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AVENT BREAST PUMP Topic: AVENT BREAST PUMP

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Posted: 01 August 2005 at 10:34pm | IP Logged Quote MUM2MAXTOM

I've got this, but everytime I use it it leaks.  Can't see anything amiss with it.  Any ideas?

 
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Posted: 01 August 2005 at 10:41pm | IP Logged Quote Madzwalker

I'm afraid i used mine for a while and quickly swapped to the Medual electric one (can get it cheap off ebay). The avent one was slow and i kept losing suction. It didnt leak much but i remember it being an occasional problem, one i never fixed i'm afraid.

 
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Posted: 01 August 2005 at 10:43pm | IP Logged Quote busydoc
Where is it leaking from? Between you and the pump or within the pump itself? The connections between pump body and bottle are quite tricky I find. I only use my hand pump in emergencies though - Ameda electric for me!
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Posted: 01 August 2005 at 11:42pm | IP Logged Quote Lynie
Ohhh, I quite like mine! Where is it leaking? I lean forward a wee bit when I
use it coz I found that the milk can sometimes come back out at the petal
bit- otherwise I've had no probs.
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Posted: 02 August 2005 at 5:28pm | IP Logged Quote MUM2MAXTOM
It's leaking from the bottle itself and not from my boob!  It's happening where you screw the bottle to the pump.  I can't understand why it keeps leaking because as far as I can see it's fitted properly.  It's a shame because I really like using this pump.  I had an electric one in hospital, but I felt like a cow being milked!!  lol.  Personally, I'd rather have a manuel.
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Posted: 02 August 2005 at 6:39pm | IP Logged Quote MumSam

I had a similar problem with Avent bottles.  I found that you have to be really accurate with the way you put them together and also that if you over tightened them that made them leak more.

I am sure Lynie and the others will be more helpful than I though as they have the pumps.
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Posted: 02 August 2005 at 7:35pm | IP Logged Quote busydoc
As I suspected they have changed the design of the connector since I bought mine 5 years ago. It was always a fiddly three part job before but at least it didn't leak.... Sorry I can't help as mine is probably not the same as your new one.
Hope you get it sorted out.
If you express a lot then an electric is worth it. Otherwise I think the medela harmony is supposed to be good.
HTH
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Posted: 03 August 2005 at 3:18pm | IP Logged Quote HelenC

i have the brest pump instructions mum2maxtom...

trouble shooting guide say's

lack of suction: Check that all the pump components have been assembled correctly and that the valve is the right way up. Ensure that the diaphragm and let-down massage cushion are fitted securly to the pump and a perfect seal is created.

I hope that helps or if still having problems the contact number is customer services 0800289064(uk)  or enquiries@avent.com

i stopped bf as i had really bad infection!1

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Posted: 05 August 2005 at 6:33pm | IP Logged Quote MUM2MAXTOM
Shame about the infection, HelenC.  Thanks for your advice, girls.  I'm persevering with the pump.  I always get drenched, but I've learned to always have a towel handy when expressing.  Either that or waterproofs!
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Posted: 17 August 2005 at 10:27pm | IP Logged Quote busydoc
How's it going with the pump mum2?
I hope it's not still leaking - I can't bear to waste a drop personally!!
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