Pumping in Europe?

[starryfish]

I have a medela PISA and will have to pump for 5 days while in Italy. I looked at my plug and it only takes 110 and not 220 that Italy's outlets give. I'm assuming I need a converter plus adapter but most of the converters on Amazon have bad ratings. Anyone have experience with this? Should I just use my battery adapter and bring rechargeable batteries? Any other tips?

[SKP82]

I preferred using my hand pump when I last traveled. I did bring my electric, but I only used it in the hotel room. We were out and about most of the time and the hand pump was convenient and efficient, especially on the plane.

[pinkpeony08]

Can you look if medela makes a cord for Europe??

[starryfish]

Apr 30, 2017 14:51:58 GMT -5 SKP82 said:

I preferred using my hand pump when I last traveled. I did bring my electric, but I only used it in the hotel room. We were out and about most of the time and the hand pump was convenient and efficient, especially on the plane.

I'm bringing mine as backup but I'm there for work, so will be at work and hotel, not much travel.

[starryfish]

Apr 30, 2017 14:56:49 GMT -5 pinkpeony08 said:

Can you look if medela makes a cord for Europe??

Checked Amazon and nothing. Someone said they just used an adapter in Europe without a converter and ruined their pump

[starryfish]

Apr 30, 2017 14:56:49 GMT -5 pinkpeony08 said:

Can you look if medela makes a cord for Europe??

But google found me an after market one thanks

[teatimefor2]

I lived in London, but had an American pump, I just used batteries.

[karinothing]

I would use batteries. the converter I purchased last time made my flat iron catch on fire.

[VillainV]

A battery pack would work, but you would need a LOT of batteries. I lived in the U.K. and used an American pump plugged into a transformer.

I would recommend a manual pump over all other options. Cheap, light weight, worry/hassle free. I could express more in the same amount of time with it than my double electric (even considering that I could only do one side at a time). Not hands-free, and that's a drag for every-day pumping, but for a short trip it's fine.

[pinkpeony08]

Or you consider borrowing a freestyle? Runs on batteries anyway.

[starryfish]

Thanks all. I bought the after market plug for it that works in Europe. Bringing lots of batteries as backup plus my manual pump too. Think I should be ok!

[EllieT]

Apr 30, 2017 14:56:49 GMT -5 pinkpeony08 said:

Can you look if medela makes a cord for Europe??

They do. I got my SIL's pump and then bought a Medela cord here in Sweden. Might be hard to find there though?

[janegold]

We are in Europe now and I unpacked my PISA at the last minute and decided to just bring a manual. We did buy a converter and it works fine for my hair straightener but can't say how it would work for a Pump, lol. I also have a battery adapter for the PISA. ETA: sounds like you have your bases covered!