| Most breast pump brands are available at online | | | | your baby. See if you would want one of these. |
| stores. However, since these devices come under | | | | 4. Check for the size of breast shield and whether |
| the FDA regulations, in all probability, you will not be | | | | they can be adjusted to accommodate your size. |
| allowed to change them even if you find that they | | | | 5. Never buy a used pump. HIV infections and |
| do not suit you. This is why, it helps to remember | | | | Hepatitis are transmitted through contaminated |
| the following tips before you opt for online purchase. | | | | pumps. If you have to save money, go for renting/ |
| 1. Check for Return policy. This is helpful in case of | | | | purchasing a hospital grade pump, but make sure you |
| manufacturing defects, since it provides assistance in | | | | use fresh set of accessories (those which come in |
| replacement and also tells you what to do in case | | | | direct contact with breast milk such as tubes, bottles |
| there is damage during shipment. Most popular brands | | | | and breast shields). |
| such as Ameda, Avent and Playtex breast pumps | | | | 6. All parts that come in contact with breast milk |
| have a one-year warranty. Check for the details of | | | | should be washable and preferably dishwasher safe. |
| the warranty being offered. | | | | 7. Adjustable suction and cycling facilities enable you |
| 2. Find out if the brands offer parts which fit a | | | | to find a match that is the most comfortable for you |
| standard baby bottle and accessories such as | | | | and/or closely mimicking your baby's suckling pattern. |
| insulated tote carrying bag and freezing gel pouches. | | | | 8. Check for the seller's/ agent's reputation with the |
| Remember, it helps to have a lightweight pump so | | | | Better Business Bureau. Also check if the model you |
| that you can carry it while you're travelling. | | | | have selected meets FDA specifications available on |
| 3. If you need to use the breast pump frequently | | | | the FDA website. |
| (more than thrice a week) go for the electric model | | | | 9. Shop around for bargains. The same brand may be |
| as they are quick and hassle free. However, check to | | | | offered at different prices with different policies |
| see if the model can convert to a manual pump to | | | | more suitable to you. |
| tide over situations when you don't have access to | | | | 10. Last, but not the least, check for the safety of |
| power. Again, models with accessories such as car | | | | the site. Go for reputable players who offer proper |
| adaptors come in handy if you travel frequently with | | | | encryption protection. |