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Pumping
Oct 7, 2008 11:15:26 GMT -5
Post by lfischer on Oct 7, 2008 11:15:26 GMT -5
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Pumping
Oct 7, 2008 13:25:11 GMT -5
Post by lfischer on Oct 7, 2008 13:25:11 GMT -5
This is a book that I read and found helpful:
Exclusively Pumping Breast Milk: A Guide to Providing Expressed Breast Milk for Your Baby Author: Stephanie Casemore
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Pumping
Oct 23, 2008 7:37:34 GMT -5
Post by daffylexer on Oct 23, 2008 7:37:34 GMT -5
Just thought I'd add my experience with pumps...
I started off with the Medela Pump N'Styl that a friend gave me. It was alright, but I felt like I had to pump forever to get any milk. So I decided to buy the Lansinoh electric pump for around $160. I have to say it's the best buy I've ever made. Not only is it a lot cheaper than the Pump N'Style, but it's smaller, lighter, more quiet, and a lot more gentle on my nipples. Best of all, I started pumping more milk in less time. I no longer felt like a slave to my pump, which was awesome since Justin never did get the hang of latching on so have to give him breastmilk in a bottle.
The only thing that may be a drawback for some is that it doesn't come with a carrying case. I really didn't need one until I went back to work, and when I did I bought a diaper bag specifically for my pump. I'm able to fit my pump, all the accessories, extra batteries (if needed), a micro-cooler with ice-packs, wipes, and cream, which is more than what I could have fit in the Pump N'Style case.
Another pro for me was that it uses the same accessories as the pump I was given in the hospital (Aveda), so already had an extra set of accessories.
So, if you're looking for a cheap alternative to the Pump 'N Style that's a good quality, I'd definitly recommend this pump.
Alexa
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