First time mom and don’t have a clue on breast pumps.?
6 July 2010 10 Responses
Question by audrey g: Have any of you used multiple different types of pumps? Does any specific one work better for you? I’m still pregnant. I plan to start with breast feeding and after I go back to work pump and breast feed.
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i liked the avent manual breast pump it was so easy
Medela is by far the best.
well i havnt used mine yet either but i have the avent manual one, my sis-in-law used it she said it was great! or if you have the funds try the avent electric people say its really good
great you are wanting to breastfeed! best stuff a baby can get!
i highly recommend you to get a automatic pump and not one you use by hand as it doesnt work. its faster and has pressure
as a consumer you have the right to return the product it you are not happy with it, all pump are different so its hard finding the right one. i ended up purchasing 3 types manual was the worst in the end i returned them all i found milking my own breast was faster…
you can just go straight to formula after a few weeks for new borns.. pumps can be very costly..
I work full-time and have an Ameda. I LOVE THIS PUMP!
When our son was born, I had used an Evenflo- and it was awful. I expected the same with this pump and was pleasantly surprised!
- It is easy to use and to set up.
- It is a closed system meaning no milk contamination- you are pumping directly into the bottles and not the system itself.
- I went through the entire first year working full-time and never needed formula. I had really worried about this, and it was not a worry at all.
-the pump itself comes with a magnet that tells you about breastmilk storage- my husband loved having that close as he cared for our baby days and worked nights.
-Using the pump I would have 2 let-downs at the 11:00 session each day- amazing!
-No pain.
-It is battery operated as well as comes with a cord. That battery came in handy when I had to pump away from my classroom and needed to pump.
- Easy to clean.
- Relatively quiet as pumps go.
Mine- including everything was $199.00- and paid for itself within the first month that I returned to work.
Check it out here:
http://www.amedababy.com
It is priced much lower than the Medela. I chose this pump because it was the one that the hospital where our daughter was born rented out.
For whatever pump you choose, order a complete set of parts for your pump- just in case. I had to replace the white inserts once in the year I had mine. They are only $3.00 for a set, but if I had to wait, it would have been awful.
Good luck and congrats!
Edit: I didn’t begin to pump and store milk until our baby was 4 weeks old- when my milk supply was well established. I went back when she was 10 weeks old. We introduced bottles at 5 weeks of age. That took some doing but she finally agreed on Dr. Brown’s.
I used the Medela pump, it is expensive but I liked it the best. Good luck on your baby.
I have and they’re all weird. I would not use an off brand. I consider Medela and Ameda to be good name brands. Everything else is an off brand.
If you’re working full time, you need a double electric pump. There’s no getting around it. You can purchase the Ameda Purely Yours for a very reasonable price–I think about $175. That does not include the bag, cooler and bottles, but you can purchase the whole deal if you like. The Medela is more expensive because it has better brand recognition and because it only comes with all the bags and bottles. You can buy the Ameda used because it’s a closed system. That means that there is a barrier that prevents milk from backing up into the motor. When you buy a used pump, you just buy the motor. You purchase your own “kit.” The kit includes the flanges, valves, tubing, etc.
Beware of the Avent Isis. Some women really like it. My SIL liked hers. I’m not sure why she replaced it. Anyway, it causes a lot of injuries too, according to my lactation consultant. My college roommate had an injury from that pump. IMO, the last thing you need when you’re learning how to breastfeed is an unnecessary pump injury.
Speaking of my SIL, she’s tried every cheap pump on the market. The First Years, Gerber, Avent and one other that I can’t remember. She’s spent a fortune. If she had just purchased a real pump in the beginning, she could have saved a lot of time, money, frustration and formula.
I would suggest that you rent a hospital grade pump prior to buying one. They are the best for establishing your breastmilk. Plus, if you find you are one of those people who can’t pump (like me, no let-down) then you didn’t waste $300 on a good double electric. Renting costs roughly $50-65/mo if it is not covered by your insurance. Plus, then the company will be responsible to maintenance because I hear the motors do go out on breast pumps quite often. If you find you have good results then you would be safe purchasing your own pump.
BTW I have used the Medela PIS and Symphony
Do not use the pump until 2 weeks after giving birth to increase your milk supply. About 2 weeks before going back to work you can pump & start building your storage milk. It is recommeded to pump every 3 hours for @ least 15 minutes while away from the baby, the more the baby breastfeeds the better your milk supply.I use MIDELA pump and products the storage bags do not leak.
I liked the avent isis pump – target or toys or us
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