I have also found these to be excellent pumps. A very good pump, the cost  
savings is just an additional benefit. I once had a WIC client who used one 
for  several months while her vary sick baby was in NICU. She LOVED that 
this pump  was QUIET. There is no Whirr, Whirr, Whirr... and she created a 
workout routine  using the pump. Her words were: "My butt never looked so good!".
 
She continued to use the pump even after her baby weaned at 23 months...  
she just used the pump and the spring for her "workout", long after she was  
finished with the "pump".
Laura
Mississippi
 
Date:    Sun, 13 Feb 2011 21:28:48 -0800
From:     Jeanette Panchula <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Pedal  Pumps

In areas of Puerto Rico - including where I had my home -  electricity was 
erratic - so I would often encourage moms with NICU babies to  use the Pedal 
Pump - they worked very well...for those who were willing to use  them 
(even dad or older brother could take turns...).  

I will  always get a grin remembering this one family - he had goats that 
he milked, so  he thought they would not need a pump...they were back the 
next day for  one!

I always have one on hand even here in California...just in  case!

Jeanette Panchula, RN, PHN, IBCLC
California USA  

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