used breast pumps

[Jessica408]

Do you think it is gross or unsanitary to reuse a breast pumb from some one you dont know?  They are so expensive and thought id cut the price in half by buying a used one. When I told my sister she said it was total gross. Is there any health risk? Obviously I was going to make sure I clean it before I use it on myself.

[heathbar1217]

Call insurance. Some insurance companies will give them away with prescription.

[Jessica408]

Ill look into getting the replacement parts. It still seems like it would be way cheaper to just the replacements rather than a whole new pump. Thanks ladies

[sprmom87]

You can sanitize them and buy replacement parts and it would still be cheaper then buying a brand new one.

[mrs_farris]

You aren't supposed to use someone else's flanges, membranes or tubing, but they sell accessory kits for a reasonable price.  A used machine is perfectly fine.

[Amy1830]

I don't think so. You can sterilize all the parts that have touched the other persons breast milk. Or buy new ones. I gave my friend $40 for an almost brand new Medela double breast pump. They usually cost like $350!

[mommyof1tobe]

I'm getting one from my sister in law and I just bought an accessory kit for it that has replacement parts.

[Razor_Mommy]

No that's fine, and you can use the steam bags to put the beast part and steam clean it in the microwave like you would the bottles

[camerinj]

also, it's not too expensive to buy new flanges or tubes. it's the motor that's expensive and I see no problem buying that used, but I would probably replace all the parts that touch milk

[destinyluv01]

They're expensive Ill probably have to buy a used one. Plus you could sanitize it yourself

[mitch_14]

I borrowed one from a friend with my last baby. But I don't think I could use a strangers even if I sanitized it. There is an ick factor to me even though it's probably all in my head.