Um...no. The only pumps at the level of the Medela are the Ameda Purely Yours and Hygeia Enjoye. The reality is that the Medela would be my least favorite of the 3 as it is the ONLY one that is an OPEN system. The open system can allow, doesn't mean it will allow, milk to flow into the motor. The Ameda and Hygeia are closed systems and milk CANNOT flow to the motor. These pumps are all about the same price though the Ameda can be purchased pretty cheaply if you get just the pump and skip the bag. Medela is also the only one that is not compliant with the World Health Organizations rules on breastfeeding support and marketing of bottles and formula...for that reason alone I don't support the company.
I wouldn't even consider the Playtex.
For double electric pumps your best bets are:
Ameda Purely Yours
Hygeia Enjoye
Both of those are better than the Medela because they are "closed systems" meaning the pump motor cannot get contaminated with milk. They cost less than Medela too! Problem? You probably won't find them on the shelf at Target or Baby's R Us, but you can find them on-line or at specialty stores (try amazon.com)
Medela Pump in Style is still WAY better than Playtex (other ones to avoid are ones made by compaines that make bottles like First Years, Tommee TIppee etc.)
Quoting SMTCMMoore:
I use it and its been great. But I only used it 2-3 days a week. I don't know about 5 day work weeks.
Quoting maggiemom2000:For double electric pumps your best bets are:
Ameda Purely Yours
Hygeia Enjoye
Both of those are better than the Medela because they are "closed systems" meaning the pump motor cannot get contaminated with milk. They cost less than Medela too! Problem? You probably won't find them on the shelf at Target or Baby's R Us, but you can find them on-line or at specialty stores (try amazon.com)
Medela Pump in Style is still WAY better than Playtex (other ones to avoid are ones made by compaines that make bottles like First Years, Tommee TIppee etc.)
Ameda Purely yours is around $150. I've seen the Hygeia Enjoye on amazon for as low as $189 (when you get it without the matching tote bag)
Quoting goodmama85:
How much do they go for?
Quoting maggiemom2000:For double electric pumps your best bets are:
Ameda Purely Yours
Hygeia Enjoye
Both of those are better than the Medela because they are "closed systems" meaning the pump motor cannot get contaminated with milk. They cost less than Medela too! Problem? You probably won't find them on the shelf at Target or Baby's R Us, but you can find them on-line or at specialty stores (try amazon.com)
Medela Pump in Style is still WAY better than Playtex (other ones to avoid are ones made by compaines that make bottles like First Years, Tommee TIppee etc.)
very interesting! what would you recommend?
Quoting IrishIz:Um...no. The only pumps at the level of the Medela are the Ameda Purely Yours and Hygeia Enjoye. The reality is that the Medela would be my least favorite of the 3 as it is the ONLY one that is an OPEN system. The open system can allow, doesn't mean it will allow, milk to flow into the motor. The Ameda and Hygeia are closed systems and milk CANNOT flow to the motor. These pumps are all about the same price though the Ameda can be purchased pretty cheaply if you get just the pump and skip the bag. Medela is also the only one that is not compliant with the World Health Organizations rules on breastfeeding support and marketing of bottles and formula...for that reason alone I don't support the company.
I wouldn't even consider the Playtex.
At that pump level...either the Ameda or Hygeia. The Ameda can be done pretty "cheap" compared to others because you can get just the pump and skip the bag...more economical. Some people also feel they can get parts easier for the Ameda. The Hygeia is the same level pump. It is a closed system and a good pump. Either one would be great.
I would avoid the Medela becaues of the closed system and their inability to follow some simple rules in place to promote and support breastfeeding.
Quoting Hannahsmommy816:very interesting! what would you recommend?
Quoting IrishIz:Um...no. The only pumps at the level of the Medela are the Ameda Purely Yours and Hygeia Enjoye. The reality is that the Medela would be my least favorite of the 3 as it is the ONLY one that is an OPEN system. The open system can allow, doesn't mean it will allow, milk to flow into the motor. The Ameda and Hygeia are closed systems and milk CANNOT flow to the motor. These pumps are all about the same price though the Ameda can be purchased pretty cheaply if you get just the pump and skip the bag. Medela is also the only one that is not compliant with the World Health Organizations rules on breastfeeding support and marketing of bottles and formula...for that reason alone I don't support the company.
I wouldn't even consider the Playtex.
What do you while nursing your lil one?
- goodmama85
on Feb. 26, 2013 at 6:11 PM