https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:15:21 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-which-breastpump-question#post-850941 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:36:56 +0000 Foodnerd81 850941@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@maybebaby: I have a few options but since I've seen people working with the Cambridge Medical Equipment company and I know they carry the pumps, I'm just sticking with them. Same thing-- I can get the basic double for free (well, I'm sure I'm paying for it in my insurance rates) or pay extra to upgrade. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-which-breastpump-question#post-850939 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:36:16 +0000 keiki_mama 850939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the Freestyle! It's lightweight and portable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-which-breastpump-question#post-850935 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:34:39 +0000 mrsjyw 850935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>IF you will be home, get the freestyle-- the portability is amazing :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-which-breastpump-question#post-850930 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:33:26 +0000 maybebaby 850930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: haha! Where does yours have to come from? Mine is Cambridge Medical Suppky and it turns out I didn't have a choice unless I wanted to pay more for a specific one. The Medela double pump in style (whatever it's called) has worked great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-which-breastpump-question#post-850774 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:45:58 +0000 Cupcake 850774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the ameda purely yours. I don't think it's the ultra because it doesn't look like the one in the picture, but it came with the custom fit flanges, and a bag and all the other accessories. I really like it!</p> <p>Eta- it really nice not having to clean the tubes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-which-breastpump-question#post-850759 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:41:13 +0000 Foodnerd81 850759@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@maybebaby: I keep coming up on your posts! I just searched to see what pump I should get, from the same medical supplier. Thanks for having a baby a few months before me and asking all the same questions :) Looks like I'll try for the Medela Freestyle! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-which-breastpump-question#post-507834 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:57:53 +0000 MsLipGloss 507834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Medela Freestyle has been awesome . . . if pumping can even be awesome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-which-breastpump-question#post-507811 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:47:07 +0000 LemonLong 507811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd go with Ameda, it's a closed system so milk doesn't come in contact with the tubes or insides. I've read a lot of complaints about mold forming in medela pumps. Mrs. Bee wrote about finding mold on her parts here: <a href="http://www.hellobee.com/2012/03/14/cleaning-pump-parts/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hellobee.com/2012/03/14/cleaning-pump-parts/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-which-breastpump-question#post-507799 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:42:25 +0000 sunny 507799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The freestyle looks awesome but I've heard of a few people having issues with theirs? I just ordered a Medela PIS Metro style where the motor isn't built into the bag so it's a little less bulky . </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-which-breastpump-question#post-507563 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:24:56 +0000 autumnlove 507563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@maybebaby: So confusing! My ultra pump looks different (rounded corners and green bottom) but it worked the same as my friend's Purely Yours!</p> <p>ETA: I'm a big nerd and I just called Ameda to ask about the difference between the Purely Yours and Purely Yours Ultra. The ultra looks different but operates exactly the same and has the same motor...they just wanted it to be more aesthetically pleasing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-which-breastpump-question#post-507529 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:16:19 +0000 maybebaby 507529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanksm everyone!</p> <p>@autumnlove: Now looking at the links I am thinking you are right. We were given a hand me down pump in style without all the extras, so I am trying to figure out the difference between that and the free style and if we should just get a new one. This is so confusing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-which-breastpump-question#post-507474 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:58:23 +0000 bienlivingdesign 507474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my Medela Pump in Style! Paired with a hands free nursing bra, you are set! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-which-breastpump-question#post-507427 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:41:32 +0000 autumnlove 507427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was very happy with my Ameda Pump in Style. I think I had the Ultra but I think that just refers to the bag and the accessories? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-which-breastpump-question#post-507426 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:41:19 +0000 Bluebonnet 507426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The freestyle is awesome and so portable! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-which-breastpump-question#post-507411 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:32:25 +0000 irene 507411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>if you can get it for free, freestyle of course! You'd regret it if you get the pump in style / advanced ....etc. because they are so heavy, bulky, and not as portable. Freestyle you can carry it everywhere like a cellphone, especially if you plan to do any kind of traveling in the future when you are still pumping/breastfeeding! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-which-breastpump-question#post-507396 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:26:02 +0000 T.H.O.U. 507396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love my freestyle for at home or at work! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-which-breastpump-question#post-507359 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:09:28 +0000 chopsuey 507359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the medela freestyle and love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-which-breastpump-question#post-507355 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:08:13 +0000 maybebaby 507355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just found out that we can get our breast pump covered through our insurance. Here are the pumps that we can get for free:</p> <p><a href="http://www.cambridgemedsupply.com/breast-pumps/medela-breast-pumps" rel="nofollow">http://www.cambridgemedsupply.com/breast-pumps/medela-breast-pumps</a><br /> <a href="http://www.cambridgemedsupply.com/breast-pumps/ameda-breast-pumps" rel="nofollow">http://www.cambridgemedsupply.com/breast-pumps/ameda-breast-pumps</a></p> <p>Any advice on the best choice would be very much appreciated! I do plan to return to work at some point, but the return date is TBD, so I don't know how long I'll be home with baby. </p>