Medela Freestyle Breast Pump

by Medela

Product Features

• Double Breast Pump
• Includes 2 Breastshields
• Perfect for Moms On-the-Go
• Small and Lightweight, Memory Button, LCD Display
• 2-Phase Expression Technology

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0013O9RX8
• UPC: 020451670607
• Item model number: 67060
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #389 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
  • #12 in Baby > Feeding > Breastfeeding > Breast Pumps
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (183 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Medela Freestyle is a true breakthrough in breast pumps. Efficient and easy-to-use, this unit is Medela's first hands-free, double-electric pump. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, but full of innovative features that deliver powerful, dependable performance, the Freestyle is a must for moms on the go. It offers mobility, freedom and flexibility, so you can pump quickly and easily where and when it's convenient for you and your baby.

The Medela Freestyle Breast Pump offers: Hands-free operation. Two-phase expression pumping for maximum milk. SoftFit breast shield provides exceptional comfort. Included containers and lids for safe storage.

The LCD screen lights up for easy viewing at night. View larger.

The Freestyle features two-phase expression technology for maximum milk extraction. View larger.

The Freestyle makes it easy to pump milk hands-free. View larger.

Hands-Free Operation For True Pumping Mobility
The Freestyle is unique among breast pumps because it offers you the freedom to do other things while you're pumping. The hands-free operation is user-friendly and doesn't demand the use of complicated contraptions or accessories. And because it weighs less than one pound, it's a snap to take this pump to work or on trips--simply toss it into your purse or the cute included tote bag and you're ready to go.

Two-Phase Expression Technology
The Freestyle features two-phase expression technology, an advanced pumping pattern that mimics a baby's natural nursing rhythm. This system works in two modes: the simulation mode and the expression mode. The simulation mode simulates your baby's initial rapid sucking to start your milk flowing, while the expression mode simulates your baby's slower, deeper suckling to express your milk gently yet efficiently. These modes work together to make pumping a quick and painless process.

Comfortable and Convenient Operation
Convenient and easy to use, the Freestyle has a rechargeable battery that allows for three full hours of pumping time per charge. This battery also makes it a snap to pump in places--like airports or other public spaces--where outlets may be difficult to find.

The clear and easy-to-read LCD screen has a digital display that lights up, a feature that's particularly welcome during late-night feeding sessions. There's even a memory button so moms can save their favorite pumping patterns for use during future sessions. Finally, the valves and tubes are uncomplicated and simple and straightforward to use.

The Freestyle comes with four five-ounce containers and lids for safe and hygienic breast milk storage, another great on-the-go option. For added peace of mind, the Freestyle is backed by a 1-year limited on the motor, and a 90-day limited warranty on the other parts.

About Medela
Founded in 1961 in Zug, Switzerland by Olle Larsson, Medela is committed to supporting the WHO Code's depiction of breastfeeding and breast milk as the optimal nutrition for the growth, development and health of babies. The company believes it is their obligation to offer a complete solution, "from breast to belly," of high quality products that enable mothers to provide the optimum nutrition of breast milk to their babies. Today, Medela's primary focus remains to help moms successfully breast feed their babies as long as they wish. This goal lies at the heart of every product the company develops.

What's in the Box
Freestyle breast pump, one set of tubing, two SoftFit breast shields, breast shield spare parts kit, support belt and extension, two replacement adapters (two small yellow straps; two large gray straps), four replacement bra adapters (two for hook and eye and two universal), four five-ounce containers, power cord and charger, cooling element, four solid lids, one rechargeable battery and one tote bag.

Product Description

Medela Freestyle Hands Free Breast Pump - Medela 67060.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

163 of 165 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best for working moms, March 24, 2008

By 

Amy R. (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

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

After a few weeks of feeling like a pack mule dragging my Medela Pump in Style from my first child back & forth to the office and using the Avent hand pump when I traveled, I finally splurged and bought the Freestyle. It is so light and easy to use it was worth every penny. I have now used it at home, in the office, in the car, on airplanes, at airports...

Why I love it:
1) It's superlight...the entire Freestyle pump feels like it's about the same weight as the power brick from my Pump in Style.
2) The fact that you can take the unit and put it in any bag you want is terrific.
3) The valves and tubes are easier to deal with than the Pump in Style (esp. the valves).
4) The digital display with timer is surprisingly useful.
5) The rechargeable batteries make it easy to pump in places where there may not be outlets.

The only negative: I think the hands-free mechanism is kind of convoluted, but I just use the Easy Expressions Bustier (which looks ridiculous but is nonetheless effective).

71 of 72 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great little pump despite motor & performance problems, December 9, 2008

By 

Tina (Maui, HI United States) - See all my reviews

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

I have had the motor replaced after 3 months of using it 3X per day.
The pump just stopped working (output gradually got lower until it was barely pumping anything).
The new motor worked well for about another month (so it wasn't my supply but the pump) but I am again loosing suction.
So I have replaced the motor, the spare parts kit twice, and the hose.
When I received the new motor, my output immediately went back up, but its now going down again.
I am running out of stuff to replace on this pump.
Even though I love the size and convenience of hands free, bottom line is that since the suction starts to get weak after a few months, then its not worth it.
I will be contacting company AGAIN (ugh) to try and get the pump in style advanced.
My recommendation, hold off on getting this.
Hands free looks nice, but the overall quality of the pump is lacking.
And not to mention, cleaning all the spare parts everynight on this kit is so very exhausting. Yet another issue I have with this pump.
Bottom line: Pump did not hold up for full time use. (I've been using it for 7 months now - 3 months at 3X per day).

UPDATE:
Since I've written this review, I did get the pump up and running well again. I did however have to contact Medela who decided the second time around to send me a new motor and a new battery. When both of these were replaced my pump started working like a charm again. Of course I cannot say how long the newly replaced parts would last for since I stopped pumping for my little guy only 3 months later. However, all in all, I was able to successfully pump for a total of 15 months with the freestyle. I was able to pump everywhere from my car, plane, in my room while on lunch break, in a bathroom (I know yuck) while at a conference. I wouldn't have been able to do that as easily with a bigger/bulkier pump. I was able to pump enough to feed my little guy exclusive breast milk with this pump. Despite the hurdles and obstacles and troubled maintenance I am still happy with it and I hope it does last if we chose to have another little one someday. Although I would definitely have a backup, even a single electric pump if I were to do this over again.

78 of 80 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Love the Freestyle, April 7, 2008

By 

L. Carlson (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Medela Freestyle Breast Pump (Baby Product)

I previously used the Avent IS IQ duo and while the hospital grade pump was helpful in maintaining my supply I had a number of other complaints about it that left me very frustrated (you can see my review on this site for more details).

I purchased the Freestyle immediately after it came out and have really enjoyed using it. There are very few negatives.

Positives:
* Small size- can even put it in my purse!
* Battery power works great. I only charge it once a week, and pump off battery at work for the entire week. It is also handy for travel- no need for a manual pump when this one is so small.
* Ready supply of accessories- we don't have a sink in our lactation room at work. It is quite easy to purchase additional parts (kits and horns) for this pump (compared to the Avent). I have 3 sets and wash them at night.
* The Medela Quick Clean Wipes are great- I keep some in my bag and have come in handy a couple of times when I have forgetten pump parts at home. Likewise the Medela Pump & Save Storage Bags are nice as well. I have used them in a pinch when I didn't have enough bottles. Medela says that they are not recommended for the Freestyle, I haven't tried them with the pump- just pour the milk in there.
* The hands free kit really works!!! I can't pump without it now. It really allows me to work on other things while I am pumping- reading, computer, surfing the net, etc.
* The pump is so small, portable and lightweight and the bag is really discreet. No one ever knows that I am carrying a breast pump.
* The envy of all the moms in the lactation room. Not that anyone looks at what any of us are doing, but everyone who has seen my pump (I often show it off before I pump) wants one.
* All the parts that come into contact with the milk as well as the bottles are BPA free. This is NOT the case with the Avent Isis IQ Duo

Cons:
* The lining in the bag is a little flimsy- kind of like a lightweight silk. This make it hard to put the pump in the pump pocket- takes two hands. I usually just dump mine in any old place because of this.
* The bag is a little small. It is a tight fit with 3 sets of parts, and other accessories. Even if I only put one set of parts, I cannot fit the cooler, which becomes one more thing that I have to carry. Would be nice if I could at least clip the cooler to the handles of the bag.
* The pump isn't quite as strong as the Isis IQ Duo. My milk supply tends to drop off a little over the week, but it may partly be my fault due to getting lazy from time to time and only pumping twice. Don't get me wrong though, this is no wuss of a pump. On the highest setting you really feel the pull.
* I wish that the automatic setting would let you save just the suctions for the let down and the regular phase rather than also the time for the let down phase. I am not consistent in how long it takes for let down.
* I wish that I could control the length of the "suck" like I can with the ISIS- I like a slightly longer time than the Avent allows me.

However, all of the cons are really minor, and I wouldn't trade this pump for any other. Thanks Medela for making a product that really takes into account the needs of us working moms.