Breast pumps!
Any help please ladies!
Which are best? Electric or manual? Any particular brands that are especially good? This is my first so I have no idea, but do know I don't want my nipples to get so sore I think they're going to fall off!
Charlotte x ?
Which are best? Electric or manual? Any particular brands that are especially good? This is my first so I have no idea, but do know I don't want my nipples to get so sore I think they're going to fall off!
Charlotte x ?
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anyhoo, electric. i have the tommee tippee one. it has recently broke but tt are sending me a replacement part. their customer service is good. the medala swing ones are supposed to be the best, but twice the price.
and man up! bfing does hurt. it can hurt like hell. but this only lasts a few weeks. just remember it's what is best for baby.
[Modified by: Calleigh on August 22, 2010 08:54 PM]
[Modified by: Calleigh on August 22, 2010 09:57 PM]
I did a thread last week asking the same question. Originally I was definatley gonna get a medula swing, but they are ??90 new in the shops, you can maybe pick up a second hand bargain on ebay for about ??40 quid but thats still expensive if you don't know how you or your baba will take to breastfeeding.
I have been told since by loads of people that the electric pumps are good but you do feel a bit like a cow being milked, and the sucksion is quite harsh on your nips, something I don't want as a first timer. I heard that the manual ones are just as effective, much gentler as you control the amount, but they hurt your hands..
I picked up the tommee tippee closer to nature manual breast pump (highly reccomended on baby expert) with loads of little freebies for ??10 from Asda last week (baby and toddler event, less than half price) they also have them on special offer in boots and morrisons. I thought well for that price you can't go wrong, I can see hoe it goes then if I get on well can always get a medula at a later date, then I'm not wasting money,
If you are going to express a lot, then I wouldn't bother getting a cheapy one - as (from my experience) you'll either not express very often (as they are such a faff) or you'll bin it and go out and get a swing!
It might be worth waiting until you've had the baby, and then nipping out and getting a pump when you start thinking you'd like to express. Then you'll have a better idea of how much you'll use it. Also, if you've made the decision about which one you want - then you can just send OH out with specific instructions! (that's what I did when I had Abby!)
Nx
25+2
Calleigh put it slightly harshly (!) but its true-breastfeeding can be difficult at first as you learn together but it does get better and its so worth it. I'm still breastfeeding my son at 15 months and am now almost 6 weeks pregnant with number two. I can't wait to start again and will be using my avent pump! x
i have just bought the tt manual as i am still waiting for a part from tt for my electric one and managed fine, although used it for about 20 mins. any more and it would hurt my hand! the electric one is much easier, but the manual for ??10 is good to have anyway. in the very early days you'll be ok expressing by hand for the VERY small amount of colostrum the baby has. i wouldnt be expressing before baby is 6 weeks old anyway, as you dont want to tell your body you need more milk than you actually need. basically, dont feel you need to have a pump before baby is here.
I think I will wait until after the baby is born and then see how the boobs are holding out! Then decide on an electric or manual. The Medella ones seem to be a favourite though so will have a look at those!
Thank you x x x x )
unecessary.
back to the original post..... i used a large electrtic one when i went back into hospital with by lo after the birth, it was great, so quick and easy to use. i can't remember the make but i think it began with A?
i also used a tomee tipee handpump.... ok for occasional, and cheap, i bought it when pg just in case, but nto for long term use for me. i then bought a medela swing, which was fab, i did some research online before buying and it seems to be the most popular one, although expensive. maybe wait till baby us here before buying an expensive pump?
good luck! xxx
[Modified by: rubarb on August 24, 2010 09:11 PM]