Rent or Buy Equipment

[LivingAlmostLarge]

I have rented a hospital grade breast pump for a month now. I like it a lot. I am debating continuing, as it's not cheap, about $75-90/month. I'm shopping around.

But it's would only be $200-300 to purchase a breast pump of a lower grade, but portable. The hospital grade really isn't portable.

Plus I have tested a portable pump from a friend and honestly I don't really like it. I can see the benefits, but I guess I'm really spoiled with the hospital pump.

Should I just continue renting and pay the money or should I invest in a breast pump that is $200-300?

[jIM_Ohio]

we rented
are you generating breast milk? wife had problems, so renting was a big help...

will insurance cover cost of renting?

[MonkeyMama]

PErsonally, I'd buy. But I never tried the hospital one. Though most people I know had cheap pumps - so not sure that is a fair comparison. I needed a high quality pump as a working mom. (Not sure which one you tried).

Thing is, you can use it for many kids, if you want more. You can even sell it when you are through - used ones are worth a fair amount.

For me - by far the most worthwhile purchase as a mother.

[wfhouses]

Will you need it for more than one more month? Have you tried some of the medical supply shops? They are good for renting medical equipment rather than getting it from the hospital.

[LivingAlmostLarge]

i am not sure about my supply, i think it's okay.

I tried the ameda purely yours and Medela pump in style. They are okay but I'm spoiled by the hospital medela symphony pump.

Nope, darn insurance won't cover it. And the symphony is $1200 to purchase. Awesome pump. I've had it a month already.

[jIM_Ohio]

MM- would a breast pump be considered a medical expense subject to 7.5% AGI floor? there might be some merit to looking into a tax write off if insurance does not cover it and it is considered a valid medical expense (have doctor perscribe it if possible).