Which breastpump is best?

[Maries_s]

I want to buy a new breastpump for this baby. With my first one I ended up with a second hand medela breastpump and I never felt comfortable with the matter it was a second hand. So I decided to invest in a brand new breastpump and I'm looking for option. I was convinced that I wanted the Medela pump in a style- double electric but now with the Medela Sonata out I'm not sure.
I have a couple of factors to consider:
-This is probably my last baby
-I'm planning to breastfeed for a year
-Last time I exclusive nurse my baby for 13 months and I barely use my breastpump but this time I want to be able to pass a little of responsibility to DH and take breaks.
-I want to store my breastmilk (I failed in this last time and struggled every time I have to let my baby alone with DH)

What do you think are my best options? Have you heard any reviews about the Sonata? Did you like other brand?

 

[broodymrs]

I liked my tommee tippee closer to nature electric one. But then I was fine with a medela one I hired too

 

[Bevziibubble]

I have a Lansinoh electric one and a Lansinoh manual one and they're both great

 

[ssarahh]

I second Bevs recommendation for the Lanisoh electric pump. I am breastfeedingDS but using the pump everyday to build up a freezer stash.

 

[Maries_s]

I'm scared to try a different brand because health insurance gave me an Evenflo single electric breastpump and was the worse!! I ended up throwing the machine in the trash can and buying a medela manual breastpump because if was an emergency.
Is the performance of your machine is good? You never had any issue?

 

[Maries_s]

Have you heard about the Spectra breastpump? I've been seeing really good reviews.

 

[tommyg]

I came on to ask the same question. I lent my manual Tommee Tippee to someone, and I have the feeling that they have replaced it for whatever reason with a second hand one. The box has a £4 price tag...

The TT was ok but I'm sure there is better but all my bottles were TT so it makes it easier. The manual is in Asda for £15 electric on amazon for £35.

 

[tommyg]

I liked my tommee tippee closer to nature electric one. But then I was fine with a medela one I hired too

Did you notice much of a difference between them?

 

[broodymrs]

I liked my tommee tippee closer to nature electric one. But then I was fine with a medela one I hired too

Did you notice much of a difference between them?

The medala one was more powerful and a double so I got done quicker but if anything I got more milk using the tommee tippee. I'm gutted as I just realised I chucked mine as it came back from my sil really discoloured. Don't really want to fork out for a new one so hoping to just exclusively bf and not need one

 

[tommyg]

Thanks for that reply. The TT electric gets really mixed reviews.

 

[Maries_s]

I decided to buy the Spectra S2 or S1 this came with good reviews and win over the medela since is a close system and is hospital grade. I hope not to be wrong.

 

[misspriss]

I decided to buy the Spectra S2 or S1 this came with good reviews and win over the medela since is a close system and is hospital grade. I hope not to be wrong.

I do not know anyone personally who uses it, but I have heard good things and hospital grade pumps are usually good. I think you will like it.

That said, it sounds like you only plan to pump occasionally, and a less expensive one would probably suffice. I pumped 3x a day working full time and you need a workhorse for that, I actually went through a couple of pumps in the 18 months I worked and pumped. Now I use a manual pump for the occasional pumping needs.

 

[jtink28]

I have the Spectra S2 and LOVE it. I had a Medela PIS before with my first, and the Spectra was light years better for me. I was able to get mine through insurance, but I would have paid the money easily. It was/is awesome!

 

[Maries_s]

I have the Spectra S2 and LOVE it. I had a Medela PIS before with my first, and the Spectra was light years better for me. I was able to get mine through insurance, but I would have paid the money easily. It was/is awesome!

Thank you for the reassurance I definitely want to try this breastpump. Did you have any problem? I read that I can buy and adapter and use all my medela accessories.

 

[jtink28]

I never had an issue at all. I hope you love it!

 

[tommyg]

I liked my tommee tippee closer to nature electric one. But then I was fine with a medela one I hired too

Did you notice much of a difference between them?

The medala one was more powerful and a double so I got done quicker but if anything I got more milk using the tommee tippee. I'm gutted as I just realised I chucked mine as it came back from my sil really discoloured. Don't really want to fork out for a new one so hoping to just exclusively bf and not need one

Broody thanks very much for your reply's. I took the plunge and got the TT electric from Amazon at £35, used it for the first time this morning. I managed to fill a 150ml bottle in about 10 mins. It is a much better pump than the manual one that I used last time.