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Miss Mazie
I am looking for a good electric breast pump that has a good milk storage system. I formula fed my first and am new to breastfeeding when it comes to having second! Please help! Thanks :)
I don't want a used one, so where can you buy these pumps? Amazon, right?
Answer
The two best are Medela or Ameda. Get a dual electric pump so you can lessen your pumping time in half.
I have a Medela PISA that was close to $300 online. The original Medelas are a bit cheaper but lack the letdown feature, which is great if you have a hard time with letdown.
My friend received an Ameda Purely Yours from me. It's a lot cheaper and has a closed system, which means no milk backs up into the machine and it can legally be resold and used by different users. Medela really shouldn't be used by multiple users because of the risk of passing on infections and diseases.
Call your health insurance and see if they can cover your pump as part of their lactation program. If not, contact WIC and see if you qualify to receive one of their pumps on loan.
I purchased my PISA at amazon, but Target also sells t he regular Medela. I had heard a rumor that they're about $100 off right now because they're redesigning the appearance of the Medela PIS. (Kendel sent in a heads-up for anybody looking to buy a breast pump: "Medela is discontinuing their Pump In Style electric breast pump and a few places are putting them on clearance. I just picked one up at Target for $170...they are normally around $240!!" --Baby Cheapskate blog)
For an Ameda, your best bet is to get it online. That's where I purchased my friend's.
The two best are Medela or Ameda. Get a dual electric pump so you can lessen your pumping time in half.
I have a Medela PISA that was close to $300 online. The original Medelas are a bit cheaper but lack the letdown feature, which is great if you have a hard time with letdown.
My friend received an Ameda Purely Yours from me. It's a lot cheaper and has a closed system, which means no milk backs up into the machine and it can legally be resold and used by different users. Medela really shouldn't be used by multiple users because of the risk of passing on infections and diseases.
Call your health insurance and see if they can cover your pump as part of their lactation program. If not, contact WIC and see if you qualify to receive one of their pumps on loan.
I purchased my PISA at amazon, but Target also sells t he regular Medela. I had heard a rumor that they're about $100 off right now because they're redesigning the appearance of the Medela PIS. (Kendel sent in a heads-up for anybody looking to buy a breast pump: "Medela is discontinuing their Pump In Style electric breast pump and a few places are putting them on clearance. I just picked one up at Target for $170...they are normally around $240!!" --Baby Cheapskate blog)
For an Ameda, your best bet is to get it online. That's where I purchased my friend's.
What are the best kinds of breast pumps to use?
Momm
I am 26 weeks pregnant and I plan to breast feed my daughter exclusively! I also want to pump my milk so that her dad and others can feed her. What types of breast pumps worked the best for you! I hear the electric ones can get pretty expensive and the manual ones aren't to good!
What worked for you? Thanks for answering!
Answer
Any pump made by Medela is good. Don't be fooled by someone telling you that a manual is bad. They aren't great for daily use, but if you get a good quality manual pump you are much better off than a low quality electric. My general rule of thumb is if the electric costs less than $150 you are wasting your money. The cheap electrics will really tear your nipples up!! Avoid shopping places like Walmart for your pump. They are more focused on carrying products that will make them the most profit, even if they are worthless. Target is a much better store to look at if you are interested in actually buying one. I am currently saving to buy a Medela Pump in Style, which is the only retail pump that contains hospital technology. It is about $279, but very worth the money. You would be suprised at how much more milk you are able to pump with a good quality pump. The quality makes all the difference. Until I get the money though, I'm making do with my Medela Harmony manual pump. They are around $35 in stores, but mine was given to me by the WIC lactation consultant in my area. It works just fine for my needs at the moment. I get much more out of it than I did with the $40 evenflo electric that I bought with my first child! I actually choose the manual over the evenflo!
Honestly, I trust anything with the name Medela on it. Many companies out there make pumps, but a majority of them are first and foremost bottle companies. Their main priority is to sell bottles and bottle supplies. Medela is exclusively a breastfeeding company. They are most commonly used in hospitals as well. They are constantly striving to make breastfeeding a better experiance for mom and baby.
Other than that, you can always check your local WIC office. Some states will provide a double electric pump for exclusively breastfeeding moms. I know Oklahoma, Texas, and California do. Oklahoma gives out the Ameda Purely Yours double electric pump. I've never seen them in stores here and have read very few reviews, but I took a breastfeeding class and the Lactation consultant teaching it said they are pretty good.
You really need to decide how you are going to use the pump before you buy. The manuals are best for occasional use. They are great for something like an occasional bottle or building up a little bit of emergency stash. I use mine at the start of every feeding because my milk comes out to fast for my baby. I can also keep it in my diaper bag for emergency situations. If something like this is all you are planning on doing, I'd recomend just spending your money on the manual rather than wasting it on a big fancy one. The Medela Harmony is great. It is comfortable to use and has 2 different types of sucking simulations you can use. If you are going to need to pump to go back to work or something you might consider an electric pump. Most moms agree that the double electrics are best because they are quicker, but the singles are cheaper. You have to weigh whether the time or money issue is more important. If worse comes to worse, go ask a lactation consultant which pump she would recomend for you.
Good luck and congrats!
Any pump made by Medela is good. Don't be fooled by someone telling you that a manual is bad. They aren't great for daily use, but if you get a good quality manual pump you are much better off than a low quality electric. My general rule of thumb is if the electric costs less than $150 you are wasting your money. The cheap electrics will really tear your nipples up!! Avoid shopping places like Walmart for your pump. They are more focused on carrying products that will make them the most profit, even if they are worthless. Target is a much better store to look at if you are interested in actually buying one. I am currently saving to buy a Medela Pump in Style, which is the only retail pump that contains hospital technology. It is about $279, but very worth the money. You would be suprised at how much more milk you are able to pump with a good quality pump. The quality makes all the difference. Until I get the money though, I'm making do with my Medela Harmony manual pump. They are around $35 in stores, but mine was given to me by the WIC lactation consultant in my area. It works just fine for my needs at the moment. I get much more out of it than I did with the $40 evenflo electric that I bought with my first child! I actually choose the manual over the evenflo!
Honestly, I trust anything with the name Medela on it. Many companies out there make pumps, but a majority of them are first and foremost bottle companies. Their main priority is to sell bottles and bottle supplies. Medela is exclusively a breastfeeding company. They are most commonly used in hospitals as well. They are constantly striving to make breastfeeding a better experiance for mom and baby.
Other than that, you can always check your local WIC office. Some states will provide a double electric pump for exclusively breastfeeding moms. I know Oklahoma, Texas, and California do. Oklahoma gives out the Ameda Purely Yours double electric pump. I've never seen them in stores here and have read very few reviews, but I took a breastfeeding class and the Lactation consultant teaching it said they are pretty good.
You really need to decide how you are going to use the pump before you buy. The manuals are best for occasional use. They are great for something like an occasional bottle or building up a little bit of emergency stash. I use mine at the start of every feeding because my milk comes out to fast for my baby. I can also keep it in my diaper bag for emergency situations. If something like this is all you are planning on doing, I'd recomend just spending your money on the manual rather than wasting it on a big fancy one. The Medela Harmony is great. It is comfortable to use and has 2 different types of sucking simulations you can use. If you are going to need to pump to go back to work or something you might consider an electric pump. Most moms agree that the double electrics are best because they are quicker, but the singles are cheaper. You have to weigh whether the time or money issue is more important. If worse comes to worse, go ask a lactation consultant which pump she would recomend for you.
Good luck and congrats!
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