I have been using Avent ISIS manual breast pump since HE time, since 5 plus years ago. It has been my breastfeeding companion and its a must. Its very gentle and I can free to adjust the suction strength I want to apply as its manual. I love it so much and its so convenient especially when I need to travel or attend meeting.
During HX time, I have no choice but to replace the main body parts as its broken. It cost me around RM120. Its still cheaper than buying the whole pump, at that time way back 2010. I didn't search or compare the prices as I always thought there are very little discount, and it became more expensive after the BPA free version was out.
Recently during this #4th pregnancy with third child. I have to take out the pump again as I'm trying to review all my baby stuffs again in case replacement required. To my horror, I found the massage cushion and the silicone diaphragm grew mold!!!
Of course I can't use those parts again as they are very much in contact with expressed milk. So I need to get the spare part again! I checked the price online, the massage cushion will cost around RM40, then the diaphragm around RM 36, the sealing disc for storage later on is RM 30-RM35.for 6 pieces. When I add them all up, Its around RM100 to RM120 already. As I checked online for the spare part price, I notice Avent breast pump price is getting cheaper and cheaper. Isit after its by Philips, or the market is more competitive with more brands available in the market.
I found fromthis website( http://littlebayi.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=3) that the PP Avent breast breastpump cost only RM159 ! adn sometimes there are many websites giving vouchers that offer as high as 52% for breastpump.
So now I am contemplating, I still have the main body part that I just bought 2 years ago. But the difference between getting the new one and replace with all the necessary accesorries is only RM50. Should I just buy a new one instead then?
