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Medela was recommended to me by a midwife and after using the comparison table on their website I opted for the Swing. Electric pumps are up to four times more expensive than manual ones but they are designed to be easier and faster to use.
What's the cost?
Prices vary from as low ... Read review
This electric breastpump is ideal for mothers who love both their baby and their ... more
lifestyle. It is ideal for either occasional or frequent pumping, so would be a good choice for those mothers who decide to return to work either part or full-time
Postage & Packaging: £9.95 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
The Medela Swing single electric breast pump with special 2-Phase pumping system, which ... more
closely mimics babies' natural suckling rhythm The Medela Swing breastpump has been designed for mothers who enjoy their baby and their lifestyle - Swing is ideal...
Postage & Packaging: £2.50 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Advantages: Portable, fast, easy to assemble Disadvantages: The noise
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Medela was recommended to me by a midwife and after using the comparison table on their website I opted for the Swing. Electric pumps are up to four times more expensive than manual ones but they are designed to be easier and faster to use.
What's the cost?
Prices vary from as low as £59 to £92 but the average is around £82
What do you get?
Swing pump with built in belt clip
... ...and away you go. Medela use a two phase pumping action to enable to you get more out in less time. The first phase is the stimulation mode which mimics your baby's initial quick sucking to get your milk flowing. The second phase is the expression phase which is similar to the slower sucks your baby takes once their thirst is quenched. Both phases have an adjustable speed option to enable you to find the most comfortable speed for expressing. The ... more
Breast is best! So you're told almost from the minute you get pregnant so as a new mum who was returning to work quicker than most I thought I should buy myself a breast pump. There are dozens available to you and the decision can be tricky. Do you opt for a Manual or Electric pump? A Single or Double pump. After doing some research I quickly realised that a manual pump only really works if you plan to pump occasionally so I started looking for an electric one.
Medela was recommended to me by a midwife and after using the comparison table on their website I opted for the Swing. Electric pumps are up to four times more expensive than manual ones but they are designed to be easier and faster to use.
What's the cost? Prices vary from as low as £59 to £92 but the average is around £82
What do you get? Swing pump with built in belt clip One size fits all breast shield. (Other shields are available to order) One (5oz/150ml) bottle with cap Bottle stand Plug for mains power Neck strap Tubing Valve and 2 membranes Handy drawstring bag to keep it all in.
Not included are 4 AA batteries to allow you to use the pump when mains power isn't available.
How do you use it? I was surprised at how easy it was to put together. Before first use all all the parts that can come into contact with your breast milk should be washed and sterilised. To get the pump ready for action you connect the valve, membrane and breast shield together then screw it onto the bottle. Attach one end of the tube to the pump and the other end to the breast shield, place the breast shield over your nipple, press the power button and away you go. Medela use a two phase pumping action to enable to you get more out in less time. The first phase is the stimulation mode which mimics your baby's initial quick sucking to get your milk flowing. The second phase is the expression phase which is similar to the slower sucks your baby takes once their thirst is quenched. Both phases have an adjustable speed option to enable you to find the most comfortable speed for expressing. The stimulation phase lasts for two minutes before automatically switching to the expression phase, you can also manually switch to the expression phase when you're ready. The neck strap allows you to hang the pump around your neck or shoulder and the clip allows you to attach it to a belt which leaves you with at least one hand free.
How long does it take? Results vary but I find it takes me around 7-10 minutes to express one side.
Who's it best for? I'd recommend this pump to anyone who plans to express at least twice a day. It's comfortable, easy to use and very portable. .
Would I buy it again? Absolutely. The one drawback I've found is the noise. It's not the loudest pump on the market but you will be aware of it
Thanks for reading my review I hope you found it helpful. :)
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Product details
Long Name
Swing Breast Pump
Type
Breast Pump
Manufacturer
Medela
Manufacturer's product description
This is the perfect electric breastpump for dynamic Mums who want a powerful yet gentle pump that keeps them and their babies on the go and happily breastfeeding! It\'s the only single electric pump of its kind and in this price bracket with 2-Phase Expression® - a pumping action which mimics your baby\'s natural sucking rhythm. It is ideal for occasional or frequent pumping. Light and quiet (hooray!) - you can use it with a mains adapter (supplied) or batteries for complete portability Gentle & efficient - the 2-Phase pumping program will change automatically or manually from stimulation to expression The comfortable SoftFit(TM) Breastshield stimulates the breast efficiently Simple to use and to clean What is 2-Phase Expression? Very simply it is a pumping action that mimics your baby's natural nursing rhythm and results in a faster let-down and maximum milk flow (and reduces the time you spend pumping!).
