I used an Ameda elite recently whilst DS was in hospital (he was dopey, so was expressing off the excess) and I'm converted! Got loads of milk very easily and quickly. Are the cheaper Ameda pumps as good, or could anybody recommend something similar? I'd like to keep DS2 dairy free until 12m (DS1 dairy and gluten intolerant) so I'll need to start expressing soon to make up food for him.