EPers - Manual v. Electric; Young v. On-the-move Baby*

kristin172429

For those who use both an electric pump and a manual pump regularly - what's the comparison in terms of output??  (this may get a little long)

I have been happily pumping along with my manual Medela Harmony.  Right now, it's great because my little guy isn't on the move yet, so he can hang out with me while I pump if he's not napping.  When he starts crawling/walking/(someonehelpme) running, I have a feeling this is going to get more difficult!

I was debating getting a double electric and hands-free bra.  I am just struggling with the investment in the electric since I have been doing so well with the manual.  I do lots of massage and breast compression during pumping and get plenty of milk - about 30+ oz a day and I am 3 days plus a lot of freezer stash ahead of him.  

What have been your experiences with manual vs. electric and having a young baby vs. one on the move when it comes to pumping?  THANKS!

 

*note: also posted on the EP Facebook page.