https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:38:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pisa-accessories#post-2100042 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 22:37:30 +0000 Emsmems 2100042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@macintosh: flange size really depends on nipple size, which can vary within one cup size! A lactation consultant can definitely help you, and mine gave me the size I needed for free!</p> <p>I don't know if by "bustier" you mean a hands free pump bra, but I HIGHLY recommend one!! And I concur that at least one extra set of all the pump parts is nice to have! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pisa-accessories#post-2100023 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 22:10:07 +0000 macintosh 2100023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@magnolia: Ah, I'm a B cup also. I'm hoping that the hospital lactation consultant can give me a recommendation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pisa-accessories#post-2100011 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 21:52:16 +0000 magnolia 2100011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@macintosh: I couldn't tell until I pumped. the ones it came with work ok but the smaller ones are much better For me. I'm about a B cup if that helps </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pisa-accessories#post-2099890 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 19:26:21 +0000 Cole 2099890@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@macintosh: Any will do for both, I just have found it helpful to have them on hand. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pisa-accessories#post-2099876 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 19:06:29 +0000 macintosh 2099876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs Green Grass: Good to know, extra membranes and valves.</p> <p>@Cole: Do you need a special bottle brush or will a regular one do? Is there a special dishwasher basket too?</p> <p>@catomd00, @T.H.O.U., @Mrs Green Grass: Ok, no sterilizing bags. One less thing to buy!</p> <p>@magnolia: I wondered about flange size. Can you tell by just holding it up to the breast, or do you find out when you're not getting the right suction during pumping? I may skip the storage bags, too.</p> <p>@shellio: Great idea. I know my hospital has pumps but I'm not sure what kind. I'm going to a breastfeeding class at the hospital, so I can ask.</p> <p>@Mrs.Someone: thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pisa-accessories#post-2099768 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 15:02:23 +0000 Mrs.Someone 2099768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Extra bottles, Nuk storage bags (Lansinoh leak), membranes, valves. No need to sterilize IMO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pisa-accessories#post-2099762 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 14:53:43 +0000 shellio 2099762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just want to add: I think most hospitals use Medela pumps but there is always a chance that yours will not. Hopefully they do and you'll get an extra set. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pisa-accessories#post-2099761 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 14:52:52 +0000 shellio 2099761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a couple of extra sets of all the pumping stuff and rotated through them, that way I didn't have to wash everything each day. A couple things I wish I'd known:<br /> -When you are at the hospital (if you're delivering in a hospital), ask the nurses to bring in the pump and send in the lactation consultant. They will show you how to use it and give you tips, and also you'll get an extra set of parts. Don't need to bring your pump to the hospital. (I brought mine, oops.)<br /> -You can refrigerate the parts between uses, sources vary on how long but I usually did 24 hours or so - for example, I would use a new set in the morning, put it in the fridge, and pull the same set out every time I pumped until the next morning. </p> <p>I also agree with having an extra set of membranes around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pisa-accessories#post-2099758 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 14:49:04 +0000 magnolia 2099758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had to order smaller flange to fit my breast. I don't like the storage bags personally. You can't reuse them.. I use the bottles to store instead. If you're working from home and don't need a huge stash I think bottles are enough </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pisa-accessories#post-2099756 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 14:46:10 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2099756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used the sterilizing bags at the beginning and then quit. I just hand washed usually. You'll need a smaller brush too to get in smaller spaces. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pisa-accessories#post-2099744 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 14:25:30 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2099744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd skip the sterilizing bags. If you need to sterilize a pot of water on the stove works fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pisa-accessories#post-2099740 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 14:21:40 +0000 catomd00 2099740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Id skip the sterilizing bags, personally. I had 4 sets of flanges/valves/membranes (one for each day I worked). I used gerber first essential bottles because they are cheap, it the pump and that what DD took for bottles. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pisa-accessories#post-2099714 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 13:16:32 +0000 Cole 2099714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only other thing I can think of is a bottle brush and a basket for your dishwasher if you don't already have them. And ditto to the membranes.</p> <p>ETA: and think about how you want to store the bags on your freezer, there are some systems that might help or you can get a gift bag and cut a slot out of the bottom so you're always using the oldest milk in you stash. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pisa-accessories#post-2099694 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 12:47:42 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2099694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eventually you'll need extra membranes...they wear out. I'd also want at least another full set of parts (minus tubes), I had several sets so I wasn't washing all day long. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pisa-accessories#post-2099692 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 12:43:22 +0000 macintosh 2099692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looking for some advice from experienced pumpers. I'm getting a Medela PISA through insurance, but only the pump and 2 bottles are included. What accessories would you consider must-have? I work primarily from home so I'm not planning to get a bag for it, at least not right away. Here's what I'm planning to get:</p> <p>Extra bottles<br /> Storage bags<br /> Sterilizing bags<br /> Bustier<br /> Lanolin (already have) </p>