https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:00:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-pump-1#post-1986800 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 13:44:35 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1986800@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a PISA and didn't have any issues. It worked great for 10 months of exclusive pumping. I get to get a new one this time too, and I think since I still have the PISA I am going to get the Freemie this time. Still need to do a little more research, but I have heard good things about it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-pump-1#post-1986786 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 13:36:52 +0000 PurplePeony 1986786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wonderstruck: ahh, I see. That's good to know, since I don't think I've had to bend over very often while pumping so I'd never have thought of it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-pump-1#post-1986784 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 13:34:36 +0000 wonderstruck 1986784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurplePeony: It never happened to me with L, but now that I have two of them I can't always just sit there while pumping, and latest seems to be what causes the problem - I bend over for something toddler related (which happens all the time) and no matter how careful try to be, I end up with milk in the tubes or leaking all over my leg. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-pump-1#post-1986747 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 13:13:28 +0000 MK0180 1986747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Hygeia and I really like it - I haven't had any issues at all. And the Hygeia is recommended by La Leche League . </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-pump-1#post-1986737 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 13:04:49 +0000 Mrs. J 1986737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I liked my PISA. I never had the milk in the tubes issue! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-pump-1#post-1986731 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 13:00:28 +0000 AmandaB8 1986731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hygeia is also closed.</p> <p>Freemie is very popular because it has cups instead of flanges - they fint inside your bra and make it a much more portable system! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-pump-1#post-1986729 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 13:00:11 +0000 Anagram 1986729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've only ever used a Medela PISA and a Medela Freestyle. I preferred the Freestyle, but if I were to get another free pump I would go with the Freemie for sure. Seems so convenient to pump without giant horns sticking out of your chest. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-pump-1#post-1986728 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:59:43 +0000 PurplePeony 1986728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: @wonderstruck: I'm surprised you ladies have such trouble with milk getting into the tubes, it hasn't happened to me a single time and DD just turned one! Luck, I guess? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-pump-1#post-1986720 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:56:35 +0000 wonderstruck 1986720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm only familiar with the Medela and Ameda. I used to feel like I liked the Medela better, but now that I'm on kid #2 that has flipped for one big reason; the Medela has an open system with the tubes, whereas the Ameda is closed. Words cannot express how frustrating it is to not be able to lean/bend while pumping because milk flows into the tubes and I have to stop what I'm doing, pop off the faceplate to clean behind it, wash and dry the tubes, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-pump-1#post-1986716 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:54:27 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 1986716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the PISA and like it so far (I've been using it for 4 weeks). I am on leave so not using it at work yet, but for home it's fine. I like that all of the parts are interchangeable with all kinds of random bottles (I'm using glass Lifefactory bottles and they work well with it). There are definitely a lot of bits and pieces to clean/sterilize, but as I've never had another pump I have no basis for comparison! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-pump-1#post-1986711 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:52:03 +0000 regberadaisy 1986711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsTal: I used the Ameda when I pumped at work for DD 1. I used that 2-3x a day for 11 months. It did well by me. Towards the end my output really started tanking and I'm not sure if it was me or the pump going?</p> <p>This time I'm using the Medela PISA and I really like it as well. I have a lot more output this time but I also think my supply is better. My only complaint about the Pisa is that the tubes get milk into them easily. I never had that issue with the Ameda! </p> <p>Both pumps work with Ameda bottles and Dr brown as well. </p> <p>Do you have to buy it at a local medical provider? Even though my insurance covered alll double pumps I had to buy locally. And locally there's only one provider and they had Ameda or Medela. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-pump-1#post-1986709 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:51:21 +0000 pinkb 1986709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>These are the same 4 I have to choose from. I think I will be going with the hygeia or feeemie. I can't decide! Lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-pump-1#post-1986703 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:50:05 +0000 jetsa 1986703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've used the Medela and the Ameda. I vote the medela hands down, my ameda never worked correctly and I've talked to several other women who had the same issue.</p> <p>I also have a 3 year old PISA that still works great and the new one I got that worked pumping at work for a year. I intend to use both for baby 2.</p> <p>ETA: I've never had the milk in tubes issue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-pump-1#post-1986701 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:49:10 +0000 PurplePeony 1986701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a PISA which is fine, but I'd have gotten the Hygeia if I could have. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-pump-1#post-1986691 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:45:46 +0000 AmandaB8 1986691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Hygeia Q, which isn't a well known brand. It has lasted me 11 months of exclusive pumping, and is still going. Plus, it fits Medela parts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-pump-1#post-1986622 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:18:17 +0000 MrsTal 1986622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I received my options for which pump I can get through our insurance and I've done some research but I thought I'd poll hellobee and get some opinions from you guys. Options are:</p> <p>-Medela Pump In Style Advanced<br /> -Ameda Purely Yours<br /> -Freemie Freedom Deluxe Set<br /> -Hygeia Q </p> <p>What do you like/dislike about the pump? </p>