( 42 reviews )
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Posted: Aug 9 2009
I have to agree with another reviewer that his pump is only good if you haven't tried other manual pumps, especially the Lansinoh. I was highly disappointed after seeing that the Harmony got so many great reviews because my experience was less than satisfactory. The edge of the cup that meets the breast is very hard and makes it harder to create a seal as well as being uncomfortable. The handle itself is strange for a few reasons: the swivel, the pumping action and it did not feel ergonomic. After 15-20 minutes, which is the minimum amount of time I pump for, I was not happy with the entire experience. Also, this pump just isn't suited to me and I also found that the combination of the suction and the shape of the funnel hurt my nipple. I couldn't wait to go back to my Lansinoh manual pump. My last problem with this pump is that it leaked at the neck where the bottle screwed in. The let-down function is a nice idea, and one I was initially excited about, however the way it was implemented on the handle, making it swivel in the end just makes the handle feel even more awkward. I was able to replicate the same effect on a manual pump without this function by just doing shorter pulls on the handle.
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Posted: Jun 29 2009
With my first baby I used the Avent Isis pump even when I returned to work and I was exclusively breastfeeding. I could pump 3-4 oz per breast in ten minutes so twenty minutes for 6-8 oz. But...it took about ten minutes to dissassemble, clean all the parts, and reassemble. Now with my second child I decided to try the Harmony because it has fewer parts to disassemble and clean. With the Harmony I can pump 6-8 oz in twenty minutes and there are only a few parts to wash so clean up takes only two-five minutes! I also found that I can pump one side while baby nurses the other due to the ease of use and swivel handle. One feature of the Harmony is the "let-down" squeeze which is quick pumps that help stimulate let-down. You can do the same thing on any manual breastpump with fast pump strokes but this just makes it easy and consistent. A few of the pieces have to be carefully positioned to work correctly but that hasn't been a problem, if I find suction is low I know what to check to get it fixed. One other perk I've found helps in an unexpected way: My new baby (now 8 weeks old) likes to use me as a pacifier and would hang out all night if I'd let him. I have found that he uses a different suckling at night just for comfort (it doesn't stimulate milk let-down) when I desperately need sleep I grab my pump, hook to the other breast and use the let-down squeeze until I hear my little guy start swallowing, he will generally go ahead and nurse and then fall off for a couple hours of sleep instead of pacifying indefinitely.
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Posted: Jun 8 2009
I bought it. I used it for several times but i didnt like it. the edge of shield is firm. it doesnt fit the breast. and milk leaks out, so you have to hold it with hand with a tissue. after a month shield began to loose its shape. then it sucks really hard. my poor nipples were purple even after few minutes of pumping. Then i bought electrical one. MiPump by First years. It costs twice the price of this pump, but it sucks really gentle but strong enough (you can adjust the strength of pumping) with a sort of vibration. and it feels about the same way as a baby sucking. it is electrical and works both from batteries and electricity. and pumps 2 breasts at one time. shields are very soft. and i just enjoy pumping now. Medela is a cool brand, i liked the cream for nipples by Medela and some other products but i am ready to throw this pump away in a dumpster.
