[blparent] breast pump recommendations please?

Mon May 9 17:50:28 UTC 2011

Hello Tammy,
Usually you can buy new parts for pumps if they break down.  So I would say, if you want that particular pump, go for it, even though it has been used.  Also you can talk to the person to see how much it was used.  If it was used everyday a few times a day, then it might not last as long as a pump that was only used occasionally.  Also, even if it was used a lot, you could call the manufacturer and see if you can get a replacement motor.  It might be cheaper than buying a new pump.
Hope this helps.
Melissa

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tammy
Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 1:11 PM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] breast pump recommendations please?

Hi,

I’ve heard that as well, and personally I like the ameda pump better for exactly the reasons you stated.  I think my main concern was the used verses new pump, and the older verses newer pump.  Is it better to get an older pump if it’s never been used, or is it better to use a pump that’s been used if it’s a newer pump?  Hope this makes sense.  

Tammy

From: Angie Matney 
Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2011 8:55 PM
To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List 
Subject: Re: [blparent] breast pump recommendations please?

Hi Tammy,

I haven't used the pump yet, but I opted for the Purely Yours Ultra, partly 
because it has a closed system. This means that milk cannot come into 
contact with the motor at all. This is not the case with the Medela 
consumer-grade pumps. I read a review from someone who took her Medela apart 
and found mold on the motor, and that clenched it for me. I'm sure this is a 
very, very rare issue. But I decided I'd at least try the Ameda, since I 
know I will not have that problem. You also don't have to clean the tubing 
on the Ameda pump after each use--again, because milk can't enter it.

Having said all that, I'm very interested to hear what others have to say 
about these different pumps. I would definitely like to know if others have 
tried both and found one to be far superior.

Angie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tammy" <tcl189 at rogers.com>
To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2011 6:14 PM
Subject: [blparent] breast pump recommendations please?

> Hi all,
>
> I’m wondering if someone can help me decide on a breast pump.  I have two 
> options right now, but I’m having a hard time deciding which to choose.  I 
> have the option of buying a pretty old style medella pump in style pump, 
> and by old, I mean at least 5 years or morr.  It’s new, and still in the 
> bag it comes in.  My other option is the ameda purely yours ultra.  It’s a 
> newer pump but has been used, and it’s still in good condition.  I’ve had 
> experience with the medella and liked it although it seemed a little bulky 
> and hard to work with for me.  I like the idea of the purely yours, it’s 
> small and fairly quiet, but the only experiences with ameda I have is the 
> professional pump I used for awhile when Remus was born.  I liked the 
> professional pump, but wonder whether the purely yours will work for me as 
> well.  What are your experiences with either or both pumps, and what would 
> you do if you were in my situation?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Tammy
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