https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:51:18 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-parts-amp-using-for-2nd-child#post-2335591 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 11:58:05 +0000 Mommy Finger 2335591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought one new set of tubing since it looked discolored and all new membranes. Otherwise, I just sterilized all of my old parts in boiling water </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-parts-amp-using-for-2nd-child#post-2334771 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 21:44:44 +0000 CarrieLouWho 2334771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks all!!! Just needed some other mama input! New tubes it is! Already had new membranes so good to go there. Will probably get new wipes too... Couldn't find an expiration date but I'd rather be safe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-parts-amp-using-for-2nd-child#post-2333987 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 12:36:49 +0000 Golden 2333987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm buying all new replacement parts. They bundle them fairly cheaply on Amazon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-parts-amp-using-for-2nd-child#post-2333969 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 12:29:20 +0000 MrsSRS 2333969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just bought new membranes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-parts-amp-using-for-2nd-child#post-2333925 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 12:05:20 +0000 regberadaisy 2333925@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They're inexpensive, I would just get new ones. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-parts-amp-using-for-2nd-child#post-2333920 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 12:01:01 +0000 mrsjyw 2333920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought new tubing, new valves, membranes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-parts-amp-using-for-2nd-child#post-2333917 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:59:31 +0000 Charm54 2333917@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had 2 sets of tubing when I EPed with Dd1 ... When I hauled out my pump for DD2, one tubing looked questionable (cloudy) and the other looked brand new, so i chucked one and reused the other. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-parts-amp-using-for-2nd-child#post-2333913 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:57:37 +0000 Mrs Panda 2333913@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think there is an expiration date on the wipes? I vaguely recalled seeing that mine were expired when I was trying to decide whether to use them for the second time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-parts-amp-using-for-2nd-child#post-2333896 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:48:29 +0000 danda 2333896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have only used closed-system pumps so I didn't see any need to replace tubing, as others mentioned. I used an Ameda for baby #1 and I am now using the Spectra S2 with my old Ameda parts for baby#2. They are working great! I washed the parts and put in a microwave steam sterilizer bag before using for baby #2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-parts-amp-using-for-2nd-child#post-2333821 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:00:35 +0000 kiddosc 2333821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd get new tubing and new membranes (since they tend to degrade). Everything else I would use. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-parts-amp-using-for-2nd-child#post-2333819 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 10:58:47 +0000 Truth Bombs 2333819@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought new tubing and membranes </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-parts-amp-using-for-2nd-child#post-2333804 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 10:49:33 +0000 Alivoo01 2333804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I plan on reusing my tubing, but probably getting new membranes. I'd reuse everything else! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-parts-amp-using-for-2nd-child#post-2333776 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 10:40:50 +0000 Mamaof2 2333776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CarrieLouWho: I got new tubing and new membranes - that's it! Everything else I just washed </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-parts-amp-using-for-2nd-child#post-2333766 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 10:31:35 +0000 CarrieLouWho 2333766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 6 weeks PP with LO2 and finally getting around to pulling out my pump to start building a stash before going back to work. </p> <p>Can I use the old tubing or should I get new ones? I last pumped in 2012/13 so it's 3 years old. </p> <p>I also have some pump wipes (opened but a lot left) &amp; quick clean bags... Are these ok to use?</p> <p>Are there other parts I should replace? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-tubes#post-2064665 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:27:19 +0000 Mamaof2 2064665@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: just cut off the adaptor with scissors - that's what I did </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-tubes#post-2064655 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:24:10 +0000 creativemomma15 2064655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would use them too… And I had put my tubing in boiling water before to sterilize, but maybe I shouldn't have done that? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-tubes#post-2064649 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:22:10 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2064649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would use them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-tubes#post-2064626 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:13:14 +0000 LAZB 2064626@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cole: I don't have the steam bags anymore, so that won't work. Maybe babies r us will have the tubes? I'm not worried about the cost, I'd just rather have them sooner rather than later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-tubes#post-2064610 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:10:33 +0000 Cole 2064610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My medela steam bags have directions for sterilizing the tubes. If you don't have those maybe call medela. I think in your case I would use what I have but order new ones on amazon, they are only a few dollars. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-tubes#post-2064599 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:08:30 +0000 LAZB 2064599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can I use the tubes for my Medela pump that I used last year? I know they can't be sterilized like the rest of the stuff, so should I toss them?<br /> I am producing a lot, and baby girl is not eating all that I've got, and our pediatrician wants me to start pumping after feeding. I would like to use the tubes I have if I can.<br /> I also have tubes from the hospital that are just a few days old that I can use, but I have to somehow get the adapter off. If that's what I should do, any suggestions for how to get it off? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-recycles-program#post-2010525 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 16:14:01 +0000 AmandaB8 2010525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought a Hygeia through insurance because they will ship my pump to a mom in need :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-recycles-program#post-2010434 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 15:26:10 +0000 Bluebonnet 2010434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: Exactly! I have 2 pumps and the second one is still sealed in the box. I'll donate that pump to a local charity, but I had no idea what to do with my well used pump. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-recycles-program#post-2010431 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 15:24:31 +0000 Bluebonnet 2010431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skipra: You are welcome. I figured I wasn't the only person that had no idea what to do with a well used pump after I wean. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-recycles-program#post-2009820 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 10:22:57 +0000 blackbird 2009820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's great to know, it's easy to amass a collection of pumps now that we get them through insurance. I have two at home (one hardly used) and will get a third in May! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-recycles-program#post-2009816 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 10:18:14 +0000 skipra 2009816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you for posting this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-recycles-program#post-2009812 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 10:15:16 +0000 Bluebonnet 2009812@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: I'm not sure exactly what they do with the old pumps (since they are giving new, hospital grade pumps to the Ronald McDonald House). I assume they reuse the parts they can and recycle the rest. </p> <p>Agreed, a great cause! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-recycles-program#post-2009801 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 10:07:07 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2009801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you know if they refurbish them? I have one that still works but the motor is starting to wear out after a year of EPing...I would love to donate it!</p> <p>ETA: I read the website. It looks like they don't actually give the actual pump to a new mom...they are providing hospital grade pumps to RMDH. I wonder what they do with the used ones...? Either way, it's a great cause! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-recycles-program#post-2009795 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 10:05:34 +0000 Bluebonnet 2009795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Medela just launched a breast pump recycling program, "focused on helping moms who have finished their breastfeeding journey help another mom start hers." </p> <p>Medela has committed to providing new, hospital grade pumps and accessories for Ronald McDonald houses. This will help Moms with babies in the NICU have one less thing to worry about.</p> <p><a href="http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/medela-recycles" rel="nofollow">http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/medela-recycles</a></p> <p>For moms that are done pumping and aren't sure what to do with their pump, this is a great option. I will be recycling my pump as soon as I wean. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-mamas-what-is-your-favoritethe-best-breast-pump#post-1712616 Fri, 20 Jun 2014 13:16:47 +0000 lawbee11 1712616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have an Ameda Purely Yours that I got through insurance. No complaints...I really like it! 10.5 months and going strong EBF. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-mamas-what-is-your-favoritethe-best-breast-pump#post-1712600 Fri, 20 Jun 2014 13:12:37 +0000 LatteLove 1712600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Emsmems: Thank you! That is what I was wondering. </p>