Which breast pump would you recommend...

[chatname]

...and why? Baby is 9 1/2 weeks. I've had probs with blocked ducts & mastitis - also he's not gaining weight v fast. I'd like to try expressing after a feed, and also expressing so Dad can feed him, if I'm away for any reason.

[ruty]

would wholeheartedly recommend Ameda lactaline electric pump. Brilliant. you have to get it on mail order. Google it. Dont' get one at Mothercare or something, this one is more like a hospital grade pump.

[ruty]

it is not cheap though, around 75 quid.

[Lyra75]

another vote for the ameda lactaline pump - if you can afford it is a real investment.

[EffiePerine]

I liked the Avent Isis (hand pump). Haven't tried the electric ones

can you hire one from your local NCT?

[Mummyfor3]

Another vote for Lactaline electric pump. Works well, comfortable, efficient - although does make me feel like Daisy the cow , particularly when double pumping.

[DisplacementActivity]

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[nik76]

agree with last post swing is great - have tried advent hand pump whick is ok and tommietipee which is crapo

[cmotdibbler]

Another vote for Lactaline - I expressed every week day for a year with it and it was fab. Can get very reasonably on Ebay

[chatname]

So should I go for a Lactoline or a Swing, and why? Has anyone tried both, perhaps?

[TheProvincialLady]

Lactaline is definitely the best. I tried both as I exclusively expressed and the swing was not as good. The lactaline is very portable and did 5/6 times a day for a year then 2/3 times for another 6 months before giving up, so is pretty hard working. Ameda customer service is fantastic too.

[LaTrucha]

Anothe rvote for Ameda lactaline electric pump. It's quick, easy to clean and comfy.

[ilovemydog]

medela swing...