What type of breast pump?

Sharon - posted on 05/20/2010

I also had an Avent manual pump. It was fantastic and it really didn't take much effort to get the milk to come out. It was comfortable too.

Chelsea Cleo - posted on 05/06/2010

Hey there Laci.

I got an "avent manual breast pump' and it worked really well.
It had a protective let down cushion so that it was a bit more gentle on the nipples and the breast. It massaged the breast to help milk flow.
Also you attach a bottle to the end of the pump and it pumps milk straight into the bottle ready for feeding.

I find Avent products are the best products I have used. I have Avent bottles, Avent breast pump, Avent dummys etc.

Kristin - posted on 05/06/2010

What's the plan for after baby comes? Are you working and planning to go back? Are you hoping baby will take a bottle from someone else? Are you looking to pump enough to mix with cereals? Figure that out first and then go from there. I would also suggest talking with a lactation consultant or La Leche League leader too.



If you are working and planning to go back, I would recommend renting to check them out and then purchasing if you will do it for a long time. If you decide to not go back to work, then you won't need to pump as much.



If you will be home with baby, a manual is most likely enough. But, there is something about the expediency of an electric.



That being said, I used an Avent Isis manual and pumped enough for cereals and the occasional sippy. Any extra was frozen for another time.

Christina - posted on 05/06/2010

I rented a breast pump at first - It was an electric Medela the same one that the hospital used. It was inexpensive and once I stopped using it often I returned it and now have a small hand held manual pump. I really like it - It has two different pumping speeds and a swivle handle. It is supposed to be the closest to the way baby naturally feeds. It is also Medela brand the Harmony manual breastpump. From what I have read it is preferred by 9 of 10 moms. Good luck - you are in for a wonderful experience.

Cynthia - posted on 05/06/2010

I used the Medela Pump In Style (double electric). It is pretty spendy, but in my opinion worth it, because it's amazing!

Chatty - posted on 05/06/2010

I used the Medela electric single pump.....it was a gift and although I've never used any other brands and have nothing to compare it to, I LOVED IT! Good luck!

C. - posted on 05/06/2010

I had two. My MIL bought an Avent manual pump for me and then I was given a Medela electric pump. I actually preferred the Avent pump b/c it has a silicone insert that helps massage your breast. (TMI ALERT) The Medela pump felt like it was sucking off my nipple so I had to quit using it.

Good Day! - posted on 05/05/2010

I had the Lansinoh double electric breast pump. It did the job! I don't have anything to compare it to, but I liked it fine.

Nikki - posted on 05/05/2010

I love my Ameda double electric breast pump, I used a manual one for a few months which was horrible. I have also use medela (I think that's what it's called) but I like the Ameda the best, pricey but so worth it, saves so much time. I atually got mine on ebay then I just purchased the parts that attach to your boob from the chemist. Didn't like the idea of second hand ones!