- what a breaki was a bit nervous about buying this because i have had the manual pump with my first child, and it hurt soooo much. To my surprise I have been quite comfortable, and it has actually increased my flow. I use it occasionally, but it has been a life saver.
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- Not a good buy!I purchased this produce and the device started to fail just a few months after the purchase. The device was used maybe a few times per month so it wasn't overused. I called Madela and I was able to get it working again through troubleshooting the problem. I used it a few times after that and then maybe 4 months later I needed to use it again and could not. I called Madela to trouble shoot and the woman told me that after the 1st troubleshoot call the motor started breaking down because of the method of troubleshooting so now that the warranty is up (6 months) all they could do was offer me a 20% discount from what they charge which would make the purchase price the same as buying it on Amazon.com. The person who initially did the troubleshooting should have told me about the motor so I could get another pump within my warranty. Now, I have to spend money on another pump. This product is unreliable and the company has terrible customer service. DO NOT BUY IT!
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- Easy to use, easy to cleanThis breast pump is easy to use. I use it occasionally when I need relief when my son is full but my breasts are not empty or when I know that I need to leave milk for a sitter. I use it with the Playtex breast milk storage system. I love both products! I like the fact that you can adjust the suction to fit your comfort level. It is easy to clean as well.
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- Practical, convenient, and good price pointI use this pump with my first daughter, now 5 and I am now using it with my newborn. I use this pump daily at least once a day, sometimes two. It takes me about 10 minutes per breast and get 4 - 5 ounces. I have tried another brand manual pump (takes too long) and electric pump. I always came back to this one. For a few dollars more, go with this one. You will not be dissapointed. It is great for work. It is small enough to put in a fashionable lunch box, practical, the price point is great.
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- great for occasional pumping!!I bought this pump about 6 weeks after my baby was born. I'd been using the manual pump and it was just too much work for an already tired and busy mom! This pump is much easier to use and much faster too. I reccomend this pump for stay at home moms that need stored milk for night out with dad...or any other reason that baby will have to stay with a sitter! This pump is great for on the go too. The night I had out with my hubby I actually brought the pump with me and pumped around the time I would have been feeding my little one right there in the car! I've never had a problem not being able to get much out, I think the amount you are able to pump has to do with the woman, not the pump because I have a friend who has the symphony pump and can only get 1-2 oz from BOTH breasts! There is a down side though; it is a bit noisy and takes some getting used to! I had my baby sleeping right next to me and it didnt disturb her one bit so I think its just annoying to the mom!!!