The AVENT ISIS iQ DUOâ„¢
Written on July 27, 2005 by Kevin.
It looks like Avent has a new breast pump which actually is considered intelligent. The device monitors how you manually use the pump and will then simulate it for you. I am obviously no woman, but is this truly necessary? My father in law has mentioned a few times that the stroller we purchased was a high tech tank (it has a temp and time display), but this breast pump definitely seems high tech to me. Can any women ring in and give us their opinions on this idea?
Link: The AVENT ISIS iQ DUO
As a working mom, I breastfed/pumped for my DD for the first year (she's 15 mo.) and I found the type pump is very important. I had an Ameda Purely Yours and really struggled the last few months due to lack of stimulation (she weaned herself at 10.5 months)due to just pumping. I was actually thinking about getting this pump when our next child arrives. If the pump does not mimic the stimulation that you get from a baby, then milk production falls off.
Written by Claire's mom on Jul 27, 2005 09:57 AM
The type of pump is extreamly important. If you don't get the right "stimulation" then you are doing all the pumping for nothing. If you don't pay $200+ for a pump (and you plan to use it alot) then you are just setting your self up for failure.
Written by Gina on Jul 27, 2005 06:00 PM
I can't speak to stimulation, but we use a Medela electric breast pump with no problems. You adjust the speed/force with the twist of a knob. If you have milk coming out properly, then a drop in milk production should not occur. Actually, it should increase if you regularly use the pump. When you increase the frequency of nursing/pumping, your body should adjust and increase milk production.
Written by AJ on Jul 28, 2005 08:41 AM
I am a mom of one 3 mth old and the breast pump I buy is a very important decision. The reason I am thrilled and want to buy this pump is because I have Avents manual and it is great but not efficient enough for me. I would love to buy this pump but don't have the money for it. It will be the 1st thing I buy when I get my taxes back. Why do you guys even care??? Not to be mean, but we don't start a discussion on why you are interested in purchasing a gun that has all of the bells and whistles on it.
Written by Melissa on Feb 25, 2006 11:38 AM