You’re expecting a
baby. Hoorah! And a breast pump is now covered by most insurance policies.
Yahoo!
But which one
should you choose?
The last thing you
have time or patience for right now is an exhaustive search into customer
reviews of popular breast pumps. So
we’re compiling them for you.
Here are what
vocal, review-writing moms and editors are saying about the Medela Pump In
Style Advanced Breast Pump (on sites as referenced).
User
Reviews from Amazon.com
-By Mellody on
December 21, 2014
“I've had my Pump In Style since 2009 and it's definitely
the best alternative if baby isn't attaching properly. The suction works just
as well as the hospital grade.”
-By nafsee on
March 16, 2014
"Pump in style advanced Metro Bag". The reason I
got the metro bag is that I could remove the pump and keep it by the bed
without having to have the entire bag. The pump is small and lightweight and - let's
be honest - any pump is hands free with a pumping bra (or a sports bra and
scissors). The pump is quiet. Not as quiet as the "Symphony" but I
can still nurse, lay the baby down, and pump in the same space…I see no
difference in suction from the "PISA" and the "Symphony."
The let down button is there and the "PISA" has a turn dial and not a
digital display but that is the only difference I see. I can pump both breasts
from very full to empty in about eight to ten minutes at work (my record is
twelve ounces at work), and have NEVER gotten milk in my tubes. Even if I did
get milk in them they are only five dollars to replace…”
By Jessica on
August 9, 2012
“…[The Pump In Style] is a god-send. I have been pumping
for 6 months now with a Medela Swing. That pump is fantastic too, especially on
the go. However, with my return to work it was taking too long. I would spend
an hour at a time, 6 times a day expressing milk as my child only nurses at night
now. I NEEDED a double pump. This has more than halved my pumping time and has
increased my supply even more. I feel like a giant weight has been lifted!...”
-By EmeGracesMom on
June 26, 2012
“I've been using my Medela Advanced Pump in Style for 4
months now and absolutely love it. It allows me to work full-time and continue
to breastfeed. When I first started pumping I had to keep it on the slower
setting, but after a few weeks I was able to pump at maximum without any
discomfort. I'm extremely happy with the pump as well as the company. I
recently had a problem with the power cord that was my fault, and the company
overnighted me a new one at no charge. I highly recommend this product to Moms
who are looking for a quality pump…”
-By katefromma on
September 1, 2011
If you plan to return to work and pump exclusively, do yourself
a favor and buy a double pump. It is so worth every penny. I have used the original and advanced
Pump In Style…Bottom line: the advanced gets the milk out a little bit faster
(cuts 5-10 minutes off of pumping, but I still have to pump for at least 15
minutes), and the advanced occasionally gives me an ounce or two more milk than
the original. Which one you like better will depend on your let down cycle. I
spoke with Medela and they confirmed that the advanced may be difficult to use
for women who experience multiple letdowns or have a difficult time letting
down. The advanced sucks quickly for 2 minutes to trigger letdown, then
switches to slow, deep suction to extract the fatty hindmilk.”
-By Snorlax
on September 28, 2004
User Reviews from Medelabreastfeedingus.com
“Love love love! I'm a
full-time working mom. I had to return to work with both my boys at 8 weeks
post-partum. They are 2 and 1/2 years apart. I had invested in the Medela Pump
in Style Advanced Metro for my first son. I breastfed him exclusively till 6
months. My second son is now 7 months and still breastfeeding! My work week is Monday
thru Friday working 8-10 hour shifts a week. With that said, I've - without a
doubt - logged over 1000 hours pumping on this pump. It works like it is brand
new! Thank you Medela for a quality product! ”
-Katie F., Monroeville, New Jersey
“I just wanted to say how
awesome your Medela Pump In Style Advanced was on my exclusively pumping
journey. I tried with both of my babies to breastfeed with no luck so I turned
to pumping. I pumped 8 months with my first and just ended 7 months with my
2nd. After all of that, the pump still works great! Thank you so much for
having a reliable product that I could depend on through the ups and downs =) ”
– Angela H., Dexter, Kansas
“I had my
Pump in Style for 7 mos. when I noticed the motor was working as it did in the
beginning. I called customer service and she overnighted a brand new one, no
questions asked! Excellent customer service. They even included paid postage
for the return of the old pump. The new pump has been working like a charm.
Thanks Medela!!! ”
– Emily
W., Atlanta, Georgia
“The first time I used [my Pump
In Style Advanced] it was so comfortable and I got six ounces! My daughter is
almost five months old and I'm still getting anywhere from three to eight
ounces per pumping. Thanks Medela for helping me go back to work and still
provide breastmilk for my daughter!”
– Casei, Manhattan, Kansas
“I have been nursing and pumping
for 7.5 months now and LOVE my Pump in Style Advanced system, as well as all of
the related products from Medela. My daughter was born 5 weeks early and had
difficulty latching and consistently feeding for the first 7-8 weeks of life. I
was pumping every three hours every day during that period, trying to get her
to nurse. At about 8 weeks, she began nursing exclusively and I was able to cut
down on pumping to evenings, and then only when at work (I returned to work at
3 months post partum). I now continue to nurse my daughter when I am at home,
and pump 2-3x/day while at work. The Medela products have made this possible…”
-Katie W., Palatine, Illinois
From
the Editors at babygearlab.com:
“The Medela pump in Style Advanced was chosen as our Best
Value Award winner for so many reasons. To put it simply, it's just a great
pump. It is efficient, producing a large volume of milk in a good amount of
time. It is portable, with the pump built right into the tote bag, you can just
pick it up and head to your next destination. To top it off, it comes with some
great accessories all included at a very competitive price. While some pumps
may be cheaper, they just don't come with the same quality pump or parts. We
did find this pump to be a little noisy, as are most electric pumps, and for
some, the tubing may need to be replaced on occasion. Still, this pump remained
a strong leader among our testing line-up.”
Our resident “Moms Who Know” informed this post and our writers composed it. No one contributing to this post is a trained medical professional. For further reading and information on familiarizing yourself with your breast pump, please visit the websites for any of the five brands Byram Healthcare proudly distributes:
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