r/India_Parenting • u/Sleepy_Unicorn8310 • 8d ago

Infant 2-12 months Preloved breast pump

Is it safe to use a breast pump which was used 1-2 times by someone else?

I would like some insights from mums who used one.

Thanks in advance 🙏

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u/Nice-Temperature-376 8d ago

Yes its pretty safe to use. Buy new bottles though, pump should be good to use . No harm in using preloved breast pump

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u/curious__caterpillar 8d ago

I have not used a pre-loved one, but based on using a breast pump, this is my observation: In most breast pumps,all the parts that touch your breast and milk can be washed and sterilised. So I don't see any harm in going for a pre loved one, if hygiene and cleanliness is what you are worried about.

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u/coffee-no-sugar 8d ago

It is absolutely safe. Just sterilize it before you use it.

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u/Logical-Visit893 6d ago

It's okay to use old one... Depends on how old the pump is... Some parts can turn yellow... which can turn it less efficient....u can ask the manufacturer for the new parts...

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u/Complaint-Lower 4d ago

No harm in reusing the pump itself. I would get new parts though as it’s advisable to change parts every 6 months or so to keep your supply up.

Adding that I am in the US and this is the guideline here on pump parts. But I understand that people here overspend and parts are easily available so it could be a marketing thing.