https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:51:38 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-a-used-breast-pump#post-49405 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:29:09 +0000 Rescuemom10 49405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My best friend is giving me hers. Same one you got. Seeing as its my BF, I totally am OK with the idea. She only used it for her last DS, and even then she did not use it LONG at all. She gave up on BF really quick ( was not producing enough) , and is a SAHM so she didnt pump that much either. Seriously think it was used a handful of times. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-a-used-breast-pump#post-49396 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:18:46 +0000 Rock n Roll 49396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My cousin gave me her old one and I used it. I wouldn't buy a used one or use one from someone I didn't know, but I had no qualms about using hers. And I gave it back to her when I was done and she used it for her second daughter and is giving it back to me to use for my second! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-a-used-breast-pump#post-49389 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:11:33 +0000 chopsuey 49389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Shoot. I used to use my sister's toothbrush when I was younger so I'd totally use the pump. :P :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-a-used-breast-pump#post-49388 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:10:15 +0000 banana 49388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would totally use it. Just get new parts and you should be totally fine, especially since it's from a family member. Save yourself the money and go for it. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-a-used-breast-pump#post-49361 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:32:31 +0000 T.H.O.U. 49361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree, especially if its from someone you know, Go for it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-a-used-breast-pump#post-49304 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:31:42 +0000 heffalump 49304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would use it. Yay for saving all of that money! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-a-used-breast-pump#post-49280 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:11:37 +0000 Mrs. Bee 49280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>if it's from your sister, i think it's fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-a-used-breast-pump#post-49279 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:11:03 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 49279@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I received a Medela pump from my SIL. I talked to the lactation consultants at the hospital and they said that, although Medela says that it should only be used by one person, that it really can be passed down to another person as long as the attachments are cleaned out. They said if I really feel strongly about it, I can even buy some replacement parts for it (for around $50). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-a-used-breast-pump#post-49277 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:10:13 +0000 LivsMama 49277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a PISA, and truthfully, after owning it, I wouldnt have a problem with using a used one - ESPECIALLY if I knew the previous owner. I know its an open system, but if you are replacing the tubing, Id go for ir. IF the milk goes down to the motor unit, its not like that goes back into your bottle. Just make sure you bring it somewhere to check for servicing to see that the motor is working at capacity. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-a-used-breast-pump#post-49261 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:53:43 +0000 lavender 49261@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I received from my sister her Medela Pump in Style breast pump. It is probalby 3 yrs old, as she used it for her two sons. I know that with that pump it is a open system and should only be used by one person. But coming from my sister I feel more comfortable using it than if it was from a stranger. Would you use it (with all new tubing of course) or bite the bullet and by a new one? </p>