https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 15 May 2026 18:54:46 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohms-that-pump-how-many-sets-of-pump-parts-do-you-have#post-765883 Tue, 07 May 2013 14:06:02 +0000 birdofafeather 765883@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i'm still debating on getting extra parts because i'm a cheapo, but i know this is going to bite me in the butt later! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohms-that-pump-how-many-sets-of-pump-parts-do-you-have#post-639470 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:47:24 +0000 mamabolt 639470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have one set of pump parts for my electric pump. I rinse them between sessions and store in the fridge, and wash every night. I have six pump bottles and wash those every night as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohms-that-pump-how-many-sets-of-pump-parts-do-you-have#post-639388 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:32:27 +0000 swurlygurl 639388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only have one pump (Ameda) with one set of parts. I wash the bottles and flanges every time while I'm at work, and keep them in the fridge at home. I am SOL if I ever forget pump parts at home or at work!<br /> It will be nice after my second baby when I can get a second pump from insurance and not have to transport my pump to and from work! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohms-that-pump-how-many-sets-of-pump-parts-do-you-have#post-639371 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:28:17 +0000 mediagirl 639371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>3 flanges, 3 connectors, 4 bottles. I also keep extra bottles at work incase I pump more than my normal amount or in case I forget them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohms-that-pump-how-many-sets-of-pump-parts-do-you-have#post-639370 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:27:38 +0000 MsLipGloss 639370@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have 4 sets of flanges, 10 sets of pump parts (connectors, etc.) , 1 set of tubing, and 10 5oz bottles (I forget how many 2 oz bottles I have . . . I don't use those). </p> <p>I try to have at least 4 storage bottles at work each day. I also keep a ziploc bag with 1 complete set of parts (flanges and connectors), adapter, and storage bags (so I can pump directly into the storage bags) in my desk at all times.</p> <p>ETA: I have a Medela Freestyle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohms-that-pump-how-many-sets-of-pump-parts-do-you-have#post-634767 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:42:04 +0000 MaisyMay 634767@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have three sets for my freestyle, but one is still in the packaging as a back-up. I alternate sets, using one for a few days, rinsing well after each use at home, storing in a cooler bag when at work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohms-that-pump-how-many-sets-of-pump-parts-do-you-have#post-634705 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:17:35 +0000 purrpletulips 634705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Oahujeni: Yes, I combine from sessions throughout the day. You are supposed to combine milk of similar temperature so I keep the big bottles in a cooler bag and put the pump parts (with bottles) attached in a separate cooler bag (don't have to wash after each session that way) then combine the milk before starting my next pump session. For the final session each day I have caps that I can put on my pump bottles although usually by that time of the day my big bottles are pretty close to room temp so I just combine into those. </p> <p>I wash parts by hand each night and put everything out on a towel to dry. I leave my cooler bag sticking out of my pump bag and put my purse on top of my pump bag so I can't walk off without putting everything in it the morning. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohms-that-pump-how-many-sets-of-pump-parts-do-you-have#post-634686 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:12:50 +0000 oahujeni 634686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@purrpletulips: Do you combine all the milk from your pump sessions that day into the 9oz bottles? It's Ok to put milk together from separate pump sessions right? It would be easier to remember two larger bottles than a bunch of the small pump bottles so I'm going to take that route for sure! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohms-that-pump-how-many-sets-of-pump-parts-do-you-have#post-634673 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:07:53 +0000 purrpletulips 634673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have one set of flanges (I had to buy the small 21m size and didn't want to buy two sets), two sets of connectors/valves (one set stays in my desk), 4 5oz bottles that I pump into (2 stay with pump/2 stay in my desk as extras), 2 9oz Gerber bottles that I pour the pumped milk into, about 6 sets of membranes because I try and replace them once a month just because, 1 set of tubing that stays with the pump, 2 power cords (1 stays with pump/1 stays at work). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohms-that-pump-how-many-sets-of-pump-parts-do-you-have#post-634671 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:06:35 +0000 LaurenEC 634671@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had 1 pump, 1 set of tubing, 2 pairs of flanges, and I think 6-8 bottles. I pumped 2x at home and 3x at work. I usually used 1 set of flanges at home and 1 set at work (put them near ice pack between uses). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohms-that-pump-how-many-sets-of-pump-parts-do-you-have#post-634654 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:02:51 +0000 hellobeeboston 634654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@highwire: OK! I haven't changed mine yet either, been pumping for like 2.5 months! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohms-that-pump-how-many-sets-of-pump-parts-do-you-have#post-634653 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:02:35 +0000 mamimami 634653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think you need to change the membranes unless they're deteriorating. For me their durability really varies! They'll be fine for months and then all of the sudden they'll break and break and break. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohms-that-pump-how-many-sets-of-pump-parts-do-you-have#post-634644 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:01:01 +0000 DillonLion 634644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hellobeeboston: I have yet to change them, I just keep collecting more and more as I go LOL....been pumping for 3.5 months. Maybe I should! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohms-that-pump-how-many-sets-of-pump-parts-do-you-have#post-634640 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:00:13 +0000 DillonLion 634640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oahujeni: DH does all the bottle cleaning, and he always removes them so they don't get misplaced during the sterilization process. Plus that way whole area can get nice and clean without the membrane blocking things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohms-that-pump-how-many-sets-of-pump-parts-do-you-have#post-634638 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:59:53 +0000 mrsjazz 634638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oahujeni: Oh oops. I just meant that's what I have. I only bring one set with me to work! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohms-that-pump-how-many-sets-of-pump-parts-do-you-have#post-634637 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:59:41 +0000 cascademom 634637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>3 sets of flanges, lots of 2.5 oz bottles, 4 5 oz bottles, 4 sets of tubing, and 1 Lactina Select piston. </p> <p>I keep 1 set of tubing, flanges, and bottles at home since I stopped bringing my pump into work and using the Lactina Select.</p> <p>In my mother's room locker, I have multiple bags if I forget my cooler like today, Medela parts wipes, and Up &amp; Up breastmilk bags. I keep a box of breastmilk bags at home too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohms-that-pump-how-many-sets-of-pump-parts-do-you-have#post-634634 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:58:54 +0000 hellobeeboston 634634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oahujeni: @highwire: @mrsjazz: sorry, slightly off topic - but how often do you change the membranes?!?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohms-that-pump-how-many-sets-of-pump-parts-do-you-have#post-634627 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:57:57 +0000 hellobeeboston 634627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only have 1 set!</p> <p>I bought extra bottles though -- but I just bring 4 to work every day - I pump 3x a day. I forgot caps to the bottles a few times, now I keep some freezer bags in my desk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohms-that-pump-how-many-sets-of-pump-parts-do-you-have#post-634624 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:57:37 +0000 mamimami 634624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just have the set that came with my pump! I wash every night. PLus extra membranes because they break so easily. But I'm about to get another set of parts so I can stop washing so much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohms-that-pump-how-many-sets-of-pump-parts-do-you-have#post-634623 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:57:37 +0000 oahujeni 634623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@highwire @mrsjazz: You both said you bring extra membranes in case you forget. I never take them off the valves when I'm washing pump parts... should I be doing that?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohms-that-pump-how-many-sets-of-pump-parts-do-you-have#post-634617 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:55:52 +0000 autumnlove 634617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>2 sets of everything. Lots of bottles </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohms-that-pump-how-many-sets-of-pump-parts-do-you-have#post-634616 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:55:48 +0000 mrsjazz 634616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One pump, one set of tubing, two sets of flanges membranes. I have a lot of bottles, the 4 that came with the Medela sets and then some other bottles that fit.</p> <p>When I pumped 3x a day I only brought 2 bottles and transferred to storage bags.</p> <p>I pump 2x a day now so I bring 4 bottles to work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohms-that-pump-how-many-sets-of-pump-parts-do-you-have#post-634610 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:55:05 +0000 DillonLion 634610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have 4 flanges, one set of tubing, and a ton of extra membranes because I am scared I will forget them. </p> <p>On Monday, I bring all the bottles I intend to pump into to work with me for the week (we have a TON of bottles). Then each morning I get the bottles out of my desk that I need for that day. One less thing to worry about each morning!</p> <p>ETA: I also keep an emergency stash of bottles/bags/etc. in my work desk as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohms-that-pump-how-many-sets-of-pump-parts-do-you-have#post-634602 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:53:34 +0000 mrsjyw 634602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have two different pumps. Bought the freestyle before DS and just got my second free medela dbl breast pump from insurance. I have 1 pump set for each pump and i have 6 5 oz bottles and 3 8 oz medela bottles in rotation. I typically bring home around 15 oz (pumping 2-3x).</p> <p>I try to leave at least two clean bottles at work, just in case there are days I forget to bring them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohms-that-pump-how-many-sets-of-pump-parts-do-you-have#post-634598 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:52:55 +0000 matador84 634598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have 4 flanges and a gazillion bottles. One set of tubing and several membranes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohms-that-pump-how-many-sets-of-pump-parts-do-you-have#post-634594 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:51:48 +0000 oahujeni 634594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I head back to work in two weeks and need to order additional parts for my Medela PIS. How many pump storage bottles do you have and how many do you bring to work each day (assuming you pump 3x at work?) Do you keep a set of tubing at home and one at work or do you just use the same set? I want to make sure I have enough of everything but don't want to buy too much! </p>