Hand-me-down Breast Pump?

[amtaylor]

One of my husband's co-workers has an 8 month old and sent us a bag full of stuff to use. One of the things was her Avent manual breast pump. She told me I could boil all the parts and just buy new cups... does that sounds right!? Can you really reuse a breast pump safely?

[Brady]

i used a hand me down pump from a friend, it was the Medela PIS.. but like your friend mentioned, I just bought all new parts. I know some people (especially the pump manufactures), will say to never share pumps. But, that said.. I did, and had no issues. (and saved me $200).

[carolc]

Yes, you can safely reuse the Avent Isis, because all the parts can be boiled. You are not supposed to reuse electric pumps, although IMO the risk involved is pretty small.

[HGMorgann]

I've heard the same thing the PP said! FYI - I really have liked the Isis for my occassional pumping!

[Mrs. M.]

Yup. I had a used Isis and no issues with it since all parts can be boiled and sterilized. Avent also has great customer service for extra/replacement parts.

[amtaylor]

Thanks for your help. So should I contact Avent to get the replacement cups? Or those can be boiled and re-used too?

Thanks!

[Sunshine]

Would you buy a used 2ce breastpump off of ebay if it was under $20?
It is a manual pump.......I can buy it brand new on sale at Sears right now for $50.
Just wanted some opinions!

[Tenny]

I might consider it from a good friend or family member. But even then it is doubtful. I don't think I would use a used breastpump from a stranger.

[Sunshine]

...but you can sterilize it all.....
Thank you for your reply

[Tonysweetie]

I got a used breast pump from a friend and (haven't done it yet) am going to clean everything even though she told me she already did it.