https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:41:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-in-style-or-ameda-purely-yours#post-2586710 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 05:57:11 +0000 pachamama 2586710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: omg I love the manual one. I use it at night if baby sleeps long and I'm super full. I hate getting the electric one out, putting that hands-free bra one, plugging it on, etc. It's just easier, much quieter and actually WAY faster.<br /> I also used it on a road trip! (MY DH was driving but I know lots of ladies who use it driving lol). Our feeding schedule was off so I pumped a little and gave him the bottle on the long drive. Milk was the right temp and everything.<br /> I also use it any time I feel full and baby's not hungry or if I want to build my stash a little. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-in-style-or-ameda-purely-yours#post-2586491 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 16:58:10 +0000 Mrsbells 2586491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pachamama: when do you use a manual one? is there a reason you would use a manual when you have an electric pump? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-in-style-or-ameda-purely-yours#post-2586475 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 16:26:14 +0000 lilyofthewest 2586475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meadow: yup! So much less fiddly that those stupid little flaps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-in-style-or-ameda-purely-yours#post-2586423 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 14:46:31 +0000 iluvboba637 2586423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meadow: my bad. Now that I count I guess they are about the same. I think I was annoyed with the valves, silicone diaphragms, adaptor lids. But it might mostly be just that I was annoyed with washing them in the hospital room while add was in NICU. Glad you like yours. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-in-style-or-ameda-purely-yours#post-2586389 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 14:22:59 +0000 pachamama 2586389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can't speak for the other one but I love my Medela pump in style. I just bought the manual medela Harmony one too, has been a lifesaver. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-in-style-or-ameda-purely-yours#post-2586278 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 12:16:20 +0000 merriment 2586278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was very happy with my ameda (I used ameda pumps for both my kids). Ameda is a closed system, where as Medela is not. That was enough to make me select Ameda. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-in-style-or-ameda-purely-yours#post-2586225 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 10:58:30 +0000 meadow 2586225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lilyofthewest: really? That's neat I had no clue you could use that instead!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-in-style-or-ameda-purely-yours#post-2586099 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 08:39:33 +0000 Mrsbells 2586099@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So it appears I was looking at the wrong suppliers. When I called I was provided with a new list and they do stock the older version of Lansinoh and also Spectra as well as Medela and Ameda. So I will just avoid medela because I dont want to deal with an open system that can get milk or condensation in the tubes </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-in-style-or-ameda-purely-yours#post-2586050 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 06:18:34 +0000 lilyofthewest 2586050@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meadow: you can get replacement valves called "duckbill" valves that are so much sturdier! I like the ones by Hygeia best, but the Nene Supply and Maymom ones are ok too! I just put mine in the silverware basket of the dishwasher. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-in-style-or-ameda-purely-yours#post-2586041 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 04:30:26 +0000 meadow 2586041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@iluvboba637: too many parts? I think my hospital grade ameda had less... the flange part which was one unit instead of 2 and the little valve thingy were all I washed.....whereas the PISA has the valve. Membrane, 2 part flange.....and that membrane so looks like I'm going to lose it down the sink!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-in-style-or-ameda-purely-yours#post-2586014 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 22:45:37 +0000 Mrsbells 2586014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-in-style-or-ameda-purely-yours#post-2585972 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 21:13:38 +0000 iluvboba637 2585972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have 2 Medela Pisa, the first one I used 6-8 times a day for 14 months when I EP with Ds and it still works 3 years later! I used a hospital grade Ameda when Dd was in the NICU and I did not like it. Too many parts and maybe also because the shields didn't fit me well. And I felt the suction was either too strong or wasn't strong enough - I couldn't get it to be perfect for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-in-style-or-ameda-purely-yours#post-2585965 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 21:05:12 +0000 ocean81 2585965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No experience with Ameda but my Medela broke after about a month! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-in-style-or-ameda-purely-yours#post-2585894 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 19:40:23 +0000 avivoca 2585894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@YogiRunner: My Ameda worked well until it didn't. It just couldn't handle being used twice a day for months on end and really gave up by 11 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-in-style-or-ameda-purely-yours#post-2585877 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 19:26:55 +0000 Mrs D 2585877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have two pump in styles (one from each kid) and I have been pleased... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-in-style-or-ameda-purely-yours#post-2585864 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 19:00:58 +0000 YogiRunner 2585864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What's wrong with the Ameda? :meh: It's what my insurance gave me and I guess it's working okay, I just don't have anything to compare it to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-in-style-or-ameda-purely-yours#post-2585808 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 17:34:47 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2585808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've heard aweful things about the Ameda </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-in-style-or-ameda-purely-yours#post-2585795 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:54:29 +0000 PawPrints 2585795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Perfectly happy with the PISA. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-in-style-or-ameda-purely-yours#post-2585794 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:48:50 +0000 MrsRoo 2585794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never had a Medela, so I can't compare the two, but I used the ameda with my first LO, and had no issues with it. I liked that it was a closed system. Their customer service is great! When dd1 was about 7 months old, my supply dropped and I thought it was a pump issue (it wasn't)- they had new valves and two different size flanges overnighted to me, and then I got a call back from a lactation consultant. I felt very taken care of, and will always recommend ameda. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-in-style-or-ameda-purely-yours#post-2585770 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:10:50 +0000 Mrs. Cheesecake 2585770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got a Medela from my cousin and used it for the past 3 years with both LOs. I got an Ameda from my insurance for free and used it for a little bit but mostly kept it as back-up in case I left my Medela at work. I preferred the Medela over the Ameda because the parts were easier to separate and clean. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-in-style-or-ameda-purely-yours#post-2585768 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:08:54 +0000 snowjewelz 2585768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I liked my PISA much better than the Ameda (that someone gave me as a back up). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-in-style-or-ameda-purely-yours#post-2585764 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:06:51 +0000 kes18 2585764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Medela or spectra is what I would get. The Ameda is terrible </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pump-in-style-or-ameda-purely-yours#post-2585744 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 15:42:07 +0000 Mrsbells 2585744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Last time I used a lansinoh pump and loved it even though it was at the lower end of the price range. I was planning to get the new Lansinoh Smart Pump, but my insurance website says they go through medical suppliers that dont carry the Lansinoh brand. They have Ameda and Medela and a few others I didnt recognize.<br /> Are you happy with your Medela Pump? my old pump was a closed system and I really liked that. I''m not on the fence between Medela or Ameda Purely Yours </p>