https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:01:21 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-and-pumping#post-704864 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:29:00 +0000 beachbee 704864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer to pump in the car, but I have a PISA with a battery pack so it's never been a problem. I know there is a car adapter available for the PISA, bit sure about the Symphony. If not, get a manual pump and use that in the car with a cover. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-and-pumping#post-704753 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:00:22 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 704753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i would get a car adapter and pump in the car, with a nursing cover over me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-and-pumping#post-704434 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:37:08 +0000 dagret 704434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@matador84: if you don't want to get a lighter adaptor that's specific to the symphony, you can get a universal ac adaptor for your cigarette lighter - it turns any cigarette lighter into a universal plug. They're really useful for tailgating, drive-on beach going, etc... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-and-pumping#post-697687 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:20:06 +0000 matador84 697687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Yoyo: duhhhh, a manual is a good idea--I'll probably go with that. Lugging around the symphony is too much. @runsyellowlites: @Mrs Green Grass: the lighter adaptor is definitely something i need to invest in the future!</p> <p>even though i'm close to my boss...i don't know how i feel about pumping in front of her! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-and-pumping#post-697672 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:06:55 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 697672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would totally do it in the car if you are close to your boss. The lighter adaptor is like $15 and the power seems just as good as the wall. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-and-pumping#post-697648 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 16:41:16 +0000 runsyellowlites 697648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@matador84: I just checked &amp; the medela site says the symphony has battery &amp; car lighter power options.... Maybe see about getting an adapter? Mine takes 4 AA batteries &amp; I used it probably 8 times over the last couple days for ~30-45 minutes each time (since its a single &amp; I needed to pump both sides) and I didn't even need the extra batteries I packed! Either way it looks like you should be able to easily pump on the go. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-and-pumping#post-697639 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 16:33:56 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 697639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can you try out a cheap manual to see if it works for you? It would be a good thing to have on hand for on-the-go pumping, and I know the symphony would be a beast to take.</p> <p>Highly recommend the Lansinoh that you can get cheap at walmart. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-and-pumping#post-697619 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 16:22:16 +0000 runsyellowlites 697619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a swing &amp; I was able to use batteries &amp; just pump in the car. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-and-pumping#post-697610 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 16:19:05 +0000 matador84 697610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>long story, short...i have to take a short day trip (2 hour drive by car one way) with my boss who i am very close to. i need to pump while i'm away. where have you found to be the best place to do something like this for pumping mamas while traveling? i'll bring a small cooler bag with me, but need to find a place to plug in the pump...the pump i use doesn't have an adapter (as far as i know) it's a medela symphony. </p>