Saturday, February 25, 2012

Tips On How To Select The Most Suitable Playtex Breast Pump

By Dr. Shelley Stevens


Playtex Company was established in 1932 in Rochester, NY. Today it is among the leading companies that manufacture products to cater for new born babies since breastfeeding and bottle feeding all the way to infant diapers and carriers. These products are geared towards helping mothers in every step from pregnancy, nursing and baby care. Today, the company has manufactured has produced breast pumps to help lactating mothers. A Playtex breast pump is very comfortable and an enjoyable and easy experience for both the mother and baby.

These pumps are very durable which makes many lactating mothers opt for them. However, they come in different shapes and styles which have led to the need to choose wisely so that you can get one that is most effective for you. Wrong choice could make your experience very stressful. Below are tips on how to get the most suitable facility among the several options offered by Playtex.

Most importantly, you have to decide if you require an electrical or manual device. The decision solely depends with what you prefer most. You should however note that you should go for something that you will be very comfortable using thus you should not settle foe nothing but the best.

However, your budget also has a great influence on your choice. Manual pumps are cheaper which makes them appropriate for low income mothers. Moreover, they might be lacking some features that are found in electric pumps but the main difference between the two pumps is that an electric one uses a motor that does the squeezing for you while a manual one requires constant squeezing by the user to create the suction.

Another thing to have in mind is whether you will use the pump while traveling. For mothers who travel, frequently, it is advisable to get a mobile facility. It should be light and compact and better still, it could have a carrying case. Playtex has the Double Electric Brest Pump which is a portable and compact pump. This is best for frequently traveling mothers.

Another feature you should consider is the rate of pumping. This is so because Playtex have pumps that are meant for infrequent users and everyday users. For mothers that work especially part-time, there are those that are designed for sporadic users. They can also be used when you are not around and you have to leave behind some milk for the baby.

You should also consider whether you need double or single pumps. This is generally determined by time factor. If you have enough time for pumping one side and then the other, you can get a single one. However, some mothers prefer to express milk from both breasts at one sitting.

Ask mothers who have used the Playtex breast pump if you want to get the right one. You can also read as many reviews as possible on the same. This will guarantee you pumps that are comfortable and will best suit your needs.




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