I have yet to use my battery pack and usually plug it into an outlet, though sometimes I feel trapped because I obviously can't go far. Has anyone used the battery pack? Do you recommended rechargeable batteries? How long do the batteries last?
I've used it a few times. Probably 4 or 5 times in a car and then once when the power went out. I don't think the power is as strong so I plug it into the wall.
I've only used it a few times when my adapter died, so Duracell worked just fine for me.
Unless you will be pumping in the car every day or something like that, I wouldn't bother with rechargable batteries.
I have found the batteries work for 3-4 20 minute pump sessions before the suction is compromised. I always have a set of batteries in my PISA bag just in case. Once, the outlet in the room I was pumping didn't work, so I was glad to have the backup.
If you are regularly pumping in the car, medela makes a car adapter, which I use and highly recommend.
I've only used it a few times when my adapter died, so Duracell worked just fine for me.
Unless you will be pumping in the car every day or something like that, I wouldn't bother with rechargable batteries.
I have found the batteries work for 3-4 20 minute pump sessions before the suction is compromised. I always have a set of batteries in my PISA bag just in case. Once, the outlet in the room I was pumping didn't work, so I was glad to have the backup.
If you are regularly pumping in the car, medela makes a car adapter, which I use and highly recommend.
Agreed. And the car adapter is much more similar to the outlet in terms of power. I found I had to turn the suction WAY up when using the battery pack.
While I usually use the wall adapter now, when I first got my pump I only had the battery pack. I love using the battery pack when I need to get stuff done or when LO does NOT want to stay put. That way I can put the bag on my shoulder and do what needs to get done while pumping. I use rechargeable batteries and think it's great.
Re: PISA with battery pack
I've only used it a few times when my adapter died, so Duracell worked just fine for me.
Unless you will be pumping in the car every day or something like that, I wouldn't bother with rechargable batteries.
I have found the batteries work for 3-4 20 minute pump sessions before the suction is compromised. I always have a set of batteries in my PISA bag just in case. Once, the outlet in the room I was pumping didn't work, so I was glad to have the backup.
If you are regularly pumping in the car, medela makes a car adapter, which I use and highly recommend.
Agreed. And the car adapter is much more similar to the outlet in terms of power. I found I had to turn the suction WAY up when using the battery pack.
The next time I have to pump and travel, I'm buying the car adapter.