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Pump in Style Advanced by Medela

About.com Rating five out of Five

By Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE, About.com

Medela Pump in Style Advanced

The Bottom Line

This breast pump by Medela is an excellent source for everyone interested in long term or frequent expression of breast milk by double or single pumping.
Pros
  • Strong pump for expressing breast milk.
  • Multiple speeds.
  • Multiple styles.
  • Bishenol-A free plastics.
Cons
  • Initial costs.

Description

  • The breast pump is easily portable for work or travel.
  • You can use this breast pump to single or double pump.
  • You have a variety of power supply options for this breast pump.
  • The breast pump comes apart easily for cleaning in between uses.
  • Natural Expression technology helps makes the pumping pattern more resemble baby.

Guide Review - Pump in Style Advanced by Medela

The Pump in Style Advanced by Medela has the ability to single or double pump at any sitting. It is designed using the Natural Expression technology meaning that it adjusts its suction pattern to more mimic a baby's natural suckling style. This means that you can adjust the strength and speed of the suction while pumping.

The breast pump comes in a back pack or brief case style, making it stylish in black microfiber. This also makes it very portable for use at home and work, unlike larger, hospital grade pumps. This makes the outside not scream breast pump. It also has a ton of pockets and places to put stuff. The top flap of the back back is a space for a picture of your baby to help with pumping. The back pack is comfortable to be held by hand or as a back pack, though I recommend that you be sure to adjust the straps well.

You can even use a vehicle adapter (not included in the initial kit) to pump while commuting. The Pump in Style Advanced can be powered by the DC 15 plug (included) or by using the battery kit. The kit is included, the batteries are not included. Extra pump parts are available separately.

The Pump in Style Advanced came with a kit of pump parts, including the extra white parts. It had a small insulated bag and bottles with reusable ice pack for carrying breast milk.

The initial cost of the pump can be a draw back for some mothers. Though this option is much less expensive than monthly pump rental.

The pump used in this review was provided by Medela.

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