Medela Symphony Breast Pump

by Medela

Product Features

• Unique overflow protection; Double or single pumping
• Electric
• One knob control
• Whisper quiet operation; Easy to clean
• BPA/DEHP Free

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13 x 8 x 10 inches ; 13 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 13 pounds
• ASIN: B001JA85K2
• UPC: 020451401089
• Item model number: 0240108
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,089 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
  • #13 in Baby > Feeding > Breastfeeding > Breast Pumps > Double Electric
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Product Description

Symphony is Medela's latest innovation in hospital-grade electric double pumps. With breakthrough 2-Phase Expression pumping, Symphony is proven to reduce pumping time through faster let-down and milk flow and remove as much milk as a breastfeeding baby. Symphony implements the results of extensive research on electric breastpumps initiated by Medela and conducted by internationally renowned lactation researcher Peter Hartmann, Ph.D. What's Included Symphony 2.0 Program Card - English Available in Spanish and French also Container Stand Protector for Card/Cord Symphony® Breastpump Model: 0240108 Features and Benefits 2-Phase Expression Pumping Long Term Daily Use Double or Single Pump Multi-User, with personal double pumping system #67099 or #67116 Chosen for you and your baby - All parts that come into contact with breastmilk are BPA/DEHP Free.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cream of the Crop, April 18, 2010

By 

PandaMomma - See all my reviews

This review is from: Medela Symphony Breast Pump (Baby Product)

I began using the Medela Classic hospital grade pump 2 days after my son was born and had HORRIBLE PAINFUL problems (i.e. cracked bleeding nipples, raw skin). After switching to the Symphony all of my problems stopped immediately after the initial healing time was over.

I pump exclusively and bottle feed my son due to latching issues and I've been using the pump 8-10 times a day for the last 3 months without a single problem with the mechanics of the machine or it's ability to express a lot of milk. Of course, the pump cab make a difference in how much milk you produce to a certain extent, but it's different for everyone woman so be wary of people who claim that certain pumps will solve your low production issues.

PROS:
-Extrememly quiet compared to the Pump in Style, Lactina, and Classic pumps
-Easy to clean
-Exchangable flanges if you need different sizes
-Replaceable parts (although I've never needed to replace any of them so far)
-Easy to use buttons, fool proof
-Double phase expression starts off slow to ease you into full pumping action which is softer on your nipples
-Cute!
-You can pump both sides at once.


CONS:
-It's not easy to lug around and can be a bit heavy. It comes in a huge hard case for protection since it's a pricey pump. Not conducive to travel even with the battery pack since it's heavy. I would never take it on the airplane with me.
-Condensation often builds in the tubes, but they are easily fixable by running the pump without the bottles attached everyone once in a while
-Expensive! You can rent this pump from a hospital which is definitely worth it if you are planning on pumping often. If you experience mechanical problems or you aren't satisfied you can simply return it for another one since you don't own it. I am paying $60 a month for this pump and it's worth every penny.

I highly recommend this pump. It has not failed me yet. For your sanity, buy a bra designed for hands-free pumping or take an old sports bra or padded bra and cut slits for the flanges to slide into. Being hands free will save you! Unlike some of the other pumps, these flanges come off you can clean them and insert them into your bra easily.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wouldn't have believed it could make this much difference, December 19, 2009

By 

F. P. Berger (Fort Collins, CO USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Medela Symphony Breast Pump (Baby Product)

I'm renting this product rather than buying, since I'm unlikely to need it for over a year.

I had low milk production with my first child and used a Medela pump-in-style. I always needed formula supplements as well. With my second child I was coming closer, but was pumping 15-20 ml per feeding when I needed 30 to supplement what the baby was getting for herself.

My lactation consultant recommended trying the Symphony before going to formula supplements. I would not have imagined that slight changes to the rhythm of the suction on a pump could make so much difference in milk expression, but switching to the symphony has raised my pumped output by about 50% from the first pumping. In addition the Symphony is much quieter than my old pump.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful pump, July 10, 2009

By 

CCC - See all my reviews

This review is from: Medela Symphony Breast Pump (Baby Product)

My insurance company provided this pump for me since I was released from the hospital before my baby. It is great! When we were in the hospital we were using the Ameda Elite which was making me sore and had a hard time maintaining equal suction on both sides. Although the parts of the Symphony are slightly harder to wash it is a far superior machine. The breast shields are smoother and more comfortable. The one knob operation is very easy and intuitive. I don't know why exactly, but it is the only Medela machine rated for use with preemie babies.