Breastfeeding equipment

[LLL_Sarah]

Although these aren't equipment for breastfeeding I think they are very important:
pre-natal information about breastfeeding and support after the baby arrives.

In the Hong Kong Breastfeeding Survey conducted in 2001 these were the two factors that had the most significant on whether mothers were successful at breastfeeding.

Because of this my co-leader, Judy, and I started holding prenatal breastfeeding classes. At the classes you can learn the most important points about breastfeeding to help you get off to a good start and also meet with LLL leaders so that you know us when you feel the need for support after the baby is born.

Our next class is on Wednesday June 4th from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm at Annerley Midwives, Unit 1801, Car Po Commercial Building, 18-20 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central.
Class details are at http://www.lllhk.org/Class.html

If you want to buy a pump I'd recommend getting one when you actually need it and not before. Pumps seem to fall into two categories; those that work for years and those that break down quickly. If you wait and buy it when you need it the guarantee will last longer and should it be a pump that breaks down quickly this will save you money.

Best wishes,
SARAH

 

[rebekah]

also...matilda sells their pillows $450 but it worked so well for me I *had* to have it

 

[Tracey Nicole]

you ladies are amazing!! thanks very much for all of your valuable advice! i feel much more well informed.!! thanks a million.

 

[DUCKY]

I just went to Bumps to Babes at Ap Lei Chau today to get my accessories for my Medela Swing breastpump - just letting you know they had a good supply of a few brands of breastpumps and accessories and nipple creams etc.

Belinda

 

[Tracey Nicole]

thanks so much to everyone and offering me their guidance. much much appreciated. kind regards,

 

[wasabibunny]

Medela has a new handsfree extremely portable breastpump out in the US and I ordered it online and love it. I good pump in a must if you wish to feed EBM.

Also, be prepared for some serious discomfort when your milk comes in. I was absolutely miserable for a day and a half because I was so engorged and had such a strong letdown.

Other than that, I LOVE breastfeeding and the bonding is wonderful

Enjoy...

 

[mocha]

I love Avent manual pump. (around $3xx) so nice, no noice and no electricity...it works fine in the office. you can pump anywhere. i takes 3 pumps everyday to work.

 

[peainpod]

Medela has a new handsfree extremely portable breastpump out in the US and I ordered it online and love it. I good pump in a must if you wish to feed EBM.

How much did you pay for the pump? And where did you order it online? Actually I'm not really in the market for a pump right now (I'm using the Pump In Style from Medela) but a handsfree pump sounds interesting. Thanks!

 

[tstmum]

In addition to the above items, I can also recommend having plenty of muslins/burp cloths handy for the inevitible (at least with my kids) bits of spit up milk.

I also found a breastfeeding pillow great for getting comfortable in the first few months.

 

[wasabibunny]

I ordered from http://mommygear.com/breastpumps.htm

they were very good with everything and i had not problems with getting the shipment. The pump including shipping was about $2700 HK dollars which is what a pump in style costs in Hong Kong anyways I think. They also have some great nursingwear.

I received the shipment within a week of ordering.

You do need a adapter for the plug but the pump takes 120V-220V so you can charge it in HK with no problems.

I highly recommend it if you plan to BF and pump for a long time.