Medela pumps confusion.

redpoppy · Jan 26th, 2010, 06:52 AM

The pump I'm using right now (only twice) is a little painful and am thinking of getting the medela as everyone recommends it so much if the pain doesn't get better.

Wondered what the difference was between the mini pump and the swing and the double phase?

Also, my cousin in law said she used a double medela pump (in the USA) but the only double I can seem to find is the double mini (under £100) or the very expensive double "freestyle" (over £200!!!).

I might just go with the swing as it seems the most popular but having spent money on a breast pump already I don't want to waste money getting the wrong one again!

Marleysgirl · Jan 26th, 2010, 08:43 AM

The "Mini" has adjustable suction, controlled by rotating a dial, so you can start softly and then increase the power (strength but not speed). But the suction motor sits on the top/back of the shield, so it's heavy to hold up to your boob for a length of time. I did like mine, but it was so NOISY!!!

The "Swing" has adjustable suction, controlled by buttons on the base unit. It also has what they call "two phase expression", where it pumps rapidly for the first two minutes to initiate letdown before automatically switching over to a slower pump speed. You can sit the motor unit beside you (or even hang it from a loop) and only need to hold the shield & tube up to your boob, so it's lighter. It's also quieter that the Mini.

The "Mini Plus" double appears to have a separate motor unit, but I don't know if it has the two-phase suction pattern or not.

I went with the Swing, mainly because I couldn't afford anything more.

MrsQ · Jan 26th, 2010, 08:52 AM

i have the swing and cant fault it! u can walk round the house with it lol.
xx

Jan 26th, 2010, 06:52 AM	#1
redpoppy Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3,575	Medela pumps confusion. The pump I'm using right now (only twice) is a little painful and am thinking of getting the medela as everyone recommends it so much if the pain doesn't get better. Wondered what the difference was between the mini pump and the swing and the double phase? Also, my cousin in law said she used a double medela pump (in the USA) but the only double I can seem to find is the double mini (under £100) or the very expensive double "freestyle" (over £200!!!). I might just go with the swing as it seems the most popular but having spent money on a breast pump already I don't want to waste money getting the wrong one again!

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Jan 26th, 2010, 08:43 AM	#2
Marleysgirl Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,467	The "Mini" has adjustable suction, controlled by rotating a dial, so you can start softly and then increase the power (strength but not speed). But the suction motor sits on the top/back of the shield, so it's heavy to hold up to your boob for a length of time. I did like mine, but it was so NOISY!!! The "Swing" has adjustable suction, controlled by buttons on the base unit. It also has what they call "two phase expression", where it pumps rapidly for the first two minutes to initiate letdown before automatically switching over to a slower pump speed. You can sit the motor unit beside you (or even hang it from a loop) and only need to hold the shield & tube up to your boob, so it's lighter. It's also quieter that the Mini. The "Mini Plus" double appears to have a separate motor unit, but I don't know if it has the two-phase suction pattern or not. I went with the Swing, mainly because I couldn't afford anything more.

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Jan 26th, 2010, 08:52 AM	#3
MrsQ Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Redhill, surrey Posts: 4,688	i have the swing and cant fault it! u can walk round the house with it lol. xx

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