Best Places to Purchase Pumping Parts in Calgary
If you’re breastfeeding and pumping in Calgary, having reliable local access to breast pump parts and accessories can make all the difference. From flanges that actually fit to replacement membranes and tubing, knowing where to go before you are in a pinch is a postpartum game changer.
When pumping parts fail, arrive late, or simply do not fit, it can quickly turn feeding into something stressful and painful. Let’s talk about where Calgary families can actually find the supplies they need and what to do when you are stuck waiting.
Local Calgary Spots That Carry Pumping Supplies
Wee Feed
Wee Feed is a Calgary based baby store specializing in breast pump sales, rentals, and parts including tubing, valves, membranes, and accessories for common pump brands. One of the biggest perks is same day delivery within Calgary, which can be a lifesaver when something breaks unexpectedly.
Well Fed Clinic
With two locations in Calgary, one east near Peter Lougheed Hospital and one west near Market Mall, this physician run breastfeeding clinic is often the best option in the city for accessing flanges, especially smaller or less common sizes. This is my go to for sending clients to purchase parts.
Avivo Health Alliance
Located on 16th Avenue NW just minutes from Foothills Medical Centre, Avivo offers integrated lactation support within a broader healthcare setting and may have access to pumping supplies depending on your care plan.
Can I Get Pumping Parts at a Pharmacy
Many Calgary pharmacies carry basics like nipple cream or a standard 21 mm flange. Most pumping parents are actually much closer to a 13 to 17 mm flange size. Using a flange that is too large can cause pain, nipple trauma, and inefficient milk removal, meaning that quick pharmacy run may not solve the problem and can sometimes make things worse.
It Hurts When I Pump but My Flange Won’t Arrive Until Monday
This is one of the most common weekend panic scenarios I hear. So what is a parent to do when clinics are closed and Amazon takes several days to deliver the flange your lactation consultant recommended. Here are a few ways to protect your nipples in the meantime.
Use a pumping spray or lubricant to reduce friction
Keep suction only at the highest comfortable level *you may need to turn it down*
Focus on hand expression if you notice skin breakdown
Apply a hydrogel between sessions to support healing
These strategies are not a long term solution, but they can help you get through the weekend without worsening pain or injury.
Will the Hospital Have Pumping Supplies
I recently listened to a podcast where a IBCLC described a hospital vending machine stocked with pumping parts. Flanges in multiple sizes and shapes available around the clock. What a dream!
In reality, most hospitals are limited by contracts and typically only stock 24 mm and sometimes 21 mm or 18 mm flanges. While better than nothing, these sizes do not meet the needs of many pumping parents and can really harm your supply as you thinking you’re doing everything right, pumping every 3 hours, when really you’re leaving a ton of milk behind and signalling your body to down regulate its supply.
Tips for Pumping Parents
Get sized prenatally and order the correct flange shape and size ahead of time. Online orders can take several days, especially if you’re needing a specialty part from the states.
Use local Calgary lactation consultants like myself or well fed to try a flange before purchasing 3 failed sets.
Keep spare membranes with your pump. You never know when one will end up in a dirty drain
Having the right pumping parts from the start can completely change your pumping experience and support long term milk supply. A wrong flange size or missing valve should never be the reason your postpartum journey becomes painful or overwhelming. If you are looking for personalized flange fitting or pumping support in Calgary, I would be happy to support you so you can pump comfortably and confidently from the beginning.