Switching bottles midway thru pump

[rayray007]

Hi ladies. I'm not an EPer but I'm asking here because you ladies are and might have encountered my problem before. I am combo feeding twins. I pump before bed and give that the next day. I get 12-14 oz at that pump and sometimes have to switch bottles, but I have a hard time getting it flowing again after. Is there a trick to switching bottles that can keep the flow going?

[cloe111479]

Maybe try massage when the new bottle is on?

[Widget123]

In that case I would suggest you consider buying a few bigger containers. Medela sells 8oz ones that I could fit 10oz plus in and tommy tippee has discontinued 10 oz bags for example. Otherwise I would consider leaving the pump on the breast and running during the switch if possible and just try to be quick.

[gldnbearz]

Dr. Brown's 8 oz natural flow (narrow) bottles also fit the Medela holder. They also hold more than 8 oz.

[rayray007]

Thanks I didn't know there were bigger bottles!

[raechay]

I too leave the pump running when I need to switch bottles. Put a spit cloth on your lap & just be quick!