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Mrs213
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Anyone ever use a manual breast pump
There is a Lansinoh one on amazon that had better reviews then some of the electric ones. Just curious if anyone had experience using one?
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MrsT809
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Anyone ever use a manual breast pump
I tried that one based on the reviews. I figured I would only be pumping once in a while so why get an expensive pump. Well, I ended up giving in and getting the double electric! it worked okay and I could get an ounce or two but it took a while. It sometimes took me 30-40 minutes to pump and then it was too close to DD's next feeding. When I ran so close that I had to give DD what I had just pumped I gave in.
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| Posted 8/1/12 11:12 AM |
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LulaBell
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Anyone ever use a manual breast pump
I had an avent one that I used from time to time.. I thought it worked very well and was less cumbersome to carry than my Medela electric pump
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| Posted 8/1/12 11:15 AM |
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MaZz
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Re: Anyone ever use a manual breast pump
I have a medela one. I use it for when I'm out and need to pump. It works very well. It was perfect when I was on vacation and at the pool all day. I just took it in the bathroom with me and pumped away. Didn't take long either! I use a medela double electric when home bc I EP.
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| Posted 8/1/12 11:33 AM |
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Erica
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Re: Anyone ever use a manual breast pump
I had the avent one and it was great, but cannot compare to the electric
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| Posted 8/1/12 11:34 AM |
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Mrs213
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Anyone ever use a manual breast pump
Ok so it's kind of like a supplement for an electric one when you don't feel like carrying that around when you are out. Makes sense. Thanks 
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| Posted 8/1/12 11:48 AM |
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Bearcat
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Re: Anyone ever use a manual breast pump
I had a medela one (the hosptial gave it for free) and used it when I was out for an extended period of time (like when i went to a wedding, for example). I actually found it more effective for me than the electric I had at home, I felt the suction was better - but man, did my hand hurt the next day 
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MommaBear
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Re: Anyone ever use a manual breast pump
I have the Medela one. I bought it when DD was just born and I was bfing but didn't know if I was going to be able to make the long term commitment to it and wasn't ready to spend $300 on a pump if I wasn't sure it would last. It was just fine but eventually when I went back to work I bought an electric one. If you want to use it daily, I would spring for the electric. If you're a SAHM and it's just for times you might want to leave your DC and have milk for them, I'd say it's fine.
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| Posted 8/1/12 12:28 PM |
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Anyone ever use a manual breast pump
I HATED mine! I used a double electric and was so used to getting 6-8oz after 15 min that when my hand was numb and almost falling off I expected the same....nope maybe an oz. Hand expressing was much much much faster for me. I just always kept a small insulated bag and a medela bottle in my purse if I would be gone. If I was gone all day I always took my pump and never cared if people stared.
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Re: Anyone ever use a manual breast pump
Posted by LulaBell
I had an avent one that I used from time to time.. I thought it worked very well and was less cumbersome to carry than my Medela electric pump
I had the double Medela for pumping at home, but I loved the Avent manual pump for out and about. I used it in the back seat of car, public restrooms, etc. LOL
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TheDivineMrsM
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Re: Anyone ever use a manual breast pump
Posted by Mrs213
Ok so it's kind of like a supplement for an electric one when you don't feel like carrying that around when you are out. Makes sense. Thanks
Exactly. Or if the baby sleeps late one morning, and you're super engorged and uncomfortable.
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| Posted 8/1/12 1:29 PM |
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VikingChick
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Anyone ever use a manual breast pump
I use my electric at work only. I use the medela symphony (I think) for car rides and at home pumping I need to do. Getting out the electric is way too annoying I think, so I just leave it in my desk.
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