Electronic Breast Pumps - Any suggestions

[sunshine_sieben]

Hi, do you mind if I Hijack this thread?
I have a Tommee Tippee manual pump which has been working ok for me as I only need to pump once every 2 weeks to relieve pressure when DS has a day when he drinks less.
However, I am now considering pumping to donate for another woman who cannot produce enough milk for her baby. I don't know for how long but it might be a few months. I might need to pump twice a day and am wondering whether an electric pump might be worth it? I'm not planning on any further children, so the pump will only really be used for the other woman and then occasionally for myself (planning to BF DS til at least 2 years).
If you think it might be worth the money, which pump would you reccommend to me?

Cheers!

[Fleur]

However, I am now considering pumping to donate for another woman who cannot produce enough milk for her baby.

What a wonderful thing to do!

I would see how you go with the Tommee Tippee first. My sister had this pump & she was EE for a few weeks, she did fine with the manual pump, she found it quite efficient. If you are pumping twice a day you might find it's fine for you.
If an electric pump seems better, I can only speak of the Ameda Purely Yours - it's the only one I have any experience with. I won't repeat my previous posts but I am very happy with it.

[alioops]

I have the Medela Swing. It is designed for full time use and very easy to use. It is also much quieter than many electric pumps. When I was shopping for breast pumps I looked for those endorsed by the ABA because they mimic baby's suck the best. I also have had a manual Avent and I could not get a let down at all. The Medela Swing is compact and comes with a carry bag for discretion. I cant rave about it enough. It's not cheap but it is worth every cent.

[sunshine_sieben]

Jas, you are of course right and I took your advice and refrained from going on a spending spree. Unfortunately, this morning the handle of my TT pump broke off, so it doesn't work anymore. I'm bummed as I haven't used it all that much and it still broke. But on the other side, it gave me a reason to go out and get an electric one.

Alioops, you made me want a Medela Swing. And I almost did. But when I was at the shops, I managed to stop myself and got the mini-electric instead.

Will let you know once I've used it a while whether I like it or not. I've had the Manual Medela whenn DD was first born and it worked ok. But I didn't like that you had to hold the shield with one hand and use the other to pump. But, at least it wasn't as hard on my hands as the squeezing is with the triggers of the other manual pumps.

[Bella29]

I got the medela swing and it is great! I have only used it so I can't speak to the others but I like mine alot

[Fleur]

SS, I have the top attachments for the Tommee Tippee pump if you need, my sister gave them to me.
Sounds as though you are all set now but just thought I'd mention it anyway, you never know... if youever need it, give me a yell.

My Ameda stopped yesterday I have now hired the motor / pump part. On the plus side, I found my paypal receipt of purchase so I will get onto them tomorrow...