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I plan on nursing twins, which of these do you recommend?

Blessed1010Blessed1010 member
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Ameda Purely Yours Double Electric Breast Pump

Medela Pump In Style Advanced Breast Pump

Medela Pump In Sytle Advanced Breast Pump with Metro Bag

Any idea what the difference is between the 2 Medela's?  Is the difference significant? 

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Re: I plan on nursing twins, which of these do you recommend?

  • WinesNot WhinesWinesNot Whines
    The only difference between the Medela pumps is the type of bag they come in. The pumps themselves are identical. I have a Medela PIS (backpack) and it's been great for me.
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  • Blessed1010Blessed1010 member

    Thanks for responding.

    Thank you TTCAL and IF board. "Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: What! You too? I thought I was the only one." C.S. Lewis

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    Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" Philippians 4:6,7
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  • AmyRIAmyRI member
    I love my Medela PIS as well. I have heard good reviews about the Ameda pump, but that it is louder than the Medela.
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  • SnoopyLuvSnoopyLuv member

    I have an Ameda, I love it. I would recommend getting a hands free pumping bra like Simple Wishes (on Amazon)

    Here's a link to why I'd never get a Medela pump. I've seen this more than a few times:

    https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/54878617.aspx

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  • jodyrmjodyrm member
    I LOVE my PISA. I would not still be still BFing with out it (I have supply issues). The one in the metro bag (the one I got), the pump actually comes out of the bag, with the other tote and the backpack it doesn't. I love the bag for travel, but I'm glad I can take it out when I'm pumping at home.
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  • DizzyBlondeDizzyBlonde member

    I have a Medela that was given to me, but if I were purchasing, among those options, I'd get the Ameda.  It's a more closed system so less chance of mold in the motor, and Medela as a company is kinda icky and they refuse to follow the WHO code.  More info about that can be found here: https://justwestofcrunchy.com/2011/01/19/the-problems-with-medela/

    I rented and LOVED the Hygeia pump.  They offer a longer warranty than any of the other companies (3 years) which I think is awesome. 

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  • JDoe11111JDoe11111 member

    If I were having twins, I'd get the freestyle so you are not tied to a cord. It's hard enough to deal with pumping + 1 kid. If I'd known I'd be EPing, I'd have gotten the freestyle.

    I have two PISAs - tthe only difference in what you list are the types of bag they are built in to.

    I've had EXCELLENT customer service from Medela, including replacing my pump no questions asked overnight, and I like that I can easily get replacement/extra pieces at Target.

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  • OctoberCAPAOctoberCAPA member
    imageJDoe11111:

    If I were having twins, I'd get the freestyle so you are not tied to a cord. It's hard enough to deal with pumping + 1 kid. If I'd known I'd be EPing, I'd have gotten the freestyle.

    I have two PISAs - tthe only difference in what you list are the types of bag they are built in to.

    I've had EXCELLENT customer service from Medela, including replacing my pump no questions asked overnight, and I like that I can easily get replacement/extra pieces at Target.

    Love my Freestyle.  And I relied on the Symphony rental from the hospital to get my milk in and for quick pumping sessions the first month. 

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  • megkreigmegkreig
    My twins are 2.5 yo but when they were in the NICU i rented a hospital grade pump (symphany).  When they came home i used the medela PIS and did not have a problem at all.  I honestly think my supply was so well built that it didn't matter what i used.  hope that makes sense!
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