Sns

[sonrisa]

Any mamas know the best website to purchase starter SNS and full size SNS and tubing?

Gracias

[twinsarefun]

Hello Sonrisa,

I always purchase mine through Madela directly. You can call 800 555 1212 and ask for their toll free number. I always get everything very quickly. I also order tubes and various accessories seperately when I need them. Keep in touch with how things are going.

[puppeteermom]

You might also check with some LCs in your area. Medela gives out FREE SNS kits to them to help moms keep at the breast (this way they'll keep pumping and keep buying/renting pumps!). So you may be able to get a freebie!

Good luck,
Heidi

[boheime]

How long do you need it for? Starter SNS's are not meant for long term use. They don't hold up well for extended use becasue of that.

Another option would be Lact-Aids. I'm a long term user of LA's.

[twinsarefun]

The starter SNS is the one with only one tube. That does not work good at all. The regular SNS has two tubes. I found it to be so much easier and cost efficient than the Lact-Aid. It depends on the individual. I love the lady at Lact-Aid though. She is so kind and helpful. I ended up sticking with the SNS since it is pretty much the same as the Lact-Aid except that I can use smaller tubes so baby gets more from me. Lact-Aid advertises that the baby gets more of the mom because of the way the milk is allows for suckling. I have not found that to be true. I have used both and have tested both myself as of actually sucking on it. Also, the IBCLC (a nationally well known one) that I work with has tested them out and has found the same to be true. This lady personally knows the lady from Lact-Aid so she is quite familiar with the whole aspect of it. Some people like the Lact-Aid better since it is in a baggy and softer rather than a hard container. I like that part, except I have had lots of problems with leakage. The baggies are super expensive where as the container on the SNS I can clean with a bottle brush and sterilize in the dishwasher.

I hope this helps.