Pump Questions

emcgra

Ok so FTM here and I am so confused about breast pumps.  I am getting a Medela, so can I only use those small Medela bottles? Can you get an adapter for other types of bottles to pump directly into?

Thanks for the help!

lizshort96

As PP mentioned I too pump into the 5oz Medela bottles at work but DS takes Tommee Tippee bottles. I also have the Tommee Tippee adapter for the Medela pump which I have used on occasion to pump directly into the feeding bottles. Overall I find it easier

jess9802

For transporting back and forth from work pumping into bottles and then pouring in the Lansinoh storage bags was easiest for me. It's fewer bottles to wash. I use the 5oz Medela bottles that came with my pump - only a couple of times have I come close

LittleApple

The cheap Gerber and playtex bottles work with the Medela pump.  I have a bunch of those and I just pour the milk into the Avent bottles for feedings.

emcgra

Thanks everyone.  That is just the advice I need. 

opaque1997

This might be too late for you - but I pump into the Platex Ventaire bottles because I hated having double bottle duty - So one side i use the Medela and one side I use this: 

https://www.amazon.com/Playtex-Drop-Ins-System-Breast-Storage/dp/B