Yes, even if you are exclusively breastfeeding - and you won’t allow a single foul bottle near your precious baby’s mouth (*rolls eyes*) - you still need a pump. Hopefully this gives you a good overview on open vs closed system breast pumps! Let me know in the comments if you have any questions.If you are planning on BF’ing, you will most definitely need a pump - even if it’s just a manual one. Ready to get your pump? Check out what you qualify for here! It can also be a good idea to keep your older breast pump around to use as a backup pump or to leave at work. (I used one Medela Freestyle as my main pump for three babies.) However, if your insurance won’t cover another pump or if you can’t afford one, you can continue to use your breast pump with a second baby as long as it works well. If you can get one, I would, since it’s unlikely your older pump will still be covered by its warranty (and you may qualify for a new pump free through your insurance with your new pregnancy). ![]() Medela Pump in Style (New Model): Closedĭo you need a new breast pump for a second baby?.Medela Pump in Style (Older Model): Open.Which breast pumps are open and which are closed?īelow is a list of breast pumps and whether they are open system or closed system. If you have a single user pump, the warranty will usually only cover the original owner. Having said that, most breast pump manufacturers will designate their pumps as “multiple user” or “single user” (or “personal pump”). With a closed system pump, it is safe to use someone else’s breast pump as long as all users have their own sets of pump parts. ![]() Is it safe to use someone else’s breast pump? Depending on the design of your pump, the backflow protector may be an extra part to wash.Pump can be given away/sold when you’re done with it.Is open system or closed system better?Īll other things being equal between two breast pumps, I would say that a pump being closed system would be a slight advantage over an open system pump. If it does, the tubing may need to be replaced. With a closed system pump, milk or moisture should never get in the tubing. This means that open systems pump cannot be sterilized to be used safely by another person, because the motor cannot be cleaned. ![]() Open system breast pumps have no barrier between the pump parts and the tubing, meaning that breast milk may potentially get into the tubing and by extension, the motor. Other closed system pumps (such as the Medela Freestyle Flex) may have a small barrier built into the connector. Here is what that looks like on a Motif Luna: Many pumps (including the Spectra S1 and S2, Baby Buddha, and many others) do this through a separate pump part called a backflow protector. This barrier prevents breast milk and moisture from the pump from reaching the motor. What is the difference between an open system pump and a closed system pump?Ī closed system pump has a barrier between the pump parts (breast shield, connector, valve, and bottle) and the tubing. I only recommend products I love! More info here. This post may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click a link and take action, I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Is one better than the other, and which is best for you? Here’s what you need to know. There are two kinds of breast pumps – open system and closed system.
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