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The Breast Pump You’ll Ever Need

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Finding the perfect breast pump can be a daunting challenge. Well.ca has put together a breast pump buying guide to help families choose the right breast pump for their needs.

Electric Breast Pumps vs. Hand Breast Pumps

Medela Harmony Breast Pump

Medela Harmony Breast Pump

Manual breast pumps and portable electric breast pumps are great for moms who don’t pump as often. Both are portable and lightweight, the difference between them being speed and comfort. Manual pumps are the most inexpensive option. They are also more reliable, and are known to break less often than electric pumps.

Portable electric pumps are faster, but because they run on battery power they tend to cycle slower than home-use ones, and therefore don’t imitate baby’s sucking rhythm as closely. However, they are faster than manual pumps and more affordable than home-use dual electric pumps.

 

Single Breast Pumps vs. Dual Breast Pumps

Medela MiniElectric Breast Pump

Medela MiniElectric Breast Pump

Single electric breast pumps fall between portable electric and dual electric pump when it comes to speed and convenience. They require you to pump each breast separately, and are more time consuming than dual breast pumps. However, a single electric pump, like the Single Medela Breast Pump, for home use is much more affordable for a mom who only pumps occasionally.

Dual electric pumps, are the fastest and most convenient of breast pumps. They cut the time it takes to pump in half, and usually offer more options and features than other pumps. There are also many of options for dual electric breast pumps that are not as hard on your wallet as the top-of-the-line home use breast pumps.

 

Dual Electric Breast Pumps vs. Hospital Grade Breast Pumps

Medela Pump In Style Breast Pump

Medela Pump In Style Breast Pump

Hospital grade breast pumps are used in an institutional setting and are made for use by more than one person. They aren’t priced for consumer use, costing up to $1000 each. Dual Electric Breast Pumps are similar systems that are made for home use by working moms and women who are not able to breastfeed throughout the day or night.

Dual Electric Pumps are the fastest and most convenient of the home-use options. The pumps that most closely resemble their hospital grade cousins are high-end pumps like the Ameda Purely Yours system, or the Medela Pump in Style breast pump. They are priced between $150 and $350, depending on the model.

 

Breast Pump Accessories and Parts

Ameda CustomFit Flanges with Inserts

Ameda CustomFit Flanges

Flanges and breast shields are the most high-demand breast pump accessories. Initially, you may not be provided with a flange that fits you perfectly. It’s best to talk to the manufacturer about what you need to do to make the fit more comfortable. Each company has a unique solution for this common issue.

Electric breast pumps have various small parts that often wear with long-term use. If your breast pump is not working the way it should, it’s best to call the manufacturer of your particular pump to determine what part needs to be replaced. A large variety of parts and accessories are available at Well.ca.

 

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Everyone at Well.ca wishes you and your family all the best as you get started. A more detailed version of this Breast Pump Buying Guide is available on Well.ca. If you’re a new parent, don’t forget to check out our Baby Club for special savings!

 

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Virtual Store Launches in Toronto

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Well.ca is bringing the first QR-code virtual store in North America to downtown Toronto. Running from April 2 to 30, this exciting shopping experience allows users to skip the line ups and have their favourite health, baby and beauty products delivered to their homes.

“Well.ca is excited to bring the future of shopping to Canada. At Well.ca our mission is to break down barriers to online shopping. We’ve mashed together our love of smartphones, the convenience of e-commerce and free shipping to do something no other retailer delivers,” said Ali Asaria, founder and CEO of Well.ca. “Our website and this virtual store are perfect options for busy consumers who don’t have time to wait in line for a box of diapers or a tube of toothpaste.”

To participate in the virtual shopping experience, consumers begin by downloading the Well.ca app, available for iPhone, Android or Blackberry. Once installed, consumers can visit the virtual store – a visual representation of the store shelves they are used to – scan the product QR codes and check out on their phone. The process is simple and hassle-free and includes free delivery across Canada.

“We applaud Well.ca for this innovation that brings a new way to serve consumers where they live and work” says Gord Meyer, Marketing Director, Procter & Gamble Canada “Partnering with Well.ca is a perfect match to our desire to have our brands at the forefront of the fast paced and ever-changing environment of consumer digital experience.”

The virtual store will feature well known brands such as Tide, Crest, Head and Shoulders and Pampers. Those who are unable to visit the virtual store will be able to access the offers throughout the month of April at www.well.ca.

 

New Baby Lines “Springing” Up at Well.ca!

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As we welcome spring here at Well.ca, we are also introducing a ton of exciting and fun new brands to our Baby & Kids section!

We were having such a hard time keeping up with these essential and adorable additions that we decided to blog about them and share them all with you!

Here are a few of our favourites:

 

The Gro Company:  We love the Grobag Baby Sleep Bags!  Essentially a Grobag is a “wearable blanket” designed for babies to be used instead of traditional blankets and sheets. Grobags help babies stay at the right temperature through the night without the problem of blankets and sheets being kicked off or getting tangled up. The Gro Company also has innovative sleeping aid tools to ensure a good night’s sleep such as the Gro-clock that communicates when to go back to sleep and when it’s time to get up and the Gro-egg, a digital thermometer to maintain a safe sleeping environment for your baby.

 

 

Dapple: While babies can’t grasp the concept of cleanliness, we sure do! That’s why we are thrilled to introduce Dapple. Dapple cleaning products are baby-safe and baby-specific – using non-toxic ingredients found in nature that are also proven to tackle unique baby cleaning challenges, from dried milk on bottles to sticky fingerprints on toys. We love keeping the Dapple Baby Toy & Surface Cleaner Spray handy for quick cleanups.

 

 

 

 

OXO Tot: OXO Tot products are fun and colourful! From feeding products to high chairs ,this brand is dedicated to providing products based on the concept of Universal Design to make everyday living easier!  Best of all, all of the products are developed to grow with a child for use over several years or stages of development and are BPA, phthalate and PVC free. The OXO tot Sippy Cup with Handles is perfect for babies transitioning from a bottle.

 

 


 


Bumbo: When your baby is able to support their own head, consider getting them a Bumbo Baby Seat! Made from a soft, lightweight and non-toxic material, the Bumbo supports your baby in a comfortable upright sitting position and allows parents and caregivers the freedom to let their babies satisfy their inherent curiosity with confidence. When seated, baby’s body weight and pressure will narrow the gap above their legs slightly, gently supporting them. Add on a Bumbo Play Tray for a surface that your baby can use to play on!

 

 

 

Wean Green:  For those of us who want to avoid plastics at all costs, Wean Green has the perfect solution. Using tempered glass, Wean Green food containers are BPA, PVC and Phalate free providing parents with safe and environmental baby products that fit into every parent’s diaper bag. Who says they are only for kids? At Well.ca we are all packing our snacks in these colourful glass containers!

 

 

 

Here is a  full list of our newest additions and those that will be coming soon: