[ashleep]

I was wondering what everyone thinks is the best pump for a working mama. My best friend will need one soon and I have no idea which one to get for her shower. I have the Avent Isis, which is ok for the few times that I have to pump (luckily not much 'cause I SAH), but I'm pretty sure there's more efficient options out there.

So what are your favorites mamas?

 

[EmmalinesMom]

I have a Medela Pump In Style and love it. I don't work out side the home, but I pump for donation, so I need a good efficient pump. This one has lasted me almost 4 years and is still going strong.

 

[earthcore]

I'm partial to the The Ameda Purely Yours pump. The one I got came with an insulated cooler bag for carrying pumped milk and a great shoulder bag for carrying the whole works.

 

[mamasgirls]

I had a PIS from dd #1, but when dd #2 was having trouble latching/sucking I found that I was able to get more from my lactina rental. I think once the supply is established, the PIS should do great, though

 

[boxersnbabies]

Four years and two nurslings and I am STILL pumping with my little Avent Isis. I get my session done in just about 15 minutes. I often thought about getting a more expensive electric pump, but I don't think it would save me any time. The only time I regretted was when my carpal acted up with Connor.

I work full time and have pumping for Connor since he was six weeks old (he's 9 months now). It can be done with a really good basic pump like the ISIS. i'm such good friends with my little ISIS now I think of her as one of my kids aunties.

 

[sarahwebb]

I loved the Isis, and can't believe I'm saying this, but I think the Medela Harmony is better. It is as comfortable and effective as the Isis, but it is a bit easier to clean and uses standard Medela parts so if she ends up with a manual and an electric, many of the parts are interchangeable if they are both Medela pumps. The best thing about the Harmony is that if her nipples are too large or become too large after repeated pumping, she can get larger breastshields to fit the Harmony. I had to retire my Isis because it was too small.

As for electric pumps, I've heard great things about the Medela Pump in Style (PIS) and the Ameda Purely Yours. My second son was an inefficient nurser, and I needed the hospital grade pump. After renting the Medela Lactina for several months, I bought one on ebay. Although a used Lactina is about twice as expensive as a PIS or 25% more expensive than a PIS advanced, the PIS is a single user pump and the Lactina is a multi user pump. Many people do resell and buy single user pumps, but it's not recommended. You can resell the Lactina for close to what you paid for it without worrying about disease transmission. The only caveat is that if you bid on a used Lactina, you should get the serial number from the seller and check with Medela customer service to make sure the pump is not stolen. There are lots of stolen pumps for sale on ebay.

Sarah

Ps. I am about to sell my Lactina, PM me if your friend is interested.

 

[ashleep]

Thanks everyone! I am glad to know that an Isis works for some people. I just cannot pump more than a 2 ounces at a time with mine.

If I were buying one for me (and had the $$$) I would probably go with the PIS. But I have no idea what her price range will be. (I know in the OP I said I was getting it, but I meant I was recommending the best one for other people to get possibly)

Anyway, thanks again!

Pm'ing you sarahwebb!