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Old Jan 25th, 2010, 03:47 AM   #1
JoanneJo
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Breast pumps- manual or electric


I am slowly stocking up on bits and bobs. I was wondering if anyone knows whether an electric or manual breast pump would be best?

Any recommendations on brand?

Thanks ladies!


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Old Jan 25th, 2010, 04:19 AM   #2
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Old Jan 25th, 2010, 04:46 AM   #3
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i had manual last time but i tried electric in hospital, so im plumping for electric. iv heard medela is the best one but i think im going for tommee tippe even though iv heard a few bad reviews. i just think everyone is different. i could pump milk fpr scotland the last time lol x


 
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Old Jan 25th, 2010, 04:56 AM   #4
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i had manual last time but i tried electric in hospital, so im plumping for electric. iv heard medela is the best one but i think im going for tommee tippe even though iv heard a few bad reviews. i just think everyone is different. i could pump milk fpr scotland the last time lol x
I hope I can pump enough!


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Old Jan 25th, 2010, 05:05 AM   #5
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i had manual last time but i tried electric in hospital, so im plumping for electric. iv heard medela is the best one but i think im going for tommee tippe even though iv heard a few bad reviews. i just think everyone is different. i could pump milk fpr scotland the last time lol x
I hope I can pump enough!
everyone is different hun but am sure if u persevere at it ul get there and worse case scenario if you cant then at least ul have gave it a good go.
mines dried up after 6 weeks down to MIL on and on to have a go at givin him a bottle grrr so am doing my own thing this time. and u never know., maybe il struggle this time too xx


 
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Old Jan 25th, 2010, 05:17 AM   #6
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We used a medela mini electric pump and it was FAB!!!

Easy to use, easy to clean and quick!

We had a manual pump too but I preferred to have a free hand and caught up on email etc whilst I pumped!

We found the Boots breastmilk storage bags the best priced ones and pumped into the bottle then poured into the bag - I couldnt get on with pumping direct to the bag and seemed to spill quite often

Invest in a tube of LANSINOH too cos it will help if baby doesnt latch on as well as he/she might in the early days.

You will be amazed how much you are able to pump if you do it regularly! I always pumped in the morning as I found my supply was least affected this way and it gave me ten minutes peace before everyone else got up!


 
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Old Jan 25th, 2010, 05:22 AM   #7
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i had an avent hand pump but ended up using it so much i ended up getting an avent electric one. it was much quicker and easier!!!


 
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Old Jan 25th, 2010, 05:42 AM   #8
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Another quick question- can you freeze breat milk once its in the storage bags?


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Old Jan 25th, 2010, 05:46 AM   #9
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I would say electric, I tried both and got much more expressed with the AVent Uno electric pump rather than manual


 
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Old Jan 25th, 2010, 06:26 AM   #10
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Another quick question- can you freeze breat milk once its in the storage bags?
Yep you can! Not sure on exact recommendations but I've definitely read you can! I've picked up a manual pump, Avent one, just because I;m not sure how much I will pump and if I breast feed exclusively (fingers crossed) then I couldn't justify the expense of an electric. But I've been told the Medela one is the best if I eventually get an electric one xx


 
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