I am pregnant with my second child and I bottle fed my first. I am planning on feeding my second child breast milk, but I am wanting to pump instead of breastfeed. I am wondering what the difference is between a expensive pump and a $50 pump? I plan on purchasing it from walmart, i just dont know what to get. Please help!
2006-11-14 06:42:15 · 8 answers · asked by S D 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Is there a reason you are choosing to pump instead of breastfeeding? As someone who has had to pump exclusively for her twins for the past 10 months it is NOT a lifestyle I would recommend.
However, if you decide to pump exclusively then:
1. You will need to either rent a hospital grade pump or buy a high quality electric such as the Medela Pump in Style ($350) or the Ameda Purely Yours ($250).
2. Be sure to rent or purchase a pump that has the car adapter and battery pack. If you are pumping exclusively there will be times you will need to sit in the car and pump because you are away from home or sit in a bathroom and pump with the battery pack because there are no outlets nearby. Pumping exclusively means that you have to pump every 3 hours or risk losing your supply. It's not like breastfeeding where the baby stimulates the supply.
3. Most $50 pumps are manual and there is no way that you will be able to keep up a supply pumping full time with a manual pump.
4. You'll also need to purchase collection bottles, storage bags, and a steam sterilizer.
Good luck and congrats!
2006-11-16 18:36:46 · answer #1 · answered by Ali D 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Medela is between the terrific , so is Ameda. For medela, seem into whether that's an open pump equipment (some are, unsure which) if so, you will prefer a steam sterilizer too. If she isn't working or in college, an electric pump isn't a need btw. I actual have an rather great handbook (ameda) proficient to me, yet i've got faith it retails for $35. It has worked o.k. for me as much as now. yet returned, if she is working or in college, she desires electric. somebody commented that each physique pumps are in reality an identical. this is the FARTHEST component from the reality. You get what you pay for with pumps. in case you prefer low-priced-ish that should paintings, Avent & Lanolish are ok. Evenflo, Playtex, and different low-priced manufacturers are particularly terrible.
2016-10-22 02:14:30 · answer #2 · answered by freer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are planning to exclusively pump, I would suggest a rental pump for you. Talk to your hospital's Lactation Consultant or your local La Leche League Leader to find out where to rent one near you. A rental pump is most likely to stand up to the rigorous schedule you'll need to use it on. If you can't find a rental pump, my next suggestion would be a Medela Pump In Style. As far as I know, Walmart doesn't sell any pumps I would recommend for a mom who wants to pump exclusively.
I would also encourage you to consider nursing directly at the breast for at least the first few days/weeks. The first milk, colostrum, is thick and sticky and difficult to pump. It is also very important to baby as it acts as the first immunization, loaded with nutrients and immunities. I would also suggest this because, if baby is latched on properly, he will always be more efficient than a pump. Remember that breastfeeding is supply and demand. Letting baby nurse directly at the breast for the first couple of weeks will help you bring in a better supply than relying on a pump alone. Consider to committing to direct nursing for at least the time you are in the hospital and then possibly the first 2 weeks.
2006-11-14 06:59:30 · answer #3 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I used the Avent Isis IQ Duo and really liked it. It is very quiet and comes in a very discreet case. Also, you can set the pressure to where it is most like baby, and the soft petal liner of the cups is great! Comes with all sorts of accessories too!
I used a hospital grade rental for a while, and it killed my nipples, but the ISIS was very comfortable and I was able to pump a lot more because I was comfortable.
I definately thought it was worth the money.
2006-11-14 06:56:43 · answer #4 · answered by ♥♥♥ Mommy to Two ♥♥♥ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should be able to rent a breast pump from the hospital for about $30 a month. If you qualify for WIC you should be able to get it for free. Call your health insurance or write them a letter, in rare cases they sometimes pay for pump rental.
2006-11-14 06:55:29 · answer #5 · answered by momoftwo 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you get the "Avent" range over there, then buy that. The breast pump is compatible with all their bottles (you milk yourself directly into the baby bottle).
2006-11-14 06:45:47 · answer #6 · answered by rosbif 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm a new mom to be and I got the Avent one b/c I have received many avent bottles as gifts. It is manual and comes in a case with some storage bottles and seals. I got it from amazon.com in USD 50. I hope it works for me....
2006-11-14 06:56:57 · answer #7 · answered by Baby Ruth habla español 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
why buy when you can rent?? much cheaper and they are very sterile and work the same as a brand new one...try london drugs or a mother and baby specialty store in your city!
2006-11-14 06:56:48 · answer #8 · answered by rkonkin226 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋