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vonne0311 (289.8 days ago)
thats sounds real nasty Stayfit... thanks
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stayfitpreggo (294 days ago)
Nat- the condensation that happens in the tubes compromises the motor (which cannot be replaced) and that is what causes the contamination. Milk may not get in the motor, but you may have noticed the steam that builds up in the tubing. That gets in the open system motor, and many motors have been opened to find the entire motor overcome with mold. The spores from the mold are then free to enter the tubes in the open system :) So, unless you have opened your motor up to see all the mold, you might not even be aware of the problem :)
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turtlefur (297.8 days ago)
Ive had both medela (open system) & Ameda (closed). Ameda wins BY FAR. I threw my medela away..way too much condensation in the tubes. Had to keep sterilizing those. Just too much of a contamination risk. This is my baby's health on the line! Ameda even pumped more milk too... Better pump all around
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vonne0311 (298.1 days ago)
Okay Nat and Bri... thanks
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nat51905@hotmail.com (298.6 days ago)
I tend to disagree about the Medela pump. I have never had contamination in my tubes and if you did get milk in there you can replace them. Also I used it daily 3-4 times a day for a year and it`s still going strong. My girlfriend used hers for 3 kids. So open or closed is your choice but it doesn`t make the pump not worth getting.
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Bri (299 days ago)
I was going to say the same as MommyOf3But4ToBe (*PINK*). Buy a closed system. The ameda purely yours is a great buy! The PIS is a good pump but it`s not recommended for multiple child, long term use and definitely not users. As a peer mentor (going to become a IBCLC after my youngest starts school) I recommend the Purely Yours.
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vonne0311 (299.1 days ago)
thank u ladies.... so closed pump system, madela double is best and contact insurance company ..... Got It!!!!
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MommyOf3But4ToBe (*PINK*) (299.7 days ago)
Although Medela is a good brand, it is also an open pump system, which may cause you to have milk go into the tubing where it is not supposed to go, therefor causing your milk to get contaminated. If you want a good pump, look for a closed pump system, that way you will not have to worry about losing any of that precious breast milk. http://www.breastpumpsdirect.com/open_system_breastpumps_vs_closed_system_breastpumps_a/147.htm
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nat51905@hotmail.com (299.8 days ago)
Yup I you live in the US you will want to call your insurance company as many plans have added breast feeding supplies as a covered benefit at 100% no cost sharing due to healthcare reform. Milk bag bottles wtc are NOT included but the pump is.
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FarisMama (299.9 days ago)
I also have a medela. It was supposed to be around $300 but I got a prescription for it and it is awesome!
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letthisonestick (299.9 days ago)
HA HA your last pump SUCKED! HAHAHAHAH!
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jan15 (299.9 days ago)
medela best pump on the market and i would definitely get the double with 3 kids you wont have time to pump 30-45 min every 2-3 hours
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letthisonestick (299.9 days ago)
Medela all the way! A double takes 1/2 the time a single does. So it`s really up to you, how much time you want to spend pumping.
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nat51905@hotmail.com (300 days ago)
I love the Medela pump in style. If you plan on using it daily or even several times a week I would get a double unless you have a ton of time on your hands and don`t care. I can express about 5-6 oz total in about 10 minutes with this double electric pump.
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