Philips Avent Natural Comfort Breast Pump and Bottle

Fantastic pump!!! The only one I've found to work for me as it both covers and massages my entire nipple area (where baby suckles! As opposed to the entire breast surrounded by a hard plastic unforgiving breast pump (one of many I've tried and failed with).Surprisingly enough it works much better without the nipple massager which looses it uses a few months in.I prefer the focus being on the nipples rather than some breast pumps trying to overcompensate by surrounding the entire breast, your hand will suffice for breast massage!Also I've got to say that this pump is by far one of the best for reducing the amount of milk escaping from the sides (every drop matters to me).It's perfect as I no longer find myself bent over a pump with aching hands, I can actually sit further back without worrying all of my hard work is wasted on milk determined to flow every which way but inside the pump.It's so comfortable I can actually feed on one side and pump on the other without worrying that I'll have to use both hands to control the pump and maintain a sufficient level of controlled suction.Another great point is that it comes apart like a dream and cleans just as easy, I don't have any fiddly parts that require any extra brain power to navigate (baby brain is not a myth!!!).Lastly, I'm sure that all mothers pumping and using the bottle will appreciate the fact that it comes with a compatible teat.I still breastfeed without the bottle but I do need to pump in order to freeze and store milk for mixing into babies food when weaning.Also ladies... check out YouTube vids on how to pump correctly, trust me... your baby, breasts and achy hands will thank you for it later.Correct latch and pumping style can mean the difference between pumping just over 1oz to getting well over 4oz on each breast!Also, try Fenugreek to increase milk supply in under 48hrs!!!

This is the first manual breast pump I have used and it I amazing! Much better than the tommer tippee electric one that I used for my first baby and have been using for the past three weeks, I wish I'd got this one sooner!It arrived today, so I washed it and sterilised it (it doesn't come with it's own, so I used my electric steam one) and put it back together, which was very easy. Then I sat down to use it expecting to just express a small amount until I had gotten used to it, I expressed 4oz in 20mins, it takes me at least 30mins, at the same time of day using my electric one to get that much and the manual Avent one is so much more comfortable to use. Not only can I sit back and relax, it is quiet too! Using the pump didn't make my hand ache either, which I thought it may.It comes with a small natural teat bottle, which is a nice shape, but my daughter prefers the classic plus teat, the bottles of which fit the pump as well. It also comes with a cover for the funnel so you can make the pump up once it's been sterilised and keep it clean and ready for use when you need it. This is definitely a huge plus for me as I can take it to bed all made up and ready to use first thing in the morning, quietly :-) I would definitely recommend this product, I can see it being a great help to me and will probably extend the time that my daughter is given breast milk as it's so easy and best of all comfortable to use.

This pump is SO comfy, I have subsequently bought an electric pump which doesn't come close in terms of comfort. I was able to pump a reasonable amount too- around 100ml in a 15-20 minute pump. It is super easy to clean, sterilise and operate, and I love the fact that it comes with a cover for the shell so that once it is sterilised it can be carried around without getting dirty. On the negatives: it squeaks a little bit while you're pumping which is a bit irritating. It also (and this is certainly user error) has a tendency to leak if it gets knocked over or if the cap isn't screwed very tightly. I would still 100% recommend this product, and I regret not staying with Philips Avent for my electric pump

In terms of manual breast pumps, I have to say this is the best I have used. I was previously using a Medela Harmony which came with excellent recommendations, but which I personally found terrible!This pump is really easy to assemble and has large components, unlike the Medela one with its small valves and fiddly membranes. The design is also really easy to wash and sterilise.I found the pump really comfortable to use. The massage cushion means that it doesn’t dig into the skin and unlike the Medela pump, I didn’t find I had to lean forwards to use it. I could express a good amount of milk quickly with this, although it does tire your hand after use! I liked it so much that I splashed out on the Philips AVENT Comfort Single Electric Breast Pump - UK 3pin Plug, which is also just as brilliant. Another thing I like is that although it comes with an Avent Natural bottle, you can also use it with the Avent Classic bottles or with the VIA feeding system. It also comes with a stand to stop it toppling over if it falls.I would recommend this, it’s brilliant, especially for the price.