- Horrible PumpThis pump worked really well, for about a month. Then it just stopped working right at all. What a piece of junk. I can't believe I paid $40 for it. I can't believe I didn't read the reviews on it before buying it. Never again.
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- very good value for moneyThis is an easy to use, easy to clean pump, also it has very few parts to lose. I use mine twice a day to pump 4oz a go at work. I am a D size and have to use the nipple insert.
When I first tried it I put the suction pump strength up too high and it hurt, the trick is to gradually increase the suction strength and to think of your baby. Do not always expect immediate let down especially if tense and try to pump at the same times each day as your body learns to supply at regular intervals.
You do need to keep an eye on what you are pumping though, because if you do not clean the small filter well enough with soapy water then you can get the filter chamber backed up with milk, which is not good for the pump. If you see this happening shut the pump off, insert your little finger into the breast cup area and push it toward your nipple to break the vacumm seal, then unscrew the bottle a little to let the milk drain.... then clean the filter properly !
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- Terrible PumpThis is the second First Years pump I bought. I will never buy anything from this company again. The first pump lost suction and I am still waiting on replacement parts for that one, thankfully we bought the warranty from Babies r Us so that is being sent in as soon as the 90 days are up. I bought this pump since the price was right and knew I wouldnt be using it long. It can be painful, it does not mimic the sucking of a baby nursing, it is more like the machine they use to milk cows. Plus since you dont have a steady suction you lose your milk supply.
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- Love this pump and highly recommend it!!!I had used several manual pumps in the past and decided it was time to try an electric pump. With my second child, I got this pump (after my Evenflo broke two times). I love this pump. I found it easy to use and clean. I never had any troulbe with suction. I was able to use it discretly at work. The only time I had trouble expressing milk was when I was tense or dehydrated. Remember, there are other factors that influence let down, other than the pump you are using. I am due in a few months with my third child and have every intention of using this pump again.
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- easy to use but did not last longI used this pump once a day or less and it stopped working after about 6 weeks. While it was working it worked well and I liked being able to have one hand free while pumping.