Used breast pumps can be re-used?

PonLatha · #1 (**permalink**) 11th November 2009, 04:42 AM

Hello everybody,

I used Avent ISIS 2.5yrs back, can I sterilize and use the same for my LO now? I intend to pump henceforth, to maintain/increase my supply. Please suggest me, whether i can use the old one or go for a fresh one?

tikka · #2 (**permalink**) 11th November 2009, 04:48 AM

It should be fine, you may need to replace valves, it has any to ensure good suction.
I am holding on to my medela in the hope, some day, some day... I will be ready to have another baby

PonLatha · #3 (**permalink**) 11th November 2009, 04:53 AM

Tikka,

I just re-opened the pack after all these yrs... I am seeing a slight pale yellowish coloration in the suction and valve areas.. though I have a replacement valve, the suction am lil doubtful... Also I heard that except Medela, all others cannot be re-used. My friend told, in kellyMom, its mentioned... Am yet to explore it further.
BTW how much does a fresh medela cost? Which model do you have? Single or double? Avent is a single/manual pump.

tikka · #4 (**permalink**) 11th November 2009, 05:03 AM

LOL, I know I read a lot in KM, but I cant remember things off the bat. DAMN PMS. Silicone that is used does discolor a bit. I have a clear plastic shield in the medela harmony (single/manual roughly Rs 2500) that is still clear. The silicon soft shield has discoloured like you said.
My understanding is that breastpump is a single-user device. As in you can use it again and again, as long as you want, but lending, re-selling may not be a bright idea given health concerns. I have no idea what is the use-by dates for breast horns, etc. I was told to replace the shell if I see physical damage like a scratch. Do you think you can perhaps get just the horns here?
p.s. more info
http://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/d...k_FAQs&slg=BRP for avent.

PonLatha · #5 (**permalink**) 11th November 2009, 07:53 AM

Tikka,
I dont think so that wud be available... on the whole am thinking to get a new one..., yet to decide, mmmm :)
BTW how to contact personally a fellow IL? Esp, all chennai moms?? :) PM is a paid service, i read. Otherwise we are not supposed to post email ids too...

loonypooh · #6 (**permalink**) 11th November 2009, 08:02 AM

Ponlatha, yesterday i chkd at the baby shop medela harmony was 2995... so was ISIS.. tommy tippie and others were around 2500 manual

PonLatha · #7 (**permalink**) 11th November 2009, 08:21 AM

Poonam,

I too am from Coimbatore :) Wud love that weather any day :D In Chennai, just today not a drop of rain but I can already feel the heat, 10days of chillness has gone!!! Where do you reside? My parents' place, Edayarpalayam.

Pavarun · #8 (**permalink**) 11th November 2009, 11:24 AM

Latha, as long as it is functional you should be able to use it. Like Tikka says, just replace the accessories. I donated my Medela after I was done with my first one since I thought I would not have any more. And so for my second I had to buy again.

The single user-restriction is due to health concerns such as HIV. As long as you are the user, I don't see any issue in using again, provided it works. My SIL tried to re-use her 6-year old Medela for her second one. And it broke down so she had to buy a new one.

VidyaaJ · #9 (**permalink**) 12th November 2009, 12:34 AM

Latha,

I bought a Medela Harmony pump last month, and it was 3250...that was the BPA free one.. I got it in landmark..but found that the price was same everywhere..

Vidyaa

PonLatha · #10 (**permalink**) 12th November 2009, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by VidyaaJ

Latha,

I bought a Medela Harmony pump last month, and it was 3250...that was the BPA free one.. I got it in landmark..but found that the price was same everywhere..

Vidyaa

Vidyaa, Tikka,
Am getting mixed opinions from diff people, about re-using old pumps. Planning to use it once today or tomo, see how it works... If I feel thats fine, then I wud go ahead and use it. Otherwise wud get Medela.