If you are planning on breastfeeding, investing in a breast pump is a smart idea. However, since a good quality pump can be so expensive and you will only be using it for a few months, is it better to rent one or buy your own?
There are a few questions to ask yourself first. How long do you plan to nurse your baby? Will you be going back to work? If so, you may find yourself needing to pump more than if you were staying at home. If there is a possibility that your baby will have problems latching on and you still want to breastfeed, a pump is essential. Knowing how often you will need to use your pump is necessary before deciding whether to rent or own.
The price and quality of a breast pump are related. You can find pumps on the market for as little as €40. However, if you plan to be nursing long term or using your pump several times every day, a cheaper pump will not last you very long. A hospital grade breast pump can cost you upwards of a €1,000. You can get a double electric pump for anywhere from €80 to €300. This is a great choice if you are planning to nurse long term or are going to be pumping while at work.
For a breast pump rental, you are looking at about €50 per month, plus the cost of start up supplies. The best pumps are rented from hospitals and these pumps are top quality, powerful and reliable. These pumps are great for mothers struggling with milk supply, feeding a premature baby, motivating a baby to breastfeed, or when there are multiples. Renting is also a great choice if you are unsure about long term nursing or are only planning to breastfeed a short amount of time.
There are a few questions to ask yourself first. How long do you plan to nurse your baby? Will you be going back to work? If so, you may find yourself needing to pump more than if you were staying at home. If there is a possibility that your baby will have problems latching on and you still want to breastfeed, a pump is essential. Knowing how often you will need to use your pump is necessary before deciding whether to rent or own.
The price and quality of a breast pump are related. You can find pumps on the market for as little as €40. However, if you plan to be nursing long term or using your pump several times every day, a cheaper pump will not last you very long. A hospital grade breast pump can cost you upwards of a €1,000. You can get a double electric pump for anywhere from €80 to €300. This is a great choice if you are planning to nurse long term or are going to be pumping while at work.
For a breast pump rental, you are looking at about €50 per month, plus the cost of start up supplies. The best pumps are rented from hospitals and these pumps are top quality, powerful and reliable. These pumps are great for mothers struggling with milk supply, feeding a premature baby, motivating a baby to breastfeed, or when there are multiples. Renting is also a great choice if you are unsure about long term nursing or are only planning to breastfeed a short amount of time.