New or used breast pumps?

Question

Just liked to get the opinion from some moms. I've been seeing a lot of breast pumps that are for sale on this app i have. I was wondering did any of you moms buy a new pump or a used one? Currently tight on cash but will do anything for my son who is going to be here on the 29th of July.

Answer

Many mothers have asked if they can safely sell, purchase, or use a previously owned breastpump. Medela is concerned about the health and welfare of breastfeeding mothers and their babies. Medela personal-use breastpumps, such as the Pump In Style®and Freestyle® pumps are designed as single-user products and are registered as such with the FDA

Personal use pumps that you buy at the store are personal care items, much like a toothbrush. Personal use pumps should never be resold or shared among mothers. The Medela Pump In Style Advanced has an internal diaphragm that cannot be removed, replaced, or fully sterilized. Therefore, the risk of cross-contamination associated with re-using a previously owned pump such as the Pump In Style cannot be dismissed, even when using a new kit or tubing. Another consideration when deciding to borrow or even lend a previously owned electric pump is the pump’s motor life. A high quality electric double pump might last through the breastfeeding of your second child, or even several children. However, like computers or other electronic products, an electric breastpump has a limited lifetime. Medela guarantees its pump motors with a one year warranty. If you use an electronic pump that has been used for more than one year, there is no guarantee that it will generate as much speed and vacuum as it did earlier in it’s life. By using your own pump, you can compare the pump’s performance with each child. However if you borrow a pump, you cannot gauge its performance to ensure it is operating at full capacity.

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Yeah is fine second hand just remember hospitals hire the same ones out constantly to people. medela is best i have tried quite a fiew

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If it is a closed system like spectra pumps or its a hospital grade pump... yes, you can buy all new attachment pieces and be fine. However, pumps like medela are meant to be used by a single person. They have an open system. You will never get it completely clean because stuff can go up the tubing into the motor area (I've watched it happen). They are not safe to buy second hand. If you call Medela, the first question they will ask you is if you're the original purchaser. If you are not, their customer service will not even help you. So please don't believe the idea that if you buy new attachments, you're good... Cause you aren't.

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I bought a used one and even though they told me it was all sterilized I sterilized it myself for piece of mind. A lot cheaper then buying one brand new!

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You can buy a used pump and order new tubing, flanges, etc so that there is no possibility of contamination.

New or used breast pumps?

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