Meaning advanced with backpack is working better?

Should be. Why not you go to amazon.com and see review for both; compare. Then you decide.

This post has been edited by cokelatpanda: May 22 2012, 10:26 AM

erm. i would say depends on your requirement. if you are plan to breasfeeding while working, meaning working mummy, then suggest to get freestyle. as it is lighter, portable and small, and stylish.

remember, backpack requires total of 8 or 10 (cant remember) AA baterries in order to operate if you do not have the power supply, while freestyle comes with rechargeable battery. hope this helps.

I am using medela freestyle. For me, the power is enough. I only use level 3 and 4. Maximum is lvl 9. I am very happy with it so far. Small and mobile.

I have pumped using medela symphony which is the big one, in the hospital and I don't find much difference in the suction.

This is only my observation.

I plan to buy madela FS. In the package, it comes with 4 madela bottles rite? Those r feeding or storage bottles ya? Where do i buy madela teats fr d bottles? Or we could use other barands' bottles with the pump? Like MAM bottle for example..

Yup..with cooler pack as well.

Those r for storage & feeding (only nid to put teats).

U can get it online or any shops selling baby item..not hard to get one

Using other brand also can..but i've tried with Autumz..kenot. Coz Medela's abit bigger in size..

I am using the jingle jungle storage bottles. Connect straight to the pump. Even the caps I mix around. Fits well and economical.

If you can buy from places like amazon, US, sometimes can get free gifts as well, like big milk bottles, breast pads, the cream for nipple, etc...cheaper too.

Owh.. Tkx guys.. Budget constrain so just wanna use d madela bottles that they're giving as feeding bottles n buy others for storing EBM..

Buying from Amazon? How bout d warranty? Hm..

N had u guys experience any faulty with ur FS so far? I hope I can use it for my 2nd & 3rd baby too..

Hi intanardy,

Just a suggestion, you can also store your bm in storage bags which are cheaper than bottles but can only use once. So far, I have not have to use frozen bm. Also, the bottles take up more space.

Oh, I actually bought medela fs from babies f us, US. I only paid like rm900 plus cause it was on sale at that time plus free gifts. I got my sister to send it over though. I figure I'll risk the warranty since the difference is a lot. Medela cannot be popular if it breaks down so fast....

I have been using it 3 to 5 times daily when baby was born but now, only 2 to 3 times since I dl. The only fault I find with fs is that the silicone valve thingy spoils fast if sterilised frequently.

Congrats, by the way

if u got money, just buy medela or avent but i buy tollyjoy breast pump (can control the speed), and my wife happy with product, and its cheap !

This post has been edited by Sevenfold: May 27 2012, 03:57 PM

Thankx laughiebean.. Ill get d PersonalFit shield for backup then..

I am confusing in getting avent or medela electric pump after reading the posts here.
Previously I was using spectra3 and now switch to avent manual pump. It was pain when using Spectra3, now feel comfortable with the avent manual pump but tiring since it is manually.
Seek for advice here whether to get avent or medela brest pump..
By the way, have anyone realised that the pump "neck" is shorter in spectra3 and longer in avent manual pump? The shorter "neck" makes my nipple pain a lot.. So now am looking for the same length "neck" as avent manual breastpump but in electric form.

Jasmine u can try tollyjoy electric breast pump, can control the speed also.. and very cheap !

@sevenfold: where to get the tollyjoy breast pump? r u using it? Do u mind to get me a picture of the "neck" without the cap closed?

maybe this can help. just kepoh only ;p
http://www.tollyjoy.com.sg/images/content/...east%20Pump.pdf
by the way... do you guys/gals know where i can get a fetal doppler in malaysia?

This post has been edited by komkamkia: May 28 2012, 04:50 PM

Hi. I think I saw it once at one of the baby stores in 1utama but that was early last year. Not sure if they still have it. Sorry I can't remember the name of the store. Was just in town for a one day shopping trip. Baby shops in Singapore will definitely have as well as eBay, though you did specify Malaysia, hehe....

Why do you want a Doppler anyway? I read that they are not as clear as the ones in the clinics and sometimes, can't pick up the baby's heartbeat cause of the baby's position. Don't wanna pry but don't scare yourself if cannot find heartbeat. Heard it happened to some mothers.

Congrats and good luck.

Yes that one, the one u post that link !! u can get from jusco and the price is RM 120

i need this because wan to hear my babe heart beat lo. when the 1st time i accompany her to do check up and hear the heart beat the sound was so amazing and just wan to buy a doppler to hear it everyday ;p

Medela has distributor in Malaysia.. perhaps they may be able to fix

Hi, i have one Medela Freestyle Breastpump want to sell ,just use few time only ,see to belive ! Retail sell RM1400, now i sell RM900 only, can view before buy. Interested Pls call 0126523542 (vivan).