked by N.C. from Dallas
on April 20, 2009
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Mommies...
My husband and I are headed out of town in a month and are leaving our son for 4 days. I need to begin pumping in order to store/freeze bm for his stay wit...
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- I've been very happy with my Lansinoh. It is less expensive than the Medela.
- I used the Ameda Purely Yours and loved it. It's a little bit smaller than the Medela, it's fairly quiet, and you can dial both the suction and cycle instead of it bei...
- I agree that renting is a good option if you're only planning to pump for this particular reason. I rented once with my second child and the pump was awesome! With m...
Recommend Pump for Travelling
Asked by G.S. from Chicago
on February 22, 2008
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Yes moms, it's my second request today, but wanted some referrals. I will be travelling overnights for work soon and wanted a recommendation on a lightweight good pump...
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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...
Double Breast Pump Suggestions and Does Any One Have One to Sell
Asked by C.T. from Dallas
on July 7, 2009
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I just got through taking a breastfeeding class and decided i should own my own pump instead of renting from babies r us. N e suggestions on which one to get. Medela s...
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- I loved my avent pump. The double machanical was great and I got the hand pump which is awesome for when you are on the go.
- I bought a Medela Pump in Style at a consignment sale for $100. You might want to check out a local consignment sale like Just Between Friends, that way you get to pi...
- check craigs list. I just sold one for $50.00 (Medela Pump in style) that was 10+ years old and still worked like a charm! I think prices will vary on age, but they a...
