Not exact matches
Hi, I have previously used both
electric and manual
pumps (not Lansinoh): all were
expensive, somewhat effective, and hard to clean.
Electric pumps are
expensive so I have a hand
pump..
And, of course, the
electric pumps are more
expensive.
Know in advance that manual
pumps are less
expensive than
electric brands.
It is lot less
expensive when compared to the
electric breast
pumps, which is the reason that some moms go for it.
Women who work part time often opt for single -
electric or manual
pumps, as these are typically less
expensive yet still quite effective.
Electric or manual breast
pumps and all the accouterment that goes with them can be
expensive, though, so before throwing the latest and greatest version on your registry, check with your health insurance company to see if you qualify to rent one for free (which many people do, thanks to the Affordable Care Act).
For some moms, the occasional use
pump is the right purchase to start with, get through the first few weeks of breast - feeding, establish their milk supply, and then decide if they need a more
expensive, double
electric pump.
If you only need to
pump milk occasionally, than using a manual
pump should be acceptable, especially because they are a less
expensive alternative to
electric pumps.
Start off by buying the right breast
pump: While a less -
expensive manual version works for some moms, if you plan to be away often (and especially if you're going back to work) you'll appreciate the speed and ease of a high - quality
electric pump.
Keep in mind that while single
electric pumps are less
expensive than their double - barreled cousins, it'll take twice as long to drain your breasts.
Best Manual Breast
Pump: Sometimes the big,
electric, and
expensive breast
pumps are unnecessary.