What to do with breast pump now?

laurapaine2003@yahoo.com

im done pumping and we are not having more children - what can I do with my pump? Are their places that take it? Would a women's shelter accept it? It's just the regular double medela pump most get with their insurance but it works amazing and was a couple hundred dollars - it makes me sick to think it would end up in a landfill. I know that they are not supposed to be "shared" - milk particles can get into it - so it looks like online no one would want a donated used one. Anyone have any suggestions? 

dmbfan46835

Medela takes them back and donates them or you can contact your local la leche league and they can give it to someone that way  

ForeverEverAfter

There are instructions online to completely sanitize them (shows you how to completely open up the motor, though it voids the warranty). I would list it for sale with the instructions. I see them for sale locally used for $75-150 depending on what is included.


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blondehairblueeyeditalianbaby

I went to a local consignment sale and saw several there. 

St3ph4ni3

Thanks for asking I was wondering this myself. 

bnwillia3

There are lots of breastfeeding support groups on FB - many of them specific to local areas. I would post and see if someone would want it - especially if free - I see a lot of women struggling to find one and even stopping nursing because they can't afford one (some are without insurance). 

Yiggle09

Alot of people wont pay for the medela ones (unless they have the fancy bag or something) because you get a free one every pregnancy via insurance but I am part of an EP trading post and see them post them for sale or trade or free there. I wouldn't send back to medela as I feel they may somehow make a profit from some other mother needing it.

amp61470

I think a shelter would be the best. A lot of women are fleeing bad situations and possibly would have to leave this behind. I would call and find out. A pregnancy help center would be another good spot but I think with most people getting it from insurance companies that the shelter would be where it is most needed. If you go that route I don't think they would take the tubing and stuff for sanitary reasons. If you are feeling really generous you could purchase new tubing and cups :-) 

laurapaine2003@yahoo.com

Thank you guys for all these great suggestions!!!! I appreciate it so much. I'm going to make a few phone calls and update this board once I find the best solution.