https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:51:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-method-of-pumping-and-why#post-2622828 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 15:03:19 +0000 pastemoo 2622828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: that stinks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-method-of-pumping-and-why#post-2622244 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 18:51:58 +0000 Littlebit7 2622244@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh hand expression was the worst. I had to do it for a 5 day weekend away when someone who shall not be named threw out my membranes (yes, I tore through 5 bags of garbage in the garage; we had ribs for dinner, enough for 8 ppl. You can just imagine what that was like). So no membranes to be found anywhere on a holiday weekend. So I hand expressed. It was AWFUL </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-method-of-pumping-and-why#post-2622210 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 18:14:12 +0000 Ree723 2622210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've only ever used a manual and I love it (as much as one can love a pump of course!), but I'm a SAHM and only pump on the odd occasion to build up a small stash. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-method-of-pumping-and-why#post-2622042 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 13:01:07 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2622042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had only ever used a double electric but recently tried a single manual. It does get a lot really fast! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-method-of-pumping-and-why#post-2622015 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 12:24:55 +0000 snowjewelz 2622015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never done anything but double electric... Time is money!! And since I mostly pump at work I usually need my hands to still do work on the computer to save time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-method-of-pumping-and-why#post-2621616 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 19:16:53 +0000 pastemoo 2621616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetiePie: Hahah, right? I take the manual on days where I can't bring as much stuff and I get more milk.... and my hands get so tired. I wish I could do the manual every day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-method-of-pumping-and-why#post-2621606 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 18:41:46 +0000 SweetiePie 2621606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really liked the manual for actual pumping/production. I felt like I got a lot more suction. But of course the hands free double electric was the best for personal benefit (use phone, eat, etc). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-method-of-pumping-and-why#post-2621601 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 18:32:27 +0000 Iced Tea 2621601@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually like the simplicity and quick setup/cleanup of the manual if I'm pumping on the go. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-method-of-pumping-and-why#post-2621600 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 18:30:50 +0000 avivoca 2621600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Double electric for sure! I hated the manual pump. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-method-of-pumping-and-why#post-2621553 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 16:36:34 +0000 Purpledaisy 2621553@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Double electric for sure! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-method-of-pumping-and-why#post-2621510 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 15:39:14 +0000 caterw 2621510@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Double electric forever! If you are in the US you should be able to get some kind of pump for free from your insurance. My friend just told me about a website called Edgepark that will see what is covered under your plan and then ship it to your house for free. Or you can call the insurance company and ask about your options and how to order. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-method-of-pumping-and-why#post-2621480 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 14:49:02 +0000 Pumuckl 2621480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not currently nursing but:<br /> Manual at home, double electric (hands free) at work. I only pumped one side when at home since I only nursed from one side. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-method-of-pumping-and-why#post-2621471 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 14:32:51 +0000 csross217 2621471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Double electric while pumping at work. Manual if I'm at home and only pumping one side. It's more work, but more convenient and less cleanup than my electric pump. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-method-of-pumping-and-why#post-2621401 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 13:21:26 +0000 Pollywog 2621401@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Double electric with a lot of hand expression if I'm home. Manual if I'm out and about </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-method-of-pumping-and-why#post-2621361 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 12:33:29 +0000 kes18 2621361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hand expression is awful! So tiring. Double electric all the way. Manual I can't relax enough to get a good pump because I'm too focused on doing the work. I would probably only use it if I am nursing and want to pump the other side (although I also just set up a single side electric for that- but to be quicker about clean up manual would work in this case only for me). Plus hands-free to be on my phone </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-method-of-pumping-and-why#post-2621357 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 12:25:47 +0000 Anagram 2621357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I was nursing, I used the hand held, because I was just pumping 1 side at a time.</p> <p>When I was EPing, I always use the electric pump, so I can be hands free and surf the internet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-method-of-pumping-and-why#post-2621351 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 12:22:44 +0000 PawPrints 2621351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My prediction is this will be a unanimous vote for double electric. :) Hands free! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-method-of-pumping-and-why#post-2621339 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 12:10:24 +0000 pastemoo 2621339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What is your favorite method of pumping and why?</p> <p>I prefer electric because I'm lazy, but manual pump is faster and gets more milk... and takes up less space in my bag and costs less and I don't need an outlet, but it also takes more attention/focus.</p> <p>I wish I were better at hand expression. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rewarm-breastmilk#post-2553541 Fri, 20 May 2016 21:18:39 +0000 rockinghorse 2553541@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks guys! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rewarm-breastmilk#post-2553481 Fri, 20 May 2016 19:18:45 +0000 Charm54 2553481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I EPed and would refrigerate, then reheat leftover BM . But only for the next feeding </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rewarm-breastmilk#post-2553463 Fri, 20 May 2016 18:49:19 +0000 MamaCate 2553463@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My daycare does 2 hours from the time it was first heated. They will re offer within that time and then discard whatever is left. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rewarm-breastmilk#post-2553455 Fri, 20 May 2016 18:37:15 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2553455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yea we tried to use within the next hour or two. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rewarm-breastmilk#post-2553454 Fri, 20 May 2016 18:35:13 +0000 Foodnerd81 2553454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have heard the same as @Run2shore: next feeding is fine, probably don't want to go beyond that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rewarm-breastmilk#post-2553445 Fri, 20 May 2016 18:04:35 +0000 Run2shore 2553445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My BF group leader (lactation consultant and nice nurse) says that it's ok to refrigerate and reheat if there is some left, but only until next feeding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rewarm-breastmilk#post-2553431 Fri, 20 May 2016 17:50:43 +0000 rockinghorse 2553431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This may be a dumb question, but if DD doesn't finish her bottle, can I save the leftover BM and rewarm it for a later bottle? I hate to waste it! TIA!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-portion-your-breastmilk-to-freeze#post-2405152 Wed, 30 Dec 2015 21:42:32 +0000 MrsSRS 2405152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@peaches1038: they're big and the plastic is more flexible </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-portion-your-breastmilk-to-freeze#post-2404855 Wed, 30 Dec 2015 17:59:54 +0000 peaches1038 2404855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetCaroline: I'm going to try the nuk bags, thank you for the advice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-portion-your-breastmilk-to-freeze#post-2404839 Wed, 30 Dec 2015 17:41:00 +0000 bebe211 2404839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i didn't want to "waste" bags so i froze in 6 oz potions or more. Since i only defrosted to rotate my stash once a week. I also froze 2 oz reusable bottles for days she needed more than i pumped the day before. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-portion-your-breastmilk-to-freeze#post-2404817 Wed, 30 Dec 2015 17:17:58 +0000 SweetCaroline 2404817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@peaches1038: I also recommend the Nuk bags. I had much better luck with them. The plastic is thicker. The downside is they don't freeze as flat. The upside is I have never had one leak and I have literally used thousands. I can't say the same for Lansinoh...they have nearly brought me to tears many times by leaking. They freeze beautifully flat though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-portion-your-breastmilk-to-freeze#post-2404815 Wed, 30 Dec 2015 17:13:37 +0000 JenGirl 2404815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I started doing 6 oz because I was trying to be efficient with bags. Then read it's better to freeze in smaller portions like 2 oz. So I did 2 oz for a while but it was such a PITA to portion out so many bags. So I switched to 4 oz, which is what I do now. Though I like the idea of doing 4 oz and 3 oz, so I can make different combinations, so I might start doing that. </p> <p>Right now we're fine because my husband is home with the baby, but I don't know what we're going to do about daycare. Because he doesn't take a consistent amount at each feeding. Sometimes he'll take 2 oz, sometimes he'll take 8. It really varies a lot. And all the daycare centers that I've found require you to send filled bottles and if a bottle isn't finished they won't reuse the remainder at the next feed. So I'm thinking about sending in 2 oz bottles and they can just use multiple bottles per feed, but that would mean sending something like 10 bottles per day!</p> <p>Also, when we thaw, we stand the bags upright in a tall tupperware container so that we don't risk leaks. </p>