Medela Manual breast pump with Flex Shields Harmony Single Hand for More Comfort and Expressing More Milk

Alright, fellow milk-makers, let me tell you, I've got a whole parade of fancy, expensive, hospital-grade electric pumps sitting in my cabinet, collecting dust like they're competing for the "most neglected appliance" award. Why? Because I fell head over heels for the humble, mighty, and utterly fantastic **Medela manual breast pump**. This thing isn't just good; it's my *only* pump, and honestly, it's been a total game-changer.Seriously, who knew a little hand-powered contraption could outperform the big guns? This pump is ridiculously **easy to use** – no confusing settings, no tangled cords, just pure, unadulterated milk extraction magic. It's so intuitive, you could probably use it in your sleep (and let's be real, you probably will during those early morning feeds).But the real unsung hero? How gloriously **easy it is to clean!** No complex nooks and crannies for milk to hide in, just a few simple parts that rinse clean in a flash. My expensive electric pumps practically require an engineering degree and a full archaeological dig to properly sanitize, while this Medela manual is ready for action again in minutes.And for all my fellow mamas with unique needs, here's another bonus: **most universal flange inserts work great with it!** This was a huge win for comfort and efficiency, allowing me to customize my pumping experience without being tethered to proprietary parts.So, if you're drowning in expensive pumping gear and feeling overwhelmed, do yourself a favor and snag a Medela manual pump. It's affordable, efficient, and will probably become your favorite secret weapon against engorgement and low supply. It's truly the little pump that could!

Get the manual pump! I wish I had tried a manual pump sooner. This empties me much better than any of the electric pumps (Ameda MyaJoy, Elvie stride and Elvie stride 2). And unlike the electric pumps I have, I feel like I can stop easier if I need to tend to baby. The Medela bottles work best, but I've used narrow 4oz Dr. Brown's bottles on occasion, I just have to be more careful when screwing it on. I bought a second one to have parts so I could use it more often while the other set it drying. I've been using it for about 2 months for 1 to 3 pumps a day, it's been so helpful.

This manual pump has totally saved me from quitting (numerous times) while exclusively pumping. As a first time Mom of a 2.5 week old, feeding and pumping has unfortunately brought me a lot of stress. I am sharing this in my review in case it helps someone else.I have two medical grade automatic pumps with tubes; using them honestly makes me feel depressed. I tend to dwell in feelings of lost bodily autonomy while sitting and waiting for the 35 minute cycle on my other pumps to empty me while everything else in my life must wait. Disassembling them and cleaning them only to reuse a few hours later is just insult to injury.But with this pump, I love that I can stop/start with this pump and can even bring it on the go when I’m feeling engorged. It empties me way quicker and has really helped my supply. It is half the parts as my other pumps and much easier to clean.I love it so much that instead of constantly contemplating ending my pumping journey, I have now found myself considering buying a second of this pump just to keep in my car. Thank you Medela for this pump.

If you are on the fence on purchasing this pump, just go ahead and get it. As a first-time mom I had this pump on my registry, and it was something I ended up purchasing for myself after my baby arrived. I love that this pump has few parts and can be used on the go. It is simple and just nice to have. It also works great - I am able to get around the same oz of milk as I do with my electric and wearable pump.

The hand pump is very convenient when I go to the gym or when my baby only nursed on one side. I can quickly express milk to equally and efficiently empty my breast. Because I have a fast flow, I can easily express 2-3 oz from both sides with 10 mins combined. And I can control how long/strong the suction to be by long holding the handle. I would love to give a five-star review until this happened. As I was transporting from gym to home, I put the pump on my lap and it tilted with a little angle. I thought it’d be fine until I suddenly felt wet on my pants and then realized the milk leaked through the pump part. I didn’t bring the cap with me cuz I thought I wouldn’t need to and I thought the seal would be tight anyway. Got frustrated over spilled milk so I took one star off. Maybe make sure the pump also seal tight as the cap, it would be better.

Absolutely love this manual breast pump. It is much easier to clean than an electric breast pump. If you hold the handle down for a few seconds you have the chance to get more milk especially after your let down happens. You use the part of the handle to stimulate the nipple, it’s supposed to mimic your little one sucking. You can also use spectra duck valves on it. I will absolutely be buying another for the next baby!

If I could give this product ten stars, I absolutely would. Save your money and skip the expensive pumps—this is the only one you'll ever need. Being manual, it lets you control both the suction strength and frequency, which makes all the difference. In just 10 minutes, this pump completely empties me out. I only wish I hadn’t wasted so much on wearable pumps that don’t even come close to delivering the same results.