https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:03:45 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-manual-pump-2#post-2770032 Sat, 26 Aug 2017 21:12:47 +0000 nana87 2770032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlejoy: I actually haven't used my electric yet since having lo2 since I haven't gone back to work yet so I can't compare, and with lo1 I rarely used the manual since I had issues with low supply and used a hospital grade pump for awhile. I've been shocked though with how much I can get with it-- def more than I could last time around! By that's just having more milk for this kiddo </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-manual-pump-2#post-2770017 Sat, 26 Aug 2017 18:09:05 +0000 littlejoy 2770017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pollywog: Thank you!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-manual-pump-2#post-2770015 Sat, 26 Aug 2017 16:57:32 +0000 Pollywog 2770015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lansinoh. It was a little more effective than my Medela, but much easier to use and clean. It was as effective as my Spectra electric. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-manual-pump-2#post-2770012 Sat, 26 Aug 2017 16:30:04 +0000 littlejoy 2770012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nana87: How did output compare to the electric? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-manual-pump-2#post-2770002 Sat, 26 Aug 2017 15:03:30 +0000 peachykeen 2770002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had both the Medela and the Lansinoh and vastly preferred the Lansinoh. I struggled to get a letdown with the Medela (it was so frustrating!) but quickly got lots of milk with the Lansinoh. It also hurt my hand to use the Medela and the Lansinoh handle was much more comfortable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-manual-pump-2#post-2770000 Sat, 26 Aug 2017 14:50:46 +0000 nana87 2770000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like my medela. I haven't used any other to compare. It Bonus that it uses the same parts for the most part as my electric and I use the medela bottles to feed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-manual-pump-2#post-2769997 Sat, 26 Aug 2017 13:51:57 +0000 matador84 2769997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I loved my medela hand pump for both kids. I would just pump in bed postpartum to relieve engorgement and then sit it on my nightstand. I actually just bought another on amazon since I'm expecting my 3rd baby soon and my old one was falling apart--but it was 5 years old too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-manual-pump-2#post-2769993 Sat, 26 Aug 2017 13:37:41 +0000 gingerbebe 2769993@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I liked my Avent manual. Used it for both my kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-manual-pump-2#post-2769991 Sat, 26 Aug 2017 13:18:19 +0000 skinnycow 2769991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also used the Medela one. Worked great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-manual-pump-2#post-2769989 Sat, 26 Aug 2017 13:12:46 +0000 catgirl 2769989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had the Medela manual pump and really liked it. I used it once or twice a day for just shy of two years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-manual-pump-2#post-2769986 Sat, 26 Aug 2017 13:08:56 +0000 littlejoy 2769986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd like a manual pump for a bit more convenience while out of the house (or middle of the night). I have a relatively low supply, so the pump would need to be pretty efficient. Any recommendations? I assume the Medela is a good option, but thought I'd see if anyone had a better experience with another. </p>