2007-01-05 08:03:52 · 9 answers · asked by Melissa t 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I don't want to spend over 150$ dollars either or rent one!
2007-01-05 08:04:23 · update #1
I use an Avent Isis IQ Uno, which can be found:
http://www.breastpumpsdirect.com/Avent_Isis_iQ_Uno_p/471.htm
It looks like the regular US price is $150 (I'm Australian, I got the out and about set for $200, it comes with a manual attachment too).
I've found it to be great, but some women don't like it. You'll find that with every pump, though.
Good Luck!
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Edited to Add:
I've just been re-reading the other posts, and while I agree that it's important not to skimp on pumps, I really don't feel the need to get anything more expensive than my Avent. I have recently had the opportunity to use a hospital grade Medela pump, and I got the same amount of milk in the same amount of time that I get on my Avent. That has just been my experience, though, I just thought that it was worth mentioning.
2007-01-05 08:41:19 · answer #1 · answered by Kristy M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well renting is most likely your cheapest option. When you consider that for a pump to continue to work at peak efficency you should have it serviced ever 6 months. This is money out of your pocket just to have it taken apart, oiled, and then if it needs repairs.
However if you rent it maintenance and repairs are covered. Though there is sometimes a deposit to rent a pump, it is refundable, you also have to pay for the kit (the parts that touch the milk). Where I live the pump rental cost $5/week +$50 for the kit. A decent electric pump costs between $200-$300. So a rental costs about the same, however the rental pumps are of a far superiour quality. And one repair to the one you buy and you could be out a lot more money.
Now I think you probably do not understand how a hospital grade pump works, the kind you rent. All you rent is the motor. The motor turns a gear insie the engine with clips on the outside. A piston clips to the machine. The engine move the piston in and out to create suction. The suction travels down tubes connected to it, to the breast shield. The breast shield of course goes on your breast, the milk travels through the shield to a DIFFERENT hole and into a collection bottle. The milk never comes into contact with the tubs. Even if it did it would have to travel two-three feet (or more) to get to the piston, which if it did reach the piston it would touch the INSIDE and the engine only touches the outside. There is absolutely NO risk for contamination. The only thing you rent is the motor you buy the rest new. The kit generally converts to a manual pump for when you are away from home.
WIC and other organizations may provide you with a hospital grade pump for free (to borrow) or sometimes a consumer quality one that you keep.
If you are planning to pump at work, you shouldn't really be thinking about the price of the pump. You are protecting your child's food source by using a good quality pump. Not to mention formula costs $30-$50 or more per week. It won't take you long to spend way more money on formula that you could on breast pump. Using a lesser quality pump may cause you to have trouble maintaining your supply:
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/pumping/index.html
2007-01-05 08:24:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My local health department loaned me one. They provided me with all new tubing, containers, breast shields etc and then loaned me the pump. If you are serious about breastfeeding you will need a very good pump. I dont think you will find something sufficient for $150. You really should reconsider renting one.
Also, when I was having problems pumping enough ( I started with a peddle pump) in addition to upgrading to the electric pump I took Fenugreek supplements which boosted my supply.
Good Luck
2007-01-05 08:14:31 · answer #3 · answered by his temptress 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Medela is a great brand. What kind of pump you get really depends on how often you'll be using the pump. I suggest you take a look at their website, they offer a lot of info-
Also, if you are eligible for WIC and are working at least part time, they may be able to give you one (one of the ones that retail for more than $200.00). They give them out in the area I live.
2007-01-05 08:17:04 · answer #4 · answered by Lucie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you're taking position to be on WIC or low sufficient earnings to qualify for WIC? if diverse WIC offiices will *supply* you a very great double electric powered pump in cases like this. they have performed so for me two times after I had babes that did not latch nicely and had to pump and feed. in the journey that your workplace is as accomidating and efficient as mine you may want to stroll into their workplace first component Monday morning and go away with a superb pump that day.
2016-12-01 21:19:52 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your insurance. Some insurance companies will help pay for one if your dr writes an order for one. Most will write a script for one if they support breast feeding. That may help with some of the costs. My insurance paid for mine. I didn't have to pay anything for my Medela breast pump which costs about 300 and is hospital grade. Good luck!
2007-01-05 08:14:34 · answer #6 · answered by butterfliesformom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to be honest i have not seen any good pumps in the 150 range unless used. check on ebay. good new ones are in the 400 range
2007-01-05 08:10:48 · answer #7 · answered by nancy_boricua 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure where you are from, but the Medula electric breast pump is great. It's about $120.00 canadian.
2007-01-05 08:14:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
no because i was born wit gigantic breast
2007-01-05 08:06:37 · answer #9 · answered by sasha g 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋