Used Breast Pump

amatt10

Hi Ladies, My sister gave me her Ameda Purely Yours breast pump to use and I have a question.  I know it is not ideal to use a used breast pump but I cannot afford to buy a new one and I do have to go back to work after the baby is born   What parts do I need to replace? I heard something about the tubing needing to be replaced but I am not sure what else cannot be sanitized by cleaning methods that I would need to order from Ameda.  Thanks ladies! I really appreciate your help

andoolittle

I thought I had heard that Ameda is a closed system meaning that there would be no need to replace anything. Medela makes microwave steam sterilizing bags that you can use for the shields (part that touches your breast). Hope that helps. Babies R Us carries the Ameda line if you do want to get new shields, bottles, etc.

tokenhoser

Ideally, you'd buy a new kit like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Ameda-Purely-Replacement-One-Hand-Breastpump/dp/B003KRY7EU/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1312157226&sr=8-9

Honestly, if you're sure your sister doesn't have HIV or hepatitis, and that she didn't have thrush while pumping... I wouldn't worry too much. There is a risk of disease transmission, but hopefully your sister would tell you if she had AIDS.

CCinLove

This is the pump I have. You don't need to replace anything. If you put it together and turn it on, you will see that the milk doesn't go through any of the tubing. I'd feel comfortable sharing this pump with a relative.