I need to express breast milk at work. What is the most portable and reliable breast pump available?

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Patricia P

Should I use a manual or electric breast pump? I've heard of people having issues with the pump mechanisms on electric ones.

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I use the medela pump in style. I love it. It has never failed me. I like the battery pack. It takes 8 AA but it is very efficient and I can pump anywhere. It also plugs into your car. I never have a hard time getting my milk to let down. In fact I can have multiple let down in one session of pumping. I also like dual pumping. It saves time. I got the metro bag so it was 350 at babycenter but I should've just gotten the backpack. It's easier to carry around and it's less expensive. I don't even use the metro bag, it's too big.

What breast pumps (esp manual) are compatible with the playtex ventaire or nurser bottles?

Shannon S

I am looking at all breast pumps, but for now, I'm looking at cheaper manual ones until I am satifiied breastfeeding will work. I want to use the ventaires to feed breastmilk. Do any pump directly into them?

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The only brand of breast pumps that I know of that will pump directly into a bottle would be the avent line. They have both manual and electric pumps and you can then either put a cap on the bottle or a nipple and feed the baby. As for the ventaires the only way to know is to check out their website and see what they recommend.

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