Member Reviews: Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump

I had this pump and I loved it. I could vary the suction and I always got plenty of milk with it. I actually liked the suction better than my electric pump because I could do a long pull then a quick off, whereas my electric pump would only do a long pull/long off or short pull/short off. So this pump was easy to adapt to my needs. Then the flange (center tube that connects the bottle to the part that goes on your boob) started growing green things, so I had to throw it out. Medela for some reason can't make a product where everything that touches milk can be easily and fully cleaned... there are little grooves in there that pose a problem. Eventually I will buy a new flange and boil it...

Bought this pump instead of an electric one based on the recommendation of my midwife. I am glad I listened to her and didn't spend more money on something I didn't need. After reading horror stories of how loud and hard the electric pumps suction is, I felt a lot better about purchasing this one.   The sucking action is similar to the natural sucking of a baby. Only 4 parts to clean, light and discreet, has dual action pump feature to help stimulate let down. Probably not for everyday use? I am not sure. I don't have to pump that often yet, but when I do, I haven't had any problems.

I got this from the hospital after birth. I am away from my daughter for about 6 hours a week and this pump is just what I need. It is compact enough tp throw in my bag and has a letdown pump as well as the milking suction.

This pump is perfect for occasional use. Works very well. If needing something for back to work, check out the Medela swing pump or pump in style! I used the Medela Harmony for 2 children and loved it.

This pump has worked amazingly for me. The suction was very good, and I love the fact that it comes with storage bottle, and nipples for the bottles for use. We didn't bottle feed much, but when mommy needed a glass of wine, or an evening out, this was my saving grace. I stored the pump for a while, and upon taking it back out, discovered the suction wasn't as good as before. Not sure if I stored it wrong, or I need to replace a part or what. I will tackle that hurdle when I have another child. For the money though, it was def worth it!

sorry folks, i have no idea what the price was anymore...     if you primarily nurse, but want to make sure that there is human milk available when you are away for limited periods, this is really all that you need.  the suction easily produces let down at your own pace.  for my purposes, sometimes 3-5 times a day and up to 2 days a week, i was able to ensure that my daughter never needed a supplement while i was away.  it worked perfectly for me for almost a year and a half of my nursing time.    save your money if you can, but buy medela because it is the best in the market.   a similar manual pump from another brand was far...

I love this little manual pump!  I found it extremely user friendly.  The innovative letdown function is great!  It is compact and easy to clean and very ergonomic to use.

This is a great hand pump for occasional use. I got two of these in the hospital with tubing to connect to the Medela Harmony hospital grade pump. Mine came with the medium flanges (24 mm) but you can get other sizes for a more comfortable fit if needed. As with all manual pumps, if you're going to be using it daily, it's probably worth your money to invest in a cheap electric pump like the Medela swing. This was much more comfortable for me until I got used to the electric pump.