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

I don’t typically write reviews on Amazon but felt compelled to share my positive experience. This little hand pump works so well and has made my life so much easier. It’s wonderful for those times when baby is too sleepy to eat and you need to empty or when you’re engorged. It’s simple to clean with less parts and empties me very well and quickly. Absolutely love this and it’s affordable and simple. I don’t use as my primary pump but it’s great to have in your breastfeeding arsenal.

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!

This product SAVED me! I was in so much pain from my electric pump. This allows me to control the suction and speed way better than my old pump and it’s more effective also! It’s discrete and easy to use at work and NO MORE NIPPLE PAIN! How can a product be cheaper, easier to use, and more effective all at the same time?? I don’t know, honestly, this thing might be magic lol!

I am so thankful this product is available. I find that when I use the hand pump I get more hindmilk than the fore milk. Easy on the go cook it with me on vacation and when I went somewhere far that I did not want to carry my heavy spectra with me it is so convenient lightweight easy to wash such an amazing product.

✅ Pros: easy to assemble and use, two “settings”❌ Cons: hand pump can sometimes stick and not have suction🧠 Overall thoughts: I like having a hand pump in addition to my electric pump. It’s nice in the beginning to have when your milk is coming in if you’re learning to breastfeed and don’t want to fully empty with an electric pump. I also like having this when weaning from breastfeeding to not fully empty.

WOW! I don't think I've ever written a review on Amazon, but this pump is worth it. As a brand new mom, my baby went in for his 1 week check up, and our pediatrician told us she wanted us to start using formula in addition to breast feeding to boost his weight gain. She said I could pump, but that was a lot of work.Of course I wanted my baby to have my breast milk vs. formula, so I began using my far more expensive, electric pump. It was disheartening to see how little I was producing, and after 30 minutes of the electric pump, I wasn't completely empty, but was also only producing little droplets.My fiancé said he saw somewhere that manual pumps have been getting great reviews lately, so I decided to order this one on a whim. I was so beyond impressed the first time I used it, I was laughing with joy. You can literally see your milk jet-streaming (idk how else to describe it) out of your boobs, and this pump completely emptied me in under 10-15 minutes. I got 2 ounces the first try, compared to the 0.5 ounce I usually get with the electric pump.Another pro is that you can take this pump anywhere. It's small, easy to assemble, has only a few parts to put together vs. a machine/battery pack, and is so much quicker. I couldn't imagine being out and having to be attached to a machine for 30+ minutes. The convenience alone makes this product such a win.If you're an under-producer, or you're thinking about giving up on your breast feeding/pumping journey because your baby isn't getting enough - try this pump first!