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7 Things to Consider In Choosing Your Breast Pump

[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”justified” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” text_font_size=”16″] Expressing milk through the use of breast pump is an efficient way to provide the baby’s complete food without removing a mother’s freedom to do other things that also matter to her like have a date with her husband or loved ones, run errands, work away from home, do exercises or enjoy her much needed rest and “me” time. The amount of milk you express and the ease of expressing milk will depend on the breast pump you use. It would be wise to actually compare breast pumps before buying one. You may use the following factors in comparing breast pumps. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”justified” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” text_font_size=”16″]

1. Purpose and Frequency of Use

A manual pump is sufficient if:

1. The mother’s milk supply is well-established.
2. She is staying home with the baby.
3. She goes out occasionally and her purpose is only to have a breast pump readily available when something arises so she can ensure that her baby continues to enjoy a healthy dose of her breast milk.
4. Mommy only needs breast pump to relieve her engorged breasts.
5. Mommy is ready to pump manually.
6. Feeding is fewer.

Use an electric pump if:

1. The mother’s milk supply is low.
2. Her daily routine would require her to be away from her baby most of the day.
3. Mommy wants to finish pumping fast and easy.

Using a double electric breast pump will save you half the time you use for expressing milk. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”justified” text_font_size=”16″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]

2. Cost

You have 3 options: buy electric pump, buy manual pump or rent/borrow an electric pump. Electric pumps are more costly than manual pumps but more cost-effective than formula milk. You will be able to pump more milk with the least time and effort with an electric pump. A manual pump is cheaper and comes in handy if you do not have batteries or unable to charge. A manual pump is labor-intensive and time-consuming. Renting is wise if it will be used occasionally. If you decide to rent, buy the pumping kit that attaches to the breast.

3. Hygiene

When you want to buy or rent a breast pump, look for a closed system pump. A closed system pump has a barrier between the motor and the collection kit. It also keeps the outside air from contaminating your expressed milk. Please check Breast Pump Comparison Chart for closed system breast pumps. Open system pumps do not have barriers between the motor and the collection kit. Thus, the milk that goes into the tubing can be left inadvertently inside and might cause molds to grow and contaminate the motor, which is impossible to clean. The tubing and other parts of the pump must be fully cleaned and dried out before use.

4. Ease of Use

To make breastfeeding easier, choose a breast pump that is portable, easy to assemble, and not noisy. You may check Breast Pump Comparison Chart. The chart will tell you the number of parts to clean, level of sound and weight of each Babymama breast pump.

5. Comfort

It is critical that the flanges fit very well to one’s breasts and nipples to avoid unnecessary discomfort and pain. The nipple when suctioned can establish friction with the plastic and cause abrasion that can leave the mother with an infected nipple. To answer this need, there are a variety of sizes available in the market for one to choose from. For help in determining the right flange size, you may check The Right Flange Fit.

6. Effectiveness of pump

The breast pump’s effectiveness can be measured by how much milk it produces in the least amount of time. This can be based on the speed and suction strength of the breast pump. You may also consult other mommies on which pump is effective for them.

7. Durability

The strength of the pump’s motor depends on the frequency of its use. So when buying breast pumps, one must know for certain if she will be an occasional or a frequent user. This will help her evaluate well the right motor applicable to the pump. The proper choice will definitely preserve the breast pump’s lifespan. Also take note of the warranty period covered for each pump. Make sure to buy original breast pumps to ensure good quality and warranty support. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]