If you are in the market for a breast pump, you may be overwhelmed with all of the types, prices, and styles on the market. Today I am going to do a review of the Medela Pump in Style. I hope you find it informative!
Breastfeeding Pump Reviews – Medela’s Pump in Style
When I first purchased a breast pump, I purchased a hand pump, mostly because of the cost. It was well under $100.00, and I was hoping that it would do the trick. I am kind of old-school. For example, I like to write on a large calendar, rather than create one online, read my news from a newspaper rather than an app, and I thought a manual breast pump would be for me.
Well, it wasn’t.
The biggest problem with the hand pump was that I wasn’t able to express but about 2 ounces after pumping for 30 minutes or more (way too long for a busy mom). My mother was kind enough to offer to split half the cost of the Medela Pump in Style for me (a double electric pump) and I was so grateful.
To me, the Medela Pump in Style was almost like the holy grail of breast pumps. It seemed so fancy. But don’t let looks fool you – it is a workhorse!
Let’s start with the good stuff:
PRO’s
– Double electric breast pump expresses milk from both sides simultaneously
– Can express a greater amount of milk in a shorter amount of time
– Two-phase expression mimics real nursing
– You can vary the pumping speed based on your needs
– Convenient backpack, metro bag, or tote style. Easy to wipe messes off. Motor is situated in bag so you do not have to take it out.
– Complete set of parts. You can pump into bottles and change the lid and you’re ready to go.
– A lot of options for cleaning. They have soap, microwave bags, and wipes for on-the-go cleaning!
– Motor should last through several children
– Comes with battery pack so you can plug in or pump with batteries
– Also comes with cooler pack that can fit 4 bottles
Nothing can be perfect:
CON’s
– Price – this pump can be $299.00, depending on where you find it. Some insurance companies may help with the cost. (You would need to check with your insurance company to be sure.)
– You need a bra for pumping, otherwise you will be holding up the pumps the whole time.
– A lot of parts to clean
– The pumping can be heard by others.
I would, and do, recommend this pump to everyone who is in the market and asks for my advice. Good luck in your pump search!
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