Customer reviews from medela.com
Medela - Pump In Style with MaxFlow - white
Average customer rating
3.8
(503 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 503 reviews
5 Stars
222
4 Stars
130
3 Stars
36
2 Stars
34
1 Star
81
72%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Medela - Pump In Style with MaxFlow - white
Customer Rating
5
Pump it up!
on September 6, 2020
Posted by: bjcxoxo
from Minot, North Dakota
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Finally a pump that works! I have been through quite a few pumps in an effort to find one that works best for me and behold I have finally found one! When I received this breast pump from the Stellar Product Testing Panel, I was hopeful that it would be one for the long haul. This pump has been a life saver for two reasons. One because it isn't bulky like other ones I have tried. It fits perfectly in this bag that almost looks like a small pocketbook/purse. I am able to fit the pump with all its accessories, 2 bottles for milk collection, around 10 storage bags for milk, pens, chapstick, a book, and my portable phone charger with ease! This bag has made me realize how much I carried before and how much stuff I didn't need! And I have to mention how good this pump looks! It's not big and bulky like others and it isn't too loud either! The second reason is because of the amount of milk I am now able to produce. Prior to this pump, on a good day, I was getting 6-7 oz from one breast and maybe 2 oz on my "slow" breast. Now, I am able to get almost 4 oz on my "slow" breast in the SAME amount of time! I didn't change anything in my diet or take any pills which truly shocked me! Admittedly, it took some time to get my flow in terms of which settings work best for me, but once I got that figured out, pumping was a breeze! I was shocked the first time I saw the milk reach past the 100 ml mark and slowly creep up to the 4 oz! This has given me the confidence to continue to exclusively pump as I am now consistent with each pump! I highly recommend this product and hope that all the other pumping mamas are able to see results as well!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, November 12, 2020
That's fantastic to hear! Thanks for taking time to share your experience with other parents!
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Customer Rating
4
Great for on the go
on September 6, 2020
Posted by: Kfar
from Idaho
Gender:Female
The pump in style with max flow was easy to use and a breeze to take along with me to pump on the go. It comes with a traditional plug as well as a battery pack for times when you have to pump away from an electrical socket. This pump was efficient at expressing milk and I found it to be more effective than the hands free pump I was using previously. The preprogrammed setting made it easy to just start pumping comfortably without having to figure out how to work different settings. The pump was easy to clean and assemble. I liked how the pieces that needed to be cleaned were made of sturdy materials and snapped together with ease. My favorite thing about the pump is the compact size. It is not bulky and does not take up much room. It comes with a travel bag as well as a cooler with ice packs for the pumped milk which made it simple to pack up and go. Another great aspect of this pump is it comes with two different size breast shields so that you can get a good fit without having to purchase additional accessories. One downfall is the pump vibrated on the table or counter while I pumped making it quite loud. Overall I would recommend this pump to someone looking to pump effectively while on the go. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for sending me this pump.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, October 27, 2020
Hi Kfar--- Thanks for sharing your positive feedback! We're happy to know that you have enjoyed the portability and convenience of using our Pump in Style with MaxFlow!
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Customer Rating
4
Stylish and Reliable
on September 6, 2020
Posted by: Colee47
from San Diego, CA
Gender:Female
I was given this breast pump to try as a part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel and overall this is a solid pump! Comfortable, efficient and compact. However there are some standard features I feel that is is missing. The first would be a display of some sort that tells you what level your pumping at and how long you’ve been pumping. I could never quite tell if the setting I used during a previous pumping session was remembered automatically for the next pumping session and found myself having to click up and down to find the most comfortable pressure each time. I compare it to the original pump in style I had with my first child that had a knob you twist to determine how strong it was, allowing me to use the same setting each time. Also a display with the time spent pumping would be a nice touch because the components are not see through it’s hard to tell exactly when you’ve stopped. I know as an exclusive pumping mom I need 15-20 minutes to pump on average but unless I set a timer on my phone I would have no way of know how long I’d been connected to the pump, unless I went the full 30 minutes and it automatically shut off. All that to say the automated settings didn’t work for me, breastfeeding and pumping is a very personal experience and I like to have more control over my settings. I also didn’t find that I made any more milk than normal using this pump. I’ve used quite a few varieties over the years and this one was reliable at always getting me the same amount every time. So although it was never my largest quantity pumped, it was really consistent and that’s a huge deal. The pump was relatively easy to clean, except for the inner membrane parts which were a pain to clean whenever I pumped on the go. Lastly, my favorite feature is just how easily I can throw the pump and all the accessories I need in the bag it came with and go out for the day. The bag isn’t big and bulky but has more than enough room and the pump being so small is very convenient. Overall It’s a very stylish pump and all the extras it comes with are amazing quality and it’s just very simple to use and I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to be able to try it. If your looking for a solid reliable pump this is a great option in my opinion.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, October 27, 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We're happy to know that you are enjoying the portability and convenience of using our Pump in Style MaxFlow!
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Customer Rating
5
Pump in comfort!
on September 6, 2020
Posted by: Rjgue93
from Coeur d'Alene ID
Gender:Female
I was given this breast pump to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel.
When I arrived home with my newborn son I hadn't expected to need to express milk or bottle feed right away, but latching difficulties mixed with his rapid weight loss made it necessary. Thankfully, I had the pump in style with max flow from medela waiting for me! The first thing I noticed was how small and simple this pump looked, it takes up very little space making it easy to toss in the diaper bag for on the go. The second thing is the shape of the breast shields, they are oval with a soft silicone rim. These shields are not only more comfortable, but seem to be the secret to expressing milk more efficiently. This pump also comes with a battery pack, freeing you from having to find an outlet. It's also a breeze to clean, no more tiny parts that get lost when you take it apart to wash! In short, this pump made a huge difference for me, it's more comfortable, easier to pack, and allows me to express milk more efficiently. I would definitely recommend for anyone who will need to pump multiple times a day!
When I arrived home with my newborn son I hadn't expected to need to express milk or bottle feed right away, but latching difficulties mixed with his rapid weight loss made it necessary. Thankfully, I had the pump in style with max flow from medela waiting for me! The first thing I noticed was how small and simple this pump looked, it takes up very little space making it easy to toss in the diaper bag for on the go. The second thing is the shape of the breast shields, they are oval with a soft silicone rim. These shields are not only more comfortable, but seem to be the secret to expressing milk more efficiently. This pump also comes with a battery pack, freeing you from having to find an outlet. It's also a breeze to clean, no more tiny parts that get lost when you take it apart to wash! In short, this pump made a huge difference for me, it's more comfortable, easier to pack, and allows me to express milk more efficiently. I would definitely recommend for anyone who will need to pump multiple times a day!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, November 12, 2020
That's fantastic to hear!
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Customer Rating
5
Fashionable and effective
on September 6, 2020
Posted by: Annienicole7
from Pennsylvania
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thank you Stellar Product Testing Panel for allowing me to try the new Medela Pump in Style with Max Flow, in return for an honest review. Upon opening this dual electric breast pump I was impressed. The pump comes with a high quality carrying case, ice packs, and four bottles. The pump is light weight, made with exceptional quality and has improved tubing for a flawless operation. The comfort of the flanges make this breast pump award winning in my opinion. I was able to express an ounce more milk for my 9 month old due to the comfort and effectiveness. I am highly impressed how easy it is to clean. The Pump in Style with Max Flow is quiet and powerful. This product makes pumping on the go so easy and fashionable. Thanks again Stellar Product Testing Panel for this wonderful product. I highly recommend it to pumping moms and this will be a great registry item for new moms.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, November 12, 2020
It makes us happy to hear that you loved the look and quality of our Pump in Style with MaxFlow!
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Customer Rating
5
Great compact pump
on September 6, 2020
Posted by: KatieF123
from Chicago, IL
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am very impressed with this pump! It is easy to clean and assemble and I appreciate the straightforward parts. There are no small valves or small membranes involved, which is nice for cleaning and assembly. It comes with a nice bag that can hold everything you need, although I wish it had more pockets, as well as a great bottle cooler. The small pump size and simple controls are great. It is great for someone pumping on the go! Very portable. I especially like that it switches modes for you automatically after 1 minute (stimulation to the expression). It is nice in case you forget to switch modes while pumping and working. It is fairly quiet as well. I just wish it had a timer or stopwatch so that you wouldn’t need to watch the clock in a separate device. I was able to express a great amount of milk comfortably! This is a great, powerful pump in a small size! I was able to try this as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, November 12, 2020
We're so pleased to know that it helped you pump comfortably! We've passed along your suggestion regarding adding a timer to our product management team. Thanks for sharing!
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Customer Rating
5
My breastfeeding sidekick!!
on September 6, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
from Tampa, Florida
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Like every mom I wanted to be able to successfully breast-feed my new baby and with that also have saved breastmilk for any emergencies away from baby or for when the time came for a Baby to be left with the caregiver. I had my baby and quickly discovered that not all pumps are created equally. After receiving my new pump from a Medela I quickly open the box and Sanitize everything and set it up. Set up took me a few seconds and even without having to read the manual everything was self-explanatory. My first impressions of the pump or how small the pump was and how modern everything looked. Using the pump was very new experience seeing it has a very efficient stimulation mode. You can quickly adjust suction on both stimulation mode and expression mode. And you can use it as a single or a double pump. The pump is quiet and I was able to successfully pump from each side a great amount of breastmilk. The settings on the pump are already programmed but I found that easier to use while fumbling with a new baby. The flanges are absolutely wonderful to use and easy on the breast. Taking the pump apart was fast and super easy and I felt like I could clean and sanitize a lot easier than with my other pumps. By far my favorite feature of the Pump in Style Max Flow is the micro vibrations to help your let downs! They mimic baby SO Well! I would definitely recommend this pump to any new mom looking to build a freezer stash. Not to mention they also included a wonderful starter pack with bottles, bottle holder, diaper bag and also a cooler to keep milk cool while on the go. I thank the Stellar Product Testing Panel For providing me with this wonderful breast pump.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, November 12, 2020
Thanks for the fantastic feedback! We're happy that you're enjoying mornings alongside your Pump in Style with MaxFlow!
Written by a customer while visiting medela.com
Customer Rating
4
Easy to transport and set up!
on September 6, 2020
Posted by: andromeda
from Illinois
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This pump is among my list of favorites for the portability or it, how easy it is to use and set up, and that it's insanely quiet. It might be one of the quietest I have ever used. I was shocked by the Medela because with my oldest, I had an older style one and vowed it off. I had a bad experience with that one. So I was a tad bit wary of it. The first time I used this, I grabbed it to take to work with me and forgot the manual! Thankfully, the pieces are all very telling of where they fit together. I didn't realize that the let down feature goes everytime and before the actual pump settings. So at first I thought that I turned it on wrong. It took a bit to realize that was what it was doing. I am not a fan of the buttons, only because I didn't read the manual first and was trying to figure them out off hand. I also am not a fan of the lack of a screen. I love having a screen and a timer cause I do times pumps at work on my breaks. The bag it came with is so cute. And it's roomy! I switched to it permanently from my former pump bag because it is cuter and easier to carrying around and still roomy! The pump flanges themselves were interesting. I love this design. Even though they're a bit bulkier than I am used to, they come apart so easy, there's not small valves to lose, they are big pieces so easier to clean and they go back together so easy! I am so happy for the opportunity to test this pump out through the Stellar Product Testing Panel!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, October 27, 2020
We're happy to know that you have enjoyed the design and portability of our Pump in Style with MaxFlow! We've gone ahead and forwarded your suggestions to our product managers as well. Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback!
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