Isn't it just the worst when you find something you really LOVE and it gets discontinued? I just found out that our beloved portable suction machine is no longer being made and you can't buy parts for it any longer either! How frustrating! This perfect machine is less than 3 lbs and super quiet - which draws less attention (and comments) to us in public when we need to use it and also makes us less distracting in the classroom. I was so in love with it when I saw it that we even saved up Ben's Christmas and birthday money to buy it outright since insurance wouldn't. I can't express how upset I am over this!
Anyone else have experience with portable suction machines? If so, what do you recommend? Quiet is my first priority and weight is my second. Quality and suction power tie for 3rd.
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Amy, call Dick Yost. He will help you find exactly what you are looking for. They deal with DME every day and can find the best deal and take care of insurance paperwork for you and will usually give you a good deal or a break for the rest.
We used the DevilBliss as our portable suction machine for Josh. It was loud, but lightweight. If you are using one at home-we had a much louder one as our stationary one in his room, and to reduce the noise we put it on a rubber bathmat and it seemed to help.
What brand is it, Amy?
We use (along with the hideously loud DeVilbiss) the Medela Clario - it's 4.5 pounds and very quiet, which has been discontinued (and is not covered by insurance). You can still get parts for it... they're a bit pricey, but they're available. Medela is also honoring the warranty on them. Also, it's still available for purchase in the UK and will continue to be available there.
Catherine, Reuben's mom, introduced us to this machine and they have connections for parts to my understanding.
Kristi, it is the Medela Clario! Do I have to move to the UK to get one?
Thanks Anonymous. You were helpful with the info.
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