Breast Pump Question

Heatherlowry9 · October 2014

I have an Ameda pump from my first child, but the thing hasn't been used in 2-3 years. I'm just wondering if there is anything that I need to replace on the pump before I use it for my baby due in January? Does anyone know??

Jellybean707 · October 2014

I have a Medela and am replacing the valves, membranes and tubing.

Heatherlowry9 · October 2014

Do you just order the pieces online or can you find that stuff in a babies r us?

Jellybean707 · October 2014

I think you can get them in the store but I will likely order from Amazon since I am lazy

JoaPata · October 2014

I would call Ameda with your model number and ask them. I have heard they have awesome customer service and also will sometimes send free parts. :-)

YaMrWhite · October 2014

Do you have insurance? You can call this number through toys r us and they will do all the work for you to determine if you qualify for a free pump through your insurance. https://m.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=22729026

raveness · October 2014

YaMrWhite said:

Do you have insurance? You can call this number through toys r us and they will do all the work for you to determine if you qualify for a free pump through your insurance. https://m.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=22729026

Thank you for this!! I've been told by several people to check to see if I qualify for a free pump through insurance, but had no idea where to start the process.

YaMrWhite · October 2014

raveness said:

YaMrWhite said:

Do you have insurance? You can call this number through toys r us and they will do all the work for you to determine if you qualify for a free pump through your insurance. https://m.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=22729026

Thank you for this!! I've been told by several people to check to see if I qualify for a free pump through insurance, but had no idea where to start the process.

It's super easy. Call the number, give them your insurance info, your OBs name, your name and address, email address and they will do all the work and then you get an email a few days later listing what you qualify for and what you can upgrade to for a price. I qualified for a medela and ameda and could upgrade to two other medela pumps for $95 or $195. All you have to do is get your OB to fax them a prescription for a breast pump. Mine will be shipped to me once my due date is 30 days away.

kayham12 · October 2014

You can also contact the insurance company directly. I looked on the insurance companies website and found where they take my insurance. I ordered it already but they won't send it for several more weeks.

mali3 · October 2014

I am so bummed that I have a grandfathered plan and don't get a free or discounted pump!

But to answer your question, I would replace all tubing.

JoaPata · October 2014

I contacted my insurance directly too and it is already sent and here :-) I just called the 1-800 number on the back of my card and they took care of everything. Let us know how it works out for you.

YaMrWhite · October 2014

I hate dealing with the insurance company. They tried to give me the runaround so I let someone else do it for me

reyhanehs · November 2014

You can also check it here and see if you qualify and when you can start the process:
https://pages.email.edgepark.com/bp/eligibility/form/?rc=EPBPMAIN

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