breast pumps? and best breast feeding bottles?

Question

Ive been going crazy trying to find a great breastpump that is affordable. Ive had madela in mind but i am wanting more opinions.. i do have flat nipples so that is a big factor for me to find one thatll work for me. Also I am wondering what is the most natural bottle closest to breastfeeding out there?! I need help ladies!!!

Answer

Have you started breastfeeding? The nipples do come out somewhat. I have relatively flat nipples but they get bigger with feeding. I use avent natural and munchkin latch.
I'm not sure bottle nipple size make a big difference as my daughter takes the avent pacifiers which are pretty big.

Answer

I use the Medela pump in style advanced (free with my insurance) and it works great for me, but I don't have anything to compare it with. I also have flat and pretty small and nip nops. I would recommend getting the 21ml flanges with it as the other ones were too big and would pull/hurt my areolas. Definitely do not get Tommy tippee or Avent bottles because they are not at all like real nipples and my son has has a hard time breastfeeding after using those. I heard that getting bottles that use silicone instead of real plastic work great if you Breastfeed and bottle feed. I haven't tried any myself yet though. Good luck!