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Medala PISA question (XP in Dec '14)

BdblZBdblZ member
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So kudos to my insurance, they just shipped me my Medela PISA at ZERO cost to me  :-bd  But it is only the very basic starter kit....pump, tubes, and nipple parts (sorry i can't recall the technical name right now).  It did not come with a fancy carryall bag like the retail models do.  

My question is - is there any reason why I can't just use any old tote bag (Because I probably have no less than 20 lying around my house), or is it worth it to splurge an extra $100+ to get one of the Medela branded bags?  I did opt to put the cooler bag on my registry.  From what I can tell, the only benefit to the Medela bags is the pump compartment opens in the front vs. having to take the whole pump unit out of the bag.  Am I missing anything?  Looking for some "been their-done that" advice.  Thanks! 
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Re: Medala PISA question (XP in Dec '14)

  • BdblZBdblZ member
    Thanks! The CraigsList idea also crossed my mind.
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  • harmonicbabe26harmonicbabe26 member
    With my first kid there was no option to get a pump through insurance and I bought the PISA with metro tote myself. Honestly I wish it actually had NO bag or that I could take it out and put it in something smaller/cuter. I don't think the bag the pump came in is in any way useful or special... My set did come with a cooler bag, blue ice and bottles but You could easily use a cute insulated lunch bag to do the same job.
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  • ValancyyValancyy member

    Any bag should do, you mostly use it to just carry your pump and parts around.  Taking the actual pump out of the bag is no big deal. 

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  • radiohd18radiohd18 member
    I use just a regular ole zippered tote bag. No biggie.
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  • Peanutz21Peanutz21 member
    harmonicbabe26 said:
    Honestly I wish it actually had NO bag or that I could take it out and put it in something smaller/cuter. I don't think the bag the pump came in is in any way useful or special... My set did come with a cooler bag, blue ice and bottles but You could easily use a cute insulated lunch bag to do the same job.

    ditto!!  the bag is super ugly too and HUGE

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