Breast Pump Brand

hammysmommy · December 2013

Trying to decide which brand of electric double-breast pump to ask for...

If you have a clear/easy to explain reason for one brand over another, that would be great to have as a comment :-)

hammysmommy · December 2013

I probably should have mentioned I've listed only the ones that I know my insurance covers - others might be available through health insurance that I don't know about.

slwprincess · December 2013

I put Medela PIS. B/c it's what I'm planning to get this time. I have had the Ameda in the past and it is also a great pump but I tried a Medela in the hospital last time and found it slightly more comfy. You can't go wrong with either.

jasminelorraine20 · December 2013

WIC covered my PIS Advanced and I used it for a year. I can't compare it to other pumps, but I never had any issues with this brand.

orinjuse · December 2013

Hygeia Q, because it's a closed system, and both speed and suction power can be adjusted individually.

scarles · December 2013

What is a closed system vs open system?

elittler · December 2013

Open system means that breast milk can get into the motor and other places that you don't want it to be if you're getting a secondhand breastpump. Closed means that none of the really vital parts can come into contact with milk, and is more suited for more than one user. Rental pumps are closed systems usually.

strawberrymom2 · January 2014

Medela was rough on the nips and a friend who tried it also had bleeding! I like the Lansinoh Affinity much better as it has softer cups and you can control speed and suction. FYI- I also love the Lansinoh manual pumps and had trouble with the Medela manual ones having suction.

laurel22 · January 2014

I loved the freedom of the battery-operated Medela Freestyle. I didn't use the "hands-free" option on it very often, because it's kind of a nuisance to set up, but it was soooo nice not to be tethered to an outlet. Not sure if the other brands are battery-operated, so this feature could apply to others on your list.

nursebride2be · January 2014

I said medella freestyle. With my first I had an older style pis and it worked well. This time I made the extra to get a freestyle through my insurance and it had been worth it. I like the freedom of being battery operated. The pump is small and I have actually thrown it in the diaper bag or a large purse so I didn't have to carry the big pump bag. I do not like the hands free setup it came with but bought a simple wishes hand free bra and it is great. I use it every time I pump ( 4 times a day) and am able to surf the web etc. I have also pumped while driving and while waking around house putting things away.

dmurrie · January 2014

CHECK WITH YOUR HOSPITAL. Sorry to yell, but I didn't want you to miss this one. See what brand the hospital uses. They usually show you how to use whatever brand they have and will often send you on your way with a full complement of pump parts (since they can't use them with anyone else one you use them.). Mine even gave me a little manual pump to take with me. It was awesome. I got an extra set of shields, tubing, valves, and membranes and a few little bottles.

dmurrie · January 2014

Oh and for easy hands-free pumping, buy a couple cheap front-close sports bras. Cut holes in the appropriate places. Voila. DD couldn't latch right. I pumped for 7 months. I would've gone completely crazy without it.

dmurrie · January 2014

There's a breastfeeding board, too, if you want to ask there.

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