This pump was ok. I bought it to replace the pump I got free with My insurance and was drawn in by reviews everywhere and the fact that its hospital grade.
I'd say it does an ok job, a little better than my non hospital grade, more portable one.
Noise level: This one is definitely NOT quiet like advertised everywhere so I tend to wake up my husband while using this in the middle of the night. If it's not on a soft surface good luck getting it not to sound like a helicopter landing.
Portability/user friendly: Another con is it only works when plugged in, so if you're alone and you're pumping when baby wakes up, chances are you have to unplug yourself from pumping.
Accessories: The flanges aren't exactly high end like the price point of this pump, and really if you don't hold them in place or use a good nursing bra, they're slipping right off. Suction: if you go between massage and suction mode you can empty the breast but after a while it doesnt suction strongly enough and im having to wipe down and reattach to get the milk out or hand express after use.
And the milk ends up slipping towards the bottom of the cone end, so it's not all getting suctioned in.
Cleaning/maintenance: flanges are not easy to clean right in the middle and the backflow stopper gets wet so make sure you unattached every piece to let it dry out.
Cost effective: the fact that you have to replace the parts every month is definitely not the same experience as other pumps. And the flanges are expensive if you need to buy a different size, which most pumps are not the average size anyway! This was a good price for the actual pump and comes under warranty once registered BUT if I could return this and spend a little more I'd get something without all the cons.
Overall, not worth the money or the hype. I wish I went with something else but I'll try it with better fitting flanges and see if it helps.
| Product Dimensions | 7.9 x 7.9 x 6.7 inches |
|---|---|
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Additional product features | Double Pump |
| Style | Double,Digital,Single |
| Power Source | Power Adapter |
| Pump type | Electric |
| Batteries required | No |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Item Weight | 2.9 pounds |
