Specific Feedback on the Limerick PJ's Bliss Breast Pump?

JillShines

I've been doing lots of research on breast pumps that my insurance provides.  I'm interested in the Limerick PJ's Bliss because it's supposed to be more comfortable and efficient than some of the standard ones, due to the way it pumps.  Anyone have any feedback about this pump, good or bad?  It doesn't seem to be as widely known as the Medela or the Ameda pumps.

Thanka!

Critter015

I only heard of it from listening to the Pregtastic podcasts when I was pregnant. It does sound very intriguing to me and I'd love to try one out. I ended up with a Medela PISA which was great for me because the parts are interchangeable with my Medela Harmony hand pump and the Symphony pump that was provided at my work. I hope you are able to find more information on it.

amief

I get the PJs from work so I have one.  I also got a Hygiea covered by insurance so I have both.  There are some really great things about the PJs:  

It is so light/small easy to move around. 

The controls and timer are nice. 

The problem I have with the PJs is the one size fits all flange.  It doesn't fit all.  I have 1 nipple that needs an XL flange in the medela size (my nipples are pretty normal/small normally but when I pump this one just gets very large).  The PJs just doesn't fit.  I find the flanges very comfortable on my other side though.  Sadly, because of this I have hardly used the PJs at all and use the Hygiea pretty much exclusively at this point.  

I will say I haven't really reached out to PJs to see if I have another option because I had the Hygeia anyway.  As I type this, perhaps I will because I'd love to leave 1 pump at work and 1 at home.  

Kerryjo76

In my quest to find feedback on PJ's comfort from Limerick, I stumbled upon this feed. I received this pump from a friend after using the Ameda Purely Yours for 7+ months. I was attracted to the "hospital grade" feature and soft silicone cups. However after using it several times I haven't been able to get any milk from my right breast, only the left...which makes me wonder about the "one size fits all" claim. I'll pump with my Ameda immediately afterwards and get an ounce from the right. I actually spoke with the owner of the company and she said it would take time for my body to adjust, but that doesn't make sense to me since I get milk on the other side just fine. I'm kind of frustrated and ready to give up and go back to my other pump. I had heard such great reviews about it, but I've been disappointed. It took 9 min for my letdown to occur and only a minute with the Ameda.

jwittwer

I have only used this pump and love it! At first I was skeptical as this is the pump the company I work swears by, and doesn't give us other options. However, I have been completely happy with everything about it and couldn't imagine using another pump. The soft silicone cups are fantastic and mimic that of your baby when he/she eats. Also, it's a hospital grade pump that is rather lightweight and easily portable. Limerick also has great customer service. I am out of town frequently for business, and the workplace lactation program is great. You end them the form and then coolers with sterilized bottles arrive at the hotel before you do, making workplace travel that much easier. Then all you do is FedEx the milk home! So convenient. 

The only downside to these pumps is that the accessories are only available online. Other than that, no complaints here!