Used breast pumps, safe?
Should I Buy a Used Breast Pump or Share a Breast Pump?
You should never buy a used breast pump or share a breast pump.
Only FDA cleared, hospital-grade pumps should be used by more than one person. With the exception of hospital-grade pumps, the FDA considers breast pumps single-use devices. That means that a breast pump should only be used by one woman because there is no way to guarantee the pump can be cleaned and disinfected between uses by different women.
The money you may save by buying a used pump is not worth the health risks to you or your baby. Breast pumps that are reused by different mothers can carry infectious diseases, such as HIV or hepatitis.
Buying a used breast pump or sharing a breast pump may be a violation of the manufacturer’s warranty and you may not be able to get help from the manufacturer if you have a problem with the pump.
Giveaways for this week!
J Leigh Designz blog is giving away a large bamboo bowl from Eden Home. Very cool. CLICK HERE TO ENTER
The Two of a Kind blog has two giveaways that I love right now. The first is from Outdoor Furniture Plus and is a really cute Mommy and me outdoor chair set. CLICK HERE TO ENTER.
The second from Two of a Kind blog is from Playskool, it's a very cute talking Sid the Science kid doll. CLICK HERE TO ENTER
My Silly Monkeys Blog is giving away a Powermat and one accessory of your choice. CLICK HERE TO ENTER
Another My Silly Monkeys blog giveaway, my favorite. It's from Kranichs and it's a beautiful mothers ring. CLICK HERE TO ENTER
Jolly Mom Blog is giving away a Babies DVD!
The Cloth Diaper Report is also giving away a Babies DVD! CLICK HERE TO ENTER
Two really great sites that you must check out.
HUGE giveaway!
Supershoes.com
Drinkclick.com
Mamaroo from 4momsonline.com
and many more!
You could win a bunch of amazing items, too many to list!
On the flip slide!
New crib!
We're currently using the crib we have now for Heidi, which is about 25 yeard or so old. It was used for my older brother, me, 3 of my cousins, and my two girls. I'm not going to take Heidi out of it until she's about 2 1/2 or so. Instead of buying another pack n play or bassinet for the new baby I decided it would be best to retire the old crib and buy a new one!!! I found an awesome deal on a 4 in 1 convertible crib, which can be used through her whole life! It's a Europa Baby Geneva Crib in Espresso. Very pretty! I can't wait to use it, but now till after Christmas!