Besides Medela Freestyle (FS), I have manual breast pump (Medela Harmony) as back up or for emergency use. This Medela Harmony really help me to relieve breast engorgement every time I go outing without Widad or when penyakit malas saya datang (reluctant to assemble my FS breast shield body). Basically this easy-to-assemble pump was use at home or short trip without Widad. Alhamdullilah, the result is quite encouraging.
My review for this Medela Harmony
Pro
- Simple (less assessories to assemble; swivel handle, breast shield body and soft fit flanges)
- No sound
- Easy to use and it fits most standard bottles
- Five minutes to take it apart, wash it, and reassemble it
Con
- Numb hands aka lenguh tangan (Mothers susceptible to carpal-tunnel syndrome from repetitive hand motions)
- Time consuming – 20mins for each breast; approximately I will get 4oz. So for both breast, approximately you need 40mins..waaaa its not good choice to use at office.
- The soft fit flanges cup can change to yellowish colour when wash with hot water and bottle cleanser
4.5oz for 20mins session
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Note : This is my sister-in-law pump that she lend me until this dec, so I need to find new ones. How about Avent ISIS manual??? any review about this pump .. Do drop any comment or review about AVENT ISIS at my comment box.. tQ
16 Responses to My Breastfeeding Diary : Medela Harmony and Expressed Breast Milk (EBM) Result
Izyan Liyana July 17, 2010
Kalau dah ader Manual Medela Harmony, kenaper nak beli pam yang lain? Anyway, saya dah jawab question awak kat blog saya. About how to pam susu biler pakai Premium Beautiful…:)
*Happy breastfeeding*
KambingBujang July 17, 2010
sbb ofis mate bg testi yg avent pun best gak..so dat y tgh dok survey ni..
Izyan Liyana July 18, 2010
Oohhh, so plan memang nak 2 manual pam yer? Okey ler tue, boleh jadik back up nanti…:)
KittyCat July 19, 2010
Absolutely agree! Medela Freestyle is the best choice for working Mums, which is why I’m letting go of my NEW Freetyle for only RM1,300.
I am successful in relactation already (baby >6 months old) and only need a Medela Harmony to maintain supply
Would you help spread the word around your working Mum friends, please? Thanks!
KambingBujang July 21, 2010
Kitty
How long have you been using ur FS. There are few mummy here looking for those FS and if you can give them few details about ur FS like how long you’ve been using, condition of the motor, warranty validity.. etc
tQ
KittyCat July 21, 2010
Hi! I just sold the FS. It’s been used for less than a month and bought in the UK. Of course, no warrantylah but since it’s a Made in Switzerland model, it’s similar to the ones sold in retail shops here.
Anyway, I just re-read your post. I’ve used both Medela Harmony and AVENT Isis Manual. The Medela Harmony is easier to assemble but I find that the pressure in the AVENT Isis is slightly stronger than Harmony. However, I’ll stick with Harmony because the SoftFit flanges fit me better than the AVENT Isis.
In case you’re interested to try AVENT Isis Manual, I’m letting go of my old one (bought in 2006) for only RM50. Please come check out my stuff at: http://apregnantpause.net/topics/sale/
KambingBujang July 22, 2010
Kitty
Ooo u just sold it right.. Its ok..
Yes I was thinking to buy Avent ISIS Manual to replace my SIL’s Medela Harmony. But since i am medela loyalty user.. huhuhu. Its make me thinking twice to buy ones. The Medela soft fit really make me love Medela product.. huhu
Fang November 2, 2010
Kitty, would like to know if you succeeded in relactation with FS without a hospital grade pump? i’m trying to build up milk supply with FS and never establish breastfeeding till now.Is FS sufficient?how long do you pump per session when you relactate previously?
imma December 16, 2010
Hi..
I ada swing medela brand new nk let go..Email me for the price..Baru beli last few months sbb ingatkan preggy but unfortunately xde rezki lg..tsk tsk tsk….So sape2 nk beli if you yourself or among yr BF moms friends..let me know yer..thanks..Medela Swiing Set
KambingBujang December 17, 2010
takziah imma
Insya Allah, kalu ada sesapa nk breastpump, nt I inform them to contact u
emilynn February 2, 2011
imma…..ade lg ke madela swing set tu?
lady d July 20, 2011
Salam,
Saya baru dapat hadiah breast pump medela mini electric. Ingat nak let go sebab nak upgrade to FS. Baru pakai 1 kali. Sapa2 yang berminat leh pm saya.. tq..
lady d July 20, 2011
My email, dayana.irve@gmail.com (harga boleh dirunding)
lady d July 20, 2011
Salam,
Saya baru dapat hadiah breast pump, medela mini electric. Ingat nak let go sbb nak upgrade to FS. Baru pakai 1 kali. Sapa2 berminat boleh email ke dayana.irve@gmail.com (harga boleh dirunding). Tq.
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Farrah July 15, 2012
Salam..is it possible if I using Medela FS during relactation? It has been 2 months since I stopped BF. But now, I want to give a try to BF back. I’m looking forward to purchase Medela FS but sometime hesitated as the price is very costly. I’m quite worried if it doesn’t works for me. can you please advice me. thanks!