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Insurance covers the breast pump but not the bag

skyview222skyview222 member
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I am getting the Medela starter kit through insurance which includes the Pump In Style® Advanced double electric breastpump.  It does not come with the bag.  Is there something special about the Medela bags that would warrant buying one for $100+ (according to the Medela website) or would any generic tote bag work just fine? 
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  • GuennieGuennie member
    You don't need the bag. Save your money.
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  • harmonicbabe26harmonicbabe26 member
    NO NO NO! :) nothing special whatsoever! I would take this opportunity to get yourself a cute tote or just use one of your existing bags. The Medela bag is just a boring, old, black bag.
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  • skyview222skyview222 member
    great!  That's what I suspected.  :)

    weeklyplanner, I thought about calling around, but I have been trying to keep things simple lately so I decifded to just go with it. :)

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  • kks4471kks4471 member
    I had the exact same question, good to know that I shouldn't waste my gift card money on an overpriced bag!

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  • basil2basil2 member
    The bag has the pump built in- it is more convenient than a random bag would be- I wouldn't spend $100 on it but I would make a few phone calls.
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  • cyprissacyprissa member
    I actually paid more to get the pump that isn't attached to the bag so I could travel with it easier to I prefer one that isn't attached to a bag.
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