GREAT PUMP!
This breast pump kit is honestly my favorite thus far. I have had a few children and have been given a couple other pumps as baby shower gifts but none have compared to the Medela Pump! I really seemed to like this one a lot!
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Member Reviews: Medela Pump in Style Advanced Breast Pump with Shoulder Bag
Positive Reviews
durable and reliable
This is a great pump! I think it's really important to have a pump that you like and that works well... I spend more time with my pump than I do in my car, so I see it as that important of a decision. I also pump for two... some for my own little guy and extra for a friend's baby, so it's doubly important for me. This pump is reliable, strong and very easy to use. The accessories are great and all the pieces are very easy to assemble and disassemble for cleaning. I use the micro-steam clean bags and it is so much faster than traditional boiling sterilization. I do not imagine that I would have the patience or time for hand-expressing and this works fast for me. Plus, all the accessories...
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great pump
Pros: quite efficient, not too noisy, different speed settings and starts with different pumping action for let down
Cons: price
I loved this pump (as much as you can love a pump) it was my almost constant companion when I went back to work when my DD was 10weeks old. The bag it comes in is unobstrusive enough and doesnt scream breast pump, everything fits nicely inside - I like the cooler bag that comes with it. It is relatively quiet for a pump and pretty efficient. I would pump every 2-3 hours during the day and twice at night when I returned to work so that I could build up enough supplies for my hungry hungry baby. The pump traveled to and from work with me and on planes etc. It does get heavy to carry after a while. I like that you can choose to pump either one side or the other exclusively or both at the...
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Had to stop using to keep breastfeeding.
Cons: Did nothing for me.
For months I tried to use this pump. I would pump for an hour and a half at a time and only walk away with 5 ounces. It was a very discouraging. So I stopped pumping and got rid of this pump.
Nice set-up, So so pump
Pros: Carrying case is convenient - Battery option is really nice
Cons: Suction weakened within the first couple months
This pump got me through some road trips due to its convenient bag and battery versatility. I personally felt like the motor weakened considerably over just a short period of time. Although many of the reviewers at the time said that Medela was happy to replace the motor, it just seemed like way to much trouble - especially after paying such a high price.
Not the best
Pros: let down button, convienient bag
Cons: not a closed system, you can only control the strength of sucking
I bought this pump because everyone else had it. I had an Ameda pump but wanted the pump in style because I thought it must be better. I don't like it as much as the Ameda. It is not a closed system, so milk can back up into the tubing and get into the motor. On the pump in style, you can only control the strength of suck (other than the let down button). On the Ameda, you can control speed and strength. I do like that the pump in style has a let down button. I also like the bag that the pump instyle comes in, it makes it easier to pump. You just unzip it and plug the tube in. I also have problems with the little yellow connectors...
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Love it
Pros: very durable
Cons: expensive
I used it my first month, fast and cool, loved it!!
Convenient to have
Pros: Easy to pump, easy to clean, lots of accessories available, portable, long-lasting
Cons: noisy
I actually bought mine used, used it for a year, then gave to a friend in need. And then ANOTHER friend gave me her old pump when she found out I was expecting again. That goes to show how durable these pumps are! I had a manual pump, but the pump in style is easier to use since I can just hold it on while I'm watching tv or reading. The pump has different settings and even a let-down mode; so, it's customizable to each mama. The pieces are easy to take apart, wash, and reassemble. The parts are also dishwasher safe if I'm not mistaken. If you are planning on pumping on a regular basis, I would recommend this pump for you.
Life saver
Pros: breast milk from a working mom
Cons: Plug required
While the bathroom was the only private place with a plug, I was able to provide my milk to my son even though I worked during the day. I loved it. The time it took to pump was my break during the day.
Two ebf kids. Work Full Time. No formula. What else matters?
Pros: Effective
Cons: Well, it is a breast pump. Bleh.
I bought a PISA prior to returning to work with both kids. I pumped so often and for so long with my first (18m) I thought I should save it for home use, even through the pressure was fine when I checked it. It was handy to have a pump at home with no schlepping back and forth. I used the second one until she was 2. Medela's website has several full time lactaction consultants that answer questions by email. They offered very good advice and even some humor.
Gold standard
Pros: Durable, easy to replace parts
Cons: Expensive if you buy new
Although Medela is VERY clear that this is a one person item, I bought mine at a garage sale and then bought the horns, etc. new. It works like a champ. I went back to work full time when my son was 10 months, and this pump has done its job! The parts are easy to clean and seem to be holding up pretty well.
A lifesaver!
Pros: Easy to use, comfortable, convenient
Cons: None
I love, love, love this pump! I work 3 12 hour shifts per week and pump 4 times a day on days I work. I use this pump a lot! It has held up well...I am on baby #2 and breastfed baby #1 for 9 months. It is easy to use and has never given me any trouble. I love that I can dual pump anywhere I go!
Worked Perfectly for Me!
This pump hasn't let me down yet! The day after we bought it my five day old son ended up back in the hospital with stomach problems. Thank goodness I had this pump! I used it exclusively for a week and a half until he could breastfeed again. I was able to use it and clean it while staying in the hospital, where I did not have a lot of the conveniences that I have at home. I also still use it at work and have never had a problem with it. I am glad we invested in this pump. It is worth the money!
One excellent pump!
Pros: easy to carry, easy to assemble, easy to clean, easy to use
Cons: condensation in tubing, expense
I received this pump as a wonderful & generous gift with the birth of my first baby. I am a WOHM and this pump allowed me to extend my breastfeeding relationship with my first to 1 year despite going back to work at 10 weeks post-par tum. The pump did a wonderful job and was quick and easy to use and dissemble while at work when I often only had 20 minutes to pump. I used this pump again when my second child arrived and it still looks good as new with this extended use. I would recommend this pump to any mom who is considering pumping or must pump exclusively!
Excellent for WOTH Moms or Exclusive Pumpers
Pros: easy to carry, easy to clean, plenty of room to store, speed/strength adjustment
Cons: milk gets in tubing which is annoying to clean, side pockets not really useful
This pump saved my breastfeeding relationship. My DD was born full term and taken to the NICU 4+ hrs away by helicopter. My parents bought me this pump after I had limited success first with a hand pump and then with a hospital Ameda pump. They paid too much because it was sort of an emergency and didn't have time to order online or wait for a coupon. I've pumped everywhere with it. In the hospital, cars, closets, bathrooms, my desk at work, you name it. There is plenty of room in the bag for a baby blanket or cloth, the bottles, and something to pass the time. The fabric holds up really well despite abuse. I used it at least once a day every day for a year,...
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Excellent pump, but the standard Pump in Style
Pros: easy to carry and the bag lends itself to moms on the move
Cons: cycled letdown feature doesn't suit everyone
I used this pump for over a year and it was a great product. It is very durable and helped make pumping at work a breeze. The tubing and pump heads are easy to clean. Also, Medela stands behind their product and has an excellent customer service department if you need additional support. EXCELLENT and worth the cost.
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