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Post by dandb925 on May 25, 2017 17:35:16 GMT -6
Hi ladies, I was on TCF since the exodus - first a member of TTCAL and then May 16. I've stopped pumping for a few weeks now (yay!) and I'm wondering what to do what all my pump parts/supplies. I have two PISA's and I was looking into Medela's donation program. Does anyone have any experience with this?
Can I save the bottles and parts for baby # 2 (hopefully a couple of years away)?
Thanks so much!
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Post by hurricanerek on May 25, 2017 17:47:25 GMT -6
So a breast pump is only meant to last for the breastfeeding relationship of one baby. Theoretically you could save it for #2 but it won't work as well as a new one would.
You can definitely save bottles and flanges though!
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Post by unringthebell on May 25, 2017 17:48:58 GMT -6
I saved my bottles and parts. But then I got a spectra with #2 so I couldn't use the same parts. I am currently using the bottles though.
I didn't know Medela had a donation program. When I looked they had a recycling thing. But I would have had to pay shipping. But that was a while ago.
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Post by yoursmilingface on May 25, 2017 17:52:09 GMT -6
Hi ladies, I was on TCF since the exodus - first a member of TTCAL and then May 16. I've stopped pumping for a few weeks now (yay!) and I'm wondering what to do what all my pump parts/supplies. I have two PISA's and I was looking into Medela's donation program. Does anyone have any experience with this? Can I save the bottles and parts for baby # 2 (hopefully a couple of years away)? Thanks so much! I'm not an expert, but I have re-used all my parts and I'm on baby #4. I replace valves (the little white flats thingies) on the pump parts and the nipples on the bottles for each baby, but wash and sterilize the hard plastic items in those medela microwave steam bags. Hope that helps! |
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Post by dandb925 on May 25, 2017 18:23:55 GMT -6
I saved my bottles and parts. But then I got a spectra with #2 so I couldn't use the same parts. I am currently using the bottles though. I didn't know Medela had a donation program. When I looked they had a recycling thing. But I would have had to pay shipping. But that was a while ago. Sorry, it was the Medela recycling program! I would have to pay for shipping which sucks but I feel bad about just tossing the pumps too. |
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Post by dandb925 on May 25, 2017 18:25:05 GMT -6
Thanks ladies! I'm going to store the bottles, valves and flanges this weekend 😄.
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Post by loony on May 25, 2017 18:28:13 GMT -6
I vote store it all, get new membranes if you have another.
If the healthcare crap screws us and gets rid of the free breast pump program, then at least you have one.
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Post by lolacachia on May 26, 2017 7:42:09 GMT -6
I vote store it all, get new membranes if you have another. If the healthcare crap screws us and gets rid of the free breast pump program, then at least you have one. That's a good point, I didn't think of that. |
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Post by catlady22 on May 26, 2017 7:49:58 GMT -6
I reused my pump for #2. Replaced the parts that needed it.
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Post by yummeecookee on May 26, 2017 9:04:38 GMT -6
I also saved all my parts for baby #2 - just replacing valves and nipples.
I have closed up baby-making shop, so not sure what I am going to do with everything.
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Post by Risscaboobs on May 26, 2017 11:08:22 GMT -6
I'm saving all of the things for baby #2.
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Post by Nymeria on May 26, 2017 14:26:47 GMT -6
+1 - planning to save pumps and all pieces/accessories for baby #2.
Even if they're not as effective whenever 2.0 happens, it's better than nothing, or having to buy one at full price)
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Post by unringthebell on May 26, 2017 14:30:54 GMT -6
I vote store it all, get new membranes if you have another. If the healthcare crap screws us and gets rid of the free breast pump program, then at least you have one. This and even if you get a new one it's nice to have a backup. If you work you can leave the old pump at whichever location you pump less so you don't have to bring it back and forth. |
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Post by Nymeria on May 26, 2017 14:34:58 GMT -6
I vote store it all, get new membranes if you have another. If the healthcare crap screws us and gets rid of the free breast pump program, then at least you have one. This and even if you get a new one it's nice to have a backup. If you work you can leave the old pump at whichever location you pump less so you don't have to bring it back and forth. ^^ Yes!! One of our other S'16ers gave me her Spectra because she was done with it. Having one pump at work and one at home has been amazing. |
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Post by ellabee on May 26, 2017 18:30:06 GMT -6
I saved my bottles and parts. But then I got a spectra with #2 so I couldn't use the same parts. This was me too since I had a PISA with DD and now a Spectra with DD. I actually bought the adapter though so I can use my medela bottles and flanges with my spectra. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Post by dandb925 on May 26, 2017 18:48:56 GMT -6
Thanks again ladies - I'm just going to store everything. I agree with PP's about having two pumps. Leaving one at work was awesome.
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