breast pump questions

scarepanda · 05-03-2019 04:19PM #1

Hi all!

I've a couple of questions regarding breast pumps.

What do people recommend in terms of electric pumps? I'd prefer a closed system, but haven't a clue about brands/models etc. I've done a bit of research, but would like some opinions/recommendations from people.

Does anyone know if you can get parts individually for the avent classic manual pump? I'm pretty sure (haven't used mine in about 18mths) that it needs a new flange. I remember the suction had greatly reduced the last few times I used it. I can't seem to find individual parts, but a new one isn't expensive if I need to buy one (I have a haakaa ordered, so it might not be an issue).

Finally, has anyone used the bottle conversion kits? Are they any good? Didn't know they existed, but I'm after coming across a kit for the avent classic bottle caps for a Medela pump. Hopefully this bubs will be EBF with the odd bottle, so I don't want to go buying whole new sets of bottles of possible.

Cheers!

bee06 · 05-03-2019 05:22PM

Ardo calypso and the spectra S1 and S2 would the most recommended closed system pumps. All hospital grade if I remember correctly. I have the Milk genie plus. Also a closed system, cheaper than the above and grand for occasional use. It’s rechargeable and nice and small as well so great when I went back to work and pumped for the first 3 months.

scarepanda · 05-03-2019 05:44PM

Thank you bee06, the spectra is one that I've come across a good bit.

I don't want to spend a whole lot on an electric pump, because I hopefully won't be using it all that much. Mainly just to build up a freezer supply and I also had some issues with supply at times with my first and a manual pump was a pain when I had to do power pumping sessions. I'll have a look at the one you use and see what the story is with it. Thanks again!

Millem · 05-03-2019 11:24PM

scarepanda wrote: »

Thank you bee06, the spectra is one that I've come across a good bit.

I don't want to spend a whole lot on an electric pump, because I hopefully won't be using it all that much. Mainly just to build up a freezer supply and I also had some issues with supply at times with my first and a manual pump was a pain when I had to do power pumping sessions. I'll have a look at the one you use and see what the story is with it. Thanks again!

I have the cheap electric spectra closed system one. It was €50 from amazon. I bought a second kit and replacement values from ana wiz on ebay (cheaper than amazon at the time). I haven’t used them.

Avent bottles fit the spectra pump.
I had great success with spectra. This time round I had lots of milk. My son wouldn’t and still won’t take a bottle so I really only pumped if I had clogged duct or if I was away from it etc.

For my first son I had to rental hospital grade medela it was around €100 per month.

maxsmum · 06-03-2019 01:08PM

I had a very cheap electric one for occasional pumping e.g. if going on a night out. It was Nuby and on sale in boots. Worked very well, never had problems getting 5/6oz on one boob while he was feeding on the other. Gave it to a friend after who also rated it.

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