Q. which is better? manual or electric? and which brand should i go with?
Answer
it depends on your situation...
Avent makes a great manual pump.. Its 49.99 at target.. and is good because it isnt hard plastic so it doesnt pinch.. it has nice silicone padding around the nipple area to protect you... you can pump at your rate.. fast or slow.. to mimic baby... this on is good if your an occasional pumper... need on here or there... or dont want a noisy electric pump to use at work because you dont have a private place to pump.....
the Madela pump in style electric pump is PRICEY... 249.99 online...or in specialty shops.... it is the top of the line.. if you will be working full time or are having twins.. or need a high supply of milk on hand... this is the best to have.. it is the one most recomended by docs... and is a great pump... if you can swallow the price....
you should check your insurance... some insurances reimburse you for the cost of a pump because its deemed a medical necessity.. only some insurances...
Also check with a lactation consultant at the hospital.. they rent the medelas... 25 a month usually with 30 down to buy new tubing... which is what is replaced to make it sterile to rent....
REMEMBER: never buy a BREAST MILK PUMP from a company that makes FORMULA... they set you up to fail to make a profit..... it may be cheaper but wont be in the end... evenflo pump is only 40 bucks... but when it doesnt work... and you switch to formula.. thats 16 bucks a can at like 4 a month if not more....
one can of formula a week at 16 bucks a can is $832 over a one year span of a babys life.. which is recommended to keep baby on formula for...
good luck and keep nursing.. it really is great....
it depends on your situation...
Avent makes a great manual pump.. Its 49.99 at target.. and is good because it isnt hard plastic so it doesnt pinch.. it has nice silicone padding around the nipple area to protect you... you can pump at your rate.. fast or slow.. to mimic baby... this on is good if your an occasional pumper... need on here or there... or dont want a noisy electric pump to use at work because you dont have a private place to pump.....
the Madela pump in style electric pump is PRICEY... 249.99 online...or in specialty shops.... it is the top of the line.. if you will be working full time or are having twins.. or need a high supply of milk on hand... this is the best to have.. it is the one most recomended by docs... and is a great pump... if you can swallow the price....
you should check your insurance... some insurances reimburse you for the cost of a pump because its deemed a medical necessity.. only some insurances...
Also check with a lactation consultant at the hospital.. they rent the medelas... 25 a month usually with 30 down to buy new tubing... which is what is replaced to make it sterile to rent....
REMEMBER: never buy a BREAST MILK PUMP from a company that makes FORMULA... they set you up to fail to make a profit..... it may be cheaper but wont be in the end... evenflo pump is only 40 bucks... but when it doesnt work... and you switch to formula.. thats 16 bucks a can at like 4 a month if not more....
one can of formula a week at 16 bucks a can is $832 over a one year span of a babys life.. which is recommended to keep baby on formula for...
good luck and keep nursing.. it really is great....
Manual breast pumps ?
Rosie
Has anyone used a hand expresser to express their milk, in paticular the avent isis as i am thinking of buying this when my baby is born as i think it would be a whole lot easier to express my milk and have it ready rather than try and get my bub to latch on and then the pain of faililng and having cracked nipples etc,. i thought it may be best to go straight on to breast pump?
Answer
I used the following advice below on consumer reports when I purchased my Avent's Isis manual pump here http://www.amazon.com/Avent-Isis-Manual-Breast-Pump/dp/B000066CMV/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1250274905&sr=8-3
With these small pumps, you produce the suction yourself by squeezing a bulb or lever or by manipulating a syringe-style cylinder.
There are many designs of manual pumps on the market. Cylinder, or piston-style, pumps usually allow you to control pressure and minimize discomfort. Some manual models can be operated with one hand. They're easier to use than those requiring one hand to hold, one to pump.
Pros: They're less expensive than electric models and don't need an electrical source or batteries, and often are compact enough to fit in a tote or purse.
Cons: Manual pumps often are markedly slower than other pumps. We recommend these only for occasional use, such as when you're traveling.
Price: $35 to $50 to buy.
Choose this option if: You're a stay-at-home or work-from-home mom and you need to miss only a rare feeding because of a night out; you're traveling or you have plugged milk ducts or sore nipples. A manual pump is also ideal for pumping on the go, in places where electricity may not be available. Look for one with an ergonomic handle, not a bulb, though any small pump could tire your hand and arm and cause repetitive strain injuries if you use it frequently.
The top rated pump is the Avent's Isis manual pump which can be found here
http://www.amazon.com/Avent-Isis-Manual-Breast-Pump/dp/B000066CMV/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1250274905&sr=8-3
I used the following advice below on consumer reports when I purchased my Avent's Isis manual pump here http://www.amazon.com/Avent-Isis-Manual-Breast-Pump/dp/B000066CMV/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1250274905&sr=8-3
With these small pumps, you produce the suction yourself by squeezing a bulb or lever or by manipulating a syringe-style cylinder.
There are many designs of manual pumps on the market. Cylinder, or piston-style, pumps usually allow you to control pressure and minimize discomfort. Some manual models can be operated with one hand. They're easier to use than those requiring one hand to hold, one to pump.
Pros: They're less expensive than electric models and don't need an electrical source or batteries, and often are compact enough to fit in a tote or purse.
Cons: Manual pumps often are markedly slower than other pumps. We recommend these only for occasional use, such as when you're traveling.
Price: $35 to $50 to buy.
Choose this option if: You're a stay-at-home or work-from-home mom and you need to miss only a rare feeding because of a night out; you're traveling or you have plugged milk ducts or sore nipples. A manual pump is also ideal for pumping on the go, in places where electricity may not be available. Look for one with an ergonomic handle, not a bulb, though any small pump could tire your hand and arm and cause repetitive strain injuries if you use it frequently.
The top rated pump is the Avent's Isis manual pump which can be found here
http://www.amazon.com/Avent-Isis-Manual-Breast-Pump/dp/B000066CMV/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1250274905&sr=8-3
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