OHbaby! Forums : Bottles, Sterilisers, Breast Pumps? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 07 May 2026 07:27:16 +0000 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 20:34:32 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=35856 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Bottles, Sterilisers, Breast Pumps? : fresh milk can be stored for 3...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1168472&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1168472 Author: sugarbaby
Subject: 35856
Posted: 03 October 2010 at 8:34pm

fresh milk can be stored for 3 months in the freezer section of the fridge, 6-12 months in a seperate deep freeze]]> Sun, 03 Oct 2010 20:34:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1168472&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1168472 <![CDATA[Bottles, Sterilisers, Breast Pumps? : I would actually buy a bottle,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1167625&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1167625 Author: Red
Subject: 35856
Posted: 02 October 2010 at 11:31am

I would actually buy a bottle, newborn teat and pump. I didn't do this and when my milk came in my boobs were so big that bubs couldn't latch and ended up sending DH out to buy these and spending a fortune. So, if you see a good special I would after having a newborn screaming and wondering why she wouldn't feed.]]> Sat, 02 Oct 2010 11:31:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1167625&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1167625 <![CDATA[Bottles, Sterilisers, Breast Pumps? : Thanks for the tips sugarbaby....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1167465&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1167465 Author: sportygirl
Subject: 35856
Posted: 01 October 2010 at 11:38pm

Thanks for the tips sugarbaby. I will definatly look into it. I just want the flexibility and if my milk is going to be anything like my first baby i had way to much to begin with. I wasted a load and if i can express the extra and store it. I think that would be great.

Anyone know how long breast milk can can freeze for?

Cheers all]]> Fri, 01 Oct 2010 23:38:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1167465&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1167465 <![CDATA[Bottles, Sterilisers, Breast Pumps? : Um, i dont post often, but i hope...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1167364&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1167364 Author: sugarbaby
Subject: 35856
Posted: 01 October 2010 at 9:09pm

Um, i dont post often, but i hope this helps... I LOVE my breast pump. I pump each day, it was a great way to establish a really good milk supply, and it means that my hubby can feed DD in the evenings.
I brought mine while preggers (as with JadeC, i had money back then!) I never tried manual, but would imagine it would be a harder, at least with an electric i can do it one handed. Gives me 10mins a day to work on my cross word puzzle.
Best bit of advise- you tube it. There are reviews and you can actually see (and hear) the pumps working. I wanted Glass bottles and on you tube i found a pump that would take a standard evenflo glass botle. Perfect.]]> Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:09:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1167364&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1167364 <![CDATA[Bottles, Sterilisers, Breast Pumps? : When it comes to breast pumps...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1166274&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1166274 Author: sportygirl
Subject: 35856
Posted: 30 September 2010 at 8:59pm

When it comes to breast pumps the electric ones are very expensive.

Are the manual pumps any good? Are the electric pumps really the way to go? Anyone know of somewhere where they are a decent price?

I would definatly go for a new one rather than a second hand one.

Any tips or points when it comes to breast pumps will be great. ]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:59:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1166274&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1166274 <![CDATA[Bottles, Sterilisers, Breast Pumps? : I guess I disagree, I got my pump...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1162086&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1162086 Author: JadeC
Subject: 35856
Posted: 25 September 2010 at 7:37pm

I guess I disagree, I got my pump while I was pregnant because I had money then    Or at least I planned too, my work was really generous and bought it for me!

And ITA with the others about sterilising tablets, I've only used those but they are SO simple! You just throw them in 2l of water and can use that to sterilise bottles etc for 24, then you change it. Bottles only need to be in there for 15mins to be sterilised, but when I was supplementing every feed I just left them in till the next feed.]]> Sat, 25 Sep 2010 19:37:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1162086&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1162086 <![CDATA[Bottles, Sterilisers, Breast Pumps? : HuntersMama wrote:I found my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1159552&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1159552 Author: WestiesGirl
Subject: 35856
Posted: 22 September 2010 at 10:46pm

Originally posted by HuntersMama HuntersMama wrote:

I found my breast pump great but should have read the instructions and got it set up before I was so engorged at 3am one morning I had to express!! .


lol!!! That was me too, only I was pg and it was in the middle of the day

LLL = La Leche League Here is the web site

And this will help with the acronyms

Edited by WestiesGirl]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2010 22:46:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1159552&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1159552 <![CDATA[Bottles, Sterilisers, Breast Pumps? : Thanks everyone for your thoughts! I&#039;ll...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1159388&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1159388 Author: BabyH
Subject: 35856
Posted: 22 September 2010 at 7:54pm

Thanks everyone for your thoughts!

I'll wait and see how it all goes

Kellz and Emmecat - with regard to your readings you suggested - what does LLL stand for? So many other acronyms I don't get either but I'll learn I guess... I'm doing well thus far as I figured out that BF is breastfeeding!!!!

]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:54:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1159388&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1159388 <![CDATA[Bottles, Sterilisers, Breast Pumps? : I found my breast pump great but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1159304&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1159304 Author: HuntersMama
Subject: 35856
Posted: 22 September 2010 at 6:21pm

I found my breast pump great but should have read the instructions and got it set up before I was so engorged at 3am one morning I had to express!!

I got the avent set too, with a little bottle which was enough for a month or 2 atleast. I never got a steriliser, just boiled on the stove or used a tablet.]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:21:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1159304&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1159304 <![CDATA[Bottles, Sterilisers, Breast Pumps? : I agree with the waiting and seeing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1159284&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1159284 Author: Vanillabean
Subject: 35856
Posted: 22 September 2010 at 5:52pm

I agree with the waiting and seeing (unless you are planning to go back to work fairly early on). But I would do the research on what pump you want to buy now and where you would get it from so you are not making the decision while sleep deprived and dealing with a newborn. Also agree that a steriliser is not worth it unless you are planning to bottlefeed on a daily basis in the first three months.]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:52:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1159284&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1159284 <![CDATA[Bottles, Sterilisers, Breast Pumps? : I borrowed a pump from a friend...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1159116&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1159116 Author: maisey
Subject: 35856
Posted: 22 September 2010 at 2:37pm

I borrowed a pump from a friend and used it a few times before I bought one. Has been really handy as then someone else can give a bottle of EBM when you need a rest. Also it is really handy now as I mix EBM with fruit and veges for her meals.

]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2010 14:37:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1159116&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1159116 <![CDATA[Bottles, Sterilisers, Breast Pumps? : OMG I would also add to your reading...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1158964&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1158964 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 35856
Posted: 22 September 2010 at 12:10pm

OMG I would also add to your reading list  'The politics of breastfeeding', also available from LLL. Very interesting and slightly depressing, but will open your eyes to the bottle/breast debate ]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:10:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1158964&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1158964 <![CDATA[Bottles, Sterilisers, Breast Pumps? : Kellz wrote:I would wait. You...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1158961&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1158961 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 35856
Posted: 22 September 2010 at 12:08pm

Originally posted by Kellz Kellz wrote:

I would wait. You shouldnt need anything other than your breast sto bf! Plus plenty of good healthy protein filled food, water and rest!

I would get hold of a copy of the LLL book "The womanly art of Breast feeding" - most librarys will have it , and have a good read BEFORE you have baby, and if you have never watched someone bf, then find someone who you can watch - and /or attend a LLL mtg before baby is born- all things I wish I had done to prepare myself!

Totally utterly agree 100%.  You can always buy bottles etc later, it's not like they're going out of stock hehe. I wouldn't bother with a sterilser either. If you have water, a stove and a pot you're all good

]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:08:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1158961&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1158961 <![CDATA[Bottles, Sterilisers, Breast Pumps? : we hired our pump then bought...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1158937&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1158937 Author: MyLilSquishy
Subject: 35856
Posted: 22 September 2010 at 11:53am

we hired our pump then bought the set which you need when you hire. which contains all the bits to needed to make the pump work. and you can also use it manually which was good.

we used Milton sterilising tablets which they used in the hospital. cheap and available from the supermarket. or boiled it. either works fine.

also you can borrow the hospital stuff while you are there ]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:53:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1158937&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1158937 <![CDATA[Bottles, Sterilisers, Breast Pumps? : Yeah I wouldn&#039;t get carried...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1158899&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1158899 Author: luvmylittlies
Subject: 35856
Posted: 22 September 2010 at 11:24am

Yeah I wouldn't get carried away buying that stuff just yet. I was expressing from day 1 but only because our DD was prem and not feeding orally for 2 weeks. We started doing the bottle of EBM at around 8 weeks old. Before then I was just too busy/tired/unsure of everything I didn't want to add anything else to the mix. Although as Westiesgirl said it can be handy to help relieve the engorgement in those early days - but you can do it by hand as well.

I just used the steriliser tablets (since that's what they used in the NICU I thought they would be good enough for home). You can get them from the supermarket.

Just remember all these things you can get really easily from most baby shops, so you can play it by ear a bit, unless you're really short of money and needing to plan ahead.]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:24:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1158899&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1158899 <![CDATA[Bottles, Sterilisers, Breast Pumps? : I wondered the same thing and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1158740&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1158740 Author: Jaune
Subject: 35856
Posted: 22 September 2010 at 9:36am

I wondered the same thing and decided against buying anything like that until I need it.
There are so many online retailers these days and delivery is pretty quick so if I decided I did need a pump and bottles it could be sorted pretty easily... And it's quite an expense if you don't use it.
]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2010 09:36:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1158740&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1158740 <![CDATA[Bottles, Sterilisers, Breast Pumps? : I would wait too... If you stay...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1158688&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1158688 Author: High9
Subject: 35856
Posted: 22 September 2010 at 9:10am

I would wait too...

If you stay longer in hosp, you can always borrow their equipment.

I bought bottles and a steriliser just in case I couldn't BF (my mum and grandma never could) but never thought to get a breast pump!

I went and got one about 3 days after she was born as hospital recommended it but tbh I didn't need it!

It was handy for expressing though which I stopped doing after she was 1 month old because I didn't need too and I was comfortable breastfeeding out and about etc.

All in all it was a waste for me but not the end of the world, going to hold onto it for #2 again - just in case! ]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2010 09:10:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1158688&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1158688 <![CDATA[Bottles, Sterilisers, Breast Pumps? : I&#039;m so glad I bought a pump....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1158671&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1158671 Author: ereynolds
Subject: 35856
Posted: 22 September 2010 at 8:53am

I'm so glad I bought a pump. My milk took ages to properly come in and so having the pump meant I could easily help things along. The midwife recommended i hire one but i ended up buying a great Medela manual one which has been a lifesaver. The pump had a bottle and all I needed was a teat for it. ]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2010 08:53:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1158671&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1158671 <![CDATA[Bottles, Sterilisers, Breast Pumps? : I don&#039;t have a pump. The...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1158654&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1158654 Author: Lucky apple
Subject: 35856
Posted: 22 September 2010 at 8:40am

I don't have a pump. The hospital loaned me one for first wee bit to help supply come in after dd had been in nicu. I personally would just wait and see.]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2010 08:40:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1158654&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1158654 <![CDATA[Bottles, Sterilisers, Breast Pumps? : I would wait. You shouldnt need...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1158592&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1158592 Author: Kellz
Subject: 35856
Posted: 22 September 2010 at 7:24am

I would wait. You shouldnt need anything other than your breast sto bf! Plus plenty of good healthy protein filled food, water and rest!

I would get hold of a copy of the LLL book "The womanly art of Breast feeding" - most librarys will have it , and have a good read BEFORE you have baby, and if you have never watched someone bf, then find someone who you can watch - and /or attend a LLL mtg before baby is born- all things I wish I had done to prepare myself!
]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2010 07:24:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1158592&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1158592 <![CDATA[Bottles, Sterilisers, Breast Pumps? : I bought an Avent Breast pump...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1158563&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1158563 Author: WestiesGirl
Subject: 35856
Posted: 21 September 2010 at 11:16pm

I bought an Avent Breast pump set which included a small 125ml bottle which I got when I was pg. I also bought a few extra bigger bottles to have on hand as well even though I knew I was going to exclusively BF.

The pump came in handy when my milk came in and I had to express some off. It also came in handy to help boost my supply and when Jackson started dropping feeds to ease the pressure a bit.

As for the bottles, well for us they were a waste of time really cos Jackson refused to take a bottle until he was 9 months old. But it was still good to have on hand IYGWIM.

As for a steriliser, I didnt bother with a bought one, not worth the money IMO when you only use it for 6 months once a week (if you BF of course). I just boiled them in a pot for 5 minutes, which does the same job ]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2010 23:16:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1158563&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1158563 <![CDATA[Bottles, Sterilisers, Breast Pumps? : Hi there, I&#039;m a newbie -...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1158548&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1158548 Author: BabyH
Subject: 35856
Posted: 21 September 2010 at 10:24pm

Hi there,

I'm a newbie - soon to be mummy in December.

Hoping to be able to breastfeed and not sure if need to buy bottles / steriliser / breast pump etc before the baby arrives?

Should we just wait and see? Guess we can always send out the daddy to purchase if necessary / if I'm not up to it...

Any thoughts appreciated ]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2010 22:24:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35856&PID=1158548&title=bottles-sterilisers-breast-pumps#1158548