Ladies who have a breast pump....

KrisM86 · February 2012

I will post this on the breastfeeding board too, but I wanted some opinions from you ladies. I SAH and usually just pump in the morning to build a freezer stash. I have been using a manual but was getting a bit tired of it and now it seems to have lost suction anyway, so I want to get an electric pump. I'd love to stay under $150 (less is better) but want to make sure I get a decent pump. So far, I'm thinking the Lansinoh Affinity Double, Medela Swing Single, or the First Years miPump Double, but they all have mixed reviews.

Please recommend yours or let me know if you've tried one you don't like. Thank you!!

cantalopes24 · February 2012

My Medela Swing sucks.

joolz17 · February 2012

I like my Medela Swing but I have nothing to compare it to!

CA2006 · February 2012

I have an Ameda Purely yours, which is very similar to the Lansinoh. But I work FT and need the double. If you don't need the double, go for the Swing.

pennysuedog · February 2012

I love my Ameda purely yours you can save money by not buying the pump in the carrying tote( link )it is 153.00 on amazon right now.

ETA

It may seem expensive, but worth every penny, especially if you are planning on more LOs. Ameda is a closed system too unlike medela where you have to worry about getting milk in the motor and growing mold (happened to my sis).

jwls84 · February 2012

I have both the medela swing and the first years mipump. I prefer the medela swing, but having a double is way quicker. I have never had any issues with the Mi Pump and honestly it is probably better bang for your buck between the two.

stars0515 · February 2012

I use the miPump and haven't' had any issues with it. I did have a Medela to start but it lost suction. I'd recommend the miPump!

butterflynola · February 2012

I have the Lansinoh Double and hate it wish I would've gotten the Avent Double that was my other choice and I've heard great things about it.

christiney06 · February 2012

have you checked w/ your medical insurance to see if it's covered under durable medical equipment? I have a Medela Symphony double electric completely covered for 10 months. i love it! good luck!

cantalopes24 · February 2012

pennysuedog:
I love my Ameda purely yours you can save money by not buying the pump in the carrying tote( link )it is 153.00 on amazon right now.
ETA
It may seem expensive, but worth every penny, especially if you are planning on more LOs. Ameda is a closed system too unlike medela where you have to worry about getting milk in the motor and growing mold (happened to my sis).

My Avent is closed system, that was one of the selling points. That and the Ameda I've used are much better than my Swing and the hospital grade Medela I've used. There are a lot of ladies posting on the place which shall not be named who are having customer service issues with Medela over lack of suction on brand new pumps.

jonnygurl76 · February 2012

pennysuedog:

I love my Ameda purely yours you can save money by not buying the pump in the carrying tote( link )it is 153.00 on amazon right now.

ETA

It may seem expensive, but worth every penny, especially if you are planning on more LOs. Ameda is a closed system too unlike medela where you have to worry about getting milk in the motor and growing mold (happened to my sis).

This! i love mine and i bought it on amazon.

AngLK987 · February 2012

I have the Lansinoh double affinity. I have no complaints. It too is a closed system so you can't get milk in the tubing/motor.

hunnybunny614 · February 2012

cantalopes24:
pennysuedog:
I love my Ameda purely yours you can save money by not buying the pump in the carrying tote( link )it is 153.00 on amazon right now.
ETA
It may seem expensive, but worth every penny, especially if you are planning on more LOs. Ameda is a closed system too unlike medela where you have to worry about getting milk in the motor and growing mold (happened to my sis).
My Avent is closed system, that was one of the selling points. That and the Ameda I've used are much better than my Swing and the hospital grade Medela I've used. There are a lot of ladies posting on the place which shall not be named who are having customer service issues with Medela over lack of suction on brand new pumps.

I love my Avent duo, but I have nothing to compare it to.

KrisM86 · February 2012

Thanks for the input! I'm thinking I will go ahead and spend a little more and go with the Ameda Purely Yours.

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