Misti
I am 5 days away from having my 2nd baby boy and have been putting off choosing a breast pump. I breast feed with my first son and did try two different pumps but can not remember which ones but do remember hating both of them. I am lucky enough to be able to stay home with my kids so I do not need anything big and extravagant. Just one that I can pump enough for dad and big brother to be able to feed baby. I would like to have a manual and electric one. One for home and one for travel. Anyway I think that's it.
Thanks sooooo much for all your input!*!
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I'd buy a Medela Swing Pump. It features the same two-phase expression technology as the Medela Pump-in-Style Advanced, but is much less expensive. The reason is that it only does one breast at a time. This would not work if you were pumping at work, because you'd have to take twice as long for your pumping break. Since you are just going to be using it at home, though, it'd probably be fine unless you are just in a hurry. I used it and liked it. It's especially nice in the car, because the pump is a little round unit and comes in a small pouch rather than a big shoulder bag. I was able to pump under a jacket, even riding in the front seat, without exposing myself to people passing us on the road. I actually think you could use the Swing for home and travel. The cost of the Swing is about $150.
If you really want another one, I'd go with the Medela Harmony Manual. It also has a version of the two-phase expression. Its reviews on Target are very good--better than several of the electric pumps! It costs about $35.
In general, I'd go for a Medela or Ameda pump. These are two companies that are wholly focused on helping women breastfeed. They put all of their energy into making the most efficient, comfortable pumps. I wouldn't buy a Playtex, for instance, because the breast pumps are just a little side business for them. They can afford to sell worthless pumps, and from what I've heard, they do. A high-quality pump is totally worth the money!
I'd buy a Medela Swing Pump. It features the same two-phase expression technology as the Medela Pump-in-Style Advanced, but is much less expensive. The reason is that it only does one breast at a time. This would not work if you were pumping at work, because you'd have to take twice as long for your pumping break. Since you are just going to be using it at home, though, it'd probably be fine unless you are just in a hurry. I used it and liked it. It's especially nice in the car, because the pump is a little round unit and comes in a small pouch rather than a big shoulder bag. I was able to pump under a jacket, even riding in the front seat, without exposing myself to people passing us on the road. I actually think you could use the Swing for home and travel. The cost of the Swing is about $150.
If you really want another one, I'd go with the Medela Harmony Manual. It also has a version of the two-phase expression. Its reviews on Target are very good--better than several of the electric pumps! It costs about $35.
In general, I'd go for a Medela or Ameda pump. These are two companies that are wholly focused on helping women breastfeed. They put all of their energy into making the most efficient, comfortable pumps. I wouldn't buy a Playtex, for instance, because the breast pumps are just a little side business for them. They can afford to sell worthless pumps, and from what I've heard, they do. A high-quality pump is totally worth the money!
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