what is the best (but not too expensive) breast pump in the market today?

Answer 1

The hospital's lactation consultant is big on Medela, but her second choice was Avent. I used it until my daughter was 14 months old. LOVED IT. I am going to upgrade to the Avent Isis (the electric version) after I deliver this baby. The good thing about it is that the pump fits on all of the Avent bottles. I used a bottle with a liner so I could pump into the liner, take the liner out, clip it, double bag it, and store it in my cooler until I got home.

Answer 2

The answer really depends on how you intend to use the pump. Do you want to just pump an occasional bottle? Or to pump every day while at work? Or to pump exclusively?

For a good electric pump, I'd recommend the Medela Pump In Style I haven't personally used the Ameda Purely Yours, but I've heard it's very good and compares to the Medela PIS.

For a manual pump for occasional pumping, I'd suggest the Avent Isis.

Keep in mind that even if you spend money on a good breastpump, it's still going to come out to LESS than a year's worth of formula! And you might be able to get at least part of it reimbursed by insurance if your doc writes you a prescription.

If you qualify for WIC, you might be able to get a pump from them.

The Whisper Wear mentioned above is very quiet. I've seen it demonstrated at a conference. It seems to have pretty good suction and doesn't make a whole lot of noise.

Answer 3

avent isis offered the best product at the lowest price. I've been really happy with it. I breast-fed for the first 6 months, so I only got a manual one. If you're planning on working or using the pump as a way to keep up your milk production (not just release the milk), then I strongly suggest getting an electric pump.

Personally, my milk went down after I started him on baby food. Then, he went on nursing strikes because he was teething. So I dried up. If I had an electric pump, I may have been able to keep my flow up and going even without him nursing.

Go to the store's website (where you plan on buying it) and look at the comments about the product from consumers. (ie. target.com)

Answer 4

Medela are the best but they are expensive unless you get a manual pump...but if you are on your states WIC program they will give you one free of charge or you can also rent one from the hospital that you gave birth at but they can be expensive also depending on how long you plan on keeping it...also try e-bay the pump is ok just buy new tubeing

Answer 5

nicely with my very last toddler who's now a million 365 days and a 1/2 ( i breast fed for 6 months) i used the pump that the well being center gave me and it worked in basic terms fantastic. it turned right into a guide one which changed into also made by using medela alot more cost-effective tho. i assume that any pump u purchase for that volume must be staggering yet one difficulty u ought to consider is HOW lengthy are u going to be breast feeding and if u plan to have more beneficial children? with my first daughter i used an electric powered one which turned right into a hand-me-down... communicate about tight, both way that one changed into also the savior for me with my 2d toddler! it changed into nonetheless in ideal structure and got here in accessible even as the move stopper difficulty-y necessary to get replaced on the guide one. and that one changed into First Years type and lasted over 5 years... so i advise i recognize for sensible i'm not having any more beneficial toddlers yet when u are heavily tight i imagine u ought to attempt a more cost-effective type before splurging... good success!!

Answer 6

I have a medela pump in style and I absolutely love it. I also used an avent manual pump and maybe I was doing it wrong, but it hurt and took forever. If cost is a big issue for you check with your health insurance plan (if you have one) some insurance plans will cover the cost of a breast pump. I got a prescription for my medela and got it for free, you pay alot of money for health insurance so if they offer it, take advantage of it.

Answer 7

Medela !!! I have had this pump for 7 years and it hasn't givin me any problems at all with pumping at work for 4 babies.
I bought it in Canada, because the exchange made it cheaper compared to the exact same pump in USA.

Answer 8

I loved my Medela Pump In Style, although it is one of the pricey ones. I eventually sold it at a garage sale, so if you decide this is the one for you, check consignment shops and garage sales for a better bargain. You can get all new tubing and stuff from your hospital when you deliver.

Answer 9

i've been checking out the "whisper wear" pump....it's about $200 for a double pump kit.
but, that seems to be about the average for most of the electric ones.

i'm looking at this one b/c you can supposedly wear it under your bra and go about other things while you pump. it's for multi-tasking....which appeals to me, b/c i'd like to pump while at work.

i don't know how quiet it really is, though.....

Answer 10

I suggest borrowing a electric pump from WIC. Inexpensive.