Reviews Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump

I have a double electric pump that I use most days but wanted the manual one on days that I'm off work and home with my child. I produce more than my child takes on most days so this Medela Harmony Manual is handy to pump after she finishes eating. I pump during the work day with the Medela Pump in Style, and occasionally need to pump at night to relieve pressure when my baby actually miraculously sleeps or if I just need extra milk for the next day.

This Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump is perfect for those occasions. It is quiet and surprisingly effective. I hate dragging out all the pump equipment for the electric one and washing all the parts so this is nice when I don't really need to pump all that much. I spend enough time with that thing on working days. It has also come in handle on road trips.

• SoftFit(TM) Breast shield massages while you pump
• 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

The Medela Harmony Breast Pump is extremely easy to operate and clean. It pumps milk much much much faster than any electric pump or any other manual pump on the market, it's very quiet, extremely easy and comfortable to use and doesn't hurt at all.

There aren't too many parts to clean. If you already have a medela electric pump, this is a great addition. Very occasionally while pumping the pump loses suction. If that happens, make sure the oval parts in the handle lines up as in the instructions, each time it's happened to me, I've noticed I didn't have the parts straight in the handle.

Here's what I like about the Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump:

• The suction is excellent. I can pump about 5 ounces in 10-15 minutes. For me, it works as fast as the electric pump on one side.
•  Because it's so easy to use and clean, it's perfect to travel with. I can pump 6 times a day and it still holds up (but I've only been using it a month). How is it easy to use? You can use it with one hand, while reading a book, browsing through emails, or breastfeeding on the other side.
• I prefer taking this to work than the electric pump because it's quiet, simple to assemble and disassemble, and I can pump what I need in almost the same time as an electric. That said, it does make my wrist/hand sore after a while, but it's easy to switch hands.
• Also, when things are crazy in the house and I can't get away to use the electric pump, it's easier to whip out the Harmony and pump anywhere in the house without worrying about plugging it in. I've been putting it to the test and at times have used it 6 times in one day just because of the convenience and my busy day.

This Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump product earned 506 customer reviews and 80% are satisfied (as 11/12/2013).  

This is the best pump on the market and it works awesome!! I highly recommend this Harmony Manual breast pump over any other breast pump. You will love it. Look no further this is all you will need.