Looking for pump suggestions

EnigmaJC · September 2010

I plan on exclusively breastfeeding but want to have a pump on hand for times when I might need DH to feed the baby or my mom to babysit. Since I don't plan on using it often (at least as far as I can imagine - this is my first baby), I don't want to spend several hundred dollars on a fancy pump. Can anyone recommend a pump that isn't too expensive for occasional use? Thanks so much!

LurkieLoo · September 2010

I'm a SAHM and still find my PISA VERY helpful. I would recommend a dual pump and NOT a manual. It will be much quicker to pump- you don't want to sit there for 30 minutes + to get one bottle, you know?

I like to keep a pretty good freezer stash just in case and honestly we use it a lot. When we go out, I usually bring a bottle if I can't think of an easy place to NIP. On normal days though, we hardly ever give him a bottle but I still like to keep about 15+ bottles in the freezer just in case.

Good luck and congrats on your baby!

lindac1 · September 2010

I really like my Ameda Purely Yours, and it wasn't too terribly expensive.

STAR15 · September 2010

lindac:
I really like my Ameda Purely Yours, and it wasn't too terribly expensive.

I have the Lansinoh double electric, which is the same as the Ameda PY. I got it for $103 on Amazon. It didn't come with tote bag or cooler, but you wouldn't need those unless you were working or something.

bancbev · September 2010

I adore my Avent Isis Duo. It's a double pump that you can control the speed and rhythm to match your baby's sucking. It's on Amazon for $182 right now.