I had this pump for my first it was very easy to clean and very easy to travel with. The down side was making sure the nipple was directly in the middle. I know that there are so much more options available now, but 7 years ago, this one was perfect for me as I'm sure it still works just as good. Everything about it was simple the bottles connect directly to the funnel and the funnel comes apart for an easy clean. I ended up gifting it to my friend for her to then use after she had her daughter.

This sucks. Quite literally in fact! I was lucky enough to have a sweet baby that was born 5 weeks premature. She was perfect in every way but had to spend 3 of those extra weeks in the NICU. (I think they just wanted more time with her) One of the many perks that we were provided is the "Pump for Preemie Program". They allow you to take home a hospital grade breast pump (also a Medela) and hold your baby as collateral. It sounds like I am joking but when they were releasing her from the NICU, I had 5 nurses call me to make sure I brought the pump or else they wouldn't let me take her home. Literally 5! That pump was amazing - it has a better suction than the personal use pumps but that is not always a good thing. The main difference is that I had to pump for longer ... MoreThis sucks. Quite literally in fact! I was lucky enough to have a sweet baby that was born 5 weeks premature. She was perfect in every way but had to spend 3 of those extra weeks in the NICU. (I think they just wanted more time with her) One of the many perks that we were provided is the "Pump for Preemie Program". They allow you to take home a hospital grade breast pump (also a Medela) and hold your baby as collateral. It sounds like I am joking but when they were releasing her from the NICU, I had 5 nurses call me to make sure I brought the pump or else they wouldn't let me take her home. Literally 5! That pump was amazing - it has a better suction than the personal use pumps but that is not always a good thing. The main difference is that I had to pump for longer using this pump than with the hospital grade to get the same amount. It was just an extra couple of minutes. The longer pump time is MORE than worth the price difference. The hospital grade ones are insanely expensive ( but you can rent them if you wanna try it out - try Babies-R-Us) On to this pump - It's a great deal. You get a portable pump, ice pack, power plug, bottles and accessories. You will certainly need additional accessories but Medela makes that easy by offering a lot of "gift packs" or "new mom" kits. The breast pump I ended up with had the "On the go tote" that is pictured here but they also offer a backpack or a "Metro" messenger bag. (I suggest you go for the tote and get the CheekyTummy diaper backpack or use it with the Boba 4g baby carrier that has straps on the shoulder to help hold your bags.That keeps arms open to block strangers (and Grandma) from kissing on your baby and waking him up.) This pump can be run on A/C power or 8 AA batteries. They make it significantly heavier, so get to the plug when you can. It is designed to be a double pump but you can always use it on just one breast. The breast shields come in medium- I don't have huge boobs and my nipples didn't grow 3 sizes, like the grinch's heart, so those worked well for me. The larger sizes that I tried at the hospital would try to suck in my entire boob and my will to live. A good way to tell if you have the right size is to see what is sucking in and rubbing. If all of your nipple is rubbing/chaffing against the inside of the flange, than you probably need to try the next size up. It should fit the center of the flange and by the middle of the pump you will see it has reached maximum size is gliding along the inner edges smoothly. If it is sucking in areola and nipple - it's too big. I got one of the "hands free" bras to go with it. The idea is great - pump without having to hold two little milk troughs to your chest. The execution makes it hard. I would suggest trying it with a tight tank top first. Just channel Regina George from Mean Girls and cut holes on each nipple and stick the flange through. Honestly, your probably not walking around and pumping as it is your only chance to actually sit down. Some well placed pillows will hold up the bottles so you can pump, check facebook, and continue to rock the baby's swing so she doesn't wake up mid-let down. This pump is quiet - but not silent. It's like an aggressive, nipple sucking, purring cat. They have quieter ones on the market but I am not sure they can hold up the level of suction over the long term. The hoses can build up quite a bit of condensation in them, which can mold. Make sure to air them out whenever you see little droplets in them. You can point the tubes downward put the pump on full blast without the breast shields on and let it air out the hoses before let down starts. You can also use rubbing alcohol to clean them but I never tried that. All in all, this is a wonderful product. I am glad I spent the extra dollars and went for Medela over an off brand. The replacement parts are easy to find. I would highly recommend it - it will be your best friend and your worst enemy!

I used Medela's Pump In Style Advanced Starter Kit when I was breast feeding my youngest, who is now 3 next month. I can't really compare considering I've never used any other brand, however, I can say, I had no reason to try any other brand because this one worked perfectly for me. The kit came with everything I needed and the pump itself was super easy to put together, use, take apart and clean. The instructions that came with it we very well written and very clear to make it all very easy to use. I'm hoping to not have any more children; however, if anything we to happen and I did, I would definitely use this same brand again since I already know it works exactly the way it's supposed to since it is a larger purchase.

I have this pump and also the newer version of the in style pump. I got this 1 about 2 years ago when I had my daughter and then I got the newer version 9 months ago when I had my son. I don't even need the newer version at all this one is so much better I like the way it has the dial to adjust the strength of this action and it Allows me to pump in a short amount of time. I would definitely recommend this pump to anyone who is looking.It has been very reliable for me through my last 2 babies babies I'm done having kids now but I would use it with any in the future if I were to have more. One of the best parts is that I received this pump for free through my insurance.

If I were writing this review 5 years ago when I used this pump (daily, multiple times a day, for 18 months) I would easily give it 5 stars. However, it seems they've made some "updates" (code for "cheaper for us to manufacture") that make this pump significantly less effective than it's previous model. Contacting the company directly is useless unless you purchased the pump *right* before needing it-as parts are only covered for 90 days. In my case, I thought there was something wrong with the yellow plug on the faceplate (there's a hole in it, letting air pass through, making it useless at single pumping). I was wrong. This is an "update." Additionally, if you want to utilize their 12 month warranty, you'll have to send them your pump and,.I guess get something ... MoreIf I were writing this review 5 years ago when I used this pump (daily, multiple times a day, for 18 months) I would easily give it 5 stars. However, it seems they've made some "updates" (code for "cheaper for us to manufacture") that make this pump significantly less effective than it's previous model. Contacting the company directly is useless unless you purchased the pump *right* before needing it-as parts are only covered for 90 days. In my case, I thought there was something wrong with the yellow plug on the faceplate (there's a hole in it, letting air pass through, making it useless at single pumping). I was wrong. This is an "update." Additionally, if you want to utilize their 12 month warranty, you'll have to send them your pump and,.I guess get something else in the meantime?! (Because, you can clearly tell your breasts to stop producing milk for that time, right?). Very dissatisfied with this product and their customer service.

I have bought three of these pumps brand new. Every baby I have bought a new one. It worked amazingly for me with the first two. This last one I just bought was the WORST pump ever. I tried to email them to ask questions etc. They weren't helpful at all. Basically it wouldn't get any milk out every single pump. It was like air was coming out of the other plug in side. I could feel big huge gusts of air coming out. Apparently they said that's normal? It never happened on my other two. However I loved my old ones. I love that you can use on the go with batteries. The milk storage bottles and cooler bag with ice pack is amazing.

My daughter is six months old and we have been pumping for the entire time. I feel that I have become a "fast expert" on breast pumps and I am more than willing to pass on what I have learned in the hopes it will help.There are two kinds of pumping systems: "closed" and "open". "Closed" means that there is a silicone membrane that separates the motor used for pumping from the actual milk. Now, if you knock over the bottle you can still get milk all over the membrane, into the tubes and therefore into the motor of the pump. "Open" means that there isn't a separation between the two and if you knock over the bottle, over fill the bottle, or jump around while pumping you WILL get milk into the tubes and possibly the motor. The Medela "Pump in style advanced" is an open ... MoreMy daughter is six months old and we have been pumping for the entire time. I feel that I have become a "fast expert" on breast pumps and I am more than willing to pass on what I have learned in the hopes it will help.There are two kinds of pumping systems: "closed" and "open". "Closed" means that there is a silicone membrane that separates the motor used for pumping from the actual milk. Now, if you knock over the bottle you can still get milk all over the membrane, into the tubes and therefore into the motor of the pump. "Open" means that there isn't a separation between the two and if you knock over the bottle, over fill the bottle, or jump around while pumping you WILL get milk into the tubes and possibly the motor. The Medela "Pump in style advanced" is an open system where the "Freestyle" is a closed system.My daughter was Jaundice and hospitalized at three days, we made it home an entire 14 hours before we were back in the hospital, and we were required to supplement her after every nursing session with "x" amount more. As I didn't want to give her formula this meant that not only was I nursing a new born ten to twelve times in twenty four hours but I was pumping for 20 minutes after EVERY feeding to get enough so that I would be able to tell the doctors that we supplemented her with exactly "X" amount in addition to the feedings. My nipples were headed for a workout.We started off with a rental of the Medela "Symphony" from the hospital. It was a WONDERFUL machine, double electric and so quiet that she could sleep in the bed and I didn't even have to move to pump. It would drain both of my breasts in around 10 minutes and was comfortable the entire time. My nipples were never sore and I didn't have to suffer any engorgement because my pump could fix it right there. It helped to establish my milk supply as well and even a bit of a surplus for the freezer. It was also $1,400. No, seriously that comma is in the right place. Personally I can't shell out that much for a milker so I looked into buying a pump that cost a bit less. It was also the size of a car battery and heavy. But hey it worked like a dream so I moved everything off my night stand.The Ameda pumps were very well recommended and I looked into them. At around half the price of a Medela I was curious. I mean seriously, it's a milker, all it does is pump right? Yeah I was wrong. They have been purchased by Evenflo. Guess who has the EXACT SAME design... Lansinoh... available at your local big box store for about $100. This sounded too good to be true. A "closed" system pump for only $100? I had heard that closed systems were superior and this one is the same design and rumored to be made by the same parent company. I bought it and three days later I had a hundred dollar paper weight. My nipples, which NEVER got irritated with the "Symphony" with twelve pumping sessions plus full time breastfeeding, turned bright red and I honestly thought one might fall off and roll around on the table if anyone looked at me wrong. When you have a pump on for about five hours, give or take, in twenty four it matters. The pump was noisy too. I would have to leave the newborn in the bedroom, go across the house to the living room and then put a pillow over the motor to try and muffle it. My husband said he could still hear it. It does have separate controls for suction and speed but you need the speed to be quick to simulate a babies suckling. This is why you aren's supposed to use a binky for the first four weeks. The constant suckling helps to bring in and then maintain a milk supply. Yes, the pump will drain your breasts but it won't provide enough stimulation to keep your supply up.I was exhausted. I didn't want to have to sneak across the house. I didn't want my nipples to hurt. I crawled on hands and knees and broken nipples back to the lactation consultant at the hospital and bought the "Pump in style advanced Metro Bag". The reason I got the metro bag is that I could remove the pump and keep it by the bed without having to have the entire bag. The pump is small and lightweight and let's be honest any pump is hands free with a pumping bra. Or a sports bra and scissors. The pump is quiet. Not as quiet as the "Symphony" but I can still nurse, lay the baby down, and pump in the same space. It's really fricking quiet. I see no difference in suction from the "PISA" and the "Symphony." The let down button is there and the "PISA" has a turn dial and not a digital display but that is the only difference I see. I can pump both breast from very full to empty in about eight to ten minutes at work (my record is twelve ounces at work), and have NEVER gotten milk in my tubes. Even if I did get milk in them they are only five dollars to replace. I bought my pump and parts from my lactation service at my hospital and they are cheaper than the big box store.I don't see why you would want a pump that attaches to your belt like the "Freestyle" anyway. I do wish the "PISA" had a rechargeable battery function but I get about a week off of 8 AA batteries so I'm happy. The cooler works great and the bag holds everything it came with. I have heard people complain they can't use it as a diaper bag with the pumping supplies but when I have my daughter with me I don't need the pump so I don't understand why you would need to put both together. The bag is holding up well and doesn't scream "I'm going to milk myself now" which is nice since I work with the public and don't need to advertise that while you are eating dinner I am pumping my daughters.Over all I don't see how the "open" system is a bad thing. The pump works amazingly well and I am out $100 dollars on a purple paperweight because I was dumb. Oh, and my kid is cute too.

Full disclosure: I did not buy this pump new. My sister in law received it as a gift from one of her friends who bought it new but never got to use it because her milk never came in. My sister in law used it for about 6 months each with her two kids, I used it for 15 months with my first kid, and now I’m using it for my 2 month old daughter, and plan to continue using it for her until she weans. I think this really speaks to the durability of this pump, since my sister in law’s first child was born in 2011 and it’s now 2019! The Pump In Style Advanced has a lot of features that I really like. It has a detachable power cord AND a battery pack in case you find yourself pumping in a place without an electrical outlet. The battery pack takes 4 AA batteries, so maybe ... MoreFull disclosure: I did not buy this pump new. My sister in law received it as a gift from one of her friends who bought it new but never got to use it because her milk never came in. My sister in law used it for about 6 months each with her two kids, I used it for 15 months with my first kid, and now I’m using it for my 2 month old daughter, and plan to continue using it for her until she weans. I think this really speaks to the durability of this pump, since my sister in law’s first child was born in 2011 and it’s now 2019! The Pump In Style Advanced has a lot of features that I really like. It has a detachable power cord AND a battery pack in case you find yourself pumping in a place without an electrical outlet. The battery pack takes 4 AA batteries, so maybe keep a few extras in the bag just in case. The “on” knob lets you adjust for the suction level that you’re comfortable with, from light to more powerful. It also has a 2-stage pumping action, with shorter, faster suction first (to encourage letdown) and then a stronger, longer suction for the rest of the time. This mimics the way babies eat in order to better encourage your body to release the milk. There’s also a separate letdown button in case you want to try to let down more than once in a session. The pump is available in 3 separate bag styles: I have the tote style, but there’s also a backpack style and one they call The Metro Bag, which looks a lot like a messenger bag from the pictures. This pump may be a little pricier than others on the market, but it’s sturdy and very effective. Highly recommend!

I was quite happy with this pump and the different settings it had. I was not impressed with the bag(storage, quality, the part that flips down is flimsy), the tiny pieces are flimsy, hard to wash and constantly break. The tubes that go from the pump to bottle are not very long (making it difficult to pump and hold a sleeping baby that refuses to lay anywhere but on mom) but the plastic tubes are also quite thick making maneuvering/ bending/ etc very difficult. It is also quite a loud machine (gets louder the higher the setting). It definitely needs some upgrades and changes, but I also did not do enough research when shopping to look into these things. If I had of, I would likely not have bought this product. (Also, the band to pump hands free is not included, it’s ... MoreI was quite happy with this pump and the different settings it had. I was not impressed with the bag(storage, quality, the part that flips down is flimsy), the tiny pieces are flimsy, hard to wash and constantly break. The tubes that go from the pump to bottle are not very long (making it difficult to pump and hold a sleeping baby that refuses to lay anywhere but on mom) but the plastic tubes are also quite thick making maneuvering/ bending/ etc very difficult. It is also quite a loud machine (gets louder the higher the setting). It definitely needs some upgrades and changes, but I also did not do enough research when shopping to look into these things. If I had of, I would likely not have bought this product. (Also, the band to pump hands free is not included, it’s an extra $60+ and it’s a waste of money- not enough support especially if your bottles are more than half full)

This is a great pump. I have 2 children and pumped nursed with both the Medela made it so easy to store milk and freeze it. I ended up with so much frozen milk I was able to keep feeding my children months after I stopped breast feeding. It was great!! FIRST TIME MOMS Breastfeeding is amazing for both you and your child. When you first start it takes a few days for your nipples to "toughen up" but stick with it I promise it gets better. Pumping is a great way to store extra milk for the baby and to let your partner get a chance to feed the baby most importantly bond with them also. Plus It gives you piece of mind your baby is getting enough milk from you each feeding because you get to see how much milk you are producing. Pumping also helps increase milk production ... MoreThis is a great pump. I have 2 children and pumped nursed with both the Medela made it so easy to store milk and freeze it. I ended up with so much frozen milk I was able to keep feeding my children months after I stopped breast feeding. It was great!! FIRST TIME MOMS Breastfeeding is amazing for both you and your child. When you first start it takes a few days for your nipples to "toughen up" but stick with it I promise it gets better. Pumping is a great way to store extra milk for the baby and to let your partner get a chance to feed the baby most importantly bond with them also. Plus It gives you piece of mind your baby is getting enough milk from you each feeding because you get to see how much milk you are producing. Pumping also helps increase milk production your body makes by what it feels the baby needs so if you pump after feeding or in between you increase your production. When you first start make sure when pumping your nipple is not sideways or rubbing when using the machine it's so important you don't keep pumping if it becomes uncomfortable because it should not hurt to pump ever. I learned the hard way how important this step was! It only takes a couple uses to become a pro at pumping I promise. On a side note from birth BOTH of my children were breast and bottle(with breastmilk) fed. You will have many yell you this confuses the baby. In my experience it did not. As long as my little ones got milk they didn't seem to care what "bottle" it came out of lol. If you get them used to both right away the transition is easier if you need to go back to work 3months after giving birth. The last thing any Mom going back to work wants is a lil one refusing the bottle(with breast milk) or wanting anyone else but Mommy to feed them when you are starting work.Always remember every Great Mom is a SUPERWOMAN but it's okay for a SUPERWOMAN to get help, ask for help or let family and friends help with their new baby!! We all need an extra hand don't ever feel like you need to do it all every minute of everyday because we need sleep, showers me time to still! So from this Mom to the new Mom if someone offers to help out take them up on it!