help choosing an ameda pump

[Valid28]

I am currently nursing my two week old son. I am looking to buy an Ameda pump but i am not sure which one to pick. The choices include an ultra model, a carry all, and a backpack option. Does anyone have any experience with these pumps. I don't want to buy the least expensive model just to then wind up buying all the accesories that I would have gotten with the ultra model. I guess its important to note that I will be going back to work in six months but I will not be pumping at work. There simply is no place to pump there.

[ellairiesmom]

When I bought my Ameda Purely Yours pump, the only one at the boutique I purchased at was this one...called the carry all I guess.
http://www.amedababy.com/product/6-10075-17077-4-P.html

I was only pumping at home & did not need the bag or the cooler so it turned out to be overkill for me but at the time I had credit at the shop that I had to use & they talked me into buying my pump there.

I had to replace the parts kit once because something got a crack in it. It cost me about $20 at a local place to buy a replacement kit.

I would get the cheapest one-or if it becomes an option-just the pump itself. I just don't find all the accessories to be that impt unless traveling often with the pump.

[Meredith&Alexander]

If you're looking at the Ameda, you might want to check out the Lasinoh pump as well. It's made by Ameda and from what I understand it's the same pump as the Purely Yours, but it frequently costs less.

[Catubodua]

i bought the whole big pack / back pack thing but only b/c the pharmacy i bought it at gave me a deal and sold it to me for the same price as just the pump. btw - the ladies working the home aides counter were awesome and very helpful. try to go to a home medical supply store if you can. they can be very informative.

the things i like - it came with extra bottles and the oh gosh, i'm blanking on the name, the white valves that help regulate the pumping. so, if one gets broken or whatever, i have an extra ready to go.

i expect to use the ice packs, etc once i get back to work.

[LittleBlackBug]

I bought the Ameda Purely Yours Ultra because of all of the power options and the use for work. I also liked the bag and how it all fit in it. I had planned on working and wanted to have a good pump / set up so I thought the APYU would be the best.

[Valid28]

I'd like to thank everyone for their help. I picked up the Ameda Ultra this afternoon. Hopefully I will be ready to start pumping tomorrow.