- A waste of moneyI got this as a gift for my baby shower ( I registered for it..not knowing anything about breast pumps). The first time I tried it, I got less than 1 oz. after about 20 minutes. I figured it was because it was my very first time pumping. The next time I got about 1 oz. after doing 10 minutes on each side. Eventually I would get 2 oz., but only after doing 10-15 minutes on each side. Some days I would get nothing..even though I would pump in the morning each time after my daughter's first feeding, which was what a lactation consultant recommended. And after about 3 months of pumping a few times a week, it stopped working. I finally got smart and got the best..the Medela Advanced Pump in Style (even though a lot more costly, it was well worth it.)
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- Hated it!I recieved this pump as a gift after the birth of my second daughter. I figured, that once I returned to work, it would come in handy. My daughter was born almost a month ago. I have got to say this was the worst thing I ever recieved. The first few times I used it, it worked great. Actually better than the hospital grade one I rented with my first daughter. But after a week of using it, it seems to get stuck on the nippple. I have to literally pry my breast out of it. The motor seems to just suck and not release. I don't recommend this to anybody looking for a easier, but inexpensive pump.
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- You've gotta be kidding me ! ! !Worked once. Expressed 2oz from each breast @ a rate of 30mins per breast. Next day...what? Could this still be the same unit I used yesterday? The suction was totally non-existent. The neck of the plastic that fits into the hand held motor unit would not stay in place properly. O-ring must have ruptured or something. Would not create a vacuum unless I pressed plastic neck into motor unit with all my might. You're supposed to be relaxed when pumping milk! Yea, right. I hope I can still get my money back...
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- A real lifesaverI bought this pump along with the medela manual pump after being let down by the Avent Isis and I am so happy with my decision. Although its a little loud all electric pumps are so I cant complain about that. The neck of the breast shield swivels so I can hold it direcly in front or to the side of my breast (whichever feels comfortable at the time). At times I wish the suction was a little stronger but but thats only when im trying to empty my breast fully. Then I use my manual pump but when it comes to expressing for the babies thsi pump gets great results for an even greater price.
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- no crying over spilled milkThe evenflo pump always knocked over on me, because the top of it is so heavy. I returned the Evenflo. This pump by The First Years has saved me many of tears as it doesn't tip over. And, as you know, nothing is worse than losing a drop of milk. I like the comfort dial, too. Pump is a bit noisy, but they all are. As others have said, for 10% of the cost of a hospital grade pump, it's also a good buy.