Breastfeeding Tips & Breast Pump Guide | Lactation Connection

We get this question a lot.  Are Pumpin' Pal flanges worth it? Moms tend to either love or hate their Pumpin' Pals.  While there can be a variety of reasons, the most common reason is fit that can cause irritation. loss of suction and less milk output rather than a higher milk yield enjoyed by the moms who love them.  If you want to try Pumpin' Pals you will need to pack a little patience and expect that there is a learning curve because unlike any others I have seen they are angled like the baby's mouth which when used correctly does often result in more comfort and higher breast milk yield.  Let's compare to Spectra which is a top choice with mothers today. Difference in Sizing Spectra OEM Size OEM Inner Diameter Pumpin’ Pals Size Angled Inner Diameter Practical Fit/Feel 16 mm ~16 mm 2XS ~17–18 mm Slightly looser than Spectra 16mm — good fit if 16mm OEM is snug 20 mm ~20 mm XS ~21–22 mm Looser than Spectra 20mm — size may feel loose on many moms who use 20mm 24...

One question moms ask is about cleaning their breast pump parts, specifically after-market parts that have been purchased to enhance their pumping experience.  A customers favorite is the Pumpin' Pal Super Shield because this pumping accessory allows for a wider range of breast flange sizes and also allow mom to sit back and pump due to its angled design.  But once the investment has been made in these, you do want to clean them properly to prolong the life of your breast pump parts. Below are the recommendations from the manufacturer. " Pumpin’ Pal Super Shields are made of BPA-free medical grade polypropylene and High Grade Platinum Silicone. Both can be boiled ( do not let them sit on the bottom of the pan! ) and steamed using a steam bag but that should only be done prior to first time use.    Caution : If microwaved too long to the point the water is steamed away, the parts may melt and become deformed. A couple of minutes of steam is plenty. From then on thes...