Another question about breast pumps

[naturalmom86]

Can you resuse breast pumps. I have one from when I had my daughter (two years ago) and I was wondering if it was still ok to use? Should I just get another one?

[RiyahsMommy08]

Can't you just get replacement parts?

[naturalmom86]

I have no clue...I am completely ingnorant to this topic...lol

Quoting RiyahsMommy08:

Can't you just get replacement parts?

[WildKat]

Yes absolutely.  Wash it if it's dusty - sterilize if you really want to - but it's fine. 

Peace,

Kat

[Deaner]

I was able to get new pieces for mine..what kind do you have? I used me pump three seperate times over 6 years...I paid too much money to not use it again.

[3darlingbabies]

Yes, you may reuse breast pumps.  Just wash it really good (since it's been stored for so long).  Depending on what type of breast pump it is (hand vs electric) you can also replace certain parts if you feel the need (say you lost a part, or a part is worn out, etc).  You can look the breast pump model up online and usually order replacement parts.  If yours is the type that comes with bottles and nipples (for the bottle) I would replace the nipples.  After continuous use with your daugher, they may have become worn out.  It would just be safer to replace the nipples, and they're pretty cheap.