Breast pump

[queenie273646]

Whats everyone's recommendations on the best breast pump? I'm not bothered if it's a manual or electric there's just so many to choose from .

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@queenie273646 I bought a nuby electric double one which worked ok for me, but it didn't have the ability to alter the size of the bit you pop on your boob so I found it rubbed quite a bit in the early days. With the medela ones, you can buy different flange sizes to fit your boobs (and they guide you how to measure yourself). In the end I managed to get a set up where I used the flanges from a medela on my own pump.

Also you can hire a medela breast pump directly from medela uk. They are the ones you would use in hospital, you pay monthly and return when you no longer want it

I would wait until baby comes as they suggest to hold fire on pumping for the first 6 weeks to regulate your flow, plus by then, you'll know if you're going to use it or not.
Personally, if you're going to breastfeed in the long term, it's worth buying a decent electric one... I pumped once a day for a year and was so much better having one that was efficient!
You can't beat a Medela pump :-)

I'd wait until baby is here to know what type of thing you'll need.

I would get a Haakaa style though now. Very good for easing engorgement and helping in the early days

I use Momcozy pump. I got it from Amazon for a reasonable price. Easy to clean and put back together plus it’s hands-free and wire-free so it really doesn’t limit you with what you can do while pumping. Couldn’t justify the price of an Elvie so it was a very affordable alternative. Only downside is you can’t pump while lying flat on back in bed and it’s quite bulky in your bra

I'm going against the grain and advise you to buy it before baby arrives. I had a tough time in the early days and weeks with incredibly sore nipples so would pump to keep my supply up while my husband gave a bottle. I'd definitely recommend electric - so much easier!!

I use the medela swing maxi double breast pump it's electric and. Hospital grade.

I swear by the Philips Avent ones. I have both manual and electric and actually prefer the manual one. Both are extremely comfortable and easy to use.

My only piece of advice is to beware that some people are unable to pump, regardless of the pump they use. It doesn't mean they don't have milk though. Just something to be aware of...

Medela swing

I’ve exclusively pumped for a year after I couldn’t directly breastfeed, I’ve tried a few. Found the Elvie rubbish, leaked and used to overheat constantly. The Cozytots/Pipetta is good for a hands free. My favourite is the spectra S1. It’s hospital grade and really efficient at removing milk.

The most important thing by far is getting a pump that you can buy the correct flanges for your nipple size. Incorrect sizes can cause damage and won’t efficiently remove milk.

Kellymom is a really useful website.

Madela seems to be an overall winner! I'm hoping to pump as much as possible and formula feed, my first had a severe milk allergy and if baby boy this time round is going to have one I would like to know pretty soon as it was a tough ride getting her settled on the special milk.

I've got the elvie and I love it!

@queenie273646

Madela seems to be an overall winner! I'm hoping to pump as much as possible and formula feed, my first had a severe milk allergy and if baby boy this time round is going to have one I would like to know pretty soon as it was a tough ride getting her settled on the special milk.

My eldest has CMPA and it's horrible.

I was terrified to give my youngest formula just in case she was too. Thankfully she breastfed like a champ and doesn't have any issues with cows milk.

Fingers crossed the same for you

I love my medela swing flex I think it's called,

but I love my haakaa as well, massive price difference and I think I get more out with the haakaa .

Hello.
Due in October with first. I know next to NOTHING about breast pumps, manual or electric, suction power ...... ARGHHHHHHH

Hello all. New here. Baby due in October. I know next to NOTHING about breast pumps - manual, electric, suction power, when how .... ARGGGHHH

Sadie xxxx

It partly depends how much you want to pump. I pumped one feed a day from 3 weeks to 6 months last time, so just bought a manual pump (a medela one, I think it was about £20) which worked absolutely fine. If you're planning on pumping a lot more, then you might want to invest in something more.

Getting the right size flange for your boob is crucial. I struggled to start with until I realised that none of the ones the pump had come with fit me properly. Once I'd bought the correct size flange, it was a whole lot better. There were instructions in the box for the pump telling you how to figure out what size flange you needed.

Flange? So sorry, what does that mean? is it related to cup size?
Don't get me wrong - I am SO grateful to you for your reply, but it just goes to show I suppose how much I DON'T know. Hugs xxxx

@UKSADIE sorry, the flange is the bit that you actually fit over your nipple. On my pump you could take it off and fit ones of different sizes. If you had the wrong size, it was really uncomfortable.

The size flange you need relates to your nipple size, rather than your cup size.

Has anyone bought a cheap one off Amazon for around £40 any good

Hello xx. I have been recommended by the 'puter to join this thread xxxx

my apologies gang. I'm new here and not sue how this messaging system works, I hope I'm not spamming EVERYONE lol xxxx

yup, I think I've got this wrong. Sorry all xxx

Medela isn’t good unless you fork out for the very very expensive hospital grade one (which is brilliant!).

I’ve used the Medela Swing for two babies and it’s middling at best.

I got the Spectra for this baby baby what a difference! Completely different level. Hospital grade, quiet, and not much more expensive. I wouldn’t recommend anything else.