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Cousin gave me Ameda Purely Yours...??

kimikins79kimikins79 member
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My cousin gave me her Ameda Purely Yours pump.  I have heard it isn't safe to reuse someone else's breastpump, but I al read that the Ameda does not have milk going through the tubes, so if you clean everything, it should be ok?

From the reviews I have read, this is a good pump, and it is free, so I'd prefer not to buy one.  But if it is dangerous, I won't use it.  Any help is appreciated!

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Re: Cousin gave me Ameda Purely Yours...??

  • carrov3carrov3
    I have that pump and it works great for me. This is my 3rd baby, so I've used it a lot! You're right in that milk does not go through the tubes, but I always buy another tubing kit for each baby...only because the other pieces were sitting around for so long. You can order the kit online or just buy the pieces from BRU. I think you will be fine.
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  • anchalmasakoanchalmasako member
    I have a used medela pisa that my cousin gave me, and I just use all my own tubing and parts (which the hospital sent home with me).
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  • shotzieshotzie member
    Ameda pumps are "closed" systems, so they're safe if used. Like pp's said, just buy new accessories for it. You just wouldn't want a used "open" system pump (most Medela pumps are open systems, for example).
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    imageshotzie:
    Ameda pumps are "closed" systems, so they're safe if used. Like pp's said, just buy new accessories for it. You just wouldn't want a used "open" system pump (most Medela pumps are open systems, for example).

    This. I bought the system used with extra accessories for $75. I replaced the valves and actually needed to buy the m/l flanges at BRU. I had 4 standard flanges but got more output from the larger sizes.

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  • knightbabyknightbaby

    It's fine because its a "closed system" pump. Google it for more info.....

    I bought an Ameda just because it can be resold. Obviously by new tubing and parts. You can get on Amazon.

    Its a great pump! 

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