If my child nurses on one side, but I want to pump the other, is it possible to only pump one side with a double electric or do you HAVE to pump both?
1372336
You can pump one side. It has a dual tube system that you can plug the one side with.
1372337
You can disconnect the one tube so you can pump only one if you want (although I've found a manual pump is a lot easier to use while nursing at the same time!)
1372338
Yes, you can pump only one side at a time. I only used this pump for 10 minutes and decided to purchase a Medela double electric pump. The way the Ameda pump suction setup is made it doesn't always create a full suction.
1372339
You can pump one at a time. The Ameda has a little plug to keep the air from going down the other tube. I single pump a lot of the time.
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With the Ameda pump, you can pump on just one side by adjusting the tubes connecting the flanges to the pump motor. I believe the Medela pump works the same way.
829897
There is another opening to connect the second tube, directly below. It has a plastic cover on it- to use it as a double, take off that plastic and hook in your second tube. To go back to single pump, cover the second opening again with the plastic cover you removed.
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There are 2 pumps. Once the bed is inflated you can turn on the secondary pump to ensure that the bed doesn't lose air. There are settings for maintaining the air level ranging from firm to plush. So the answer to your question is yes, you can turn off the secondary pump once the bed is inflated. Keep in mind that the secondary pump doesn't run all the time, just if or when the air level in the bed gets below your firmness setting; and even then it's a quiet hum.
773370
The pump always operates both, however you don't have to use both. My wife will often nurse one and then later pump the other, only attaching one bottle. So you can use it as a single or double pump.
748462
I made a mistake....I called my granddaughter just to be sure and it DID NOT HAVE A PUMP....it just had the plug. Sorry.
359198
Did you have a pump included. That was more than I had. I went to Walmart and purchased one. I took a while and I still don't have them pumped up very well. I did find if you angle the pump needle a bit it helps, but good luck. It's definitely not easy! Sorry I don't have a better answer for you!
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I'm not sure about question 1. 2. Only the single pump takes batteries. You must use a plug for the double pump.3 I have not tried the single. I chose the double because it is time-saving. You can also use it as a single if you choose to. I didn't need the battery option (I think you will be spending a lot on batteries). I do have a converter that allows me to plug into my car's cigarette lighter... That has come in handy for on-the-go.
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No, my hands never got noticeably tired while using this pump, even when I used it 6x per day for 15 minutes at a time. The handle has a comfortable rubber grip, and it does not need to be pressed very far to complete the pump action. You use the right hand to pump the right breast and the left hand to pump the left breast, so each hand only needs to work for a few minutes. That said, if you have a particular problem with your hands (arthritis, RSI, or something like that), an electric pump might be a better choice.
376680
Yes, it can be used with Philips Avent Double Electric Comfort Breast Pump.
2128487
Don't agree with the YES answer. It's a bit more complicated, but I tried to answer this in a video that shows both the Pumpin Pal next to the Medela:
1695645
I bought an an electric pump. The reviews made the hand pump sound easy. So to save money I bought this, and would return electric pump. I pumped maybe 1 min by hand and was done. I went to electric and bed was inflated in less than 1 min. Did not give hand pump a chance.
332018
You can slide the baby in and out to nurse if you have it set up that way (as per included instructions). I have it set up as a bassinette at the moment.
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Not an electric pump. The pump is built into the bed. All you have to do is step on it and it fills itself with air.
2075992
You are able to pump both breasts at the same time with this system. You can control the speed and strength of the suction. It does come with three different flanges. I would recommend buying more bottles as they are great for storage after.
986994
I used the other side once my child was able to sit up. I'd let her play sitting up & would switch her to the other side when I'd wash her. This is a great tub!
556868
You can absolutely use only one side at a time. You simply plug the port for the unused side a pump away.
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It's awesome but only an aerobed pump will fit. Comes with electric pump. Some mattresses come with dual pump but not this one- only electric