Breastfeeding:Breastpumps
What kind of breastpump is best for my needs?
Milk will keep for 6 hours at room temperature, 48 hours in the fridge, two weeks in a little top-of-the-fridge freezer and six months in a deep freezer. Date each package and use the oldest milk first. You prorate exposure. That is, if the milk was at room temperature for two hours, it has used 1/3 of it's life and can only have 32 hours in the fridge now.
Most women use breast pumps to continue breastfeeding after they return to work or just to freeze some milk for emergencies.
Both your technique and quality of breastpump contribute to the success of giving your newborn breastmilk instead of formula. A cheap or avarage priced pump can be very rough with your nipples, causing physical harm and a premature end of your breastfeeding plans. Quality breastpumps can be very expensive. Some professional-quality breastpumps can be $1,000 or more. Renting a good quality breastpump may be an option. Also check for `breastfeeding support programs` in your area.
Which breast pump should I buy?In general: Choose a pump that comes with a soft piece that fits to the breast, not a hard plastic one. Suction of electric pumps should be adjustable so it doesn't hurt too much. Electrical pumps should also have enough power. A weak pump might double your pumping time. Many people try several cheap pumps and end up with either an average or good pump. If you can, buying a quality pump from the beginning will save you time, money and hassle in the end.
You have several options:
- Manual breastpump
- Battery and small electric operated pumps
- Larger electric operated pumps
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Comments: Breastfeeding - Breastpumps
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1 lisseth82 -
84 days ago.
soonmommyof2boys- I have the double electric Lansinoh breast pump, and I LOVE IT. I use it 8 times a day. It's way cheaper than the Medela one and just as powerful, I used the Medlea one at the hospital and it was more technical. The Lansinoh is straight to the point and get's the job done. I use all Lansionh prouducts. It's high quality stuff. mountainmama -
91 days ago.
i work full time and use the avent purely yours. it's under $200 (have no idea what that is in pounds). i like it but wish i had spent more $ and gotten the medela. it does the job, easy to clean, etc....but there were days when i felt like i should pump more. after i take off the pump b/c no more milk was coming out, i could hand express some more. but overall it's a great pump that's lower in price then the medela. Deanne2005 -
92 days ago.
Hello there,
If anyone can help me, i originally used a Avent Manual Breast pump with my first child and it was awful i could not keep up with the amount of expressing. I know at my hospital they use Madela Breast pumps and they recommended one to me when i had my first child. I am now going to concieve my second child and was wondering if anyone know what Electric Breast Pump is best considering it is not over priced at around £80. If you know of anyone come to my page and send me a message. PLEASE HELP!!! soonmommyof2boys -
95 days ago.
Anyone used the Lanishol electric pump? 1Byfaith -
255 days ago.
barunka05- I just purchased the Ameda Purely Yours with carry all. Before making my purchase I did alot of research. www.breastpumpsdirect.com is the best website that I found. It gives comparision charts of all of the latest breastpumps out there and it even has reviews from women that have used them. The Ameda Purely Yours received the highest scores and the best reviews. Even above Medela. I was shocked because I was always told that Medela was the BEST pump out there so I am glad I researched before making a purchase. I have not used the pump yet because I am only 19 weeks pregnant. I was just in search of a better pump b/c the one I used when bf my son was horrible. I hope this helps :0) kym22 -
255 days ago.
Cindy C- If you are with your baby all the time you don't need to pump unless you want to increase your suply and then you pump in between feedings. I pump two to three times a day when at work (every time I miss a feeding with my baby). barunka05 -
256 days ago.
Anybody use ameda purely yours? thinking about buying it .Its about $150 so much cheaper than medela. I need to pump just cause my son prefer one breast and i don't want to lose my milk supply. luvbeingamom -
256 days ago.
i am not sure i understand the question. I pumped 6 times a day for the 2 bottles my son needed at daycare. But before he started daycare i never pumped. cindy C -
256 days ago.
i want to know how often should someone use a breast pump? ibuna-nadine -
304 days ago.
I use Pigeon's (Japan Brand) manual breastpumps. Its costs for IDR 300.000 (about USD 26), and it's good thing smurfwxmama -
305 days ago.
Grr just posted about a manual pump and the damn thing lost it! So shortened version here goes! Will be on a longish trip at end of Feb, bout 11-12 hrs away from babe and pump and looking at getting a manual pump to take with me. Looking for suggestions on which on to get, please message my page so I don't miss a great suggestion! thanks in advance ladies you guys are the best and some of the reasons I've been going as long as I have been, I really want to do a year and would hate if this trip diminished my supply too much and forced me to have to supplement. Ethan is already over 18 lbs at 6 1/2 mths, he loves his milk!! kaddy -
316 days ago.
Any one know if the Playtex petite dual electric pump is any good? Its a lot less than other pumps, and seeing as I want to use the Playtex drop-ins milk storage system I have been considering it. However, the reviews at both Babies 'R Us and Target are not so great.... lilmissk -
348 days ago.
Can someone tell me a good breastpump to buy, that isn't too expensive? Basically anything less than $100 that actually works well! Please respond on my page. gladek -
352 days ago.
Does anyone have tips/advice or some good links that can help me get better at pumping? my milk supply is not an issue, but I still only get an ounce or less when I pump. Maybe I am stressing too much? Iam using the pump-in-style. bella1281 -
374 days ago.
I wanted to get a really nice breast pump but not pay too much. Keep a look out on EBAY to save money even Amazon. I got a brand new Phillips Avent ISIS DUO electric pump for $160 vs the $300 it retails for! nich-vegas-mommy -
376 days ago.
I have the Medela Pump In Style - it was quite a bit of money, but it has paid for itself!! Hurray! ($289) But, for me, I pump at work and need to pump as much as I can in a short amount of time - so this pump is perfect for that!