Thanks so much and congratulations! I have the Medela Pump in Style:
I like that it is easy to transport - it comes in a black carrying case. It isn't strong enough to pump both sides at the same time like the hospital grade pump, but it does the job pretty well. Luckily I didn't have to purchase one - I just borrowed it from my sister-in-law and the hospital provided me with new tubes, flanges, etc. Overall I would definitely recommend it!
Also, here are a few posts I did on registering:
http://www.withtwocats.com/2010/02/how-to-tackle-baby-registry.html
http://www.withtwocats.com/2010/02/registry-roundup-gear.html
http://www.withtwocats.com/2010/02/registry-roundup-nursery-decor.html
http://www.withtwocats.com/2010/02/registry-roundup-toys.html
http://www.withtwocats.com/2010/03/registry-roundup-feeding-and-changing.html
Hope that helps!
~Lauren
I like that it is easy to transport - it comes in a black carrying case. It isn't strong enough to pump both sides at the same time like the hospital grade pump, but it does the job pretty well. Luckily I didn't have to purchase one - I just borrowed it from my sister-in-law and the hospital provided me with new tubes, flanges, etc. Overall I would definitely recommend it!
Also, here are a few posts I did on registering:
http://www.withtwocats.com/2010/02/how-to-tackle-baby-registry.html
http://www.withtwocats.com/2010/02/registry-roundup-gear.html
http://www.withtwocats.com/2010/02/registry-roundup-nursery-decor.html
http://www.withtwocats.com/2010/02/registry-roundup-toys.html
http://www.withtwocats.com/2010/03/registry-roundup-feeding-and-changing.html
Hope that helps!
~Lauren
I have the same pump. I thought I didn't like it, but you just opened my eyes by saying "it's not strong enough to pump both sides at once". I never thought to try one at a time! Glad I still have it for future babies!
ReplyDeleteI have a Medela and love it, although I rarely used it. But it was nice when I needed it.
ReplyDeleteBeth - I didn't think I liked it at first either b/c it seemed so weak compared to the hospital pump, but my sister-in-law recommended one side at a time and it works much better that way!
ReplyDeleteIt's been a long time, but I used to pump one side while nursing on the other. Saves a lot of time :)
ReplyDeleteJennifer - I've thought about it, but V hates the pump sound and is really easily distracted (AKA nosy) when she's eating, so I doubt it would work for me :( Maybe the next baby! ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks so so much! I will add this to the registry!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have the Medela Freestyle and it is strong enough to pump both sides at once, which I did during the times that I had to pump.
ReplyDeleteThanks Renee, it would definitely be MUCH faster to be able to pump both sides at once!
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