Comments on: Re-Using / Sharing Breastpumps http://amamasblog.com/2007/02/28/re-using-sharing-breastpumps/ Daily life with my two boys and other topics Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:49:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Robyn http://amamasblog.com/2007/02/28/re-using-sharing-breastpumps/comment-page-1/#comment-5462 Robyn Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:02:12 +0000 http://amamasblog.com/index.php/re-using-sharing-breastpumps/#comment-5462 I have a Lansinoh double electric pump and I can tell you that every single part can be boiled and sterilized so I don't see why that one can't be reused (even though I bought mine new) I have a Lansinoh double electric pump and I can tell you that every single part can be boiled and sterilized so I don’t see why that one can’t be reused (even though I bought mine new)

]]> By: Diana http://amamasblog.com/2007/02/28/re-using-sharing-breastpumps/comment-page-1/#comment-3834 Diana Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:04:47 +0000 http://amamasblog.com/index.php/re-using-sharing-breastpumps/#comment-3834 The Ameda purely yours (which is the same as the Lansinoh double electric pump, just a different color) is a closed system. They tell you that the milk does not come into contact with any of the internal parts, but they still don't tell you that you can share it with others. My cousin bought a new collection kit and used my old lansinoh pump. I figured it was safe if it's a "closed" system. The Ameda purely yours (which is the same as the Lansinoh double electric pump, just a different color) is a closed system. They tell you that the milk does not come into contact with any of the internal parts, but they still don’t tell you that you can share it with others. My cousin bought a new collection kit and used my old lansinoh pump. I figured it was safe if it’s a “closed” system.

]]> By: Jenny http://amamasblog.com/2007/02/28/re-using-sharing-breastpumps/comment-page-1/#comment-3816 Jenny Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:50:51 +0000 http://amamasblog.com/index.php/re-using-sharing-breastpumps/#comment-3816 Thanks Chad. I am using a pump from a friend and was getting freaked out. My friend has not used the pump in 5 years so I am thinking it could be safe. I called Medela to ask a question and the lady really freaked me out. Thanks Chad. I am using a pump from a friend and was getting freaked out. My friend has not used the pump in 5 years so I am thinking it could be safe. I called Medela to ask a question and the lady really freaked me out.

]]> By: Chad http://amamasblog.com/2007/02/28/re-using-sharing-breastpumps/comment-page-1/#comment-3258 Chad Tue, 03 Feb 2009 23:41:18 +0000 http://amamasblog.com/index.php/re-using-sharing-breastpumps/#comment-3258 We just purchased a used madella pump-in-style advanced (sept. 2008 model) from Craig's list. We purchased all new tubing, bottles and accessories. The tubing is open "to the face of the diaphram" not "to the inside of the diaphram or internal pump mechanics". If you read Madela's carefully worded statement it says "The Medela Pump In Style® Advanced has an internal diaphragm that cannot be removed, replaced, or fully sterilized." What this means is you can't take off the sealed diaphragm and boil it. However, you can clean it very thouroughly with alcohol several times before use. This may not be enough for some, but is enough for me and my wife to be comfortable. The statement that "On the Medela there is an internal diaphragm that can’t be taken out to be sterilized, so if there is blood in there (from a cracked nipple) or droplets of some other pathogen (from the milk), every time there is suction from the pump, these items could contaminate your milk." is misleading in my opinion. The milk/blood can't get inside the diaphragm itself as it is sealed. It could get between the faceplate and diaphragm. The diaphragm makes suction between itself and the cupped faceplate, which can be removed and cleaned. This only leaves the SURFACE of the diaphram (and surrounding plastic) to have possible contamination. As mentioned, it can be cleaned several times with alcohol to make you more comfortable with your used purchase. The internal parts of the pump and diaphragm are not (from what I can tell) exposed to any bodily fluid. ONLY the SURFACE of the diaphram. Please correct me if I am off base. My advice, buy a recent model used pump, replace everything you can and clean the surface of the diaphrgm (and surrounding plastic) several times with alcohol. I do not represent Madela. I am not a Dr. or even in the medical profession. I can however see that this has more to do with medela trying to ensure, through panic, that there products keep selling and collecting dust once your baby is done breast feeding. Just one man's opinion. We just purchased a used madella pump-in-style advanced (sept. 2008 model) from Craig’s list. We purchased all new tubing, bottles and accessories. The tubing is open “to the face of the diaphram” not “to the inside of the diaphram or internal pump mechanics”. If you read Madela’s carefully worded statement it says “The Medela Pump In Style® Advanced has an internal diaphragm that cannot be removed, replaced, or fully sterilized.” What this means is you can’t take off the sealed diaphragm and boil it. However, you can clean it very thouroughly with alcohol several times before use. This may not be enough for some, but is enough for me and my wife to be comfortable.

The statement that “On the Medela there is an internal diaphragm that can’t be taken out to be sterilized, so if there is blood in there (from a cracked nipple) or droplets of some other pathogen (from the milk), every time there is suction from the pump, these items could contaminate your milk.” is misleading in my opinion. The milk/blood can’t get inside the diaphragm itself as it is sealed. It could get between the faceplate and diaphragm. The diaphragm makes suction between itself and the cupped faceplate, which can be removed and cleaned. This only leaves the SURFACE of the diaphram (and surrounding plastic) to have possible contamination. As mentioned, it can be cleaned several times with alcohol to make you more comfortable with your used purchase. The internal parts of the pump and diaphragm are not (from what I can tell) exposed to any bodily fluid. ONLY the SURFACE of the diaphram. Please correct me if I am off base. My advice, buy a recent model used pump, replace everything you can and clean the surface of the diaphrgm (and surrounding plastic) several times with alcohol.

I do not represent Madela. I am not a Dr. or even in the medical profession. I can however see that this has more to do with medela trying to ensure, through panic, that there products keep selling and collecting dust once your baby is done breast feeding. Just one man’s opinion.

]]> By: Angela http://amamasblog.com/2007/02/28/re-using-sharing-breastpumps/comment-page-1/#comment-3244 Angela Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:50:31 +0000 http://amamasblog.com/index.php/re-using-sharing-breastpumps/#comment-3244 Also, I am storing breastmilk and my baby had thrush during the month of November......how can I sterilize or pasteurize the milk so I don't have to throw it out? Also, I am storing breastmilk and my baby had thrush during the month of November……how can I sterilize or pasteurize the milk so I don’t have to throw it out?

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