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The First Years miPump Single Electric Breast Pump

by Linda on October 13, 2010

The First Years miPump Single Electric Breast Pump is a very affordable breast pump that does its duty for the price paid. By saying that, I suggest that moms have realistic expectations, given that this is one of the less expensive pumps out there.

The First Years miPump Single Electric Breast Pump

As a stay-at-home mom, I didn’t expect to use a breast pump very often. So I settled on The First Years miPump Single Electric Breast Pump, seeing as it looked very basic.

So far, it’s proven to be very convenient and portable. It’s small and lightweight, and comes in a stylish tote for easy traveling.

It didn’t make me produce more milk, but it definitely pumped it out effortlessly. It would be nicer if it had more suction power, though, then perhaps it could pump more milk out and at a faster rate.

You can choose from 8 suction pressure levels, depending on your comfort level and milk needs. I found it to be quiet and discreet when in use, without any obvious suction noises. However, the 2 highest pressure levels make slightly more noise than the other levels, though not at an embarrassing frequency.

If this is your first breast pump, it might take a while to get used to it. Assembly is very easy and it feels comfortable on the breast.

Although it’s electric, The First Years miPump Single Electric Breast Pump also runs on 4 AA batteries for times when there isn’t a power point nearby.

Overall, I’d recommend this to moms who don’t plan to rely on it too often. You’ll get more milk production by doing it the natural way with baby, but this pump will come in handy when you need to stock up on your milk in advance.
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The First Years miPump Double Electric Breast Pump

by Linda on October 2, 2010

Shortly after giving birth to my daughter, I had to go back to work with very little down time. So I was looking for something that could pump my milk quickly and efficiently.

I was also very price-conscious when searching around. I settled on The First Years miPump Double Electric Breast Pump after seeing some positive reviews online from working mothers.

The First Years miPump Double Electric Breast Pump

Pros:
1. Very comfortable and gentle on the breasts. The shields fit my breasts perfectly, although I doubt it would fit larger breasts in the DD range.
2. The pump does a great job in sucking the milk out at a quick and constant speed. It’s how breast pumps should be – mimicking a baby’s sucking instead of a vacuum cleaner.
3. Various suction strength, although the strongest was not as strong as I’d like.
4. It’s a hands-free job as long as you’ve got a table or solid surface to rest the bottles.
5. Very quiet device that gently stimulates milk production although it didn’t actually make me produce more.
6. Comes in a cute brown tote for you to bring the pump around discreetly.

Cons:
1. Would prefer if it had strong suction power so it could pump more milk at greater speeds. As a full-time working mother who relies exclusively on a breast pump, it’s vital that I get the most milk production when possible.

Conclusion:
It’s a good product at a great price and provides enormous convenience. Although it could improve on its strongest suction power, I’d still recommend The First Years miPump Double Electric Breast Pump for moms who plan to use it occasionally when breastfeeding isn’t an option. Plus it comes in a cute stylish bag for easy portability.
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