I know there's mostly men on this site, but I'm sure many of you have wives who have suffered through breastfeeding. I have temporary taken over my husband's username to get some help. I was wondering if any of you could ask your wives what they think about the different brands, specifically comparing Medela and Ameda. Thanks for your help! Go Horns!
Breast pumps? Medela or Ameda?
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forgotmyusername
25+ Posts
I'll bite
My wife bought the Medela brand but hasn't used it yet. Our new daughter is about 3 weeks old. It came highly recommended from most of our friends.
My wife bought the Medela brand but hasn't used it yet. Our new daughter is about 3 weeks old. It came highly recommended from most of our friends.
washparkhorn
2,500+ Posts
My wife used the Medela. It has many more "accessories" for storage and cleaning. But, the Ameda is cheaper and has some features that could protect the electric pump from liquid (we never had that problem with the Medela, so I don't know that it is that important).
I don't think you can go wrong with either. My wife went with the Medela Pump in Style Traveler because her friends used it and we liked the accessories.
And congratulations.
I don't think you can go wrong with either. My wife went with the Medela Pump in Style Traveler because her friends used it and we liked the accessories.
And congratulations.
hlaustin
250+ Posts
My parents own a maternity store here in Austin and they deal with this stuff all the time. It is called Special Addition. It is located on Lamar at 35th across from central market. They can help guide you in finding the right product to help your wife get started and they also offer some classes as well. PM me if you would like any other help.
Sgt. Longhorn
100+ Posts
Wife has used the same Medela Pump in Style for all three of our girls. Bought it in 97 and is using it now for daughter number 3. She got it tuned up at Special Addition (Love your Mom hlaustin) each time and it has worked like a charm.
Best $200 I ever spent.
I'm still endlessly entertained by seeing my wife milking herself.
Best $200 I ever spent.
I'm still endlessly entertained by seeing my wife milking herself.
LazyEngineer
500+ Posts
(This is Lazy Engineer's wife)
I bought the Ameda Purely Yours Backpack in October to use with my newborn son and I love it. It allows you to adjust the speed and the suction of the pumping mechanism to your preference. It is extremely easy to clean and is easy to take with you when you travel. It uses AC/DC, batteries, and a car adaptor (comes with it). I found it at a medical supply company online and saved around $90 vs local stores. Anyway, I highly recommend it...
I bought the Ameda Purely Yours Backpack in October to use with my newborn son and I love it. It allows you to adjust the speed and the suction of the pumping mechanism to your preference. It is extremely easy to clean and is easy to take with you when you travel. It uses AC/DC, batteries, and a car adaptor (comes with it). I found it at a medical supply company online and saved around $90 vs local stores. Anyway, I highly recommend it...
chuychanga
500+ Posts
My wife is using the Medela Travel in Style and likes it. We have nothing to compare it to, but she is satisfied. That's the one her Lactation Consultant (six months ago I would have never believed there was such a person) recommended.
Also, our L.C. recommended the Special Additions store, but we haven't been there yet.
Also, our L.C. recommended the Special Additions store, but we haven't been there yet.
Sounds like a lot of hubbies' hands are too cold.
But I have a serious question. When is the proper time to wean a toddler off the breast? My DIL is still nursing my grandson who just turned 2 years, and I thought that's maybe a little old for that. They are veegans, if that has anything to do with it.
But I have a serious question. When is the proper time to wean a toddler off the breast? My DIL is still nursing my grandson who just turned 2 years, and I thought that's maybe a little old for that. They are veegans, if that has anything to do with it.
chuychanga
500+ Posts
Our pediatricianand the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastmilk exclusively for the 1st six months. Then mostly breastmilk, supplemented with a little formula and solid food until one year old.
There are some fringe groups out there like La Leche that endorse breastfeeding "as long as mutually desired" which in many cases is up to 4 or 5 years old. I'm sorry, but no kid should have to grow up with actual memories of sucking on mom's cans.
There are some fringe groups out there like La Leche that endorse breastfeeding "as long as mutually desired" which in many cases is up to 4 or 5 years old. I'm sorry, but no kid should have to grow up with actual memories of sucking on mom's cans.
LittleHornChick
100+ Posts
That's funny ScoPro.
I used to work at a medicial facility with Pediatricians, many who were young mothers themselves, so I was lucky and got a lot of useful input. Breastfeeding exclusively for a minimum of six months is ideal, but many moms can't for some reason or another, so what ever amount of time is better than nothing.
It's not uncommon to hear pediatricians say to try and breastfeed to some extent up to 12 months, and once the babies start on solid food most begin to lose interest.
But I've also heard that breastfeeding up to 24 months is perfectly acceptable. Hope that helps.
BTW, Medela is the way to go, IMO.
I used to work at a medicial facility with Pediatricians, many who were young mothers themselves, so I was lucky and got a lot of useful input. Breastfeeding exclusively for a minimum of six months is ideal, but many moms can't for some reason or another, so what ever amount of time is better than nothing.
It's not uncommon to hear pediatricians say to try and breastfeed to some extent up to 12 months, and once the babies start on solid food most begin to lose interest.
But I've also heard that breastfeeding up to 24 months is perfectly acceptable. Hope that helps.
BTW, Medela is the way to go, IMO.
Jackie Treehorn
25+ Posts
I was at Hyde Park Grill and a hippie woman nursed her 3 year old son right at the table beside us. It was ******* gross.
LittleHornChick
100+ Posts
Used2btexaslover
250+ Posts
I used the Medela Pump in Style Advanced. It mimics baby's sucking pattern and takes advantage of the let-down to get more milk than the regular PIS. I recommend it for sure. However, as my supply has regulated because I stopped pumping the pump doesn't work for me anymore. If you are consistent with your pumping you should be able to keep it up.
Also, ScoPro - I am currently nursing my 13 month old and plan to continue until he's 2 or so or until I get pregnant again.
The new AAP guidelines released last month recommend a minimum of 12 months and then as long thereafter as mutually desired. The 6 months time period is what they recomommend for exclusing nursing (as in, no solids, juice or formula, just breastmilk.)
Hope that helps!
Fondly,
The Breastfeeding Nazi
Also, ScoPro - I am currently nursing my 13 month old and plan to continue until he's 2 or so or until I get pregnant again.
The new AAP guidelines released last month recommend a minimum of 12 months and then as long thereafter as mutually desired. The 6 months time period is what they recomommend for exclusing nursing (as in, no solids, juice or formula, just breastmilk.)
Hope that helps!
Fondly,
The Breastfeeding Nazi
LittleHornChick
100+ Posts
Used2btexaslover
250+ Posts
No, I'm not. Don't worry.
Hey, even I was taken aback and horrified when the NICU nurse tried to do the same thing to me.
Hey, even I was taken aback and horrified when the NICU nurse tried to do the same thing to me.
Used2btexaslover
250+ Posts
CallieBob - One more thing, you don't need to call it 'suffering through". I've been nursing for 13 months and there has been no suffering involved whatsoever!
PM me if you need any help or information or anything!
PM me if you need any help or information or anything!
Wow! What an interesting twist this one question can take?!
Forgotmyusername-Thanks & Congrats on the baby girl!
Austintex, Macanudo, Washparkhorn & Engelke- Thanks for the info and suggestions. I appreciate the help!
Quagmire- that's funny. I keep trying to figure out when my husband says he'll get up in the middle of the night with our little girl which breast he's going to use... the right or left????
hlaustin- Thanks for the help. We're actually in Dallas but I'm going to go to your parents' website and visit the store when we're in town visiting the in-laws.
Sgt Longhorn- Thanks! It's good to know the Medela holds up for so long. It makes it worth it to spend the money when you know it can withstand more than one child.
Lazy Engineer's Wife- Thanks for your suggestion. I found a website where lactation consultants sell pumps for less than the stores. They were very helpful and were able to tell me which pump was best for my needs.
Chuychanga- Since I've learned more about LC, I find it very interesting to think that someone's paid to tell a mom how to get a baby to "latch on" correctly. How did mom's survive way back when? Don't get me wrong though; I'm going to make use of a LC myself.
ScoPro- interesting you ask... if you talk w/just about anyone who's a part of the La Leche group, they'll say breastfeed forever. Well, that's the way it seems anyway. Just a week ago some woman told me her 4 yr old still comes up, grabs her breasts and kisses them. I think that's a little over the edge, but who am I to judge. I do agree that breast milk is the best for a baby but at some point, pumping and giving them the milk without them attached to you is probably a good answer. Hmmm... what would Freud say about this.....
Thanks again for all your help!
Forgotmyusername-Thanks & Congrats on the baby girl!
Austintex, Macanudo, Washparkhorn & Engelke- Thanks for the info and suggestions. I appreciate the help!
Quagmire- that's funny. I keep trying to figure out when my husband says he'll get up in the middle of the night with our little girl which breast he's going to use... the right or left????
hlaustin- Thanks for the help. We're actually in Dallas but I'm going to go to your parents' website and visit the store when we're in town visiting the in-laws.
Sgt Longhorn- Thanks! It's good to know the Medela holds up for so long. It makes it worth it to spend the money when you know it can withstand more than one child.
Lazy Engineer's Wife- Thanks for your suggestion. I found a website where lactation consultants sell pumps for less than the stores. They were very helpful and were able to tell me which pump was best for my needs.
Chuychanga- Since I've learned more about LC, I find it very interesting to think that someone's paid to tell a mom how to get a baby to "latch on" correctly. How did mom's survive way back when? Don't get me wrong though; I'm going to make use of a LC myself.
ScoPro- interesting you ask... if you talk w/just about anyone who's a part of the La Leche group, they'll say breastfeed forever. Well, that's the way it seems anyway. Just a week ago some woman told me her 4 yr old still comes up, grabs her breasts and kisses them. I think that's a little over the edge, but who am I to judge. I do agree that breast milk is the best for a baby but at some point, pumping and giving them the milk without them attached to you is probably a good answer. Hmmm... what would Freud say about this.....
Thanks again for all your help!
Used2btexaslover
250+ Posts
No reply to me.
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