| | |  | Bottles & Dishes | Home » » » » Medela Swing Breast Pump | | | | | | | Description: | | Swing is designed for Moms on the Go! One touch let down button designed for faster milk flow. The only single electric personal use pump with breakthrough 2-Phase Expression® technology for maximum milk flow. First researched and developed for hospital breastpumps, 2-Phase Expression is an advanced pumping pattern that mimics a baby's natural nursing rhythm by pumping in two distinct modes. Stimulation mode: To simulate your baby's initial rapid sucking to start your milk flowing Expression mode: To simulate your baby's slower deeper sucks to express your milk gently and efficiently.Includes: SoftFit breastshield, 2 bottles and caps, bottle stand, power cord, shoulder/next strap,tubing,valve and membrane and a drawstring storage bag.Safe for baby - All parts that come into contact with breastmilk are BPA/DEHP Free. | | | Features: | |
• One touch let down button designed for faster milk flow
• Convenient, easily fits into a purse or briefcase
• Efficient, adjustable speed and vacuum
• Comfortable, comes with SoftFit Breastshield
• Mobile, use on a tabletop, belt clip or shoulder/neck strap
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 5.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 11.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 9.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 2.2 pounds | | Package Length:
| 11.1 inches | | Package Width:
| 9.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 4.9 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.15 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 111 reviews |
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 Fantastic buy!Aug 01, 2010
This breast pump is super convenient... not noisy and does the job in a matter of minutes. Will definitely recommend it to my friends.
Good productJul 31, 2010
I am a stay at home mom and I thought a manual pump would be fine, big mistake. The manual pump didn't work very well, and I could never get more than 1 ounce out of each side. I rented a pump from the hospital just to make sure I could pump, and then decided to invest the money in my own electric pump. Of course I typically only pump once a day so I didn't want to spend too much money, but I did want a quality product that will last through more children. I love how small this pump is, I pack it up every day after using it so I don't have to have it sitting out like that big one from the hospital. It travels really well too! I tried to use mine with the batteries instead of plugging it in the other day and that didn't work, but I haven't tried again using different batteries. Don't waste your money on other pumps, this is a great one.
 Weak pump and gets milk in the tubingJul 15, 2010
What a huge waste of money. I have a Pump in Style Advanced which I love. But I leave it at work and one day, I was staying home sick when I realized that my baby was at daycare and my pump was at work and I was in trouble. So, I went out and dropped $150 on the Medela Swing. I was pleased with my purchase since I liked my pump in style so much and I thought this would be fine for very occasional use. First of all, the swing has increadibly weak suction. It took me over 30 minutes on each side just to get my breasts down to a comfortable level, not even to empty them completely! I shudder to think what this one sick day of pumping will do to my supply for the next few days. Plus, the little white flange doesn't open and close with each pump like it's supposed to. As a result, your milk gets trapped in the little yellow flap and then flows up into the tubing! If you are buying a breast pump, please please please shell out the extra money for the Pump In Style.
Great inexpensive pumpJun 28, 2010
My son was born over 6 weeks early. Because I am also a working mom, we didn't work too hard on breast feeding since he would need to take a bottle when I returned to work. So, I had the hospital rental for two months and purchased the Swing after that. I was leery of spending a ton of money for an item that I was unsure how long I would use it for. In hindsight, I probably would have spent the extra money for the Pump-In-Style...but I am very pleased with the Swing. I used the Swing to pump exclusively for the following three months. It worked fantastic. I did have milk back up the tube once or twice. I had to replace the valves when the suction wasn't quite right also. But, I consider that level of maintenance acceptable. I had no problems with milk supply, and although I only pumped for 5 months, my son was exclusively on breast milk (well, with some formula supplementing it for added calories) for 6 months. I probably got about 4 ounces in 20 minutes, which was comparable to my hospital pump. I would say that a negative would be that it is only a single pump...but at times, that was a plus since I could have one hand free to get some work done! I would say that the volume is average. If one is on a budget, I would certainly recommend this pump. My husband and I are planning for number two, and I am considering purchasing a double pump just for the time factor, but I read an excellent idea on here, a second Swing! I may go that route, I am pleased enough to purchase it again. For the cost-benefit ratio, this pump is a winner!
Breastfeeding our second child...Jun 23, 2010
With my first child, i used the Medela Harmony manual breast pump, so that is the previous pumping experience I have to compare with. I insisted on getting an electric pump with our second child and do not regret my decision. The Harmony is a great pump for the price and I know of women who used it exclusively and went back to work. However, for me, I pumped less and less as I began to dread the pumping process with a manual pump. Partly because I was lazy, and partly because I have mild arthritis in my hands. So, since I am a stay-at-home-mom, I decided buying a double pump was a bit over-kill. So, the Medela Swing seemed like my best option. I LOVE IT! It works so effortlessly. I can easily pump one side while baby is feeding on the other side. (I'm sure it was quite entertaining for my husband watching me try to do that a few years ago with our first baby and the manual pump!) I will suggest that you buy extra breast shields because they do seem to warp, even when you don't put them in the dishwasher, but they aren't that expensive. I can't imagine buying a stronger pump, as I haven't even put the Swing pump on its highest setting and seem to get out plenty of milk in a small amount of time. I think a stronger pump may hurt...??? I like the travel-friendly size of the Swing pump, too. We have lots of family out of state, and with two little ones, it is easier to fly. The less you pack on a flight, the better. You can put batteries in it, or plug it in. Overall, I would recommend this pump to any stay-at-home-mom tired of wearing her hands out on a manual pump. For the working mom (even part-time), I would suggest you get, the Pump In Style Advance, as it would make your life easier...
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