tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20642800.post5337949030180655664..comments2024-03-05T11:36:50.299-05:00Comments on Stand and Deliver: Review of Ameda & Medela breast pumpsRixahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07908864785513937876noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20642800.post-85970305897089001622014-11-17T03:18:51.335-05:002014-11-17T03:18:51.335-05:00It's an old hand-me-down pump from a friend, l...It's an old hand-me-down pump from a friend, loaned to my sister for a while, and then mailed back to me. Despite its age, it still performs perfectly. <a href="http://500kmotors.com/" rel="nofollow">Yamaha Specs</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06079587750779969031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20642800.post-25452373597708525992014-06-17T22:19:20.942-04:002014-06-17T22:19:20.942-04:00According to my lactation consultant at Kaiser (wh...According to my lactation consultant at Kaiser (who only rents out Ameda or mostly only Ameda pumps and their "free" pumps through Kaiser insurance is only Ameda brand ones), Evenflo bought Ameda which I believe is why the new Ameda Purely Yours pumps are so much worse than the old model and I'm sure made in Switzerland vs. made in China makes a BIG difference too.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10294522339087975604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20642800.post-63703926232374660772014-02-05T13:21:51.296-05:002014-02-05T13:21:51.296-05:00I have the Playtex Embrace Double Electric and hav...I have the Playtex Embrace Double Electric and have loved it. Sad to hear they don't have a pump anymore. I'm expecting again and just don't know if my Playtex, which I used for my first 2 children, will be up to the task again, Might be looking at the Ameda for this next LO.mortski21https://www.blogger.com/profile/17696433236800006790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20642800.post-64282570144870985832014-01-16T11:51:26.775-05:002014-01-16T11:51:26.775-05:00I received a medela advanced from my local WIC off...I received a medela advanced from my local WIC office today and it is a sealed system...maybe they updated it? Was previously using the playtex double electric. Absolutely awful. The horns are not customizable and were clearly too small for me. I actually had indents from the design around the nipple area. The suction was poor. I was getting more from the medela hand pump WIC gave me until they had a pump kit available. TracyRaczkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15124431953373042756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20642800.post-87668056585879510422014-01-02T09:25:35.634-05:002014-01-02T09:25:35.634-05:00Playtex doesnt make a pump anymore. (i ordered min...Playtex doesnt make a pump anymore. (i ordered mine 3 months ago and had pieces broke, called and they informed me they no longer make it), the first years i have used and it has poor suction and the evenflo i am looking into as wellAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581068886421033985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20642800.post-17553813339509122882013-12-18T13:45:40.779-05:002013-12-18T13:45:40.779-05:00Jackie,
The family I'm donating to lent me th...Jackie,<br /><br />The family I'm donating to lent me their Hygeia EnJoye. The insurance-supplied Hygeias are almost identical to the EnJoye, except they don't have internal batteries or a button that plays your baby's recorded cries. I'd definitely choose the Hygeia over the Medela. It has a sealed system, which is a huge factor for me in choosing a pump. Medelas also have a reputation for failing after about 12 months (due to one of the internal parts that's meant not to last), while Hygeia re-engineered their pumps (old Medela patents that Hygeia bought) to last longer. The one downfall is that the maximum cycle speed of the Hygeia is only around 60 cycles/second, while the Medela goes up to 78/second. Rixahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908864785513937876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20642800.post-9269550785673441202013-12-18T11:50:34.120-05:002013-12-18T11:50:34.120-05:00I was just wondering if you ever had a chance to t...I was just wondering if you ever had a chance to talk to Hygiea about their pumps or found any more reviews? I can get either a Madela or a Hygeia at two different med supply companies covered my insurance. The reviews I've read so far have my leaning toward Hygeiea even though everyone I know has used Madela.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475251154010210148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20642800.post-63211107292441198792013-11-25T11:30:00.409-05:002013-11-25T11:30:00.409-05:00I totally agree with Shellz. I had the Ameda Py wi...I totally agree with Shellz. I had the Ameda Py with my first son 7 years ago and it worked like a dream. Now with my NB I received another paid by insurance and it's nothing like the first! So disappointing and frustrating! I've had multiple parts replaced to no avail. I still experience poor suction on one side with every use. I broke down and rented a pump through the local hospital. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13813169912153470157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20642800.post-470922342959606542013-11-24T22:18:33.251-05:002013-11-24T22:18:33.251-05:00I have had the same problem with the newer Ameda p...I have had the same problem with the newer Ameda pump. I get much more milk using my old Ameda (from my first child) with the aqua lettering than I do with the brand new one I got through insurance for my second baby. They also replaced all of the tubing, phlanges, diaphragms, and valves, when I called to complain but it hasn't made a difference. I am so disappointed with the new version.laurahardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05103472989712387982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20642800.post-38892921117500513322013-10-12T03:30:47.933-04:002013-10-12T03:30:47.933-04:00The ameda purely yours my sister loaned me worked ...The ameda purely yours my sister loaned me worked like a dream until it suddenly died. My insurance provided a replacement, but I have had nothing but trouble from it. It's as though the newer models are from a completely different company. They look slightly different than the one pictured here. The new pump is VERY particular about how every part is assembled. I have a fifteen minute break and a half hour break to pump in and I spend more time fiddling with it than I do pumping. I'm highly disappointed. I called their customer service and had the tubing, plastic adapter and teats replaced but this had not helped. If you can't come by an older model (aqua lettering, made in switzerland, NOT blue lettering made in china) I would recommend going with a different company.Shellzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04918687728595503769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20642800.post-40436034908818371782013-07-25T19:50:27.006-04:002013-07-25T19:50:27.006-04:00Thanks fior the review, it is clear and helpfullThanks fior the review, it is clear and helpfullLinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662566546143202669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20642800.post-47213280736214831842013-07-08T19:16:55.357-04:002013-07-08T19:16:55.357-04:00I was annoyed to find out that the only models my ...I was annoyed to find out that the only models my insurance covers are by Playtex, First Years and Evenflo. The reviews are all over the map for all three. Only a handful love them but most rate them a 3 or below. Has anyone here had experience with the Playtex Double Electric, First Years or Evenflo double electric pumps? I was excited about getting a breast pump until I realized how cheap these models are but maybe I'm judging the prematurely? Robyn Allgoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11408478254557716667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20642800.post-19868718823486399652013-07-02T17:06:33.720-04:002013-07-02T17:06:33.720-04:00I got the Ameda pump through my insurance 5 yrs ag...I got the Ameda pump through my insurance 5 yrs ago when I had my daughter. Its been in storage for close to 3 yrs now, and I just got it back out to use for my son. One con I would add is the beeping sound that it makes, it gets annoying! <br /><br />Stacy K. https://www.blogger.com/profile/06853574441003653244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20642800.post-38253109653965539072013-06-24T20:36:42.959-04:002013-06-24T20:36:42.959-04:00With the exception of a few grandfathered plans, h...With the exception of a few grandfathered plans, health insurance companies are required to cover breast pumps at 100%, since they are considered preventive care. Call your insurance company to verify coverage and see how to go about getting one. Usually you'll work through one of their medical supply companies. You might not get to choose the model. I got what was currently in stock at the medical supply place, which was the Medela. Rixahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908864785513937876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20642800.post-12807223349531225812013-06-24T14:09:11.025-04:002013-06-24T14:09:11.025-04:00I just had a baby 4 weeks ago and I am curious as ...I just had a baby 4 weeks ago and I am curious as to what the new health insurance regulations are concerning breast pumps. Are they required to provide a breast pump if I request one? I would definitely like to take advantage of that if they are.Mikellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12294783110673868169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20642800.post-86674626746272448422013-06-24T10:38:27.588-04:002013-06-24T10:38:27.588-04:00Elaine, I've heard from many people that their...Elaine, I've heard from many people that their Pump In Styles died within a year. They definitely don't have a great reputation for durability. <br /><br />I'm going to contact Hygiea and ask them more about their pumps. Rixahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908864785513937876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20642800.post-15505227072986777772013-06-24T10:37:33.272-04:002013-06-24T10:37:33.272-04:00I didn't in this review, but yes, that's c...I didn't in this review, but yes, that's certainly an important consideration. Rixahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908864785513937876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20642800.post-7669831594774792462013-06-24T01:28:04.719-04:002013-06-24T01:28:04.719-04:00I got an enjoye for $180 on amazon when my second ...I got an enjoye for $180 on amazon when my second Medela pisa died in under a year.<br /><br />I LOVE it. Speed and suction are controlled individually. The valves are dishwasher safe - no flimsy slips of plastic to worry about ripping. The horns, shields, and hoses are interchangeable with the medala ones, if you have them, so you can use those as alternates/backups. (I kept a spare set in my desk at work for when I would forget to bring some vital part!). They fit standard and wide mouth bottles. The diaphragm is easy to replace - in fact they recommend it be done every 6mo or so... Just unscrew the quarter sized disk, and screw anew one in place. <br /><br />Hygiea has a 3 year warranty, while medela has a one year.<br /><br />Plus, they follow the WHO code regulations, and medela doesn't.<br /><br />I also found that my hygiea pump was much less painful, and more productive... I went from maybe 4oz a session off my less productive side to 8-10 oz. Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14727049381343668364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20642800.post-76536992803132037392013-06-23T23:03:52.653-04:002013-06-23T23:03:52.653-04:00Rixa - did you factor in World Health Organization...Rixa - did you factor in World Health Organization compliance? IIRC, Ameda is WHO compliant (they were not compliant but recently got that back) while Medela is not... something else to factor in, if someone is concerned about that from an ethical stand point.Mrs. Squishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01027923546899291316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20642800.post-67511302070181109112013-06-22T12:41:47.230-04:002013-06-22T12:41:47.230-04:00I got the Ameda pump through my insurance. It has ...I got the Ameda pump through my insurance. It has been fine. I got an accessory pack that let me pump straight into freezer bags, which was great for building up a freezer stash before I went back to work. I also used them when I first started back to work. Now I pump straight into bottles.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02754791027776468961noreply@blogger.com