Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump

by Medela

Product Features

• Harmony Manual Breastpump by Medela #67186
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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 4 x 8 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0006HBS1M
• UPC: 883413186284 020451671864
• Item model number: 67186
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #231 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
  • #1 in Baby > Feeding > Breastfeeding > Breast Pumps > Manual
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (250 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Harmony breast pump from Medela is a truly innovative manual pump featuring breakthrough two-phase expression pumping for convenience and efficiency. Safe for the collection, storage and feeding of breast milk, the Harmony blends quiet, effective pumping with ease, true comfort and optimum convenience.

The Medela Harmony Breast Pump offers: Fully manual operation so there is no worry about dead batteries. SoftFit breast shield massages for maximum comfort. All parts that come into contact with the milk are BPA/DEHP-free for purity.

The Swing's compact size makes it easy to pump wherever you are. View larger.

Gentle Comfort
Designed to provide gentle comfort, the Harmony includes several features to help make pumping a more enjoyable experience. First, the contoured, ergonomically designed handle fits easily in your hand. The handle also swivels, giving you the freedom to position your hand and then pump more comfortably on each breast. The Harmony also comes with a SoftFit breast shield to softly massage the breast while you pump.

Two-Phase Expression Technology
Designed to feel more like your baby than any other manual pump, the Harmony 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.

Convenient, Safe and User-Friendly Design
Medela knows that busy moms don't have the time or patience to struggle with complicated parts or to wait for the pump to stimulate milk flow. That's why the Harmony is designed for faster let-down.

Additionally, this one-piece unit features fewer pieces to assemble and clean than traditional manual pumps, making it a snap to start pumping when and where you need to. Most importantly, the Harmony is a safe and sanitary way to provide your baby with healthy breast milk--all parts that come into contact with breast milk are 100-percent BPA/DEHP free. For added convenience, this pump is also upgradeable to electric pumping with the use of the Symphony or the Lactina conversion kits (not included), and it is backed with a 30-day limited warranty.

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
One SoftFit breast shield, one container stand, two five-ounce containers, two lids, Breastfeeding Information Guide and Instruction Manual.

Product Description

The only manual pump with breakthrough Natural Expression pumping for maximum milk flow. Natural Expression is an advanced pumping pattern that mimics a baby's nursing rhythm by pumping in two distinct modes. Let-down Mode?Simulates your baby's initial rapid suckling to initiate faster milk flow or ?let-down.? Expression Mode?Simulates your baby's slower, deeper suckling for maximum milk flow in less time. First and only manual pump with Natural Expression pumping designed for faster let-down and milk flow - the SoftFit Breastshield massages while you pump - the Ergonomic swivel handle for maximum comfort and flexibility - Easier assembly and cleaning?fewer parts than other manual pumps - Compatible with most standard baby bottles - No batteries required.

Includes: one Harmony pump, one SoftFit Breastshield, two 5oz. containers with lids, one bottle stand, instructions and a Breastfeeding Information Guide.

Please Note: Due to sanitary restrictions, this product is NOT returnable.

Includes: one Harmony pump, one SoftFit Breastshield, two 5oz. containers with lids, one bottle stand, instructions and a Breastfeeding Information Guide.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

622 of 628 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use hand pump!, April 14, 2005

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Lauren A. - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump (Baby Product)

I am a first time mom and I exclusively breastfeed my 3 month old. I have a Medela Pump in Style Advanced, which I love for work. However it isn't that convenient for at home use and travel. For one, the Pump in Style has a lot of parts and tubing that need to be connected. You need to plug it in - or use a TON of batteries. It is heavy and it is loud. I first noticed that I needed a manual pump when my husband and I made two plane trips with the baby. I didn't want to drag the pump along with all of the other baby equipment I needed so I left it home. I brought the bicycle pump style manual pump that Medela includes with the pump in style. I managed to get a full bottle fairly easily, but the pump really tired my arms out and it was loud. So I began shopping for an easy to use manual pump. I heard a lot about the Avent Isis, but not much about any other pump. While online, I came across this Medela Pump and decided to give it a try for a few reasons:

(1) The Isis has a lot of parts and reviewers say it is a pain to clean. The Harmony has fewer parts making it easier to clean.
(2) We don't use Avent bottles, we use Dr. Browns. The Dr. Brown's bottles we already have (narrow neck) fit right onto the Medela pumps.
(3) The Harmony takes the same parts as the Pump in Style so no need to worry about keeping two sets of replacement parts.

I have used the pump a few times so far and it has been great. I easily can fill one of the Medela bottles they include with the pump (they include 2) and it is so easy and quiet to use. I can use it anywhere. Since the handle swivels and you can pump one handed, it can also be used while you nurse your baby. I haven't done that yet with this pump, but I tried it with the other manual I have and I can tell that it will be MUCH easier with the Harmony. Since there are so few parts to clean and I don't need to plug in and play with tubing, pumping at home is less of a hassle. Plus, you can easily throw this pump into a purse, along with a small cooler pack to take with you. No need to look for a place to set up a huge electric pump!

If you notice you don't get much suction or you have lost suction, be sure to take the pump apart and make sure everything is aligned properly. Make sure the membrane is firmly pressed into the valve. Also in the handle, there is a silicone insert with a yellow oval valve inside. Make sure that the yellow oval is properly aligned with the silicone insert.

In any case, I definitely recommend this pump for at home use and as a supplement to the Pump in Style. It is so easy to use, quiet, and compact for travel.

EDITED TO ADD: I just had a problem with my harmony - the tiny white rubber ring, necessary to create suction, broke off from the handle. I called customer service and they are sending me four replacement rings at no charge. Medela was very nice about it and easy to deal with.

ANOTHER UPDATE: I have now had my harmony for 4 months. At this point, I would lower my rating to 4 stars. It still is an effective pump, but I am not fully satisfied with the quality. Mid-use, the stem on the handle completely snapped off. However, Medela customer service was great - rather than simply replacing the faulty part, Medela sent me a brand new pump at no charge. They seem to have corrected some design flaws in the new pump - the stem on my new pump is now MUCH shorter, so I don't think the stem will snap off like it did on the original pump I bought. Only time will tell if the redesigned Medela Harmony is of better quality.

125 of 126 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great manual pump, May 24, 2005

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a mommy of one (USA) - See all my reviews

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

I got this pump for free at the hospital. I also have an electric one which I bought that is great, but this one stayed in the nursery and was great for relieving engorgement in the middle of the night, or when I need a little more out than the baby took. I could also use it while walking around the house which I couldnt do with my electric one. It was pretty powerful too - could get a whole feeding in a few minutes. It is also easy to clean.

72 of 72 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gentle and Effective, June 2, 2005

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Holly G (Houston, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

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

I was looking for a manual pump so that I could pump maybe one or two bottles a day. After reading the reviews, I tried the Avent Isis. I had terrible luck with it. I could never get consistent suction, and when I did, it was uncomfortable. I used the Avent for a week, and never pumped more than an ounce and a half at a time.

So I tried the Medela Harmony, and I love it! The first time I used it, I pumped 2 ounces in a matter of minutes, and the suction is totally comfortable. Unlike the Avent, it's easy to use with one hand, so I can nurse my daughter on one side and pump the other side. And there are fewer parts than the Isis, so it's easy to clean. Another big plus: the Dr. Brown's bottles fit this pump, so I can pump directly into the bottle, instead of transferring from one container to another. After using the Harmony for just 4 days, I can easily pump a 4 ounce bottle in less than 10 minutes.